After two outstanding preliminary rounds on Sept. 8 and 15 with stand-up comedians from across the Midwest and from as far away as St Louis, The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is now down to the top 10 competing for the chance to win $1,000 and be crowned as Speakeasy Laugh Hard Champion on Sept. 29. […]
By Amanda Jo Payne Excitement Fills the room as the lights dim. The referee takes the stage and another round of Comedy Sportz kicks off an amazing evening of improv genius at The Establishment Theatre located in the District of Rock Island, IL. These shows are rated “E” for everyone. But after each Friday and […]
Do you like to laugh? Enjoy stand up comedy? Then you’re going to love this competition! The Circa 21 Speakeasy (1818 3rd Ave Rock Island) presents the Speakeasy’s Laugh Hard Challenge, a Stand Up Comedy Competition, this September. Comedians from across the Midwest and as far as Denver and St. Louis will come together to […]
After the success of last year’s event, Alternating Currents is returning to Downtown Davenport! Alternating Currents festival has expanded from two days to five days and will be happening this Thursday Aug 23 through Sunday Aug 26. Venues downtown Davenport will be hosting an impressive amount of live music, film screenings, comedians and visual artists. […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island is pleased to welcome back popular stand-up comedienne ETTA MAY in BOX WINE AND GAS STATION CHICKEN on Thursday, March 8. “ETTA MAY has been coming to Circa ’21 for several years and plays to sold-out houses. Audiences just love her show,” said Brett Hitchcock, Circa ‘21 director […]
While most of us will be feeling the holiday cheer this weekend, the real laughter will be happening at The Circa 21 Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island! The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is gracing the stage once again at The Circa 21 Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue Rock Island) this Friday Dec 22. Doors open […]
Laughter will be filling the air this weekend in downtown Davenport. Some of that laughter could be yours! The New York Kings of Comedy will be gracing the stage at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Saturday Aug 19 at 8 p.m. Rob Stapleton, Capone, Talent, Drew Frasier and Mark Viera will […]
Looking for an enjoyable Friday night full of laughs? Then look no further than The Establishment in Rock Island! This weekend, The Establishment’s Late Night Studio Series brings to you, It’s YOUR Fault. This interactive improv comedy show leaves all the games and topics to the audience! There are no limitations on appropriateness, so bring […]
Time to tighten your belts and wrassle your way to the Turnbuckle for some fun comedy, music and wrestling. It’s a festival Andy Kaufman would love, Sean Moeller has announced Turnbuckle, a few fest for Memorial Day Weekend At Codfish Hollow – featuring Comedy, Music and Professional Wrestling! Moeller Nights, Codfish Hollow, Bummer City and […]
Vote for Hacker, He’s No Slacker When Khalil Hacker ran for class president his slogan was: “Vote for Hacker, he’s no Slacker”. As Hacker recalls, “The kids took that slogan and ran with it. In hallways, classes, buses, kids would chant “Vote for Hacker, he’s YOUR Slacker!” Khalil Slacker is the name he embraced and […]
