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SUMMARY:2026 Run for the Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Run for the Schools on Sunday\, October 18th! \nRegistration is now open for all 4 races: 1/2 Mile 1 Mile 5K 10K\nAll proceeds from the race benefit the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Schools. \nRegister by September 27th to get a race t-shirt!—\n\nA huge thank you to our sponsors:\n Nicolet Bank\n Active EndeavorsBusiness Radio Sales & ServiceBoyd Murray – State FarmCity of Iowa CityHOTWORX CoralvilleLittle Pearls Pediatric DentistryMcComas-Lacina (MLC) ConstructionOaknollScheels CoralvilleSobaski Abbey Carpet & FloorTeam Iowa Physical TherapyUniversity of Iowa Healthcare\n  Eye AssociatesFitness SportsFox Pest ControlHy-VeeKelly Heating and Air ConditioningImOn CommunicationsJonnie 5 ApparelLensing Funeral & Cremation ServiceMcGrath Toyota of Iowa CityNew Pioneer Food Co-opRiver Products CompanySteindler Orthopedic ClinicTaxes Plus – Marlene Perrin\n Bread Garden MarketCostco – CoralvilleDr. Suzanne Stock – OrthodontistDodge Street Tire & AutoSun & Fun MotorsportsTowncrest Pharmacy
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2026-run-for-the-schools/
LOCATION:Chauncey Swan Park\, 405 E. Washington St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraising,Kids & Family,Races & Runs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District":MAILTO:foundation@iowacityschools.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Iowa City Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO IOWA CITY! The 18th annual Iowa City Book Festival will be held Oct. 18-25\, 2026\, 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. \nThe Iowa City Book Festival is organized by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature\, a nonprofit 501(c)3 that manages the Iowa City area’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature. The City of Literature works to advance its mission of celebrating and supporting literature on a local\, regional\, national\, and international level\, connecting readers and writers through the power of story. \nVisiting from out of town? Discounted rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn\, in downtown Iowa City. \nSupport the Festival\nWhile most City of Literature events are free to attend\, they come with real costs. Your tax-deductible donation helps ensure we can continue offering meaningful programs like this festival. Please consider supporting the City of Literature with a contribution today.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2026-iowa-city-book-festival/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T210000
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SUMMARY:Lady Franklyn Improv Show
DESCRIPTION:Iowa City’s first professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! \nWillow 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. \nDoors open at 7pm. \nPurchase tickets HERE
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/lady-franklyn-improv-show-2/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Willow Creek Theatre\, 327 S GILBERT ST\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Night Life,Performing Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T174347Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Cabin Campfire
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the campfire for an adults-only fright night! Share your spookiest stories\, enjoy s’mores\, and celebrate Halloween with eerie tales under the stars. Dress warmly. Held by the cabins in Upper City Park.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/spooky-cabin-campfire/
LOCATION:City Park
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Other (only use if not listed!)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T193000
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CREATED:20260721T161914Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Winter Skate Night
DESCRIPTION:Roller skating is every Saturday starting October 3rd through November 21st. \nBeginners Only – 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.\nAll Ages and Abilities – 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. \nAll youth\, 5th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who remains in the gym. Groups limited to 5 kids per adult. A facilities pass is required to check out skates. Socks are required. Some dates may not be available for skating.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/teen-winter-skate-night/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Robert A. Lee Recreation. Center\, Iowa City\, IA\, US
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20251113T190609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T163803Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your mind\, body\, and spirit at one of the Nature Center’s longest running events —Women in Nature. This day-long gathering invites participants to slow down\, connect\, and be inspired by the natural world and one another. \nEnjoy talks from women sharing nature-rooted stories and insights. Wander the trails on guided hikes\, engage in hands-on creative sessions\, and explore wellness practices like yoga and meditation led by local guides. \nYour experience includes a complimentary light breakfast\, boxed lunch\, and delightful extras like door prizes\, women-owned business vendors\, and space for meaningful connection. \nWhether you come for growth\, grounding\, or good company\, you’ll leave refreshed\, inspired\, and reconnected –with nature and yourself.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/women-in-nature/
LOCATION:Indian Creek Nature Center\, 5300 Otis Rd SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, US
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Festivals & Fairs,Outdoor & Nature
