Mic Check Poetry Fest 2025 November 13-15 Two powerful poets perform live at The Hancher on Friday night, then lead workshops on Saturday afternoon. Saturday night, top Iowa poets perform live with The Blake Shaw Quartet. Mic Check Poetry Fest is a three-day celebration of spoken word and its power to bear witness, create community, and inspire change. […]
Use SuperDuos and a variety of sizes of Toho round seed beads to create a beaded bead that looks like a stained-glass window. Then, add embellishment beads to a headpin and you have got yourself an unusual pair of earrings. No experience needed. $35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.
University of Iowa (UI) alumna Karri Goeldner Byrne (BA communication theory ‘92) will deliver the 2025 Commitment to Internationalization Lecture, Navigating the Unpredictable: The Private Sector as Partners in Humanitarian Response. In an era marked by disruption and declining government aid, Byrne will examine how the private sector is stepping into a larger role in […]
Drawing on ethnographic research with Jeju villagers, conservationists, and environmental activists, Dr. Jeongsu Shin, LB Korean Studies postdoctoral associate in the East Asia Program at Cornell University, will explore how memory, ecology, and place intertwine in Jeju’s Giving Forest. Once a site of violence during the April 3rd Uprising and later transformed through afforestation and […]
Ready to move your body and ignite your spirit? Unleash your inner dancer with Samba Nights at Tavern Blue, a 5-week immersive samba course led by acclaimed UI Professor and choreographer Armando Duarte! Whether you’re a beginner or just want to sharpen your moves, this is your chance to learn authentic samba in a fun, […]
Join us for Bingo every Thursday night from 7-8:30pm! Bingo is free to play for all ages, and a great way to win Pat & Fran’s gift cards — or maybe even a bundle of cash!
Visit the Stanley Museum of Art for a pop-up display showcasing items from the University of Iowa Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives related to Hayward Oubre’s student experience. Visitors are invited to view materials on display in the lobby, including summer art show details, art program brochures, and campus life materials. Take part in an […]
The Floodwater Comedy Festival is bringing the best comedy in Iowa, the Midwest and beyond for a two-day festival of standup, improv and more. 55 comedians + 24 acts + 11 shows = 2 days of fun. Headliners include Shawna Blake, Eli Wilz, and the Ham Hammer improv team out of the renowned iO Theatre […]
Bring the whole family down to Tavern Blue in Coralville for live music and games on 11/14!
Browse curated secondhand fashion and unique finds under the evening lights at South of 6’s newest pop-up market: Twilight Thrift. Come enjoy an evening of shopping, food, drinks, and live music while supporting local resellers and makers. Whether you’re hunting for statement pieces, vintage gems, or just looking for a fun night out — this […]
Let’s dance the night away! Join the Johnson County Historical Society for our annual fundraiser Celebration of History! Enjoy a brief overview about the history of the DanceMor Ballroom by owners Nick and Rebekah Neuendorf. There will be a silent auction provided by many local, generous donors. Line dancing lessons led by an instructor to […]
Wash your hands! Good habits start young! Dr. Germington is here to encourage children to wash their hands, brush their teeth, and be more mindful of the viruses and bacteria around us. As the doctor goes through her day at the hospital and in her home, children will learn about the many ways that microorganisms […]