Time to stir up the Gumbo again. Gumbo Ya Ya, Mardi Gras in The District, returns to downtown Rock Island Saturday, June 10, bringing the atmosphere of New Orleans to the Quad-Cities for its 25th consecutive year. A variety of New Orleans style music will be performed over the weekend including zydeco, blues, and more. […]
It’s officially time to jump aboard Quad Cities’ own Channel Cat Water Taxi! Whether you are looking for transportation across the Mighty Mississippi or recreational relaxation, the Channel Cat is the way to go! The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) proudly provides three seasonal open-air boats for a passenger ferry service like […]
When the weather starts to warm up, the live outdoor music in the QCA follows closely behind. That’s right, it’s time to start up the River Music Experience Friday Live@Five! Since 2010, the River Music Experience (RME) has hosted this free summer concert series in the RME Courtyard on 2nd Street in Davenport. All ages […]
Design yourself a great summer at the Rock Island Library’s Build a Better Summer kickoff carnival on Saturday, June 10. The library’s annual Summer Reading kickoff takes place in the parking lot of the Rock Island Library downtown, 401 19th Street, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Scheduled events at the free kickoff include a […]
Food fight! Wait, Food Truck Fight! That’s right, the Quad Cities’ first ever Food Truck Fight is coming to LeClaire! On Saturday June 10, the LeClaire Levee/Pavilion will transform into the biggest collection of competing food trucks the Quad Cities have ever seen. Admission to this awesome event is only $5 (kids 12 and under […]
Irish singer Nathan Carter has catapulted into stardom, charming audiences on guitar, piano, and accordion. At age 26, he boasts three number-one albums, two number-one singles, and two number-one live performance DVDs. Now he will embark on his debut North American tour, alongside his Irish band, and special guest star Chloe Agnew for a show-stopping […]
The days are getting warmer and the kids are getting out of school, which means it is time for camping season to commence! YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln is kicking off their 2017 season on Sunday June 4 with a Family Fun Day. From 12-5 p.m. the entire family is invited for day full of fun […]
Dress for Success Quad Cities invites you to attend their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, June 3. This much-anticipated sale offers shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently used brand name attire and accessories at significantly reduced prices. All funds raised during this excess inventory sale benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the […]
Have you ever wanted to experience the New York City underground scene without the travel hassles? Well then you are going to love this one of a kind night! The Figge Art Museum, located at 225 W 2nd Street Davenport, is hosting their annual Art at Heart Gala on Saturday June 3. From 5:30 p.m. […]
College Hill in Rock Island is going retro and you won’t want to miss it! That’s right, the 5th Annual Retro Rally in Rock Island is happening Saturday June 3. The party kicks off at noon with a band on Kavanaugh’s stage in the food and beer garden (1228 30th Street). The pin-up contest will […]