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SUMMARY:2026 Iowa City Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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 fresh\, locally produced products. \n\n\n\nWhat to Know before You Visit\nPets – Animals are NOT allowed inside the first level of the parking ramp during the market. But feel free to bring your furry friends to the market to enjoy the park and Washington Street! \nPayment – A variety of payment options are available including cash\, credit/debit cards\, EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards\, and DUFB (Double Up Food Bucks.) Tokens are available for purchase at the Information Table located at the north entrance of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp during the market\, see staff for more details. \nParking – During the Farmers Market hours (7:30 a.m. to noon)\, free parking is available in the upper levels of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, as well as the lot behind the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. \nStreet parking can be found in various areas surrounding the Farmers Market. Information regarding street meters can be found at the following link: Parking Meters\, Facilities\, and Programs. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Time\n\n\n\n\nIowa City Farmers Market Location:\n415 E. Washington St. Iowa City\, IA 52240 \nThe Market is located inside the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, on the 400 block of Washington St. in front of City Hall\, and in Chauncey Park. \nSaturdays\, 7:30 a.m. – noon Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp & surrounding area 415 Washington Ave.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2026-iowa-city-farmers-market/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, 415 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Iowa City":MAILTO:EngageIC@iowa-city.org
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SUMMARY:Public Observing Night | University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department
DESCRIPTION:Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky\, weather permitting.\nTo attend this Astronomy observation session\, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/public-observing-night-university-iowa/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Van Allen Observatories\, Van Allen Hall\, 30 North Dubuque Street\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, US
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Free Event,Outdoor & Nature
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CREATED:20260918T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T145236Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Crafternoons
DESCRIPTION:Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice. \nBring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching\, coloring\, knitting\, embroidery\, origami\, and so much more in a relaxing\, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided. \nFriday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of Art lobby and is free and open to all.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/friday-crafternoons-3/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:160 W. Burlington Street\, SMA\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States\, Iowa 52242
CATEGORIES:Crafts & DIY,Exhibit,Free Event,Kids & Family,Museum,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T183000
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SUMMARY:Police as Allies: Protester Perceptions and Cooperation in South Korea's Candlelight Protests
DESCRIPTION:Join the Korean Studies Research Network (KoRN) for a virtual lecture by sociologist Dr. Junghyun Nam exploring the relationship between protesters and police during South Korea’s 2016-17 Candlelight Protests. \nAlthough these protests have been widely celebrated for their peaceful\, civic\, and democratic character\, particularly the harmonious relationship between protesters and police\, the process through which this cooperation emerged remains underexplored. Drawing on semi-structured interviews and supplementary sources\, Nam examines how protesters came to perceive police as allies rather than adversaries. She explores how cultural understandings of police legitimacy\, knowledge of the auxiliary police system\, and collective memories of past repression helped shape cooperation between protesters and law enforcement. \nRegister to attend at https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tGKJl_JlShihLTkLsGQTgg \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Junghyun Nam is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and a research affiliate at the Movement Engaged Hub\, both at George Mason University. She is currently working on a book project that examines the emergence of civility as a normative-regulatory system and its influence on boundary-work within protest events. She is also coordinating a collaborative working paper project on data center development and community resistance in the United States. Her work has been published in Mobilization: An International Quarterly. \nThe Korean Studies Research Network aims to bring together scholars whose research focuses on Korea-related topics and to provide mentoring to the younger generation of scholars. It serves as a platform to facilitate collaborative and interdisciplinary research among scholars and graduate students at the University of Iowa and institutions of higher education in the Midwest through seminars\, speaker series\, and workshops. \nThese events are made possible through generous support from International Programs and The Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization at the University of Iowa. \nIndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program\, please contact Daniel Vorwerk in advance at 319-497-1619 or daniel-vorwerk@uiowa.edu.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/police-as-allies-protester-perceptions-and-cooperation-in-south-koreas-candlelight-protests/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Iowa International Programs":MAILTO:amy-green-1@uiowa.edu
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SUMMARY:The War and Treaty - Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:“Get ready for an unforgettable night as The War and Treaty takes the stage at the iconic Englert Theatre in Iowa City! Known for their soul-stirring harmonies and captivating storytelling\, this dynamic duo will transport you through a rich tapestry of country and folk music that resonates with the heart. The intimate atmosphere of the Englert Theatre will enhance the experience\, making it the perfect setting to enjoy their powerful performances up close. \nJoin fellow music lovers in celebrating the artistry of The War and Treaty – Iowa City\, where every note and lyric will leave you inspired. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical evening filled with passion and connection. Grab your tickets now and prepare for a night to remember!”
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/the-war-and-treaty-iowa-city/
LOCATION:Englert Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T210000
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CREATED:20260126T151053Z
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SUMMARY:OLD SCHOOL BINGO @ Tailgators Sports Bar Coralville\, IA
DESCRIPTION:#ThinkAndDrinkWednesdays\nOLD SCHOOL BINGOWednesday Nights @ 7pmTailgators Sports Bar (Coralville\, IA)\nFREE To PlayWin Prizes!\n$100 CASH Blackout Round\nWe are going “old school” with this one!\n#ThinkAndDrinkWednesdays#OldSchoolBingo
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/old-school-bingo-tailgators-sports-bar-coralville-ia/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Tailgators\, 450 1st Ave\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T203000
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SUMMARY:BINGO - Every Wednesday at PinSocial
DESCRIPTION:– Free to Enter– Prizes & Gift Cards to Winners– Hosted by DJ TJ\nPrizes Donated by:– Hy-Vee– Marcus Theatres– Coffee Emporium– Wig and Pen– Speedy Mike’s Car Wash– Iowa Heartlanders Hockey– Field Day Brewing Co.– Jersey Mike’s– Roughriders Hockey Club– Basta Pizzeria & Ristorante– And MORE!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday-at-pinsocial/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:PinSocial Tiffin
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Kids & Family
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T201332Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer's Table: October 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Seasonal Culinary Experience at Walker Homestead \nJoin us for our monthly Farm-to-Table Dinner\, a multicourse dining experience celebrating the freshest seasonal ingredients—many grown and crafted right here on the farm. Each dinner is a unique expression of the moment\, featuring dishes that reflect what’s in season and what’s inspiring our kitchen team right now. \nEnjoy your meal accompanied by live music\, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening on the farm. \n✨ What’s Included\n• A welcome cocktail or mocktail\n• A thoughtfully curated multicourse meal\n• Live music throughout the evening\n• Wine by the glass or bottle\, craft beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase\n• $15 corkage fee for any outside beverages \n🌿 Dietary Note:\n• A vegetarian option is available by request—please indicate when booking\n• Kindly inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions\n• Let us know if you’d like to be seated with another party \n🎟️ Details\n• $95 per guest\n• 22% service fee added (gratuity shared among our team)\n• Book online or call us at (319) 351-4791 \nDue to the popular nature of the events tickets are charged up front. If wishing to avoid processing fees\, reservations may be taken via email (info@walker-homestead) or over the phone: (319) 351-4791. Cancellations must be 48 hours in advance for a refund\, if under 48 hours the ticket cost may be transferred to another event. \nDue to the nature of creating hyper seasonal dishes directly from our farm and gardens\, menus will be available the week prior to the event.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/farmers-table-october-14-2026/
LOCATION:Walker Homestead Iowa City\, 3867 James Ave SW\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52246\, US
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20260923T194140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T195434Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Remix Pop-Up Shop at Crowded Closet Thrift Shop
DESCRIPTION:LOVE vintage?!? \nWe’ve got the goods! \nOur semi-annual Vintage Remix Pop-up Shop features a limited edition collection of vintage clothing and accessories. Our staff have hand-picked the “best of the best” to share with you! \nFormal to casual\, fur to denim and sweats plus … our staff usually find a few surprise vintage goods to delight the treasure hunter in you. \nFind the pop-up shop located inside our retail store at\n851 Hwy 6 E\, Iowa City. \nOct. 12-16\, 9:30am-5:00pm\nOct. 17\, 9:30am-4:00pm \n*Available for one week only\, or while supplies last.* \nShop early for the best selection!!! Come find your treasure!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/vintage-remix-pop-up-shop-at-crowded-closet-thrift-shop/
LOCATION:Crowded Closet Thrift Shop\, 851 Hwy 6 E Ste 101\, IOWA CITY\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping & Antiques
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crowded Closet Thrift Shop":MAILTO:crowdedcloset.marketing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T233000
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SUMMARY:Baseck\, Decide Today\, Tricky Youth & True Commando
