Saturday, August 2, 2025
Knock-Knock! Who's There? Comedy
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Variety Tent
Sat, Aug 2, 11am – 12pm

thru Aug. 2; family-friendly comedy show held in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Fair; free with fair admission; Thu.-Sat. 11am
Christian Comedy Family Event
Adler Theatre
Sat, Aug 2, 6 – 8pm

Christian Comedy Family Event
Bethel AME presents family-friendly standup sets with host Tanya Lewis, Jeremy Nunes, Varonica, and Crystal P.; $10-30 & up, with ages 12 and under free with adult purchase; for tickets, call 800-745-…
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Sat, Aug 2, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
Friday, August 8, 2025
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Fri, Aug 8, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
Saturday, August 9, 2025
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Sat, Aug 9, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
The Nightcaps Present: Roll 4 Improv
The Circa '21 Speakeasy
Sat, Aug 9, 8 – 10pm

in the ultimate test of “Yes, and," our improvisers will accept any challenge decided by the roll of our 20-sided die; $10-12; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2
Shakespeared!
The Spotlight Theatre
Sat, Aug 9, 9:30 – 11pm

ComedySportz presents an improvised "lost play" of the Bard's with suggestions provided by the audience
Friday, August 15, 2025
The Truck Eating Bridge Comedy Show
City Loafers
Fri, Aug 15, 5:30 – 7pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Chris Schlichting, Mike Lucas, Lauren Vino, Austin Black, Aaron Scarbrough, Sohrab Forouzesh, Nate Abshire, and KB Marion
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Fri, Aug 15, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
The Sliced Bread Comedy Show
The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar
Fri, Aug 15, 7 – 8:30pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Chris Schlichting, Damon Tucker, Mel Mackey, Donny Townsend, Michael Meyers, KB Marion, Jeanie Doogan, and Mike Baldwin
Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Show
The Circa '21 Speakeasy
Fri, Aug 15, 8 – 10pm

open mic stand-up comedy show featuring many hilarious comedians from across the area; $3; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2
The Crack Your Back Comedy Show
The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar
Fri, Aug 15, 9 – 10:30pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Chris Schlichting, Austin Black, Jeanie Doogan, Aaron Scarbrough, Bernard Bell, Lauren Vino, Mike Baldwin, and Kristen Toomey
Saturday, August 16, 2025
David Casas Magic Show
Common Chord
Sat, Aug 16, 10 – 11am

an Alternating Currents magic and comedy show; Iowa’s premier corporate and family entertainer has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years
The Taco Pizza Comedy Show
City Loafers
Sat, Aug 16, 12:30 – 2pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring James Draper, Josh Plant, Mike Lucas, Aubree Plant, Aloe Mean, Michael Meyers, Kristen Toomey, Nate Abshire, and Sohrab Forouzesh
The Green Tractor Comedy Show
City Loafers
Sat, Aug 16, 4 – 5:30pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Chris Schlichting, Matt Lamb, Michael Meyers, Kristen Toomey, Aaron Scarbrough, Austin Black, Jeanie Doogan, Lauren Vino, and Nate Abshire
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Sat, Aug 16, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
The Little Detroit Comedy Show
The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar
Sat, Aug 16, 7 – 8:30pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Chris Schlichting, Josh Plant, Nate Abshire, Sohrab Forouzesh, Mike Baldwin, KB Marion, Austin Black, Bernard Bell, and Jeanie Doogan
Nightcaps presents Shots & Giggles
The Circa '21 Speakeasy
Sat, Aug 16, 8 – 10pm

improv comedy and drinking crash together into one hilarious evening; from made-up alcohol shots to toasts with the audience, this is one drinking party you can’t miss; $10-12; for information and tic…
The Loose Meat Comedy Show
The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar
Sat, Aug 16, 8:30 – 10pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Donny Townsend, Aubree Plant, James Draper, Matt Lamb, Mike Lucas, Mel Mackey, Damon Tucker, Aloe Mean, and Kristen Toomey
The Money in the Bank Comedy Show
The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar
Sat, Aug 16, 9:30 – 11pm

an Alternating Currents comedy show featuring Chris Schlichting, Aaron Scarbrough, Bernard Bell, Lauren Vino, Sohrab Forouzesh, KB Marion, Mike Baldwin, and Michael Meyers
Friday, August 22, 2025
Carl Giannetto
FINN'S GRILL
Fri, Aug 22, 7 – 10pm

an evening with the standup comedian; $5 reservations, with $5 off meal on night of the show
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Fri, Aug 22, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
The Laugh Hour
The Circa '21 Speakeasy
Fri, Aug 22, 8 – 10pm

Samir Abdul returns home to the Quad Cities with his explosive comedy show; originally from Darfur, Sudan and raised in the QC, Samir brings the heat with a blend of raw storytelling, razor-sharp punc…
Saturday, August 23, 2025
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Sat, Aug 23, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…
Friday, August 29, 2025
ComedySportz Quad Cities
The Spotlight Theatre
Fri, Aug 29, 7 – 9pm

on Fridays and Saturdays;  the Quad Cities' fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team; the teams…