418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
Stand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom Kremer
A fast-paced stand-up comedy competition show: 4 Comics, 3 Rounds, 2 Guest Comics & 1 Winner decided by you, the Audience!
Catch this special show on Saturday, April 11 -- in The Varsity Bar. Doors and the Varsity Bar open at 7PM; the battle starts at 8!
Tickets are on an advance pre-sale for $5. Tickets will be available at the door for $10
The Stage Co. Presents : Season 44
make believe
By: Bess Wohl
Directed By: Shay Miller
Four young siblings recreate their everyday lives in a game of make-believe in their attic, while the world beneath them bodes a more sinister reality. Defying all narrative expectations, Make Believe is a gut-wrenching meditation on the imprint of childhood trauma on adults.
April 17-19 & 23-26, 2026
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R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIV
In co-operation with the Fuller Futures Festival 2026
“R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” -- a play by D.W. JACOBS from the life, work, and writings of R. B. Fuller, directed by Kira Rutter, and performed by Jon-Michael Rutter.
This one-man show is coming to Carbondale for these special performances in The Varsity Balcony Theater -- at the corner of South Illinois Avenue and Cherry Street, just a couple of blocks east of the Fuller Dome Home! These performances are brought to you in partnership with the Fuller Futures Festival 2026 here at SIU.
The play takes the audience on an inspiring journey through the life of one of the 20th century's greatest visionaries and an immensely impactful change agent who helped forge the modern SIU and reshape the world we live in today.
Doors and hospitality open one hour prior to each performance.
Friday April 24 - 6:30 PM showtime
Saturday April 25 - 6:30 PM showtime
Sunday April 26 - 1:00 PM showtime
Tickets available at the door or advance below