Still undecided on what to buy for the ones you care about this holiday season? Well, you’re in luck! Because Radicle Effect Brewerks and several local craft vendors have teamed up to for the very first Radicle X-Mas Local Craft Fair! Radicle X-Mas Local Craft Fair will take place on Thursday Dec 19 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Radicle Effects (1340 31st Street Rock Island). Give back to the community and shop local and enjoy some adult beverages while yer at it. There will be pottery, soy candles, jewelry, natural soaps and much more. There are some very talented people out there locally who make awesome... Read More

Tis the season for Virgil Fudgenugget’s annual Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown right here in the hills of Chitlin County! Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island) goes backwoods for their Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown, this Friday Dec 20 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The trailer park’s gonna be filled with holiday spirits, but someone might not live to see the New Year! Flemm Hockin, Mo Ron, PooterAnn, Lurlene Louise Hockin-Loogie, Margarita Conchita, and Pastor Prime return in this uproarious Christmas whodunit! The annual festival has had its share of drama, but this time, someone goes too far! There are... Read More

Let’s rodeo, Quad Cities! Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) on Friday Jan 17 and Saturday Jan 18 at 7:30 p.m., both nights. Saddle up for a thrilling evening featuring the nation’s top P.R.C.A cowboys vs. the rankest bucking horses and bulls in the fan favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding.  Riding to garner points to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas… the COWBOYS are In it to Win it. Don’t forget to come early for the FREE Pre Show (with ticket) from 6-7 p.m. each night. Fans will have... Read More

Bandstand, the inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing, makes it way to the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Monday Dec 16 at 7:30 p.m. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. Get TICKETS here at TICKETMASTER.COM... Read More

Are you looking for a fun-filled day of shopping, children’s activities and a lighted Christmas parade? Then head to Geneseo this weekend! The 34th Annual Geneseo Christmas Walk will take place this Saturday Dec 14 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. throughout Geneseo! Kicking off the event, the popular Geneseo Jingle Run will take place at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy shopping throughout the day in downtown Geneseo. Make sure to stop in one of the local breweries and pubs, as well! Children’s activities, including special crafts, face painting, writing letters to Santa, and much more will keep everyone in the family... Read More

Boasting Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa bring the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, to the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) this magical season. Whether this is your first Nutcracker, or your 50th, the holidays will not be complete without a visit to the Historic Adler Theatre to cheer on Clara and her prince as they battle the fearsome Rat Queen, and travel through the magical Land of Snow to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom of the Sweets. Performances: Saturday Dec 14 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday Dec 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Join the dancers and musicians for... Read More

Feeling like some Sex & Candy this weekend? Catch a rare live performance from Marcy Playground, with Elizabeth Moen, this Friday Dec 13 at The Rust Belt. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with opening act beginning at 9 p.m. and Marcy Playground taking the stage at 9:45 p.m. Tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the show. Purchase yours today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marcy-playground-tickets-76436005149. With the release of “Sex and Candy,” the multi-platinum trio Marcy Playground overtook Oasis on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart for most weeks at #1, lasting a then record-breaking... Read More

Put on your jammies and join the Family Museum for a cozy evening of singing and family togetherness! Jinglin’ Jammie Jam happens this Friday Dec 13 from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf). Make a frosty jingle bracelet and be swept away to Arendelle, singing holiday favorites together with Elsa herself! This event is meant to be a small, quiet moment for your family, so the Museum galleries will be dark and turned off. Since the gallery will be closed, there is no admission charge for this event. Just take a moment during this busy time of year and spend... Read More

Factory of Fear presents their 4th annual Frightmare Before Christmas! A Quad Cities’ winter tradition! Frightmare Before Christmas will happen on Friday Dec 13 and Saturday Dec 14 from 7 p.m. – Midnight at Factory of Fear (5027 4th Avenue Moline). See what happens when the Fear Technicians at the Factory of Fear get into the Christmas Spirit! The haunt gets a little more cheery and a whole lot more creepy. New rooms, new characters, and Twitch Klaus and the Grinchman in the building all night both nights for a free photo opportunity! Save $3 at the door by bringing in a New/Unwrapped Toy... Read More

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Quad Cities! Catch a performance of Miracle on 34th Street at The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Avenue Moline) this holiday season! A holiday classic from the writer of the classic, “The Music Man!”, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus... Read More