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## Comedy Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Show - October 23rd - 31st - **Description**: Join us for our 11th consecutive year of presenting the stage version of this cult classic! Rocky just received 9 Tony Award Nominations in 2026 for its current Broadway run! That sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his motley crew are back t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 51 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/the-rocky-horror-show-october-23rd-31st/200030256715105 - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zYzNjZmY0ZWViNDIzMjk4ZDdjODIwMzk3NmNjY2MxN2U5MmU5Mjg1MDg3NmI4MGExMTUxMjMwZDhjZmZhZWFlLXJpbWctdzExOTQtaDEwNzEtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYyNzM5Njc.avif - **Categories**: rocky-horror-picture-show, kids - **Event Name**: Touring Comedian - Susan Rice - **Description**: Susan Rice, was recently featured in Vulture Magazine for her widely popular appearance on Don't Tell Comedy, that garnered over 1 million views. Susan has made appearance on ABC, NBC, HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Susan is a veteran stand-up comedi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 64 - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/touring-comedian-susan-rice/200030224147353 - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zOTUzNzRkODQwYThmZDJiM2ExNTIxYjM0MjIyZjNlNjQ5ZTJhOWU0MmIyMGYxZWNkY2M3MDQzNzQ2NTI1N2U3LXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MTI1MDIx.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre - **Event Name**: Laugh Hard Comedy Competition - FINALS! - **Description**: After two hilarious preliminary rounds, it's time for the finals of our month-long comedy competition! We started with 30 outstanding comics and are now down to the final ten! These 10 comedians will battle it out for your laughs and to see who walks away - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/laugh-hard-comedy-competition-finals/200030520781819 - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82YTU4ZjA0MjdmZTg1NmZhNWVkMDdkNjIxOWJlYTE3ZmJkMzg3ZjBkMTViYTBjY2M2MjYyMDk1MWU3ZTg3NjE3LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oMzY3LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MDkyNDM4.avif - **Categories**: comedy, contests, entertainment - **Event Name**: Stand Up Competition Sign Up Page - **Description**: THIS PAGE IS FOR COMICS WANTING TO SIGN UP. The Speakeasy located in downtown Rock Island, IL (Quad Cities) is thrilled to present its 11th annual Speakeasy Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Competition! We start with 30 comedians, who are split up into two pr - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/stand-up-competition-sign-up-page/200030485264519 - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTQ5ODU1NjY4MWQ1NDM3YTVhZWNjNTg5ZjBkNThlODJiNTFjYjhmMDkyMWVkNWE4YTg0Mzc1OWUzMWFjYTU1My1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg1MDQtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwOTI0MzA.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, contests, performances, art, theatre - **Event Name**: RIHS Class of '96: 30-Year Reunion - **Description**: Get ready to catch up and celebrate 30 years since RIHS Class of ’96 rocked the halls!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/72d04630-927f-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w592-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/rihs-class-of-96-30-year-reunion/100001995697244180 - **Venue**: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYTI4MzEyYmU4OTRjNTMxNWNiZDU1ZTVjZTkzZTc0ZmU0YjE2NDljNzQxNDM3NjBkNTVkZGJhNTA3NjYwOGE1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1NDExMDc1.avif - **Price**: USD 3 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Entertainment, Music, Parties, Sports, food-drinks ## Trending Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: Soul of the City 2026 - **Description**: Join the MLK Center for Soul of the City 2026, an outdoor community celebration of culture, diversity, strong neighborhoods, and family fun. Nearly 5,000 people attended last year, making Soul of the City one of the largest community events in Rock Islan - **Venue**: 1251 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/88d1b697ffe7b91f3bfe8d5bbd9d2e7d51c3c39d8ece8bd989eb63108983f070-rimg-w1200-h675-dc88d8f8-gmir?v=1785676557 - **Event Name**: Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos at Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Description**: Genre: Funk, Americana Vibe: Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Leftover Salmon Hometown: Stevens Point, WI About the Artist From a galaxy far, far away, yet oddly close by, Adam Greuel & the Space Burritos bring some type of musical mischief to stage - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/adada77dcaba184610c9074160cac8ff20419beda5f8140d1caca37de9439d13-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786251921 - **Event Name**: LowDown Brass Band at Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Description**: Genre: Brass Band, Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk Vibe: Anderson Paak, The roots, The Specials Hometown: Chicago, IL About the