DESCRIPTION:Baseck\, Decide Today\, Tricky Youth & True Commando\n7:00pm Doors \n8:00pm Music \nGabe’s is a historic two story music venue with a large beer garden located in downtown Iowa City. \nFor more information\, send a message below or email us at booking@icgabes.com\, or on our Facebook page
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/baseck-decide-today-tricky-youth-true-commando/
LOCATION:Gabe’s Iowa City\, 330 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T180000
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SUMMARY:Children's Opera: Papagayo
DESCRIPTION:The Cedar Rapids Opera is bringing its traveling children’s opera\, Papagayo\, to Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park on Sunday\, October 11 for a 4 p.m. performance! Bring your family to enjoy the magic of opera in an all-ages show filled with vibrant puppetry and a cast of colorful creatures.\n This is a free\, one-hour\, indoor performance inside Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park. Seating will be on banquet chairs and on the concrete floor.\n   \,     .           ..  \,  .\n  Papagayo is a beloved story of a noisy parrot who works with the nocturnal rainforest animals to save the moon from being eaten by the ravenous Moon Dog. Along the way\, the story illuminates an important lesson: every creature has value\, and our differences often become our greatest strengths when we work together. With words & Music by Edward Barnes\, based on “Papagayo: The Mischief Maker” by Gerald McDermott\, the show features four singers utilizing puppetry to tell the story.\nFor more information on Papagayo and to meet the cast please visit: www.cropera.org/papagayo\nAccessible seating will be reserved for individuals with disabilities and guests with mobility needs. Chairs will be provided as well as space to accommodate wheelchairs. We’re committed to providing access\, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations\, please reach out to communications@northlibertyiowa.gov or call (319) 626-5755.\n  This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of free events is made possible by Collins Community Credit Union\, Corda Credit Union\, Hills Bank\, McGrath Toyota of Iowa City\, Pizza Ranch\, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID\, South Slope Cooperative Communications\, University of Iowa Health Care and Urban Acres Real Estate.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/childrens-opera-papagayo/
LOCATION:Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park\, 1565 St Andrews Dr\, North Liberty\, IA\, 52317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:2026 Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to recognize the indigenous people of our community and beyond and celebrate the journey they have been through and are still going through each day.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2026-indigenous-peoples-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 579 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to recognize the indigenous people of our community and beyond and celebrate the journey they have been through and are still going through each day.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 579 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Historical
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T171500
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CREATED:20260928T163630Z
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SUMMARY:Puppy Paws Yoga
DESCRIPTION:45 minutes of relaxed\, beginner-friendly interactive yoga with puppies\, followed by 30 minutes of dedicated puppy playtime and cuddles. Yoga mats are provided\, and no previous yoga experience is needed. \nUpcoming dates: \nSunday\, October 11\nSaturday\, October 24\nSunday\, October 25\nSunday\, November 8\nSaturday\, November 21\nSunday\, November 22\nSaturday\, December 5\nSaturday\, December 19\nSunday\, December 20 \nEach date offers five 75-minute sessions at 9:00 am\, 10;45 am\, 12:30 pm\, 2:15 pm\, and 4:00 pm. \n 
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/puppy-paws-yoga/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Puppy Paws Yoga Iowa City\, 1395 Jordan St\, Suite B\, North Liberty\, Iowa\, 52317
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T233000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20260922T153858Z
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SUMMARY:Hawkeye Live presents: Polo G + Cheat Codes
DESCRIPTION:Polo G returns to Iowa with Cheat Codes on October 10. Tickets on sale now!\n\n\nIMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION \nThe floor will all be TWO (2) Standing Room Only sections. GA1 is VIP which includes early entry\, dedicated section on the floor and private bar. GA2 is standing room only on the floor.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/hawkeye-live-presents-polo-g-cheat-codes/
