The five WsWho: You! Free and no reservation neededWhat: A free evening of good company with performances by local musiciansWhere: Old Town Plaza, 360 N. Main Street, North LibertyWhen: Thursday, September 3, with music from 5 – 8 p.m.Why: To catch up with friends and socialize with neighbors Find full event details at https://events.getlocalhop.com/music-on…/event/Z56kOYbRjw/ AccessibilityWe’re committed […]
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History’s magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell […]
Prepare for a night of musical exploration and adventurous grooves! Join us at the Ped Mall Stage for a double-header featuring StrumDrum and Jack Lion. StrumDrum (Blake Shaw and Christopher Jensen) brings a unique “hybrid” sound to the stage, blending jazz, blues, and pop. Watch in awe as Blake plays bass and guitar simultaneously while […]
Join us at the 2026 High Porch Block Party Concert featuring The Spazmatics! The High Porch Block Party will open at 1pm. Opening for The Spazmatics will be Rattlebox. They will take the stage at 7:00 pm, The Spazmatics will take the stage at 8:45 pm! Concert tickets, sponsored by Scheels, will be FREE at the Customer Service desk […]
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky, weather permitting. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve all populations by providing access to […]
Iowa City’s first professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! Willow Creek Theatre is Iowa’s improv theatre. As Willow Creek’s flagship team, Lady Franklyn showcases the best improv Iowa has to offer, every Saturday, on the Willow Creek stage. Doors open at 7pm. Purchase tickets HERE
Free Outdoor Yoga is Back! Join us this summer for outdoor yoga in the heart of downtown, a chance to move, breathe, and connect in the fresh air. Every Sunday, we’ll gather on the lawn for an all-levels practice designed to leave you feeling grounded, energized, and ready for the week ahead. All are welcome, […]
Is it even the weekend if there isn’t a cherry on top? We’re turning every Sunday into ! We’re giving away a FREE scoop of ice cream to every kid (12 and under). But we didn’t stop there. We’re handing over the creative reins so they can pile on their favorite toppings exactly how they […]
Get tickets to your Epic Summer Party NOW…the Iowa Craft Beer Bash! Savor a day of fun in the sun with Unlimited Samples from Iowa’s top craft breweries, distilleries, cideries, wineries and more. Sip away all afternoon listening to live music by Brittany Sword & DTKK and enjoy tasty food trucks. It’s Sunday, September 6th […]
Photo courtesy Robyn Anderson The Matt Woods Band is a Des Moines based blues band specializing in old school urban electric blues. The band’s hard-hitting rhythms and powerful guitar lines evoke a sound right out of the early Chess Records catalog. Featuring Matt Woods on guitar and vocals, Dwight Dario on drums and Patrick Recob […]
The 2026 University Heights Farmers Market will be at the west end of the former University Athletic Club parking lot on Melrose Avenue every Tuesday, May 19 through September 29, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Interested vendors should email or call Mayor Louise From, Market Coordinator.