Jeremy Nunes

December 28

Often referred to as "Comedy's next great storyteller," Jeremy's unique show has been in demand for over 20 years. He's drawn rave reviews for his clever observations, unique storytelling style, and ability to improvise with his audience.

After winning $200 in a local comedy competition, the 6'6" comedian left the rural, Southern Illinois life behind to explore the comedy scene in Chicago. Once in Chicago, it was at The Second City Comedy Theater that he first developed the "front porch" comedy that is now a staple of his act.

Jeremy's Dry Bar Comedy Special, Neighborhood Sasq-Watch, is one of the highest rated episodes on the platform. Nunes also released an Amazon Prime special titled Who's With Me?! He has appeared in The Layover, The Break-Up, Last Comic Standing, Final Witness, 2 PBS mini-series, Comcast on Demand, a National Geographic Special and heard on ESPN Radio. Nunes is also one of the most requested comedians by Sirius/XM Satellite Radio listeners. He hosts the award winning comedy-meets-pro-wrestling podcast Dynamite Drop In.

He has since returned to his rural hometown where his parents manage a trailer park. Though he really wants to cash in on that gold mine, he continues to tour instead. Well, he tours when he can, because he got elected mayor of that town! He even wrote a best-selling book about his experiences called You Can't Write City Hall. Audiences are treated to observations of rural life, working as a small-town Mayor, tales of marriage and raising kids, and plenty of stories about his wisecracking Dad. Plus, hear the jokes that put him on the Bob and Tom radar!

This one-of-a-kind act is a must see… Who's with me?!

Al Nimpson

December 31

Al Nimpson recently recorded his first comedy special at The Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield. Al headlines Mason City Limits 8pm Friday, 7pm Saturday. It's his first time headlining his home club! Joe "The Animal" Lancey is also on the Rated R Show. He's a member of Capital City Improv and performs shows under the banner of Belly Laffs Comedy with fellow comedian Tim Laffey. It was while listening to an interview with comedian Hannibal Burress that Al found the inspiration to get on stage for the first time. "He said that if you want to do stand-up comedy, you just have go out there and do it. So, I made a promise to myself that once I turn 21, I would start doing comedy. I went to an open mic. I made sure to tell no family or friends because if I bombed, I'd wanted to have no evidence." Unfortunately, at his first open mic, two of his best friends were in the front row and Al froze without telling a single joke. After some reflection, encouragement and preparation, Al's second appearance went well. Al has resumed his comedy career including multiple appearances at Mason City Limits over the years. Al has learned to adapt his comedy to entertain any crowd from bar shows to art galleries. Joe "The Animal" Lancey is one of St. Louis' most well-known comedian. Joe got his nickname while being a Golden Gloves Boxer and an Animal Control officer. His most recent material focuses on his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease.

Sammy Hotdawgs Karaoke Disaster

January 4

A night of comedy and karaoke. Comedians do an 8 minute set then a song of their choice. Guests include Blind Stein, Cassandra Simpson and more. Your host Matt Miller, aka, "Sammy Hawtdog," helps showcase talented comedians who make you laugh and after their set, also sing. Come and just enjoy the show or sign up to sing onstage. Doors open at 7:15, sign up by 7:30pm