Learn to “mask” with glass. This is a process where you layer glass in a way to create more intricate design elements. A great intermediate soft glass class. Instructor: Karen Kubby. Pre-requisite: Intro to Lampworking or equivalent skills. Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of studio and tools, and annealing. Register in […]
You can meet live birds of prey with our friends from Raptology! Stop by the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park during those times – no need to register!
Calling all hopeless romantics, swoony readers, and bookish matchmakers—Romance Bookstore Day is here and we’re falling head over heels! Test your luck and spin the Wheel of Romance. From steamy reads to sweet slow burns, we’ve got romance for everyone—including middle grade titles for our younger readers who love a good crush plot. Come browse […]
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
Join us for Splash Bash on August 9 from 1 to 5 PM at Diventures in North Liberty. This free event is open to the public and perfect for families with young children. Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed for all ages. Kids can take part in educational lessons about marine ecology […]
Get creative with right angle weave (RAW) to make the upper body of a dragonfly using Swarovski crystals, Toho seed beads, and pressed glass. The upper body is a beaded bead. String this bead on a headpin with other beads to make the segmented lower body of the dragonfly. No experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby. […]
5th Street Social Saturday, August 9, 2025 Time: 4:00-10:00 pm Location: 5th Street, between 6th Avenue & 12th Avenue Cost: Free! (Food and beverages are available to buy) Map: View 5th Street Social 2025 map (PDF) Celebrate family, friends, & the dog days of summer As the days edge towards the end of summer, celebrate friends, family, and neighbors with […]
Join us every Saturday from May 3rd to September 27th for Northside Saturday Nights! Curated by The Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this FREE music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables […]
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
FilmScene in the Park is presented by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist. This screening’s Evening Sponsor is Metronet. FREE and open to the public “A raffish, good humored ballad with Butch and Sundance as a pair of lovable rogues, a Bonnie and Clyde to a ragtime beat.”—Bernard Drew, Gannett News Service “Note-perfect performances, a screenplay steeped in both nostalgia and […]
Students will use two gauges of copper wire and flame stitch to create a beautiful woven cuff. Use a natural gemstone cabochon to set in the middle of your piece. No experience needed. Designed and taught by Cheryl Weatherford. Registration is $78 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via phone at 319 […]
Try out historic games like: graces, hoop and stick, bag races, stilts, pick up sticks as well as ball-and-cup! All ages are welcome but games are probably most suitable for kids 5 and up. Adults can try too! Younger kids can enjoy the green space, gardens and the Plum Grove Historic Home will be open […]