The Black Box Theatre in Downtown Moline is proud to host ComedySportz and their All New Musical Match coming Saturday, September 14 at 7:00 pm.  Doors will open at 6:30 pm. ComedySportz matches feature two teams of comedians competing for points and laughs. A referee calls the fouls and keeps the match on track. You are the judge, you decide the winners! Every match is for everyone, and for the first time ever, the matches are musical! More information is available at CSz Quad Cities – Home of ComedySportz The Black Box Theatre is located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL and tickets... Read More

Comedy Sportz is debuting in Davenport — at a great venue, the Davenport Junior Theater, 2822 Eastern Avenue, and Q-C Scene is on the scene with some pictures from behind-the-scene showing the collaboration. Sportz will be presenting a special youth-themed show on the regular at the theater, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, beginning this Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m.The all-new, kid-centric version of the regular ComedySportz match is geared towards the younger crowd! It features shorter matches, more volunteer games, more kid-based content and interactive opportunities.Admission is $6. For... Read More

Comedy Sportz is debuting in Davenport — at a great venue, the Davenport Junior Theater. Sportz will be presenting a special youth-themed show on the regular at the theater, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, beginning this Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The all-new, kid-centric version of the regular ComedySportz match is geared towards the younger crowd! It featuresshorter matches, more volunteer games, more kid-based content and interactive opportunities. Admission is $6. For more information see http://www.davenportjuniortheater.org.  Read More

The Establishment Theater has a new tenant — and it’s one that’s familiar to the downtown Rock Island District. The Center for Living Arts, run by Dino and Tina Hayz at their former home on 4th Avenue in downtown Rock Island for the past 13 years, will spend their 14th and subsequent years at the Establishment Theater, 220 19th Street. The Center takes over the spot from Comedy Sportz, which had been the place’s tenant for the past nine years before moving on. Dino announced the move on his facebook page today, posting, “So… we were going to wait and make this... 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

Anyone read that article sweeping the web about Terry Tilka? He’s celebrating his 30th year of busting his ass as the owner of the coolest bar in the Quad-Cities, one that’s outlived almost every other and fought its way through countless trends, several recessions and umpteen financial curves in the Quad-Cities. Terry started off young, when he was in college, owning bars around the area, and busted his ass most frequently as the owner of O’Meara’s (named after his Mom’s maiden name), before putting his money and his life on the table to buy a little spot called RIBCO when there was... Read More

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

Would you like an opportunity to enjoy some craft beer with friends, while raising money for local charities? Of course you would! Jaycees of Quad Cities are hosting the annual Brew Ha Ha this Saturday Sep 16 from 1-5 p.m. in the LeClaire Park in Davenport. Tickets for this event are $30 per person in advance, which can be purchased at https://www.jayceesqc.org/brewhaha. Or $35 per person at Co-Op Records in Moline or at the door. You must be over 21 and over to attend. All proceeds allow Jaycees of the Quad Cities to continue with their mission of giving back to their community through various... Read More

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 those creative and dirty minds with you. The show will play on Friday Aug 4 at 9:30 p.m. The cost of admission is only $5 and advance tickets can be purchased online at http://www.establishmentqc.com/buy-tickets/ (must be 17 or older to attend this one).... Read More

On Sunday June 4th at The Establishment in Rock Island, laughs from a comedy show will turn into dollars for an area homeless shelter.   Beginning at 6 PM the longest running show in the Quad Cities, ComedySportz, will feature two teams of improv comedians competing against each other for points and laughs. All ticket sales will be donated to the Humility of Mary Shelter. The show is rated E for Everyone, and the community is encouraged to come contribute to a much needed service in our area. “This has become an annual event for us and we couldn’t be more excited to share some laughs... Read More