418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
A historic arts & entertainment venue in downtown Carbondale Illinois
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Stand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom Kremer
LIVE! In The Balcony
Get ready for a night full of laughs at The Varsity Carbondale! Join us on May 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Central) for an epic stand-up comedy mic fight where comedians battle it out to win your laughs. Whether you're a comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out, this event’s got you covered. Don't miss the chance to see Tom Kremer host this hilarious showdown live and in person!
Advance tickets for the May 9 show are $10 and are available in at Eventbrite, and at the door on the night of the show for $15.
Varsity Bar and Doors at 7, the battle begins at 8!
Advance Tickets available below
Upcoming Films - Cinema at The Varsity & Peripheral Vision
C@V: Grimlins 2 -- The New Batch (1990)
Zaden Dennis is a core member of the Cinema at The Varsity team, and we are celebrating his birthday with one of his favorites!
Here they grow again.
Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park, and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!
Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky, Robert Picardo
Runtime: 161 minutes
Rated R
Doors and Varsity Bar & Concessions open at 6 – for a 7 PM showtime.
Tickets
Film Ticket prices are:
$8 for adults
$6 for students with a valid ID
$3 for Jr. Varsity for our patrons 10 and under.
*Special engagements may have different entry are otherwise indicated
Upcoming Films - Cinema at The Varsity & Peripheral Vision
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 1960s Los Angeles, silver screen actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double turned best friend, Cliff Booth, struggle to keep pace with the swiftly evolving entertainment industry. They both work to continue their notoriety while facing the demise of Hollywood's Golden Age.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley
Runtime: 161 minutes
Rated R
Doors and Varsity Bar & Concessions open at 6 – for a 7 PM showtime
Tickets
Film Ticket prices are:
$8 for adults
$6 for students with a valid ID
$3 for Jr. Varsity for our patrons 10 and under.
*Special engagements may have different entry are otherwise indicated
FILMS
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY