The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is celebrating Cinco de Mayo a day early with the debut of Los Improviachis!  This hilarious improv comedy show comes direct from Chicago and will be making their Speakeasy debut on May 4! LOS IMPROVIACHIS  brings to the stage improvised music, dance and comedic scenes in the style and grace of the time-honored tradition of the mariachi. With lots of audience participation, this show is always a fun, hilarious fiesta! LOS IMPROVIACHIS have performed across the country at Bexar Stage (Texas), Chemically Imbalanced Comedy (Ill), Chicago Improv Festival, Chicago... Read More

Legendary comedian, Carlos Mencia is bringing his live performance to the Rhythm City Casino Event Center stage, 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport, Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25 – $35 plus applicable taxes and fees. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10 AM CST and can be purchased by visiting rhythmcitycasino.com or by calling 844-852-4FUN. Doors open at 6 for the 7 show. This show is for mature audiences only. Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the world renowned comedy club, Laugh Factory. He later showcased at The Comedy Store and... Read More

After eight years, Comedy Sportz is leaving The Establishment Theater, 220 19th Street, Rock Island. “It is not the close of our shows just the venue,” said Patrick Adamson, director of Comedy Sportz Quad-Cities. “I don’t want to disclose the future locations for ComedySportz yet.”We are excited for the future,” Adamson added. “The team is on board and ready to rumble. We have so much love for the Establishment and Rock Island.” Adamson declined to comment on potential new venues for the troupe, although there is speculation on two particular landing... Read More

The Speakeasy, in downtown Rock Island, has been home to popular improv comedy shows in the Quad Cities for over 25 years!  For 20 years it was the home of ComedySportz and, after that, The Blacklist and The Open Source.  Through the years few improv comedy shows have been more popular then SHOTS ‘N’ GIGGLES! First conceived by The Blacklist, SHOTS ‘N’ GIGGLES went on to be the most popular show The Blacklist performed at The Speakeasy for years and, after The Blacklist disbanded, The Open Source continued to do the show with many former Blacklist members. SHOTS ‘N’... Read More

Are you ready for the ultimate Variety Show, Quad Cities? Clock, Inc. and Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue Moline) presents Variety Show this Saturday Mar 23! Doors open at 6 p.m. and the entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Come out for an amazing show filled with drag performers, comedians, singers, slam poets, dancers, and more! Admission is $10 for those 18 and over. Donations are suggested for those under 18. For more information, including some of the impressive talent that will be in attendance, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/365605590939275/. This... Read More

Just Announced! Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome will be at The Rust Belt in East Moline, Illinois on Friday, May 17th!   Tickets to see the “Portlandia” star go on sale Friday, March 22nd at 10:00 AM // http://bit.ly/2CqEtuw.  Read More

PBS favorite, Red Green, brings his “This Could Be It” tour to the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Saturday Apr 13 at 7 p.m. The name says it all.  Potentially Red’s last tour as he heads out on the road to hold Lodge Meetings all over North America.  Might be your last opportunity to catch Red live (or as live as he gets) before he takes a long look at his birth certificate and decides not to keep pushing his luck. This latest one man show features some brand new handyman projects, advice to married guys and teenage boys, tips on getting old, an apology to the world on behalf... Read More

Looking for a little laugher in your life? Make your way to Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Thursday Jan 24 from 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. for Trash Panda Comedy! Trash Panda Comedy is a FREE show featuring some of the best local and touring comedians! Join the fun every other Thursday for an hour of laughter. Here are this week’s comedians: Bobby Ray Bunch (QC) Dan Umthun (DSM) Perry Thompson III (DSM) Jacob Lowrey (Omaha) Zach Peterson (Omaha)   For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/284498872210302/. Let the laughter commence!  Read More

Jeff Dunham will be at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Wednesday Jan 23 at 7 p.m., with his Passively Aggressive Tour! Come see all of the fan favorites including Walter, Peanut, Achmed, Jose! Jeff Dunham is a ventriloquist and comedian who has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance. He has six specials that run on Comedy Central: Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself, Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity, Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special, Jeff Dunham: Controlled... Read More

Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is coming to the Quad Cities! Ron White takes the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) stage Thursday Jan 10 at 7:30 p.m. This hilarious comedian is a classic storyteller; relaying tales from his real life ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas, to sharing stories of his daily life, to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America. Ron first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but since 2004 has since established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 15 years,... Read More