Artist Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/969fff3ad60697bcb770269a0bfefbb431b548ad72ac01c11c5de99ab48e972a-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1785746173 - **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Show - October 23rd - 31st - **Description**: Join us for our 11th consecutive year of presenting the stage version of this cult classic! Rocky just received 9 Tony Award Nominations in 2026 for its current Broadway run! That sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his motley crew are back t - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3c3cff4eeb423298d7c8203976cccc17e92e92850876b80a1151230d8cffaeae-rimg-w1194-h1071-dc080808-gmir?v=1786273967 - **Event Name**: Arts Alley Block Party - **Description**: Live music, food and drink vendors, pop-up shops, gallery opening, silent disco and more. Fun extras include hair tinsel and feathers by Lavish Salon & Spa; temporary tattoos by Alchemist Art Studio; caricature artist; balloon artist and face painter. - **Venue**: 1719 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8730, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e9db9db8e72c3d5fa24080ac97b390cd8218ba9009f2cdda6b8af0354566bbe1-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1785738694 - **Event Name**: Bluegrass on the Grass: Railroad Earth with Yonder Mountain String Band - **Description**: The Culture Bright Summer Series begins where music, nature, and community come together. As Alternating Currents concludes, Bluegrass on the Grass carries the spirit of discovery forward, transforming the Quad City Botanical Center into one of the regio - **Venue**: Quad City Botanical Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b72e77a361e07aa5f05a1aed3bd91fede51df8b695d6a7134150ea0c5ada7744-rimg-w1200-h628-dc281818-gmir?v=1786251890 - **Event Name**: The Tripp Brothers at Daiquiri Factory - **Description**: Genre: Electronic, DJ Vibe: Griz, Manic Focus Hometown: Moline, IL About the Artist Jimmy & Sean Tripp, are two Midwestern horn players that live the funk. Forging the sounds of saxophone & trombone, fused with heavy bass music, their tones rever - **Venue**: Daiquiri Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c12883f0af860b165456079aa9cfde6e25ca3d259306c67753c4b5c6df8d81f8-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786185293 - **Event Name**: 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals - **Description**: Save the Date!! The 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals is coming this November! Join us as we continue a Quad Cities tradition of providing free Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families throughout our community. Multiple meal distribution l - **Venue**: The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0e34a46f80a2ad206a4f6c50ad0844463db05974c135d64054e778e312e2c563-rimg-w500-h261-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785942698 - **Event Name**: Loess Hills at Daiquiri Factory - **Description**: Genre: Country Vibe: Chase Matthews, Morgan Wallen, Bailey Zimmerman, Kane Brown, BigXthaPlug Hometown: Davenport, IA About the Artist Loess Hills is a rising country trio rooted in the heart of America and fueled by grit, talent and undeniable chemistry - **Venue**: Daiquiri Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bfb5d5dbed09c29070f13bf5acdeea5f80ae230a02a97e3365d52ef89cb1e48f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786089901 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in August in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/comedy--august) - [Comedy Events in September in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/comedy--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** The Rocky Horror Show - October 23rd - 31st (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201), Touring Comedian - Susan Rice (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201), Laugh Hard Comedy Competition - FINALS! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201), Stand Up Competition Sign Up Page (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201), RIHS Class of '96: 30-Year Reunion (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Rock Island in August 2026? - **A:** Touring Comedian - Susan Rice (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Rock Island on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Rock Island include 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201, Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Rock Island range from USD 3 to USD 3. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Rock Island include The Circa 21 Speakeasy, Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, Caridad Charity. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** Follow the Comedy category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Comedy events are listed in Rock Island. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f3/0e051f4d9a4429ae6be27084e31353/comedy.png ## Comedy events from nearby cities - [Comedy events in Davenport](https://allevents.in/davenport/comedy) - [Comedy events in Moline](https://allevents.in/moline/comedy) - [Comedy events in Bettendorf](https://allevents.in/bettendorf/comedy) - [Comedy events in Silvis](https://allevents.in/silvis/comedy) - [Comedy events in Blue Grass](https://allevents.in/blue-grass-ia/comedy) - [Comedy events in Colona](https://allevents.in/colona/comedy)