LOCATION:Xtream Arena\, 200 E. 9th Street\, Suite 100\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20250106T141757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T141757Z
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SUMMARY:Lady Franklyn Improv Show
DESCRIPTION:Iowa City’s first professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! \nWillow 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. \nDoors open at 7pm. \nPurchase tickets HERE
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/lady-franklyn-improv-show-2/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Willow Creek Theatre\, 327 S GILBERT ST\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Night Life,Performing Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T233000
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CREATED:20260916T210243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T210243Z
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SUMMARY:Dizzy Bridges\, Harlow & Dayvyd Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Dizzy Bridges\, Harlow & Dayvyd Lunch \n10/10/2026 \nStart: 7:00 PM\nAll Ages\n\nGabe’s \nIowa City\, IA\, US\n\n\nGabe’s is a historic two story music venue with a large beer garden located in downtown Iowa City. \nFor more information\, send a message below or email us at booking@icgabes.com\, or on our Facebook page
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/dizzy-bridges-harlow-dayvyd-lunch/
LOCATION:Gabe’s Iowa City\, 330 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20260922T153054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T150337Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Watermill Kitchen & Bar
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of cocktails and creative lettering. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne as you learn the art of modern calligraphy in a fun\, relaxed setting. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or a memorable night out with friends\, this beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start. \nWhat’s Included:\n• Complimentary glass of champagne\n• Beginner calligraphy kit to take home\n• 1.5 hours of expert-led instruction\n• Paper Bar to practice and perfect your skills\n• No experience necessary \nFood and drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-watermill-kitchen-bar-2/
LOCATION:Watermill Kitchen + Bar\, 300 E 9th Street\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & DIY,Food & Culinary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watermill Kitchen + Bar":MAILTO:info@watermillkitchen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T210021Z
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SUMMARY:St. Damascus Gild Sacred Music Concert & Musician's Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:Experience an inspiring day of art\, tradition\, and community at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026. Hosted by the St. Damascus Gild\, this day features two distinct opportunities for regional music lovers\, singers\, and instrumentalists: \n🎻 Musician’s Retreat Day (1:30 PM – 7:30 PM)A dedicated afternoon workshop for vocalists and instrumentalists seeking artistic formation\, professional fellowship\, and spiritual renewal. Registration is $35\, which includes all retreat materials and a catered community dinner. A student discount of $10 is available using code STUDENT2026 at checkout. \nSecure your retreat tickets for the retreat or learn more by visiting the official event portal at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/visualartworkshopspring2026/event/musiciansretreatday2026\nor emailing Emily Blake @ eblake@stdamascusgild.org \n🎼 Sacred Music Concert (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)Open to the general public. Bring your family to enjoy an evening of classical sacred masterpieces performed live by professional regional vocalists and instrumentalists. Admission to the concert is free\,
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/st-damascus-gild-sacred-music-concert-musicians-retreat-day/
LOCATION:St. Patrick Catholic Church\, 4330 St. Patrick Dr.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Kids & Family,Music,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T193000
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SUMMARY:Teen Winter Skate Night
DESCRIPTION:Roller skating is every Saturday starting October 3rd through November 21st. \nBeginners Only – 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.\nAll Ages and Abilities – 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. \nAll youth\, 5th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who remains in the gym. Groups limited to 5 kids per adult. A facilities pass is required to check out skates. Socks are required. Some dates may not be available for skating.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/teen-winter-skate-night/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Robert A. Lee Recreation. Center\, Iowa City\, IA\, US
