Quantcast
  Monday - November 25th, 2024
Newsbreak
×

What can we help you find?

Open Menu

Rock Island

District Offering Music For Lunch In Rock Island

District Offering Music For Lunch In Rock Island

If you’re looking for something to provide the soundtrack to your leisurely lunch, or just looking for a break in the workday, the District in Rock Island is providing you with an oasis of music. Every Wednesday at noon, the District is presenting performances by local musicians on the Great River Plaza in downtown Rock […]

Read More
Making Good Girls Go Burlesque

Making Good Girls Go Burlesque

Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque has been a strong presence in the Q-C nightlife scene since its debut five years ago. And, in all that time, as host and admin to our Facebook page, I have read so many messages asking for more. The requests for classes, auditions, bachelorette parties, festivals, and the list goes […]

Read More
Brandon Gale, David Terrell Green, Tyler Walsh, Austin Black, Kil Theodrick and James Draper were among the comedians who competed in the Laugh Hard Standup Competition at the Rock Island Speakeasy.

Mike Lucas Wins Laugh Hard Finals

A little over a dozen comedians competed in the Laugh Hard Challenge at Rock Island’s Speakeasy, but in the end, after three weekends of competition, the winner was Mike Lucas from Iowa City.  He takes home $1000 and will headline the stand up showcase on November 12 at the Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. […]

Read More
Take a trip to ‘Nocturne Falls’ for oddball fun

Take a trip to ‘Nocturne Falls’ for oddball fun

If you want to trek to a land of hilarious, oddball fun, hit the trails to “Nocturne Falls” tomorrow night at the Establishment Theater. The show is one of Comedy Sportz’ regular after-hours studio series gigs, a slate of shorter performances with an R-rated slant that hit different distinct audiences, but have one thing in […]

Read More
YaMaka My Weekend Returns For 25th Year

YaMaka My Weekend Returns For 25th Year

For the last 25 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 on the third weekend of August, scheduled for […]

Read More
3 Years Hollow Ready To Rip Into Rock Island

3 Years Hollow Ready To Rip Into Rock Island

It’s taken over a decade for 3 Years Hollow to become an “overnight sensation,” and they’re hoping the years in the trenches have prepped them for a long run of success. After forming in 2001 and slogging through various roster changes and dingy club gigs, the act began to take off in 2008, after solidifying […]

Read More
‘Menopause: The Musical’ A Huge Hit With Its Audience

‘Menopause: The Musical’ A Huge Hit With Its Audience

If you’re thinking about going to see Circa ‘21’s “Menopause: The Musical,” or if you’ve already bought tickets to it, you’re definitely going to enjoy it. “Menopause” knows its audience, very well, and has done an excellent job at satisfying that audience. On the opening weekend night I saw the show, the crowd was pretty […]

Read More
Homebrew Festiv-Ale ‘Hopping’ Into Rock Island District

Homebrew Festiv-Ale ‘Hopping’ Into Rock Island District

There’s something brewing this weekend in the Rock Island District. Saturday, July 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. The District will host a Homebrew event on the Great River Plaza in downtown Rock Island. Rivers Edge Homebrew Festiv-Ale is the first of its kind in downtown Rock Island; this event will feature over a dozen […]

Read More
Load More
QuadCities.com Podcast Hub - Local Podcasts

Today’s Most Popular Articles