The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island, has been a popular club for stand up comedy since opening in 2010. For the last 6 years during September, The Speakeasy has hosted a regional stand up comedy contest called The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Challenge. This contest has brought some of the best stand up comedians from across the country to Rock Island to compete for a chance to win $1,000 and the title of Laugh Hard Champion. “We’ve had comics from Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Fresno, CA and many other cities, including many of our great local comics compete,”... Read More

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 of audience development.  “It was similar to when the show was performed by The Blacklist a number of years ago which, at the time, was the most popular adult improv comedy show in town.” SHOTS ‘N’ GIGGLES The show brings improv comedy and alcohol... Read More

Drag shows are hardly a drag. If you’ve ever been to one, you know that they’re all over-the-top flamboyance, attitude and above all, raucous fun. That’s certainly the case with Viva Las Divas. The regular drag show at the Circa Speakeasy, 1818 3rd St., Rock Island, returns with a gig TONIGHT, doors open at 7, you get your tickets at the door or by calling 786-7733, ext. 2, and if you’re looking for a colorful, sassy, bawdy, funny evening out, I suggest you check it out. I went to the last Viva show, and have been to a few drag shows before. I have a couple of friends who do drag, and... Read More

The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is back on May 20! 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 show! Your show emcee will be local comedian, Mike Andrales! This is a fun, inexpensive night out with friends! We do have selected food items available and a full bar! No charge for comedians who are participating in the show. Those attending must be 18 or older  Read More

It’s baaaaaaack. The most popular improv comedy show in Speakeasy history, Shots and Giggles, is back TONIGHT! Shots ‘n’ Giggles mixes adult beverages and improv comedy into one wild and crazy spectacle! What can possible go wrong with that combination? The talented improv performers are drinking along with the audience during the show. From toasts to shots to audience participation, there’ something new and fun each show! The show starts at 7 p.m. at 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Reserve your tickets by calling 309-786-7733 ext 2 or online at www.thecirca21speakeasy.com.... Read More

The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is back TONIGHT in the beautiful newly renovated theater! 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 show! Your show emcee will be local comedian, Leslie Mitchell! This is a fun, inexpensive night out with friends! We do have selected food items available and a full bar! No charge for comedians who are participating in the show. Those attending must be 18 or older! Learn... Read More

Looking to listen to some relaxing and raucous piano music tonight? Well, we’ve got the show for you! Or, rather, the Circa ’21 Speakeasy in Rock Island has the show for you. Charlie from Windy City Dueling Pianos is back at the Rock Island Speakeasy at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, with his one man show “The Piano Man!” This will be a fun night of singing and dancing to your favorite hits. Charlie will take your requests and keep the party going all night. A fun night out with friends in safe environment socially distant is what we all need! Doors open at 7 and show is at... Read More

Don’t miss the newest variety show in town! The Speakeasy is pleased to debut The Velvet Variety Show on March 10! Hosted by Bottom’s Up Burlesque’s Evee Gray, this new variety show will bring together a unique mix of performers into an unforgettable evening of entertainment! The type of acts that will be part of this show are magic, drag, comedy, singing, body painting on stage, hoola hooping and much more! Doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8:00. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Seats can be reserved by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2. Online reservations... Read More

The Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is thrilled to welcome back the areas premiere drag show VIVA LA DIVAS on Friday night! Tickets are only $10 in advance and $12 day of for this two hour show!! You must be 18 or older to attend – no exceptions. Doors open at 7:00 and VIVA LA DIVAS begins at 8:00 pm Call 309-786-7733, Ext. 2 to reserve your seats or online at thecirca21speakeasy.com and experience the one and only -VIVA LA DIVAS!!  Read More

The most popular improv comedy show in Speakeasy history – Shots & Giggles – is back on December 3! We have recently opened back up after completing a total interior renovation! Come see the new theater and this awesome improv show! Shots ‘n’ Giggles mixes adult beverages and improv comedy into one wild and crazy spectacle! What can possible go wrong with that combination? The talented improv performers are drinking along with the audience during the show. From toasts to shots to audience participation, there’ something new and fun each show! Reserve your tickets... Read More