2nd Friday Comedy Series: Mandee McKelvey!

Named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillest... and we are bringing her to Pekin, IL! Headliner: Mandee McKelvey! Mandee McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillist, and it's not hard to see why. As one of the midwest's most acclaimed stand-up comedians, Mandee is revered for her ability to spin tragedy into comedy. Mandee recently headlined the first ever MiddleGround Comedy Festival, Columbus Comedy Festival, and Derby City Comedy Festival, as well as filming her first comedy special. She was named a breakout performer at Limestone Comedy Festival. She has recently featured for Tim Meadows, Whitney Cummings, Michelle Wolf, Hannah Berner, Michael Ian Black, Laurie Kilmartin, Tig Notaro, Todd Barry, and Anthony Jeselnik. Her one-woman show, My Left Boob, received the Underdog Award for it’s sold-out debut at the 2019 IndyFringe and Kansas City’s Best of Fringe award in 2022 and 2023. Mandee produces the celebrated roast show Character Assassination and the storytelling show We Still Like You. Date: Friday October 9th, 2026 Doors Open: 6pm Show Starts: 7pm Tickets: $19.95 in Advance / $30 at Door