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College Hill-O-Ween Offers Fun For Families

College Hill-O-Ween Offers Fun For Families

Looking for a fun family-friendly way to kick off your Halloween holiday, this weekend? Then head to the College Hill District in Rock Island! This Saturday, Oct 28 from 2-5 p.m. the College Hill District in Rock Island (intersections of 14th Avenue with 30th Street and 37th to 42nd Streets) is hosting their annual College […]

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Jump Into Fall Flea Market

Jump Into Fall Flea Market

Whether you are a vendor or a shopper, here is an opportunity to participate in a Flea Market for a good cause! Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis is hosting their final Flea Market of this year, the Fall Flea Market Extravaganza! It will take place on Sunday Sep 24 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. […]

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The Fun And Funky Art Of Jackie Krebs Hits Taste Buds

The Fun And Funky Art Of Jackie Krebs Hits Taste Buds

You’ve gotta love an artist whose muses have included Beetlejuice and Vincent Price. Jackie Krebs, who has painted portraits of those two titans of horror films and more, is the new artist-in-residence at A Taste of Q-C Art beginning Friday, Feb. 3 atTaste Buds, 150 16 ½ St., Rock Island. You can get a taste […]

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Circa Heats Up Fall With Ring Of Fire

Circa Heats Up Fall With Ring Of Fire

Even though summer is coming to an end, the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is turning up the heat with its final presentation in the theatre’s 40th sensational season: Broadway’s sizzling Johnny Cash salute RING OF FIRE, running through Nov. 4. This thrilling musical celebration of The Man in Black was a sold-out smash for the […]

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Want To Break A World Record With The Big Pull?

Want To Break A World Record With The Big Pull?

How would you like to witness an attempt at a 72-person human pyramid? What if that human pyramid was on water? Well, here is your chance! Big Pull 2017 is happening on Saturday Sep 16 at Backwater Gamblers (5000 44th Street Rock Island). Six Big Pull teams will be gathering to attempt a record-breaking 72-person […]

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Opa! Big Fat Greek Festival Spices Up Rock Island

Opa! Big Fat Greek Festival Spices Up Rock Island

Opa! It’s time for St. George Orthodox Church’s 13th Annual ‘Our Big Fat Greek Festival’! Our Big Fat Greek Festival will take place on Friday Sep 8 from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Saturday Sep 9 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. at St. George’s, located at 2930 31st Avenue Rock Island. Admission is […]

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Gran Prix Roars Back Into Rock Island

Gran Prix Roars Back Into Rock Island

Looking for some Labor Day weekend fun? Well, there will be no shortage of excitement and entertainment downtown Rock Island! The 2017 Xtreme Rock Island Grand Prix will be taking place downtown Rock Island Sep 1-3. The Rock Island Grand Prix is the world’s largest and most prestigious go-karting street race! Powered by Mediacom, this […]

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Top Rock Rocking College Hill This Weekend

Top Rock Rocking College Hill This Weekend

Are you ready for an all-day party with live music and motorcycles? Wieblers Harley-Davidson is sponsoring Top Rock 2017, an all-day music fest, at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop (1228 30th Street Rock Island) on Saturday Aug 26. Music starts at noon and will play until 11 p.m. General tickets are only $10 and VIP Tickets (with perks) […]

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Luck Be Several Ladies! Burlesque Roulette Scores At Speakeasy

Luck Be Several Ladies! Burlesque Roulette Scores At Speakeasy

The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is excited to welcome back Bottoms Up Burlesque to the stage this weekend with two all new shows!  On Friday night the members of the recently completed Bottoms Up school of Burlesque will be showcasing what they have learned in their very own show!  On Saturday, the show cast […]

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YaMaka My Weekend Returns For 26th Year

YaMaka My Weekend Returns For 26th Year

For the last 26 years, Ya Maka My Weekend has been a tradition in The District of downtown Rock Island. This festival celebrates the culture of the Caribbean. It is known for its colorful atmosphere, delicious foods, and lively reggae music. This year, the celebration takes place from 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday Aug. 12. […]

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