November 15th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
Isn’t it rich? Thursday night, Nov. 20, certainly will be – with glorious local talent and tremendous tunes, as Opera Quad Cities presents its first cabaret tribute to the legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. The relaxing, casual evening will start at 7:30 p.m., and […]
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May 17th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
After a terrific show in February, local burlesque favorites Kitty Bardot and Drop Dead Red are back with another all-new show featuring some of the best performers from across the Midwest TONIGHT at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy in Rock Island! Their first show sold out, so you’re encouraged to make reservations early to ensure you […]
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May 3rd, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
This is a stand up comedy show you don’t want to miss! Mattie’s Stand Up Comedy Show is bringing the laughs at 8 p.m. tonight at the Rock Island Speakeasy! The Speakeasy is thrilled to welcome these three talented comedians who have performed across the Midwest to The Speakeasy for one evening. Tickets are $10 […]
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November 15th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is back TONIGHT! 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 you get in for the […]
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May 31st, 2024
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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May 23rd, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Join local comedian, Austin Ingels, in his farewell show to the Quad Cities at Rock Island’s Speakeasy Friday night! Austin will be moving to Austin, TX. Austin has been a popular comedian in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities for years, and we’re sorry to see him leave. Let’s pack the house and send Austin […]
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November 3rd, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
On December 3, The Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is thrilled to welcome back the areas premiere drag show VIVA LA DIVAS with their special Christmas Spectacular!! Our Speakeasy show cast features multiple title holders Dementia Jaide, Milange Cavalli and Justine Thyme! This outstanding show cast is the kind you would expect to see […]
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September 29th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
100 Laughs starts with zero and does not stop until they reach 100 audience laughs! Along the way you will enjoy many different improv games that you, the audience, have complete control of! The crazier the suggestions the better! “100 LAUGHS” is an adult show so leave the kids at home! Must be 21 or […]
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July 28th, 2023
Comedy
Are you ready to laugh?? The Speakeasy in Rock Island is thrilled to welcome four hilarious stand up comedians from across the Midwest for this show TONIGHT! Doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Seats can be reserved by calling […]
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March 11th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island hosts a stand up comedy show with headliner Marz Timms from Chicago TONIGHT. It will also feature fellow Chicago comedian Matty Robinson and two local comics, Luke Swanson and Austin Ingels. Doors open at 6 and the show begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 […]
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