418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
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Varsity Improv: Under Maintenance!
Saturday October 24, 2026 8 PM
Members of The Varsity’s house improv group will write, produce, and improvise a show for their latest residence appearance at the downtown Carbondale venue.
The hour-long show will be hosted by Under Maintenance, our local ensemble led by Macklen Makhloghi, which blends veteran performers with emerging talent, united by a shared passion for improv.
Performances feature a dynamic mix of formats, including fast-paced improv games, long-form storytelling, sketch comedy, and audience interaction, ensuring that each and every show is unique. And, because the group takes its inspiration directly from the audience, every show is wildly different. Come be a part of the experience.
Tickets for the show are $8 ($6 with Student ID)and are available in advance here on Eventbrite and at the door on the night of the show. Varsity Bar and doors at 7, show at 8.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast
Saturday October 31, 2026 7 & 11 PM
Get ready for a Halloween Evening Double Feature of the Rocky Horror Picture Show with the ONLY shadowcast in Southern Illinois!
Join us in person for a wild, colorful night celebrating our beloved cult classic like never before. Expect outrageous costumes, sing-alongs, and all the fun vibes you can handle. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-timer, our shadowcast brings extra sparkle and love to the screen. Don’t miss out on this epic bash—come as you are and get ready to rock!
This Halloween, our house shadowcast Big Mud De-Medusa and The Varsity extend a special invitation for an extra-special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Doors and the Varsity Bar open at 7, with the screening at 8 PM. Join us as we celebrate the Original Frank-N-Furter ~ the late, great Tim Curry, YOU -- the fans, and all things that make The Rocky Horror Picture Show the longest-running movie run in cinematic history! Warmest welcome to all RHPS virgins and old pros alike!
This notorious horror parody – a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi, and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things – tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). Follow Brad and Janet, two “normal” kids, who find themselves seeking shelter in a mysterious castle after their car breaks down on a dark and stormy night. There, they encounter an out-of-this-world crowd celebrating a gender-bending mad scientist’s breakthrough in making the perfect man. Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his servants, Riff Raff, Columbia, & Magenta will expand your mind, and his creation, Rocky, will open your eyes.
For more than half a century, the Rocky Horror Picture Show has thrilled, chilled, and fulfilled audiences. Early on, a grassroots fandom began to grow and quickly set the stage for an ongoing tradition of fan culture, with cosplays, conventions, and a forever-growing family of Transylvanians. Crowds in costume, makeup, and fishnets would line up around the block to catch a midnight screening.
Grab a prop bag and settle in for the show. It will be a night out you won’t forget -- for a very long time.
Doors & Varsity Bar & Concessions open at 6 with a 7 PM showtime!
