Tonight at 7 p.m., Public Space One is set to host Tacomedy Thursday — a monthly series put together by local comedian Jason Jeffers (aka Q-tip) — where patrons have the option to eat tasty tacos while…
Iowa City comedy
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…
John Hodgman returns to the Englert this fall
Earlier today The Englert announced that comedian John Hodgman of The Daily Show fame will return to Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 25. Hodgman will perform his newest one-man show, VACATIONLAND — a performance about…
Former ‘Jackass’ star Preston Lacy vies to be President with stand-up comedy tour
With election season right around the corner, Iowa City has an unexpected candidate coming to town. Comedian and faux-presidential contender Preston Lacy…
Inside ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’: Writer Neil Campbell on the alt-comedy hit, improv and his time at Iowa
Neil Campbell is the head writer for IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang!, the surreal comedy talk show hosted by Scott Aukerman with comedic and musical…
Comedian Dave Ross and Neil Campbell of ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ headline Floodwater Comedy Festival
The Floodwater Comedy Festival announced this week that stand-up comedian Dave Ross and Neil Campbell, head writer of IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang! and a UI alum…
How Cameron Esposito is using queer comedy to conquer the mainstream
Cameron Esposito might be one of the busiest young comedians working in Los Angeles today. A driven, fiercely candid writer and stand up, Esposito performs…
Interview: IC comedian Megan Gogerty on her stand-up roots and her experience working with comedy icon Louie Anderson
Green Gravel Comedy Festival’s second annual fest kicks off tonight with an…
Interview: Comedian Eddie Pepitone sounds off on Marc Maron, sports and using stand up to rebel
Comedian Eddie Pepitone, headlining this month’s Green Gravel Comedy Festival, is a longtime favorite of the L.A. comedy scene who, in his 50s, is finally getting…
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…
Comedian Cameron Esposito added to Mission Creek 2015
The Mission Creek festival announced today that comedian Cameron Esposito has been added to its 2015 lineup. Esposito will be performing a stand-up comedy show at the Englert Theatre on […]
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…