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. […]
On Friday, October 4, Dan Caraway and Oleg Timofeyev will present their grand show “Seven-String Guitar Museums on Wheels,” in which they will relate the whole history of the seven-string guitar from the 18th-century cittern to the two-necked variety. They will be supported by Festival’s guest, the Scottish virtuoso Jamie Akers and the beautiful Armenian soprano Margarita […]
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 featuring 2 pianos and 2 wildly skilled players. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! $10 Advance Tickets or $10 cover at the door upon availability. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee seating. A […]
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 culturally and economically diverse populations by […]
Get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to victory in the most exciting Pickleball tournament of the year! Come help support Mason’s Light House, Respite Care & Hospice Home for Kids, in their inaugural Pickleball Tournament at GreenState Family Fieldhouse on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Tournament Type: Doubles Register as a team $50 […]
Come and learn traditional dances with live music. Contra dancing is a series of repeated patterns with its roots in folk dancing going back to Jane Austen’s time and beyond; it is also related to Irish ceili dancing and American square dancing. Our dances are great for beginners, as there is no footwork to learn. […]
SUNSET SALSA™ – IOWA CITY is a FREE outdoor Latin dancing event that continues to promote diversity and inclusion while boosting mental and physical health through Latin dancing. All Sunset Salsa™ outdoor events are promoted by Iowa City Downtown district and free to attend! Starts: 6 pmEnds: 10:00 pm Where: Pedmall, Iowa City DJ- Edwin […]
FilmScene in the Park is presented by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist. Evening Sponsor: Iowa City Free Lunch Program FREE and open to the public. “That T. rex is worth the wait, but the wait itself is even more memorable.”—Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice In Steven Spielberg’s massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler and mathematician […]
On Friday, October 4, Dan Caraway and Oleg Timofeyev will present their grand show “Seven-String Guitar Museums on Wheels,” in which they will relate the whole history of the seven-string guitar from the 18th-century cittern to the two-necked variety. They will be supported by Festival’s guest, the Scottish virtuoso Jamie Akers and the beautiful Armenian soprano Margarita […]
Iowa City’s first resident professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! Doors at 7pm!
The annual Run for the Schools takes place this year on October 6, 2024. This is a family-friendly event through downtown Iowa City followed by a Party in the Park at Chauncey Park. Choose your distance– Half-Mile, Mile, 5K or 10K. Race participants have the opportunity to raise money for our schools by: Running or Walking […]