Laugh Hard, a stand-up comedy showcase, will begin at 8 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $3. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 for details. Map
Friday, April 19, 2013; Friday, June 21, 2013

ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform improv at 7 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Food and drink will be available. Tickets are $14; $12 in advance. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Every Friday, Saturday,

ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform Side Project for ages 18 and up at 9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. The show features uncensored, long-form improv and a guest monologist. It is part of Studio Series Saturdays. Tickets are $5; free for ComedySportz attendees. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Saturday, March 2, 2013; Saturday, April 20, 2013; Saturday, May 18, 2013; Saturday, June 22, 2013

The Blacklist, an improv comedy troupe, will perform 100 Laughs at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. The show doesn't end until the audience laughs 100 times. The show is "rated R." Two comedians will perform at 9 p.m.; the improv show begins at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 for details. Map
Saturday, March 23, 2013; Saturday, April 13, 2013; Saturday, April 27, 2013; Saturday, May 11, 2013; Friday, May 31, 2013; Saturday, June 8, 2013; Saturday, June 22, 2013

An all-female cast from The Blacklist will perform That Time of the Month for ages 18 and up at 8 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $10. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 for details. Map
Friday, April 26, 2013; Saturday, June 22, 2013

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Guys in Ties will perform an improv comedy variety show at 8 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Tickets are $20; $15 in advance, and are available online. Call 563-441-7000 for details. Map
Friday, June 28, 2013

Stand-up Syndicate, featuring stand-up comedians, will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. The master of ceremonies is John Moore. The show is for mature audiences. Tickets are $5. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Friday, June 28, 2013; Friday, July 26, 2013; Friday, August 30, 2013

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ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform Comedy Riot for ages 18 and up at 9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Shows will feature stand-up sets with Parker Caby, Jake Vevera, and a guest comedian. It is part of Studio Series Saturdays. Tickets are $5; free for ComedySportz attendees. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Saturday, June 29, 2013; Saturday, July 13, 2013; Saturday, August 24, 2013

The 34th annual Rock Island Knights of Columbus Civic Awards Night will begin with a 5 p.m. social hour at the Moose Lodge, 4410 9th St., Rock Island. ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform, and elementary students will present "How Police Officers and Firefighters Help Our Community." Cost is $12; $5 for ages 12 and under; includes roast beef dinner. Reservations required by June 23; send to Louie Alongi, 3510 25th Ave., Rock Island IL 61201. Call 309-235-6796 or 309-786-9605 for details Map
Sunday, June 30, 2013

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ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform Studio Series Saturdays for ages 18 and up at 9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Tickets are $5; free for ComedySportz attendees. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Saturday, July 6, 2013; Saturday, August 10, 2013; Saturday, August 31, 2013

Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, will present the comedy The Fox on the Fairway by Ken Ludwig. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10, and are available online. Call 309-762-0330 or email for details. Map
Friday, July 12, 2013; Saturday, July 13, 2013; Sunday, July 14, 2013; Friday, July 19, 2013; Saturday, July 20, 2013; Sunday, July 21, 2013

Guys in Ties will perform for an EKF Night of Comedy for the Erika Kate Foundation at The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the show starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction, snacks, and a cash bar. Call 309-798-7925 or email for details. Map Free.
Thursday, July 18, 2013

Bottoms up Quad City Burlesque will perform Christmas in July for ages 21 and up at 8 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $20; $18 in advance. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 for details. Map
Friday, July 19, 2013; Saturday, July 20, 2013; Friday, July 26, 2013; Saturday, July 27, 2013

The Brewmasters will perform Wisenheimer for ages 18 and up at 9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. It includes improvised scenes and audience participation games The Lottery and Honest Dick. It is part of Studio Series Saturdays. Tickets are $5; free for ComedySportz attendees. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Saturday, July 20, 2013; Saturday, August 3, 2013

Babaloo Music and Fun will perform music and comedy for kids at 10 a.m. at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Call 309-732-7360 for details. Map Free.
Thursday, July 25, 2013

Babaloo Music and Fun will perform music and comedy for kids at 1:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Call 309-732-7323 for details. Map Free.
Thursday, July 25, 2013

Genesius Guild will present the comedy The Acharnians by William Shakespeare at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 11th Avenue and 40th Street, Rock Island. Email for details. Map Free.
Saturday, July 27, 2013; Sunday, July 28, 2013; Saturday, August 3, 2013; Sunday, August 4, 2013

ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform Sketchville for ages 18 and up at 9:30 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. It is part of Studio Series Saturdays. Tickets are $5; free for ComedySportz attendees. Call 309-786-1111 or email for details. Map
Saturday, July 27, 2013; Saturday, August 17, 2013

The Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Love Thy Neighbor by Gary Ray Stapp at the Barn Theatre, HK Robinson Drive and S. Stewart Street, Geneseo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call 309-944-2244 for details, or reserve tickets online. Map
Thursday, August 15, 2013; Friday, August 16, 2013; Saturday, August 17, 2013; Sunday, August 18, 2013; Thursday, August 22, 2013; Friday, August 23, 2013; Saturday, August 24, 2013; Sunday, August 25, 2013

The Bucktown Revue, an old-fashioned webcast radio program featuring music, poetry and humor, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Davenport Junior Theatre, Annie Wittenmyer complex, 2822 Eastern Ave. The Barley House Band is the house band. The program will be available for free download from Apple iTunes and The Bucktown Revue website. Admission is $12. Call 563-940-0508 or email for details. Map
Friday, September 20, 2013; Friday, October 18, 2013; Friday, November 15, 2013; Friday, December 20, 2013; Friday, January 17, 2014; Friday, February 21, 2014; Friday, March 21, 2014; Friday, April 18, 2014; Friday, May 16, 2014

See a preview of the comedy Things My Mother Taught Me by Katherine DiSavino at 7:45 p.m. (preceded by buffet) at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $34. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 or order online. Map
Wednesday, September 25, 2013; Thursday, September 26, 2013

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Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the comedy Things My Mother Taught Me by Katherine DiSavino from Sept. 27-Nov. 2. There are evening performances on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and matinees on Wednesdays. See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 or order online. Map
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Bottoms up Quad City Burlesque will perform a Halloween Show for ages 21 and up at 8 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $20; $18 in advance. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 for details. Map
Friday, October 18, 2013; Saturday, October 19, 2013; Friday, October 25, 2013; Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy I Take This Man by Jack Sharkey at the Barn Theatre, HK Robinson Drive and S. Stewart Street, Geneseo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call 309-944-2244 for details, or reserve tickets online. Map
Thursday, November 7, 2013; Friday, November 8, 2013; Saturday, November 9, 2013; Sunday, November 10, 2013; Thursday, November 14, 2013; Friday, November 15, 2013; Saturday, November 16, 2013; Sunday, November 17, 2013

Bottoms up Quad City Burlesque will perform a New Year's Eve Show for ages 21 and up at 10 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $30; $25 in advance. Call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 for details. Map
Tuesday, December 31, 2013