September 14th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island, has been a popular club for stand up comedy since opening in 2010. For the last 6 years during September, The Speakeasy has hosted a regional stand up comedy contest called The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Challenge. This contest has brought some of the best stand up comedians from across […]
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August 12th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Speakeasy is happy to welcome back the Nightcaps comedy troupe and their popular adult improv comedy show SHOTS ‘N’ GIGGLES at 8 p.m. Saturday! “The audience at our performance in March was amazing! The energy in the room was unbelievable and the performers were feeding off that the entire night” said Brett Hitchcock director […]
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June 17th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s baaaaaaack. The most popular improv comedy show in Speakeasy history, Shots and Giggles, is back TONIGHT! Shots ‘n’ Giggles mixes adult beverages and improv comedy into one wild and crazy spectacle! What can possible go wrong with that combination? The talented improv performers are drinking along with the audience during the show. From toasts […]
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May 19th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is back TONIGHT in the beautiful newly renovated theater! Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00. Tickets are only $3.00 for this show! This is a great stand-up comedy show featuring many hilarious comedians from across the area! Reserve your tickets in advance to make sure […]
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April 28th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Looking to listen to some relaxing and raucous piano music tonight? Well, we’ve got the show for you! Or, rather, the Circa ’21 Speakeasy in Rock Island has the show for you. Charlie from Windy City Dueling Pianos is back at the Rock Island Speakeasy at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, with his one man […]
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March 10th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Don’t miss the newest variety show in town! The Speakeasy is pleased to debut The Velvet Variety Show on March 10! Hosted by Bottom’s Up Burlesque’s Evee Gray, this new variety show will bring together a unique mix of performers into an unforgettable evening of entertainment! The type of acts that will be part of […]
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January 13th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is thrilled to welcome back the areas premiere drag show VIVA LA DIVAS on Friday night! Tickets are only $10 in advance and $12 day of for this two hour show!! You must be 18 or older to attend – no exceptions. Doors open at 7:00 and VIVA […]
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November 19th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The most popular improv comedy show in Speakeasy history – Shots & Giggles – is back on December 3! We have recently opened back up after completing a total interior renovation! Come see the new theater and this awesome improv show! Shots ‘n’ Giggles mixes adult beverages and improv comedy into one wild and crazy […]
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October 16th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Hope the fall season is treating you well so far! It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up […]
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May 15th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check […]
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