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20260922T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T151324Z
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SUMMARY:Hawk Watch!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your camp chairs and come join us for our annual Hawk Watch as we celebrate the migration of hawks\, falcons\, eagles\, ospreys\, vultures\, and other diurnal birds of prey. Falcon Shelter is the hub for all of the fun\, family-friendly activities! Come and go as you please and enjoy hawk watching\, live raptors from 9-12\, songbird banding and perhaps even hawk banding with our licensed bird banders!\nCost: $5 per person.\nThis is a family-friendly event which will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather and consider comfortable footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain. Bring a camp chair (or lawn blanket) and binoculars for comfortable hawk-watching.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/hawk-watch/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraising,Outdoor & Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Raptor Project":MAILTO:COE-IRP@uiowa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T172435
CREATED:20260701T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T141624Z
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SUMMARY:Bone Dash Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:The Arthritis Foundation is proud to be the new host of the Bone Dash Fun Run\, as previously hosted by the Joining Hands Support Group at Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The mission and goals are the same – to raise money to continue providing the necessary tools\, resources\, and educational opportunities for the hundreds of thousands of Iowans who have been diagnosed with the disease. Join us for a morning of fun for the whole family and enjoy crafts\, games\, character visits\, costume contests (for humans and 4-legged friends)\, sponsor booths\, prizes\, & more!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/bone-dash-fun-run/
LOCATION:Timber Dome Lodge\, Solon\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Races & Runs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
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CREATED:20260427T134408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T134408Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Iowa City Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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 fresh\, locally produced products. \n\n\n\nWhat to Know before You Visit\nPets – Animals are NOT allowed inside the first level of the parking ramp during the market. But feel free to bring your furry friends to the market to enjoy the park and Washington Street! \nPayment – A variety of payment options are available including cash\, credit/debit cards\, EBT/SNAP (Electronic Benefit Transfer/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards\, and DUFB (Double Up Food Bucks.) Tokens are available for purchase at the Information Table located at the north entrance of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp during the market\, see staff for more details. \nParking – During the Farmers Market hours (7:30 a.m. to noon)\, free parking is available in the upper levels of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, as well as the lot behind the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. \nStreet parking can be found in various areas surrounding the Farmers Market. Information regarding street meters can be found at the following link: Parking Meters\, Facilities\, and Programs. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Time\n\n\n\n\nIowa City Farmers Market Location:\n415 E. Washington St. Iowa City\, IA 52240 \nThe Market is located inside the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, on the 400 block of Washington St. in front of City Hall\, and in Chauncey Park. \nSaturdays\, 7:30 a.m. – noon Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp & surrounding area 415 Washington Ave.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2026-iowa-city-farmers-market/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, 415 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
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SUMMARY:John Waters
