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3 days ago
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Celebrated comedian bringing 2025 tour to Des Moines this fall
DES MOINES, Iowa — A celebrated comedian is bringing his 2025 tour to Des Moines this fall. Newton nonprofit holds fundraiser to install safe haven baby box Gabriel Iglesias will be bringing his new 'The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration' to Wells Fargo Arena in October. The tour comes after his successful special, 'Gabriel Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy,' was released on Netflix. The Des Moines show is scheduled for Sunday, October 19. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 6 at 12 p.m. To find more information about tickets and how to purchase, click here. Iglesias will also be making a stop in Sioux City, Iowa on October 24. Metro News: DMPS dedicates Stop the Bleed program to Doug Richardson Celebrated comedian bringing 2025 tour to Des Moines this fall Virtual reality arcade at Merle Hay Mall faces harsh reality How some DSM residents conserve water after CIWW reduction use request Riders share style and stories, Coolest Bike in Town show Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Gabriel ‘Fluffy' Iglesias is set to return to the stage at the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Civic Center has announced that comedian Gabriel Iglesias is coming back to Peoria in October. Iglesias, who is also known by the nickname 'Fluffy,' has added Peoria for one of the stops on his most recent tour, The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration on Oct. 18, the civic center said in a Facebook post. Iglesias is one of the world's most successful stand-up comedians and one of the highest-grossing touring comedians of all time. He is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube, with over 2 billion views and over 34.6 million fans across social media. He was the 3rd highest-grossing comedian of 2024 according to Billboard,' Kelsy Martin, a civic center spokeswoman, said. He has also been named the Hollywood Reporter's 'Top 40 Comedy Players,' joining the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Lorne Michaels, she said. Iglesias stars in the Netflix series Mr. Iglesias, where he is a high school teacher and has released four stand-up specials with the streaming platform, she said. 'We're thrilled to welcome Gabriel Iglesias back to the Peoria Civic Center. Comedy continues to be a very strong portion of our event calendar thanks to talent like Mr. Iglesias,' Martin said. 'He's one of many comedians who we've seen sell out shows in our Theater and are now continuing to have fantastic turnouts in our Arena as well. These success shows continue to put Peoria on the map and make Peoria Civic Center a must-play tour stop.' To put a topper on all he has accomplished, on March 11, 2025, he received his own handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater, which recognized his impressive career, she said. Tickets will go on sale through the PCC Insider Presale at noon on Wednesday, June 4, and for the general public at noon on Friday, June 6, and can be purchased here, the post said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
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North Portland dumpling spot XLB will permanently shutter in April
PORTLAND, Ore. () — One of Portland's go-to Chinese restaurants will call it quits next month. In a social media post shared on Thursday evening, XLB revealed that it will permanently shutter its last remaining location on Apr. 20. Gabriel Iglesias stand-up, 'Dancing With the Stars' live among Portland weekend events 'This decision was not made lightly, and we are incredibly grateful for the support, laughter, and memories we've shared with all of you over the years,' Chef and Co-owner Linh Tran . 'Serving this community delicious Chinese comfort food has been an honor, and we cannot thank you enough for being part of our journey. Whether you stopped in for a quick bite, became a beloved regular, or celebrated milestones and holidays, we appreciate every moment.' Tran co-owns the restaurant with Jasper Shen, who previously founded Aviary alongside his wife Kat Whitehead and late Portland chef Sarah Pliner in 2011. Shen then averted his focus to the opening of XLB's location on 4090 N Williams Ave. in 2017. Aviary closed later in 2020, about six months after XLB expanded with a second restaurant in the Leland James building on Northwest Raleigh Street and 21st Avenue. The Slabtown shop closed in 2021 so the owners could focus on their flagship location. XLB, with its name as an abbreviation for xiao long bao, is known for the soup dumplings and other Chinese dishes like Shanghai pork and shrimp noodles and popcorn chicken. The restaurant endured the opening of major dumpling chains Dough Zone and Din Tai Fung, which came to Portland in April 2022 and September 2023, respectively. Multiple cougar sightings reported near Beaverton shopping center Tran did not provide a reason for XLB's closure, but invited customers to visit the eatery one last time before it shuts down. 'Until then, from the bottom of our hearts — thank you for your support, kindness, and love,' the co-owner said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
