The Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise. It is the oldest improvisational theater troupe to be continuously based in Chicago, with training programs and live theaters in Toronto and New York. Since its debut in 1959, it has become one of the most influential and renowned in the English-speaking world. The Second City has...
Join us as we celebrate queer joy! The Queer Coffee Social is a space for queer folks and allies in the community to meet each other and be in community. Thank you to fix! Coffee for donating coffee for this event. Please welcome our newest partner, IC Speaks. IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain...
The Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise. It is the oldest improvisational theater troupe to be continuously based in Chicago, with training programs and live theaters in Toronto and New York. Since its debut in 1959, it has become one of the most influential and renowned in the English-speaking world. The Second City has...
Come to the Englert Sunday, February 22nd from 12 PM - 5 PM for a flea full of vintage, clothing, art, and music.
This Spring, globally beloved storytelling institution, The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage show to Iowa City. For ONE night, five seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream. Does it even exist anymore? FOR WHO? What happens when the dream rubs up against reality? What happens...
It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. The band...
Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Artist. Margaret Cho is smart, she’s funny, she’s courageous, she’s outrageous, she’s charming, she’s provocative, she’s fearless, she’s raw, she’s honest, she roots for the underdog. She is the underdog. Margaret was born and raised in San Francisco, an experience that helped to shape her worldview. She knew she was...
Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither. In concert. Here’s a rare chance to see two venerable musicians. It was the late 1960’s on Charles Street in Boston, outside one of the legendary clubs during the folk revival era, these two new-to-the-scene young musicians first met. They’ve stayed friends ever since with their paths crossing at folk...
Embrace the shadows to explore themes of grief, war, generational conflict, and cycles of violence. The 4th Witch is a feature-length inversion of Shakespeare’s Macbeth created and performed by a celebrated Chicago-based company known for captivating live cinematic experiences. Told through shadow puppetry, actors in silhouette, and live music (without dialogue or narration), The 4th Witch begins on the eve...
Welcome to the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, Iowa! Get ready to experience the legendary reggae band, The Wailers, live on stage on April 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Known for their iconic sound and unforgettable performances, The Wailers are sure to bring the house down with their infectious energy and timeless hits. The Englert...
