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SUMMARY:My Waterloo Days Annual Festival
DESCRIPTION:My Waterloo Days Annual Festival  \n  \nDate: June 4th\, 5th\, 6th\, 2026 \nLocation: Lincoln Park and Downtown Waterloo\, IA – Weekend admission $10\, kid 12 & under free. No single day tickets. Tickets on sale: April 2nd. \n  \nThursday\, June 4th – FREE! River loop Amphitheater – Movie \nFriday\, June 5th – 5:00p.m. Lincoln Park Opens\, 6:00p.m. – Free! My Waterloo Days Parade\, 7:00p.m. – Live Music (Band to be Announced)\, 9:00p.m. – Headliner – The Commodores\, 10:00p.m. – Fireworks\, DJ immediately following until 11:00p.m. \nSaturday\, June 6th – 11:00a.m. – Free until 3:00p.m. Lincoln Park Opens\, 11:00a.m. – Free! Bike Race\, 4:00p.m. -Live Music (Band to be Announced)\, 6:00p.m. Live Music (Band to be Announced)\, 8:00p.m. -Headliner #1 (TBA)\, 9:30p.m. – Headliner #2 (TBA) \n  \n  \n \n  \nWATERLOO\, Iowa — Experience Waterloo announced that Motown legends The Commodores will headline the My Waterloo Days Friday night concert on June 5\, 2026\, at Lincoln Park. \nThe Commodores\, known for hits like “Brick House” and “Three Times a Lady\,” have sold over 75 million records globally. \n“We’re incredibly excited to welcome The Commodores to My Waterloo Days\,” Tavis Hall\, Executive Director of Experience Waterloo\, said. He highlighted the event as a celebration for the community. \nDetails on the Saturday headliners and additional festival information will be shared later. For updates\, follow My Waterloo Days on Facebook or visit their website. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/my-waterloo-days-annual-festival/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park\, 401 E. 4th St. & Mulberry Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50703
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SUMMARY:Michael Blackson
DESCRIPTION:Michael Blackson\nDate: June 5th \nTime: 7:00p \nLocation: Funny Bone\, West Des Moines\, IA \n560 S Prairie View Dr\, West Des Moines\, IA 50266 \n \n  \nMichael Blackson\, born Jafari Ferguson\, is a Ghanaian-American comedian and actor known as the “African King of Comedy.” Rising from Philadelphia comedy clubs in the 1990s\, he gained fame with his breakout role in Next Friday and has since appeared in films like Meet the Blacks and Coming 2 America. Noted for his sharp\, self-deprecating humor about immigrant life\, he’s also a philanthropist\, building a free school in Agona Nsaba\, Ghana\, in 2023. \nPrepare for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy as Michael Blackson takes the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club – Des Moines in West Des Moines\, IA. Known for his unique comedic delivery and distinctive voice\, Blackson promises a memorable performance. Catch Michael Blackson at Funny Bone Comedy Club – Des Moines on June 5\, 2026\, with the show scheduled for 6:30 PM. This highly anticipated event brings one of comedy’s most recognizable voices to the heart of West Des Moines for a night of laughter and entertainment.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/michael-blackson/
LOCATION:Funny Bone Comedy Club\, 560 S Prairie View Dr #10\, West Des Moines\, IA 50266\, IA\, 50266
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