The Goose

02/22/2026

🦢 The Goose is Hiring – Join the Gaggle

The Goose is a high-fidelity lounge, nightclub, Cajun-fusion kitchen, tea house, and creative event space located at 920 Main Street in Downtown Dubuque.

We host everything from Wing Wednesday and Open Mic Comedy to Club Nights with rotating DJs, Latin Night, live music, private rentals, and community events — all powered a whole lot of heart.

We’re looking for reliable, good-energy humans to join our team.

🍸 Part-Time Bartenders
$10/hour + tips
Friday & Saturday daytime shifts (more relaxed pace)
Fill-in shifts for events & club nights
Must be adaptable — from chill tea house vibes to packed dance floor energy
Strong customer service skills required
Experience preferred but personality + reliability matter most

🔥 Kitchen Staff (Part-Time)
$15/hour + split of food tips
Opportunity to grow into ~32 hours/week
Work within our Cajun-fusion bar & grill menu
Fast-paced during events
Consistency, teamwork, and hustle required
Line experience preferred

If you thrive in creative environments, love music, food, and community, and want to be part of something building in Downtown Dubuque — let’s talk.

📍 The Goose – 920 Main Street
📩 Message us directly or email thegoosedbq@gmail.com to apply

Come build something special with us. 🦢✨

02/21/2026

😂 TONIGHT at The Goose — Comedy Showcase 😂

Dubuque, it’s show day.

Our VIP seating is officially SOLD OUT 🙌
But you can still secure your seat for tonight’s laughs.

🎟️ Pre-order tickets available until 5PM
Buy online or stop in in person before 5PM to lock it in.

👉 https://theticketing.co/e/comedyshowcase-thegoose

(Online tickets include fees but guarantee you a seat.)

⏰ After 5PM, remaining tickets will be available at the door until we hit capacity.

We’ve got comedians in from Milwaukee and Chicago plus local favorite Vic Kauder from Cascade bringing the heat.

🕢 Doors 7:30 PM
🎭 Show 8:00 PM
📍 The Goose — 920 Main St

Don’t wait. Grab your tickets before 5PM or roll the dice at the door.
See you tonight. 🎙️🪿

02/20/2026

02/19/2026

This Saturday, The Goose is bringing in a stacked lineup of comedians from Milwaukee and Chicago for a Comedy Showcase you don’t want to miss.

Featuring:
🎤 Owen Barr (Milwaukee)
🎤 Cody Heck (Milwaukee)
🎤 Zach Liss (Chicago)
🎤 Max Sorich (Chicago)
🔥 Plus local favorite Vic Kauder from Cascade — and he always crushes.

These shows have been selling out, so grab tickets early.

🎟️ Reserve your seat now:
https://theticketing.co/e/comedyshowcase-thegoose

(Online tickets include fees but guarantee you a seat.)
💡 Want to skip the fees? Stop into The Goose during regular hours and purchase in person.

🕢 Doors 7:30 PM
🎭 Show 8:00 PM
📍 920 Main St, Dubuque
💰 $15 advance | $20 at the door | $25 VIP

Make this your Saturday night move. Grab your crew and come laugh with us.

02/19/2026

Club Night at The Goose – Friday, Feb 20 | 9PM | FREE | 21+

Future house & funk powerhouse Party Pupils (Los Angeles) returns to The Goose bringing fresh remixes, yacht rock flips, and that signature LA heat. Expect high-energy grooves and nonstop dancefloor vibes.

Direct support by Kuuzi (Clinton, IA) - serving up dubstep selections to balance the night with low-end pressure. Showcasing two sets tailored to start off and end the evening right.

It’s a true yin & yang pairing: funky, feel-good future house meets gritty, bass-driven dubstep. Light and dark. Bounce and wobble. One dancefloor.

📍 The Goose – 920 Main St., Dubuque
🍸 Cocktails, mocktails, organic tea & late night eats
🔊 HiFi sound powered by Danley Sound Labs

See you in the basement.

