Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza! Come downtown for three days of live performances on two stages showcasing a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists. We want to create a jazz audience of all ages and encourage everyone to come out. There […]
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. […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
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 […]
Unity Exchange is a community marketplace that brings together local entrepreneurs, artisans, and performers across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Originally the Diversity Market, this innovative dual-city series creates economic opportunities for approximately 60 vendors while fostering connections through commerce and culture. Operating four Saturdays in summer 2025 (June 21 & 28 in Cedar Rapids, […]
Join us for a family friendly street dance, with music by Slap N’ Tickle, and food available by the Oxford Masons.
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
Join us at the farm each Sunday between May 25th and October 12th for a relaxing visit to our tranquil sanctuary. Meet our rescued farm animal residents and explore the gorgeous unpaved walking trail. Volunteers are on hand to share stories about the animals. Vegan picnics are encouraged! Advance tickets will be available online for […]
The 2nd edition of Glizzies and Grass returns to Field Day Brewing! We have invited some of the state’s finest bluegrass pickers to join us in a celebration of our nation’s 249th anniversary of independence as well as the finest cuisine we all know and love, hot dogs. You’re not going to want to miss […]
Come play in the park with The Iowa Children’s Museum! Our educators and PLAYologists will be in North Ridge Park in Coralville on Monday mornings this summer. The Coralville Public Library Book Bike will also join us and help with a storytime each week. Enjoy some free, family activities as we learn through play! Coralville […]
Originally from Tennessee, Day is an Iowa-based live looping musician. She uses her voice, percussion, and guitar to layer loops and create a full band sound. Her set is made of upbeat and easy listening modern and classic hits in the rock/pop/country genres and originals. She has been an opening act for bands such as […]
Lavender Littles at Calyx Creek Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM | June 4 – August 20Free Family Event This week: A tour of the lavender! Bring the kiddos and join us at Calyx Creek for a summer full of wonder, learning, and lavender! Lavender Littles is a magical weekly series designed for families with young children. […]