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presented with Little Village Magazine\nLet’s Take Over The World! \n\n\n\nBorn in Baltimore\, MD in 1946\, John Waters was drawn to movies at an early age\, particularly exploitation movies with lurid ad campaigns. He subscribed to Variety at the age of twelve\, absorbing the magazine’s factual information and its lexicon of insider lingo. This early education would prove useful as the future director began his career giving puppet shows for children’s birthday parties. As a teenager\, Waters began making 8-mm underground movies influenced by the likes of Jean-Luc Godard\, Walt Disney\, Andy Warhol\, Russ Meyer\, Ingmar Bergman\, and Herschell Gordon Lewis. \nUsing Baltimore\, which he fondly dubbed the “Hairdo Capitol of the World\,” as the setting for all his films\, Waters assembled a cast of ensemble players\, mostly native Baltimoreans\, and friends of long standing: Divine\, David Lochary\, Mary Vivian Pearce\, Mink Stole and Edith Massey. Waters also established lasting relationships with key production people\, such as production designer Vincent Peranio\, costume designer Van Smith\, and casting director Pat Moran\, helping to give his films that trademark Waters “look.” \nWaters made his first film\, an 8-mm short\, Hag in a Black Leather Jacket in 1964\, starring Mary Vivian Pearce. Waters followed with Roman Candles in 1967\, the first of his films to star Divine and Mink Stole. In 1968\, he made his first 16-mm film with Eat Your Makeup\, the story of a deranged governess and her lover who kidnap fashion models and force them to model themselves to death. Mondo Trasho\, Waters’ first feature length film\, was completed in 1969 despite the fact that the production ground to a halt when the director and two actors were arrested for “participating in a misdemeanor\, to wit: indecent exposure.” \nIn 1970\, Waters completed what he described as his first “celluloid atrocity\,” Multiple Maniacs. The film told the story of Lady Divine and her lover\, Mr. David\, proprietors of a freak show who lure unsuspecting suburbanites into their tents to witness “The Cavalcade of Perversions.” \nIn 1972 Waters created what would become the most “notorious” film in the American independent cinema of the 1970’s\, Pink Flamingos. Centered on the great battle to secure the title “Filthiest People Alive\,” Pink Flamingos pitted Divine’s Babs Johnson against Mink Stole and David Lochary’s truly evil Connie and Raymond Marble\, while turning Waters into a cult celebrity. Pink Flamingos went on to become a smash success at midnight screenings in the U.S. and all over the world. Pink Flamingos\, called “a paragon of bad taste” by the Museum of Modern Art\, was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress\, one of only 25 films earmarked in 2021 year for preservation “as works of enduring importance to American culture.” \nWaters followed the success of Pink Flamingos with three more pictures\, spanning the remainder of the decade. In 1974 he created Female Trouble\, the story of Dawn Davenport (Divine)\, a criminal who wanted to be famous so badly she committed murder. 1977 marked the premier of Desperate Living\, a monstrous fairytale comedy starring the notorious Mafia moll turned stripper Liz Renay. In 1981 Waters completed Polyester\, a wide-screen comic melodrama starring Divine and Tab Hunter. Filmed in glorious “Odorama\,” ticket buyers were given scratch ‘n’ sniff cards that allowed the audience to smell along with the characters in their fragrant search for romantic happiness. \nIn Hairspray (1988)\, Waters created “an almost big-budget comedy extravaganza about star-struck teen-age celebrities in 1962\, their stage mothers and their quest for mental health.” The film was a box office and critical success and starred the then unknown Ricki Lake\, Deborah Harry\, Sonny Bono\, Jerry Stiller\, Pia Zadora\, and Ric Ocasek. The U.S. Library of Congress added Hairspray to the National Film Registry in 2022\, Librarian of Congress calling it …”an irresistible look at Baltimore’s teen dance scene in 1962\, as well as a moving plea for racial integration.” \nThe success of Hairspray brought Waters major Hollywood backing for his next feature\, Cry-Baby (1990)\, a juvenile delinquent musical comedy satire\, starring Johnny Depp. In 1994\, Waters released Serial Mom\, the well-reviewed\, socially un-redeeming comedy starring Kathleen Turner and Sam Waterston\, which was the closing night attraction at that year’s Cannes Film Festival. \nPecker\, a feel-good movie about lesbian strippers\, pubic-hair harassment\, and amateur photography\, was released in 1998.  It starred Edward Furlong and Christina Ricci. The Japan Times called it “a Disney film for perverts.” \nCecil B. DeMented\, a comedy action-thriller about a young lunatic film director (Stephen Dorff) and his gang of film cultists who kidnap a real-life Hollywood movie goddess (Melanie Griffith) and force her to act in their own Super 8 underground movie\, was released in 2000. Kevin Thomas of The LA Times\, called Cecil B. DeMented “a fast\, furious and funny fusillade of a movie.” \nA Dirty Shame concerns head-injury sufferers who\, after their concussion\, experience a carnal lust they cannot control.  