Floodwater Comedy Festival

Downtown Iowa City will light up with laughter, love and diversity as more than 75 performers from around the country converge for 18 shows during this weekend's Floodwater Comedy Festival. Headliners include University of Iowa graduate, comedian and film actor Paul Rust; actor, screenwriter and comedian Solomon Georgio; and New York cabaret comedian Catherine Cohen. Venues include The Mill, Blue Moose Tap House, Yacht Club, Public Space One, High Grounds Cafe and The Deadwood. Organizers strive to foster a sense of community, donating event proceeds locally to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank.

Floodwater Comedy Festival

Today (2/28) to Saturday (3/2), downtown Iowa City; $55 festival pass or choose individual events, Floodwaterfest.com