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## Comedy Events in Rock Island - **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: 17 - **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_dj0xNzg4MjE3MDgz.avif - **Categories**: comedy, contests, entertainment - **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: 102 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zYzNjZmY0ZWViNDIzMjk4ZDdjODIwMzk3NmNjY2MxN2U5MmU5Mjg1MDg3NmI4MGExMTUxMjMwZDhjZmZhZWFlLXJpbWctdzExOTQtaDEwNzEtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc2MTA3MjI.avif - **Categories**: rocky-horror-picture-show, kids - **Event Name**: DADDAD Album Release Show w/ Matt Van and Lainey Jean - **Description**: After several years of working on this I am so very excited to present an album concept originally inspired by a guitar tuning, and then re-inspired after becoming a dad to a couple lovely children, "DADDAD" is a down to earth collection of songs reflecti - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 57 - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 06:00 pm β Sat Nov 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/daddad-album-release-show-w-matt-van-and-lainey-jean/200030631823354 - **Venue**: Skylark - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jNzYzMzU1OGM2YmQ0YmZhZWZmNjJjOTU1YjM3NGRkYTczOWQzOGY3YTQxYWE1NTg1Y2NiOWQyYzBmYjlkZmYxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNjOGI4OTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwNTg0OTc.avif - **Categories**: music, trips-adventures, entertainment ## Trending Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: Heart of Hope's 11th (and a half) Annual Trivia Night - **Description**: πͺ©βοΈ GET READY TO GET GROOVY, QUAD CITIES! βοΈπͺ©Heart of Hope Ministries is turning back the clock for our 11th (and a half) Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser β 70βs STYLE!π Friday, Novembe - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities by IHG - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a99dc7751a16.jpg - **Event Name**: Rock Island Route Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dfa3f194c3cf88cd294e02f5ddfb072b09019aff177a8fae89aeea1f3597cd0e-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758515245 - **Event Name**: QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th - **Description**: QC Haunts Summerween has a new date--Sunday, Sept. 27th. It's going to be a whole lot of fun, and you don't want to miss out! FREE ADMISSION β’ Family Friendly **Share this page!** Halloween is too much fun to only have once a year! Join us for t - **Venue**: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a1db33c157a06ffa0875015d0efc3573c7b07d0ef50596cb73aa7429671f969c-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1788196753 - **Event Name**: Bent River Bailando - **Description**: πΊπ BENT RIVER BAILANDO IS BACK! πΊπ₯ Latin rhythms. Brewery vibes. One seriously fun night. El Ritmo is heading back to Bent River Brewing Company in Rock Island for another round of Bent River Bailando! Weβre trading the ballroom for the brewery and brin - **Venue**: The Uncommon Room at Bent River Rock Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/54dbdc7ba2e46409646c81e9b27942f8bfa287448e5e19c899871c64a53c653c-rimg-w1200-h500-dc080808-gmir?v=1788202008 - **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 - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6a58f0427fe856fa5ed07d6219bea17fbd387f0d15ba0ccc62620951e7e87617-rimg-w960-h367-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788217083 - **Event Name**: Market in the gardens - **Description**: Join us Sunday, Sept. 27th from 10-4pm at the Quad City Botanical Center! Wander through the gardens and shop a thoughtfully curated mix of local makers, art, clothing, candles, pantry staples and more. Grab a cozy fall drink from Johβs coffee, find so - **Venue**: Quad City Botanical Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/72054891fccfd3b0a129022271927b13fbf0a6ea8a66c6853cd15ff42d3bfb23-rimg-w1200-h628-dcb8a838-gmir?v=1787601472 - **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=1787610722 - **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-The Beth Lizano Band - **Description**: ποΈ Thursday Night Groove featuring The Beth Lizano Band Thursday, September 24 | Live Music 7β9 PM Don't miss The Beth Lizano Band live during Thursday Night Groove! Enjoy an evening of fantastic music, great food, cold beverages, and beautiful riverfr - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9463e4ef78a4c63c5904efad516fddb52dfe1ca09290becf1b1d5636b5bdd889-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0858c8-gmir?v=1788587001 - **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-Crooked Cactus Band - **Description**: π΅ Thursday Night Groove featuring Crooked Cactus Band Thursday, October 1 | Live Music 7β9 PM October kicks off with live music from Crooked Cactus Band at Thursday Night Groove! Enjoy crisp fall evenings with FREE live entertainment, food vendors, a b - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cbbc25981b316afeb939d8f3072a93c5f46077c5900cd8a01ba6aa6a56abc641-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0858c8-gmir?v=1788447306 ## 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 September in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/comedy--september) - [Comedy Events in October in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/comedy--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Rock Island? - **A:** Laugh Hard Comedy Competition - FINALS! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201), 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), DADDAD Album Release Show w/ Matt Van and Lainey Jean (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Skylark). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Rock Island in September 2026? - **A:** Laugh Hard Comedy Competition - FINALS! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 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, Skylark. - **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, Lewis Knudsen. - **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 East Moline](https://allevents.in/east-moline/comedy) - [Comedy events in Blue Grass](https://allevents.in/blue-grass-ia/comedy)