# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Rock Island - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Rock Island, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Rock Island. - **Category**: ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Roaring Rhetoric ft. Esman Rodas Calderon - **Description**: Guatemalan-American poet, educator & performer amplifying social justice through spoken word. Published in The Good Life Review.About this EventRoaring Rhetoric is a monthly open mic at Skylark celebrating spoken word - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm – Fri, 29 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/roaring-rhetoric-ft-esman-rodas-calderon/100001990055141499 - **Venue**: Skylark QC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80NDQ0OWQ5MGYzMWRmYzhmZTIxMTY3MjY4ZDM0OGYxMDE2YWY0MjRhOWU3NWUwN2IzZTEyMGUxY2FjN2E0MGJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk0NjI1Mzc.avif - **Price**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD - **Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, open-mic, spoken-word ## About Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Rock Island, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Rock Island. ## Trending Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) & Friends at Rock Island Brewing - **Description**: Tommy Stinson, Karla Rose, and Tim Schweiger & the Middlemen at Rock Island BrewingAbout this EventThis show is Tommy solo, Tommy backed by singer songwriter Karla Rose, and Tommy backed by full band Tim Schweiger &am - **Venue**: Rock Island Brewing Company - **Banner**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F821111539%2F338525382239%2F1%2Foriginal.20240806-000115?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=a749e9169e2c8f6c9ee2744521de5456 - **Event Name**: 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival - **Description**: 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival • June 5 & 6 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park Join us for the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival, returning to the beautiful Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL! Celebrate two days of love, community, and unapologe - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b8d85d017d17443fc93c93511032fcc5fb46ae57b1f2e41dabb9b0b4c5545336-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf6c690-gmir?v=1779778233 - **Event Name**: The 10th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest - **Description**: Join us for the 10th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest! 🗓️ May 30 & 31, 2026 📍 Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island, IL 🎟️ FREE admission! Watch the pavement come to life as talented artists create incredible chalk masterpieces right before your e - **Venue**: Schweibert Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ab01e88e0591731a3d0ccb9bf7fa1c19bc5f7bb82d3bbafc31a2766ffed7d5ef-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd2deeb-gmir?v=1779562205 - **Event Name**: Music On The Marquee - **Description**: Circa '21's signature event, MUSIC ON THE MARQUEE returns June 11! This concert will sell out in advance so be sure to reserve your seats early! We're thrilled to present this unique and popular concert experience atop our iconic marquee! Bring a lawn c - **Venue**: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2be428c873b240596a202cc8523cc23bd7382a25a7b61f76a3dcaad8a9b96260-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc191616-gmir?v=1779648310 - **Event Name**: Fiddler On The Roof - April 29 - June 27 - **Description**: Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the fa - **Venue**: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2c1b7eb0e1ee6c508e14db2b7f6e4db1efdc4533a17cf5fb321c40974175dc4f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dceb4039-gmir?v=1779682329 - **Event Name**: The Midwest Royalty Tour - **Description**: Twista Live - **Venue**: 1815 2nd Ave - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/63fd3b84987b310aa0ab2218948b51b56eeaec91e32ee1c75589b15dcdd133cf-rimg-w1200-h1800-dcd0d9e7-gmir.jpg?v=1775568592 - **Event Name**: ROCK FEST 2026 - **Description**: Real Homes Rock Fest 2026 Saturday, June 27th starting at 2pm 1 Day – 4 Bands along with... Fabulous Feet Dancers HydroFlying Shows with Scotty Knemeyer & Stevie Knemeyer Wenatchee Youth Circus Huge Fireworks Grand Finale Beer & Wine Garden Food - **Venue**: Rock Island Golf Course - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/337b3a022ce0275c7a7e6a236bcedb5ac1616fb4a0573e9fa3a9c35ac0b0ed1d-rimg-w851-h315-dc030303-gmir?v=1779160887 - **Event Name**: Starlight Revue - The Night People - **Description**: ✨ 70th Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series ✨ Presented by Rock Island Parks & Recreation Join us for a summer tradition 70 years in the making at Lincoln Park in Rock Island! 🌳🎶 Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for six weeks of - **Venue**: Lincoln Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4d8e64d13e23789717b875f8b0a3288e6a4b58794a5d8f5320607cd4ee62d590-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf6f4ef-gmir?v=1779842979 - **Event Name**: TWISTA Live @ RIBCO - **Description**: Chicagoland's own TWISTA is performing LIVE at RIBCO on June 5th!! $25 in advance $30 at the door $50 VIP tickets The Midwest Royalty Tour is rolling through the Quad Cities, and we are bringing an absolute hip-hop legend right to your backyard! Get rea - **Venue**: 1815 2nd Ave , Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bf52f05c74e20f0df95b1e78f618b082b57910a5891ee893a96253db3bd1a9c4-rimg-w820-h312-dc000001-gmir?v=1779374928 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Rock Island? - **A:** Roaring Rhetoric ft. Esman Rodas Calderon (Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm at Skylark QC). - **Q**: What events are happening in Rock Island this weekend May 29–31, 2026? - **A:** Roaring Rhetoric ft. Esman Rodas Calderon (Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm at Skylark QC). - **Q**: What events are happening in Rock Island in May 2026? - **A:** Roaring Rhetoric ft. Esman Rodas Calderon (Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm at Skylark QC). - **Q**: How can I find events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Rock Island? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rock Island include Skylark QC. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Rock Island? - **A:** Prices for events in Rock Island range from USD 13 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rock Island? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rock Island include Roaring Rhetoric. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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