August 25th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Quad Cities’ premier comics and entertainment convention is almost here! That’s right, it’s time for Planet Funk Con! Brough to you by What’s That Funk, Planet Funk Con 2019 is happening Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at […]
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August 11th, 2023
Davenport
Anime-zing! 2023 – Iowa loves anime! Anime-zing! is two days of anime at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) this Friday and Saturday. This event allows Anime fans to wear costumes, make friends, eat ramen, meet voice actors, cosplay, buy stuff, shop and have an AMAZING time! Expect a jam-packed convention filled with cosplay, […]
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June 24th, 2019
QC Scene
Planet Funk Con beamed into a new venue this year — the TBK Bank Center, aka the Bettplex — and brought with it the same fun and cool guests and great times! The event mashed up comic books, fantasy, sci-fi, cosplay, gaming and various other awesome fandoms into a terrific time for thousands of people! […]
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May 11th, 2019
Bettendorf
The Quad Cities’ premier comics and entertainment convention is almost here! That’s right, it’s time for Planet Funk Con! Brough to you by What’s That Funk, Planet Funk Con 2019 is happening Friday Jun 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday Jun 22 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday Jun 23 from […]
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November 9th, 2018
Davenport
Calling all comic book, video game and sci-fi aficionados! Quad Con is returning to the Quad Cities this Saturday Nov 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Golden Leaf Banquet Center (2902 E Kimberly Rd. Davenport) with an amazing show! And it’s FREE to attend! Come enjoy all aspects of pop culture. Celebrate […]
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June 1st, 2017
Entertainment
Calling all comic book and anime fans! It’s officially time for Quad Cities Comic Con! With more vendors, artists and guests than ever, Quad Cities Comic Con will be happening at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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June 16th, 2016
Nikki Gillette
Every year around mid-May, thousands of geek-culture lovers make the pilgrimage to Rosemont, Illinois to take part in Anime Central (ACen), the largest and longest-running anime convention in the Midwest. Anime, or Japanese animation, is widely popular in Western pop culture, particularly among teens and young adults, though anyone of any age can enjoy it […]
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