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GUMBO YA YA

Great River Plaza Rock Island, IL, United States

The Festival Saturday, June 9, 2018 – Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Catch the spirit and energy of ‘The Quarter’ in downtown Rock Island for Gumbo Ya Ya. Cajun, Zydeco, and Jazz bands will tantalize your ears, while Cajun spiced...

RETRO GAMERS CLUB

Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St, Rock Island, IL, United States

Come and join us for a night of Retro Gaming, playing games from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s. Retro Gamers' Club will also give people a chance to learn about video game history, talk to other gamers, and even...

HANSON JUGGLING / UNICYCLE SHOW

Thrill to the skills of Mark Hanson, 2-time Guiness world record holder for speed juggling, his daughter, Christa, a national unicycle champ, and more family juggling and unicycle amazement. Volunteer for the juggling Tornado of Doom, see the tricks the...

OFFICIAL DAWN AND ON AFTER-PARTY

Rock Island Brewing Co. 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, United States

New for this year's fest, we are excited to announce our first-ever (official) after-party. Keep the party rollin' at Rock Island Brewing Company well after the Dawn plays their last note. The Tripp Brothers will be on hand to keep...

BOTTOMS UP BURLESQUE PRESENTS: NETFLIX & THRILL

The Speakeasy 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

The Best of Burlesque! Enjoy a night of striptease, comedy, and beautiful women with Bottoms Up Burlesque! Must be 18 or older to attend.

HALLOWEEN IN JULY 2018

The Black Sheep 1730 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Join us for our 2nd Halloween in July !!! Costumes , costumes and more costumes !!! We will have games , treats, drink specials and most importantly a costume contest !! Best costume gets a PRIZE !!!!

COLLEGE NIGHT

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Before you return to the grind of school, grab some pals and head over to the Quad City Botanical Center for College Night! The main event will be an unconventional tour* of the gardens led by our Augie interns. You’ll...

YA MAKA MY WEEKEND

Downtown Rock Island 1849-1801 2nd Avenue, Rock Island, IL, United States

The Festival Saturday, August 11, 2018 – Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Ya Maka My Weekend, the “Original District Festival” celebrates Caribbean culture with ethnic foods, live reggae and Caribbean music, palm trees and sand. This festival enjoys a Midwest...

ANIME NIGHT

Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St, Rock Island, IL, United States

Come to the Main Library for Anime Night! Watch anime online, enjoy Japanese snacks, and learn to write Japanese hiragana characters. 図書館へようこそ! (This means "Welcome to the library!")

WESTERN BIG SIX FOOTBALL NIGHT WITH THE COACHES

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Come join us for a great dinner by Bridges and listen to the coaches talk about the upcoming season. Doors open at 6:00, Dinner at 6:30, and the program starts at 7:15.