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. […]
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 3! It’s an exciting night at the Pentacrest Museums ⬇️ 🎨 Art & Write Night: Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. Bird and Mammal Halls will be open from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. during the downtown Iowa City Gallery Walk. Immerse yourself in the […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all request sing along show. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! From John Lennon to John Legend, Beach Boys to Beastie Boys, Felix and Fingers will play anything. Come ready with your favorite requests and […]
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 […]
Looking for a fun, feel-good way to spend your Saturday morning this fall? Grab your friends, your family—even your stroller or pup—and come out to Move With MADD Iowa City on October 4th at the beautiful Terry Trueblood Rec Area! This event is part timed 5K race (thanks to our awesome partners at Fitness Sports), […]
Walk-in between 12PM-4PM ( we close at 5PM) choose your canvas size and THROW SOME PAINT! Suggested age is 3+ $25 per guest All supplies and a whole lot of fun is included! *Drinks sold separately *Do not wear clothes you don’t want paint on, we are not responsible for paint on clothing
The African Festival of Arts and Culture returns on Saturday, October 4 from noon to 9 p.m. in downtown Iowa City’s Ped Mall. The festival will showcase the vibrant presence of Africans in Iowa and will highlight the rich cultural traditions they have brought with them. Africa is a hugely diverse continent with 54 countries, […]
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
G Herbo performs live at Xtream Arena on October 4, doors open at 7 p.m. “It’s like finding your roots, getting in touch with your old self and that hunger you had when you first started, the energy that made the world fall in love with Lil Herb,” says G Herbo of his new project, […]
The 17th annual Iowa City Book Festival will be held Oct. 5-12, 2025, at locations throughout downtown and beyond. It will showcase a dynamic mix of original events and collaborative programs with partner organizations, all celebrating the power of the written word and the exchange of ideas. While planning is under way for this year’s […]
Celebrate Iowa’s natural world during the second year of the Wings & Wild Things Festival. Wings & Wild things showcases the wild and wonderful flora and fauna of our region, as well as outdoor recreation activities in our area. Grab food from local food trucks and enjoy a day spent exploring Johnson County’s Kent Park. […]