Jen Kirkman Englert Theatre — Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. Jen Kirkman is an award-winning author, stand-up comedian and authentically kind and funny human being. Hot off the heels of the release of her Netflix special I’m Going to Die Alone (And I Feel Fine), Jen will be in Iowa City, performing her stand […]
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Photos: Steve Martin and Martin Short at Hancher
Steve Martin and Martin Short brought their “An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life” show to the Hancher auditorium Opening Gala Saturday night. The new 1,800 seat theater was packed to see the two comedy legends poke fun at each other, share funny stories, sing songs from films and perform with […]
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Comedy event to support Coats of Kindness
Seventh Annual Comedy for Charity Showcase Iowa City Yacht Club — Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Since 2009, Iowa City comedians have come together for a cause. This year’s Comedy for Charity benefit will raise donations and funds for winter coats and clothing for those in need through the Minnesota-based charity Coats of Kindness. […]
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Floodwater Comedy Festival reveals final line-up
Floodwater Comedy Festival Various Venues — Thu., Apr. 21–Sun., Apr. 24 The Floodwater Comedy Festival has announced its full line-up for later this month. Some exciting additions have been made; see the full schedule below. In addition to the already announced headliners, two other main acts have been added. In partnership with the University of […]
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Deaf comedian CJ Jones performs this weekend in Iowa City
CJ Jones, one of the foremost deaf comedians, will bring his unique blend of humor and storytelling to Iowa City as part of the Floodwater Comedy Festival this Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in room W10 of the Pappajohn Business Building.
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Blair Christian of ‘Wild N’ Out’ performs comedy at Gabe’s
Blair Christian, a member of MTV’s revived Wild ’N Out comedy series, headlines a showcase of comedy and hip hop at Gabe’s this Saturday at 9 p.m. Though she’s worked successfully in the entertainment industry for years as a dancer and choreographer, Christian began performing stand-up comedy in 2012. Christian has done well for herself in the mean time, most recently being cast in the sixth season of Wild ‘N Out, where she has had a chance to regularly show off her improv and comedy chops.
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Comedian and actor Barry Rothbart performs at the Mill
Barry Rothbart, performing this Thursday at the Mill, apparently does it all. The up-and-coming comedian has already landed himself on The Tonight Show and Conan…
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Pete Holmes gets silly with stand up at the IMU
Pete Holmes, a comedian whose not afraid to get neck-deep into silliness with his stand-up yet never has to dumb down his material to get there…
