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147Events this week
33Free things to do
91New spots
75New stories

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This week in Quad Cities

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 147 events, day by day →

Sunday Sip Night - Dave & Buster's

Sunday · Dave & Buster's - Davenport

Davenport Reptile Expo

Sunday 9am · The Golden Leaf Banquet Center

Star Wars Unlimited Tournament

Sunday 11am · Over The Top Games

The Kindness Market: Home for the Holidays

Sunday 12pm · CrossFit Millstone · Free

Farm Auction

Sunday 12pm · Port Byron

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New in Quad Cities

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Riverbend Pizza Place

Restaurants

Pizza with a river view: Riverbend Pizza Place serves hand-tossed pizza alongside pasta, calzones, sandwiches, fried chicken, wings, and more, so even the pickiest dinner companion has options.

riverbendpizzaqc.com ↗

Bleeding Art Studio

Beauty

Make your idea permanent: Bleeding Art Studio specializes in custom tattoos tailored to your personal taste, so you can bring a rough idea and work toward something that feels like yours.

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VIP Moline 14

Entertainment

More than movie night: VIP Moline 14 offers reserved seating and a broad mix of films, from new releases to subtitled international picks, plus Flashback Cinema and special Fathom screenings.

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Quad Cities’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Quad Cities

The five stories Quad Cities readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. This Free Driving Tour Teaches You About Rock Island's Mob History

    If you've never heard of him, John Looney is a name in QC history that you should definitely know.

    Full story at 97x.com ↗

  2. John Deere to close factory in Ottumwa

    John Deere is making major changes to its manufacturing sites, including closing its Ottumwa factory.

    Full story at kyoutv.com ↗

  3. Police presence at Corner View Liquor in Rock Island

    We’re working to learn more about a police presence at Corner View Liquor Saturday night.

    Full story at kwqc.com ↗

  4. READ THE POLICY: Rock Island-Milan board waived rule to suspend principal without pay

    Rock Island-Milan school board members set aside a district policy prohibiting unpaid suspensions for administrators before suspending the high school principal without pay.

    Full story at qconline.com ↗

  5. Downtowns are Getting Decked Out for the Holidays: Shop, Dine, and Make Memories in Downtown Bettendorf, Davenport, and Rock Island

    DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2026) Starting November 18, 2026, explore the Deck the Downtowns promotions with fun holiday activities, unique local shopping, seasonal displays, ornament hunts, goodies and opportunities to win prizes along the way.

    Full story at rcreader.com ↗

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