02/18/2026

🔥 WING WEDNESDAY AT THE GOOSE 🔥

This week’s specialty sauce:
🌶️ Jalapeño Lemon Pepper 🍋

Bright. Zesty. A little heat. A LOT of flavor.

🍗 6 Piece Basket + Fries $12
⏰ Kitchen open 3pm – 10pm
📍 920 Main Street, Dubuque IA

All sauces available with the special, but don’t sleep on this week’s feature.

Pull up. Grab a basket. Stay for a drink.
See you tonight. 🪿🔥

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, Dubuque 💘

Love is in the air at The Goose tonight — and we’ve got dinner and a show waiting for you.

🌹 The Goose – Valentine Special for Two
Two Crab Cakes
Two Bowls of Gumbo
Order of Beignets
$30
Available 12PM–12AM
Kitchen open until midnight — come for second dinner before the show 🍽️✨

Then stick around for:

🎪 Cirque De Dubuque – Drag Cabaret
🗓 February 14th
⏰ 10PM
🔞 21+
💵 $15 Cover

Featuring Misty Meaner, Sage Umbra, Ramona Riot, Amethyst Von Trollenberg, Wynter De Bratt Sodi & Tip Kitten (AireNe Grande)

Tickets only available at the door!

Grab your date, your bestie, or treat yourself — romance, gumbo, beignets, and a whole lot of glam at 920 Main Street, Dubuque IA ❤️🖤

See you tonight.

02/13/2026

💔❤️ VIXEN: Valentines / Anti-Valentines Club Night ❤️💔

Whether you’re in love or over it — we’re turning up tonight.
Iowa Techno takes over with Kinny, NJN, Immersa b2b Shilpa (Birthday Debut Set), Juice & Dilly.

9PM – Close • No Cover
The Goose • 920 Main St, Dubuque

Come dance it out.

02/13/2026

TOMORROW!

💕 VALENTINE’S SPECIAL FOR TWO – $30 💕

✨ Two Crab Cakes
✨ Two Bowls of Gumbo
✨ Order of Beignets

Available Saturday from 12PM–12AM

We’re serving food until midnight, so whether it’s date night, bestie night, or you just believe in second dinner late… we got you covered.

🍽️ Come early and grab dinner before our Drag Show
🌙 Or slide in late for that post-show sweet tooth

920 Main Street – Dubuque, IA
The Goose 🦢

02/11/2026

💘🔥 WING WEDNESDAY GETS SWEET & SPICY 🔥💘

This week’s specialty sauce is…

SWEETHEART HEAT ❤️‍🔥
Raspberry • Chipotle • Cajun

It’s fruity.
It’s smoky.
It’s got a little attitude.

6 Piece Basket with Fries – $12

Whether you’re bringing a date, your crew, or just your love for wings… this one’s built for Valentine’s week 😈🌹

📍 The Goose
920 Main Street – Dubuque, IA
Every Wednesday – specialty sauce drops weekly

Tag your wing date 👇🍗

02/11/2026

Iowa Techno presents: VIXEN at The Goose this Friday!

02/10/2026

BIG WEEK AT THE GOOSE 🪿🔥
Something going down every single night — pick one or pull up all week.

🍗 Wing Wednesday
House sauces, crispy baskets, and drink specials

🎤 Open Mic Comedy – Thursday @ 8PM
New jokes, wild bombs, future legends
Sign up in person

💔🖤 VIXEN – Iowa Techno Takes Over Club Night
Valentines / Anti-Valentines energy
No cover • 9PM–Close
Techno • Club vibes • Full send

🎪💄 Cirque de Dubuque: Drag Cabaret – Valentine’s Day
Our very first drag cabaret
Hosted performances, circus energy, and pure glamour
21+ • $15 cover • Starts at 10PM

📍 The Goose
920 Main Street • Dubuque, IA

Come laugh. Come dance. Come fall in love. Or don’t 😈