Comedian Tim Barnes discusses his stand-up comedy career, the right to be an absurd person of color, how Woody Allen’s delivery and his anxiety over ethnicity influenced his comedy, Ira Glass’s confounding fondness for ellipsis in evasive emails, the art of crafting an N-word joke for a white audience and much more. Barnes will […]
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Witching Hour Festival announces Doomtree, PHOX, Su Friedrich and more
Friends: The clock is set for Witching Hour — a new festival set to launch in Iowa City this fall. Presented by the Englert Theatre and Little Village…
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Interview: For Jen Kirkman, the stigma of child-free singledom is a hell of a joke
Though the title of Jen Kirkman’s recently released Netflix special I’m Going to Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) might read as triumphant, her stand…
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Comedian Ron Babcock rolls into the Mill with his ‘Benz it like Babcock’ tour
Ron Babcock brings well-crafted humor at the Mill tonight by means of a well-crafted automobile. For his Benz it Like Babcock Stand-up Tour, the LA comedian, who’s…
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Comedian Nick Thune performs at The Mill tonight
Although it’s true Comedian Nick Thune performs with a guitar and stars in a Netflix comedy special called Folk Hero, it’s not some Dylan-esque Weird Al who will be taking the stage at the Mill tonight.
Instead, audience members can expect Thune to dole out brilliant one-liners and droll observations in his trademark deadpan delivery, all of it “scored” to contemplative guitar-playing to make his absurd statements seem that much more absurd.
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Tuesday at The Mill: Comedians Josh Fadem and Johnny Pemberton take the stage
Rising comedy stars Josh Fadem and Johnny Pemberton will stop through The Mill on Tuesday, June 24 at 8 p.m. as part of their nation-wide stand-up tour…
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Interview: Paula Poundstone on her comedic origins, the nature of curse words and life on the road
Known for her extensive pedigree as a stand-up comedian and regular appearances on the NPR’s, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” Paula Poundstone…
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Interview: Kevin McDonald on going solo, his fear of stand-up and a possible ‘Kids in the Hall’ reunion
Kevin McDonald. Comedy fans may not recognize the name, but I bet most of them, especially those with the good fortune to have been raised by television…
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Comedy nerds rejoice: Second City is heading to the Englert
Looking for a laugh this weekend? The Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy club, will be stopping at the Englert Theatre this Friday and Saturday on their “Happily Ever Laughter” tour. For 53 years, Second City has been producing sketch comedy perhaps second only to Saturday Night Live. Much like SNL, with each decade they are […]
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Local comedian to host 5th annual ‘Comedy for Charity’
Iowa City comedian Nathan Timmel sees things from a unique point of view. His thoughts on fatherhood, society and life in general bring in fans from the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area, but really, he draws fans wherever he’s performing. What’s special about Timmel, however, is that he makes it an annual point to bring in laughs for a good cause right here in Iowa City.
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Iowa-grown comedy tonight at the First Avenue Club
Doing comedy is brave. And it’s also very hard. If you’re good at it, people laugh. If you’re bad at it, there is weird, sweaty silence. The Comedian Coalition is a group of six intrepid Iowa comedians who are set to descend upon The First Avenue Club this Thursday at 8 p.m. For a mere […]
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Photos: Catacombs of Comedy Showcase at the Yacht Club
If you’re a fan of comedy, or a night owl with three bucks to spare on a Monday night, consider checking out the Catacombs Of Comedy Showcase at the Yacht Club. I was able to make it down to the weekly open mic for the first time this week and had a blast. With the […]
