Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].
## Art Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: Bonnie Trash at Wake Brewing - **Description**: Genre: Post-Punk, Goth, Metal Vibe: Black Sabbath, Joy Division, John Carpenter Hometown: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Part of the Déjà Rêvé Showcase, presented by Ragged Records, Void Church, Trash Can Annie and Wake Brewing. About the Artist Bonnie Trash i - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/bonnie-trash-at-wake-brewing/200030539734139 - **Venue**: Wake Brewing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mZDBjYmU2NjJlZmQyMGY5ZjkzMDYxYWMyMWEwMjZlZjNmMDYxNjJhY2NiMTVkNDRiNmQ2MWY2OTM5NjIyZTY1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ0NTM3MA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, entertainment, music, theatre, comedy - **Event Name**: Run Like a Rockstar 5K • Downtown Rock Island • Alternating Currents - **Description**: RUN LIKE A ROCKSTAR 5K & 80's AFTERPARTY Dress as your favorite music icon and join us for a brand-new 5K through downtown Rock Island along the Great River Trail. • Friday, August 14 • 5K starts at 6:30 PM • Downtown Rock Island Cash prizes will b - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 118 - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/run-like-a-rockstar-5k-•-downtown-rock-island-•-alternating-currents/200030314089915 - **Venue**: Downtown Rock Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yOTgzMWNjMWM1NzFjZTJlZjliMzEwYjI5YWJlZDU1YmU3ZTgwYzQxYTY4MjU5ODU4MzE0YTM3ZWE2NTRlYmIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ5MDk0NQ.avif - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures, parties, sports, entertainment, contests - **Event Name**: QC Farmers Market in Downtown Rock Island - **Description**: The QC Farmers Market will feature a vinyl DJ set and showcase by Quad Cities collective Just Let Go from the deck of Blue Collar Bagels. Patrons may also enjoy prepared foods using market-fresh ingredients grown or produced within 50 miles of Downtown Ro - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/qc-farmers-market-in-downtown-rock-island/200030503126331 - **Venue**: 1800 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8001, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iNGJmOWYzMTk0ODE3MjFmNzIzZjc3OTI3NTA5NDIyZGZmZjU1NmE2MjRmOWYxZWVkOTdiZmQ1YWNlNDZjODZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ1MDI2OA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, farmers-markets, art, comedy - **Event Name**: Paint Nite at Bent River Brewing Company Uncommon Room: Magical Forest II - **Description**: Create! Quad Cities is bringing Paint Nite and Pints at Bent River Brewing Company in Rock Island where Pint drafts are $3.50 all day long! This month we're creating an enchanting forest painting perfect for customizing with your favorite colors! Pai - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/paint-nite-at-bent-river-brewing-company-uncommon-room-magical-forest-ii/200030458584104 - **Venue**: The Uncommon Room at Bent River Rock Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mZGU0Mzk0NmVhMGFlMTcyMjJiZmQ5MzVjZjIxMzY5NGVjNTlmOTA2ODVkMzZmMTU4MGIxNTVjZTM4YjkyMzNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM1NTE4MQ.avif - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Writing Malleable and True: Hybrid Writing Workshop from MWC and Brink Books - **Description**: Writing Malleable and True: Hybrid Writing Workshop from MWC and Brink Books Who: Midwest Writing Center and Brink Books with Alisha Jeddeloh, Jessie Kraemer, Sarah Elgatian + instructor TBA What: 4-part Hybrid Writing Workshop Series "Writing Malleable - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/writing-malleable-and-true-hybrid-writing-workshop-from-mwc-and-brink-books/200030543407351 - **Venue**: 401 19th Street, ground floor, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjllY2EzNzU4NmQwMGJjMDk4ODA1MjBjYWZhZjYyYTM1NTc4OWVhMGUyZDIzZDkwY2E0ZDRiM2ExNjNiODgxNy1yaW1nLXc4NTEtaDMxNS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ4OTkxMA.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Event Name**: Masterworks II: Cityscapes Home & Abroad - **Description**: Take a musical journey through Paris, Harlem, Vienna, and the Quad Cities. Mozart’s Paris Symphony and Ellington’s Harlem shine alongside Suppé’s lively overture, while Jim Stephenson’s CitySpeaks brings our community to life through orchestra, spoken wor - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/masterworks-ii-cityscapes-home-and-abroad/200030541692955 - **Venue**: 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84NDgwYWJkZmUxYzQwYjE1NGYzODVmN2I1OThjNDc1NjAzZjhiODk1NTJkOGVjZjljMDcwMTk3MWY0OTYwMzYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ2ODQ5NQ.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: Soul of the City 2026 - **Description**: Join the MLK Center for Soul of the City 2026, an outdoor community celebration of culture, diversity, strong neighborhoods, and family fun. Nearly 5,000 people attended last year, making Soul of the City one of the largest community events in Rock Islan - **Venue**: 1251 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/88d1b697ffe7b91f3bfe8d5bbd9d2e7d51c3c39d8ece8bd989eb63108983f070-rimg-w1200-h675-dc88d8f8-gmir?v=1786383979 - **Event Name**: 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals - **Description**: Save the Date!! The 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals is coming this November! Join us as we continue a Quad Cities tradition of providing free Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families throughout our community. Multiple meal distribution l - **Venue**: The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0e34a46f80a2ad206a4f6c50ad0844463db05974c135d64054e778e312e2c563-rimg-w500-h261-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785942698 - **Event Name**: Bluegrass on the Grass: Railroad Earth with Yonder Mountain String Band - **Description**: The Culture Bright Summer Series begins where music, nature, and community come together. As Alternating Currents concludes, Bluegrass on the Grass carries the spirit of discovery forward, transforming the Quad City Botanical Center into one of the regio - **Venue**: Quad City Botanical Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b72e77a361e07aa5f05a1aed3bd91fede51df8b695d6a7134150ea0c5ada7744-rimg-w1200-h628-dc281818-gmir?v=1786251890 - **Event Name**: The Tripp Brothers at Daiquiri Factory - **Description**: Genre: Electronic, DJ Vibe: Griz, Manic Focus Hometown: Moline, IL About the Artist Jimmy & Sean Tripp, are two Midwestern horn players that live the funk. Forging the sounds of saxophone & trombone, fused with heavy bass music, their tones rever - **Venue**: Daiquiri Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c12883f0af860b165456079aa9cfde6e25ca3d259306c67753c4b5c6df8d81f8-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786185293 - **Event Name**: The Glamorous Life Drag Show at The Circa 21 Speakeasy - **Description**: Performers: Miss Jaide, Hazel Sanchez-Belle, Monique Cavalier, Zafira Valentino, Veronica Memoir Step into the spotlight and celebrate bold self-expression at The Speakeasy’s Viva La Divas Drag Show! This high-energy night of glamour, fierce performances - **Venue**: The Circa 21 Speakeasy - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d8250c12c802e3ec71e7b07ceb9c2b1cf0618f915b39780e390e8286a01a08ba-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786491318 - **Event Name**: Impostors Music Festival Part 4 - **Description**: Some of the best Tribute Rock bands in the Midwest gather once again on the bank of the Mississippi River. All Ages, bring your lawn chairs - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/83f5bf18a341c62fa3dfd15691b47606c2a952a96ecd44f5409da4ab3db96d71-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.png?v=1775166443 - **Event Name**: Loess Hills at Daiquiri Factory - **Description**: Genre: Country Vibe: Chase Matthews, Morgan Wallen, Bailey Zimmerman, Kane Brown, BigXthaPlug Hometown: Davenport, IA About the Artist Loess Hills is a rising country trio rooted in the heart of America and fueled by grit, talent and undeniable chemistry - **Venue**: Daiquiri Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bfb5d5dbed09c29070f13bf5acdeea5f80ae230a02a97e3365d52ef89cb1e48f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786089901 - **Event Name**: Quad Cities Academy Fall/Winter Tryouts - **Description**: Quad Cities Academy is bringing talented young athletes from across the Quad Cities together for our upcoming Fall/Winter basketball season.About this EventThese tryouts are open to boys and girls in 2nd through 8th grade - **Venue**: PepsiCo Recreation Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/80c16a11b44595af3204111c7b754b824fc73bea62a50f8171916f6e1221cf19-rimg-w1200-h900-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1784377099 - **Event Name**: 14th Annual Car, Bike & Jeep Show - **Description**: 🚗 Join Us for the Best Car Show of the Summer! 🚗 Back for our 14th year, this show is always FREE for EVERYONE and welcomes anything and everything cool—cars, trucks, bikes, and more! 🕛 Event Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📝 Registration: Opens at 11:00 AM | - **Venue**: Steve's Old Time Tap - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bc4ebf5b0dc897c58e9fa73dce319b8dfa322293759e31ba9dba7537e9601c35-rimg-w1200-h527-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786578128 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in August in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/art--august) - [Art Events in September in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/art--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Rock Island? - **A:** Bonnie Trash at Wake Brewing (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wake Brewing), Run Like a Rockstar 5K • Downtown Rock Island • Alternating Currents (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown Rock Island), QC Farmers Market in Downtown Rock Island (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 am at 1800 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8001, United States), Paint Nite at Bent River Brewing Company Uncommon Room: Magical Forest II (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Uncommon Room at Bent River Rock Island), Writing Malleable and True: Hybrid Writing Workshop from MWC and Brink Books (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:30 pm at 401 19th Street, ground floor, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Rock Island today August 14, 2026? - **A:** Run Like a Rockstar 5K • Downtown Rock Island • Alternating Currents (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown Rock Island). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Rock Island this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** Bonnie Trash at Wake Brewing (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wake Brewing), Run Like a Rockstar 5K • Downtown Rock Island • Alternating Currents (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown Rock Island), QC Farmers Market in Downtown Rock Island (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 am at 1800 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8001, United States). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Rock Island in August 2026? - **A:** Bonnie Trash at Wake Brewing (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wake Brewing), Run Like a Rockstar 5K • Downtown Rock Island • Alternating Currents (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown Rock Island), QC Farmers Market in Downtown Rock Island (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 am at 1800 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8001, United States). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Rock Island on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Rock Island? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Rock Island include Wake Brewing, Downtown Rock Island, 1800 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8001, United States. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Rock Island? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Rock Island include Alternating Currents, Run Like a Rockstar, Create Quad Cities - Powered by Paint Nite. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Rock Island? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Rock Island. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Davenport](https://allevents.in/davenport/art) - [Arts events in Moline](https://allevents.in/moline/art) - [Arts events in Bettendorf](https://allevents.in/bettendorf/art) - [Arts events in Milan](https://allevents.in/milan-il/art) - [Arts events in East Moline](https://allevents.in/east-moline/art) - [Arts events in Coal Valley](https://allevents.in/coal-valley/art) - [Arts events in Silvis](https://allevents.in/silvis/art)