Have you heard the news? Downtown Davenport had a banner year for economic development! $24M in projects were completed this year, and a jaw-dropping $120M will be invested over the next two years via 14 projects. 300+ market-rate apartments are in the works, too. Downtown is entering an unprecedented phase of growth, and we couldn't be more excited. From City Square to Union Arcade, huge projects are underway. The best is yet to come; we love our city!
Let the summer fun begin tomorrow when River Music Experience's Friday Live at 5 returns. Presented by Budlight & 7G Distributing, this Friday's summer concert series features Soul Storm sponsored by The Sedona Group. Stick around for a phenominal Friends of RME Appreciation Show with Caroline Rose! On Saturday, check out Iowa's signature alt-rock-country band, The Nadas, when they perform in the Redstone Room, and get your punk/indie fix on Tuesday with The Menzingers. And remember, RME celebrates their 10 Year Anniversary next week!
From fireworks and interactive arts to summer treats, celebrate the diversity of the Quad Cities at this weekend's QC Pridefest. If you're looking for a source of outrageous fun, this street fair is perfect for you. Juneteenth festivities also start this weekend with Alpha Phi Alpha's VIP White Party Extravaganza at the RiverCenter Saturday, fellowship and worship on Sunday, a community forum Monday, and a handful of events throughout the week.
Bacon lovers, unite! If you love bacon and having fun, you won't want to miss Bacon Bonanza at the RiverCenter Saturday. This casual indoor/outdoor fundraiser features bacon-centered food samples, informational booths all about bacon, live music, and bacon-centered merchandise! To top it all off, the proceeds go to Churches United of the QC Area.
The River Bandits take on the Peoria Chiefs this weekend, and each game is paired with a handful of promotions to enjoy! Saturday's game gives thanks to the fans with balloon animals, face painting, and drink specials during Fan Appreciation Saturday. On Sunday, bring the pooch along for their Bark in the Park promotion. And as always, Monday features $2 bleacher & berm seats for Markdown Monday!
Spend some time down by the beautiful Mississippi River this summer with the many events downtown. On Sunday, the FREE summer concert series, Music on the Levee, returns with a performance by Josh Duffee & His Graystone Monarchs. Next weekend, help celebrate the riverfront trails on Father's Day for the 30th Anniversary of Ride the River! If you haven't registered yet, click here to do so.
Brewery Tours
Figure Skating Club of the QC Proudly Presents the 18th Annual Quad City Championships
Where: River's Edge
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Free admission, Available to purchase
Midnight Multiplier
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
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1st Annual Big Bacon Bonanza
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $30/Individual 18 & up; $45/Families
Brewery Tours
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibiton: Corn Zone
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Innovators and Legends
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Landscape: Ingalena Klenell and Beth Lipman
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Local Threads
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Farmer's Market
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Hot Summer Seats
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Free admission, Available to purchase
Midnight Multiplier
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
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Pridefest
Where: 2nd & Warren Streets
Time: Noon - Midnight
Price: $5 for both days
Rock the Pit
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
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The Fast Clydes
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
The Nadas
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.
Price: $15
VIP White Party Extravaganza
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $15 in adv.; $20 at the door
Watch the Belmont Stakes
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Price: Varies
Widespread Wit Tapping
Where: Great River Brewery
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Price: Varies
Sunday, June 8
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro
Where: Blackhawk Hotel
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95
Sunday Live Jazz
Where: Brady St. Chop House
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Tour: Innovators and Legends
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Monday, June 9
Mexican Monday
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos
Mindless Behavior
Where: Adler Theatre
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $37 & $52
Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $2 and up
Tuesday, June 10
Acoustic Music Club
Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10
It's Firkin Tuesday!
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $3 Burger Baskets
$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest
Acoustic Open Mic Night
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Attack of the Casks
Where: Great River Brewery
Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
