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Late Nite Shows Return To Moline’s Blackbox Theatre With ‘Bandwagon’

June 16th, 2021
Late Nite Shows Return To Moline's Blackbox Theatre With 'Bandwagon'

At long last – live, improvised, inappropriate acoustic-rock comedy is back! June 26 at 7:30 pm join the comedic musical stylings of Bandwagon. Be part of the meteoric rise of a totally made-up rock band with Bandwagon, a comedy show where you name the band, you pick the songs, and we rock your socks. Featuring some of your favorite Quad Cities comedy talents, Bandwagon is always a new concert experience with an evening of improv comedy scenes, musical mischief, and audience interactivity in downtown Moline’s Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue. Masks must be worn by anyone not inoculated against... Read More

NEW CONCERT ALERT!: Comedian John Crist Returning To Davenport’s Adler Theatre

June 7th, 2021
NEW CONCERT ALERT!: Comedian John Crist Returning To Davenport's Adler Theatre

NEW CONCERT ALERT!: John Crist announced today his 2021 John Crist: Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour that will have John embarking on a 100-show tour all over the country. The tour will kick-off September 23 in Augusta, GA. Pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 9 at 10am and will go on sale Friday, June 11 at 10am local time. The 2021 John Crist: Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour is coming to the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets will go on sale this Friday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.).... Read More

John McCombs Bringing The Funny To Davenport Friday Night

June 3rd, 2021
John McCombs Bringing The Funny To Davenport Friday Night

Tomfoolery On Tremont is presenting John Combs at 8 p.m. Friday, June 4! A Table for 2 is $24; Table for 4, $48 for the show at 901 Tremont Ave., Davenport. John McCombs is a 10 year veteran of comedy and a 4 year veteran of the Marine Corps. His unique perspective intertwines the absurdity of an aggressive military background with realizing his shortcomings as a man who relies on Youtube to learn how to fix things. John has performed in 15 different countries over two European tours and has opened for Michelle Wolf (Netflix, Comedy Central) Tim Meadows (SNL) and is a regular at the Laugh... Read More

The Late Nite Shows return to The Black Box Theatre on Saturday, May 22

May 13th, 2021
The Late Nite Shows return to The Black Box Theatre on Saturday, May 22

G.I.T. Improv and The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities are excited to announce the long-awaited return of the The Late Nite Shows – a popular line-up of original, uncensored comedy performances – to The Black Box Theatre stage, located at 1623 5th Avenue in downtown Moline, beginning Saturday, May 22nd at 7:30PM. “To say we are more-than-ready to get back on stage and make the Quad Cities laugh again would be a massive understatement,” said Jeff Adamson, owner of G.I.T Improv. “We have maintained great communication with the Black Box over the past year and are approaching... Read More

Tomfoolery On Tremont Founder, Chris Schlichting, to Headline Sunday

May 12th, 2021
Tomfoolery On Tremont Founder, Chris Schlichting, to Headline Sunday

Tables are nearly sold out (as of Wednesday morning) for the Sunday night Tomfoolery on Tremont comedy show, at 8 p.m., at the Renwick Mansion, 901 Tremont Ave., Davenport. Tables for two are $24 and tables for four are $48, with a standup show headlined by Chris Schlichting, with Andrew Jones, Aaron Klinger, Aubree Plant, Andrew Shankland, Josh Plant, and Jen Kuhle as your emcee. Schlichting, originator of Tomfoolery On Tremont and the only five-time headliner, supplied this bio – Growing up on the mean streets of Iowa, Chris knew that he either had to take up standup comedy or join the notorious... Read More

Donnie Baker Coming To East Moline’s Rust Belt Saturday Night

April 30th, 2021
Donnie Baker Coming To East Moline's Rust Belt Saturday Night

Comedian and character Donnie Baker from The Bob & Tom Show on local station Q106.5 will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave., East Moline. Tickets ($25) are available here: http://www.eventbrite.com/…/donnie-baker-tickets… Donnie Baker, real name Ron Sexton, is a comedy character that is ‘trapped in the eighties’ and ‘will never admit defeat.’ With known catchphrases such as ‘I’ll say it right to your face’, ‘I swear to God’ and ‘State Law!’ Sexton plays the perfect archetype of the Kentucky redneck caricature. The character of Baker... Read More

Laugh Along With Sohrab Forouzesh Tonight At Tomfoolery On Tremont

April 25th, 2021
Laugh Along With Sohrab Forouzesh Tonight At Tomfoolery On Tremont

Tomfoolery On Tremont, 901 Tremont, Davenport, presents SOHRAB FOROUZESH and Special Guests at 8 p.m. TONIGHT! Table of 2 is $24  Table for 4 is $48, Limited seated due to social distancing, masks are required while not seated. Sohrab Forouzesh is a Chicago based comedian and writer who won’t take it personally if you say his name wrong. He moved to the U.S from Iran when he was just eight years old, and his material is heavily influenced by his experiences as a fat Persian kid growing up in America. His rapid-fire delivery paired with his down to earth relatability is what makes him a favorite... Read More

Comedian Brian Regan to Perform at Davenport’s Adler Theatre on July 14

April 9th, 2021
Comedian Brian Regan to Perform at Davenport’s Adler Theatre on July 14

The Adler Theatre and VenuWorks will present comedian Brian Regan on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre in Davenport. Reserved tickets will go on sale Friday, April 16 at 10 a.m. in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) and online at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $39, $49 and $59. Tickets to this socially-distanced show will be sold in pods. Guests must purchase all seats within a selected pod. A face covering is required unless you are actively eating or drinking. Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling him,... Read More

Renwick Mansion Opens Registration for 3rd Witchcraft & Wizardry Camp

March 31st, 2021
Renwick Mansion Opens Registration for 3rd Witchcraft & Wizardry Camp

The Renwick Mansion, 901 Tremont Ave., Davenport, is already a pretty magical place. But for up to 20 lucky 8-to-12-year-old local kids, the dramatic 1877 landmark will be home to a four-day Witchcraft & Wizardry Camp July 26-29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration ($175 per camper) opens on Thursday, April 1 – on a first-come, first-served basis. Renwick co-owners Dane and Sarah Moulton started the fun activities in summer 2019, over two separate weeks, but Covid scaled the camp back last year to one week in late July with 17 students, and mostly outdoor activities. “Whether kids are... Read More

I Pity The Fool That Don’t See Tomfoolery At Tremont In Davenport Tonight!

January 15th, 2021
I Pity The Fool That Don't See Tomfoolery At Tremont In Davenport Tonight!

Tomfoolery on Tremont, at the Tremont mansion, 901 Tremont, Davenport, is presenting Geoffrey Asmus at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 15!  Table for 2 is $24; a Table for 4: $48 One of our favorites returns to Renwick! Geoffrey won Comedy on State’s “Funniest Person in Madison 2015” and Penguin Comedy Club’s “Funniest Person in Iowa 2015,” he was selected as a ‘New Face’ performer at Just For Laughs Montreal and was featured on FOX’s ‘Laughs’ and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. He has also performed at the Laughing Skull, Bridgetown, Limestone and Boston comedy festivals and won 3rd place... Read More