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PIMPROV Striding Into Speakeasy

November 20th, 2018
PIMPROV Striding Into Speakeasy

The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is pleased to announce the return of PIMPROV, one of the most popular adult improv shows in Chicago on November 24. The doors open at 7:00 and show a 8:00. Tickets for the show are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets may be reserved through the Circa ’21 ticket office located at 1828 3rd Ave.,  Rock Island or by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2.  Tickets are also available online at www.thecirca21speakeasy.com   You’ve seen the flashy suits and jewelry so bright that a blind man can see it shining. So ask yourself… who is more entertaining... Read More

ComedySportz Classic Celebrates The Establishment’s 8th Anniversary!

November 18th, 2018
ComedySportz Classic Celebrates The Establishment’s 8th Anniversary!

Looking for some fun Thanksgiving Eve, this year? ComedySportz (220 19th St. Rock Island) Classic celebrates The Establishment’s 8th Anniversary this Wednesday Nov 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. ComedySportz says THANK YOU by offering a FREE match the night before Thanksgiving! To pay homage to their roots, the ComedySportz Classic will be played in the same style as their original match way back in 1990. There will be even more different games, an extra foul, ref treats, a slightly different format, and some rocking 90’s tunes and suggestions. In 2010 on the night... Read More

Impractical Jokers Bring Comedy to Quad Cities!

November 17th, 2018
Impractical Jokers Bring Comedy to Quad Cities!

Laughter will most definitely ensue at the TaxSlayer Center this Monday night! Impractical Jokers’ “The Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour” hits the stage at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Monday Nov 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Tenderloins, is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Now in its seventh season, Impractical Jokers follows The Tenderloins as they coerce one another into doing public pranks while being... Read More

Enjoy Some Tomfoolery on Tremont!

November 8th, 2018
Enjoy Some Tomfoolery on Tremont!

Are you ready for an evening of comedy and cocktails, this weekend? Tomfoolery on Tremont will return to the historic Renwick Mansion (901 Tremont Ave. Davenport) this Friday Nov 9 at 8 p.m. Comedian, writer, and actor based in LA, Michael Palascak, has done stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, CONAN, Comedy Central’s HALF HOUR and was a top 5 finalist on the most recent season of LAST COMIC STANDING. This show will also feature some of your local favorites, including the one and only, Chris Schilicting as the emcee. Enjoy Happy Hour from 7-8... Read More

Speakeasy Laugh Hard Competition Finals This Saturday!

September 28th, 2018
Speakeasy Laugh Hard Competition Finals This Saturday!

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.    QuadCities.com is a proud sponsor of the Speakeasy Laugh Hard Competition. “We are so excited about this show on the 29th” said Brett Hitchcock, director of audience development. “We’ve had so many talented comics perform during this month. It was really difficult for the judges... Read More

Bandwagon’s Behind The Music Schtick Is A Big Hit

September 19th, 2018
Bandwagon’s Behind The Music Schtick Is A Big Hit

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 Saturday night show, they present an adult performance that shares the same audience interaction and guaranteed laughter. The Bandwagon is a show where the actors have instruments that they actually play to create their made-up tunes. Audience involvement is a key point to improv,... Read More

Hilarity Ensues at Speakeasy Laugh Hard Challenge

September 4th, 2018
Hilarity Ensues at Speakeasy Laugh Hard Challenge

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 perform their best material in front of a panel of judges and you, the audience! Two preliminary rounds (Saturday Sep 8 and Saturday Sep 15) will produce 10 winners to move onto the finals on Saturday Sep 29. The winner will then not only win the title of Laugh Hard Champion... Read More

Alternating Currents Rolling into Quad Cities

August 20th, 2018
Alternating Currents Rolling into Quad Cities

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. A dozen venues will offer free programming all weekend, both indoors and outdoors like OMG Becky Fest, Quad-City Arts Chalk Art Festival, Bucktown’s Final Friday and MUCH MORE! The festival will kick off on Thursday night at the Figge... Read More

Etta May Returning To Circa ’21

February 20th, 2018
Etta May Returning To Circa '21

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 of audience development.  “The audience can really relate to her hilarious material about family, children and marriage.” Doors on March 8th open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 the... Read More

Laugh Hard At The Speakeasy This Weekend

December 21st, 2017
Laugh Hard At The Speakeasy This Weekend

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 at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Must be 18 and over to attend. Come enjoy an evening filled with laughter, drinks and fun! Tickets for this event are only $3 and can be purchased online at http://online.reserveashow.com/ShowSelect.aspx. Tickets on the day of the show must be purchased... Read More