With election season right around the corner, Iowa City has an unexpected candidate coming to town. Comedian and faux-presidential contender Preston Lacy… […]
Former ‘Jackass’ star Preston Lacy vies to be President with stand-up comedy tour
Stories by Ben Kasl
Up-and-coming rapper Lil Bibby heads to the Blue Moose
Lil Bibby, a rising Chicago rapper and 2014 XXL Freshman performs at The Blue Moose Tap House on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. for his “Get To Know Me” tour. Hailing from the east side of Chicago and flaunting a hard exterior… […]
Tom Garland brings a wild, racy night of stand-up comedy to Woody’s Show Club
Bridging the divide between comedy club and strip club, The Dirty Flirty Show brings a night of provocative stand up and entertainment… […]
Quirky troubadour Jonathan Richman returns to IC with drummer Tommy Larkins
Punk forefather Jonathan Richman returns to Iowa City to perform alongside drummer Tommy Larkins at Gabe’s on Sunday. Playing a relaxed acoustic set… […]
Floodwater Comedy Festival seeking submissions, heads to Iowa City in April
Not one, but two comedy festivals are headed to Iowa City in the near future. In addition to the Green Gravel at the end of this month, the first Floodwater… […]
Second City comedy troupe heads to The Englert
Celebrating 54 years of comedy, the Chicago-based Second City traveling company returns to The Englert Theatre this weekend to perform their new show… […]
Get stupid with Prof at Gabe’s
Minneapolis rapper Prof, known for proudly wearing his immaturity on his sleeve, takes his act to Gabe’s on Saturday. It’s noteworthy that he’s gotten a lot of flack for his “get stupid” party rap… […]
Comedian Joey Ficken performs stand-up show for new album on Ames’s Nova Labs label
Joey Ficken, a comedian at the center of the growing Ames comedy scene, celebrates the release of his comedy album, That Wind Has Been Blowing For Years… […]
Five Comedians Named Dan take over The Mill this Saturday as part of ‘Dan-a-Palooza’
Five different midwest comedians, all named Dan — Dan Bush, Dan Schmidt, Dan Vaughn, Daniel Frana and Dan Umthun — perform Saturday at the Mill… […]