It stars Tracey Ullman\, Johnny Knoxville\, Selma Blair\, and Chris Isaak. Rated NC-17 by the Motion Picture Association of America\, Peter Travers of Rolling Stone called the film “wicked\, kinky fun.” \nSeptember 2023 the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened John Waters: Pope of Trash\, the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to John Waters’ contributions to cinema. The accompanying exhibition catalog was edited with text by Jenny He and Dara Jaffe and published by DelMonico Books/Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. That same month he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. \n~~ \nIn addition to writing and directing feature films\, Waters is the author of ten books\, including Shock Value\, Crackpot\, Pink Flamingos and Other Filth\, Hairspray\, Female Trouble and Multiple Maniacs\, and Art: A Sex Book(co-written with art critic Bruce Hainley). In 2025 the screenplay books are reissued in individual editions from Picador. His book Role Models was published by Farrar\, Straus and Giroux in 2010 and earned spots on the best seller lists for the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. Carsick\, John Waters’ book chronicling his preparations and adventure hitchhiking from Baltimore to San Francisco in the Spring of 2012\, was published by Farrar\, Straus and Giroux in 2014 and debuted on the NY Times Bestseller list at #12 and on the Los Angeles Times Bestseller list in the #7 position. The Grammy nominated audiobook version of Carsick\, as read by John Waters\, was a featured pick by AudioFile Magazine\, Publisher’s Weekly and the L.A. Times Summer Reading list\, among others. Algonquin Books released a small gift-sized hardback\, Make Trouble\, in 2017\, made up of the text\, with illustrations\, of Waters’ commencement speech delivered at the 2015 Rhode Island School of Design graduation ceremony. John’s reading of that book was also released as a 7” single by Third Man Records. In May 2019 Farrar\, Straus and Giroux published Mr. Know-It-All\, The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder in USA. The audio version\, another read by the author\, was also nominated for a Grammy award. Waters authored and recorded a spoken-word EP\, Prayer to Pasolini\, in 2021 on the Sub Pop label. His first novel\, Liarmouth: A Feel Bad Romance\, was published in May 2022 by Farrar\, Straus and Giroux and optioned the same year by Village Roadshow Pictures for John to write the screenplay adaptation and direct the film version. \n~~ \nConcurrent to his careers as a filmmaker and author\, John Waters is also a photographer whose work\, first represented by American Fine Arts and presently by The Marianne Boesky Galley in New York and Sprüth Magers in Berlin and London\, has been shown in galleries all over the world since 1992. Four art catalogs have been published on John Waters’ photographs and sculpture beginning with Director’s Cut in 1997 (Scalo Books).  John Waters: Change of Life followed in 2004 (Harry N. Abrams) to accompany a Waters retrospective exhibition at The New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.  The exhibition traveled to the Fotomuseum Winterthur in Switzerland\, the Orange County Museum of Art and The Andy Warhol Museum. In 2006\, the catalog\, Unwatchable was published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name that opened simultaneously at The Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York and de Pury & Luxembourg Gallery in Zurich. In January 2015\, Waters’ exhibition\, “Beverly Hills John” opened at the Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York and Sprüth Magers Gallery in London. Waters was invited to guest curate an exhibition at The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis in 2011-2012 as part of their Event Horizon ongoing project and his “Absentee Landlord” exhibition was held over by popular demand. A retrospective of Waters’ art\, “Indecent Exposure\,” was held at the Baltimore Museum of Art from October 2018 to January 2019 and travelled to The Wexner Center for the Arts later that year. University of California press published a catalog\, Indecent Exposure\, in conjunction with this exhibition. From February to April 2021 his show “Hollywood’s Greatest Hits” was on view at Sprüth Magers gallery in Los Angeles. \nJohn Waters’ one man spoken-word lectures with titles such as “The End of the World\,” “This Filthy World\,” “False Negative\,” “Make Trouble” and “The Naked Truth” as well as his annual Christmas show “A John Waters Christmas\,” are performed at colleges\, museums\, film-festivals and comedy clubs around the world. He has played to sold out audiences at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival\, Bonnaroo\, the Sydney Opera House\, Volksbühne Berlin\, and both the Southbank Centre and Barbican Hall in London. He has hosted the Mosswood Meltdown punk rock music festival for over a decade and has been the centerpiece of the annual Camp John Waters. His speaking tours have brought him in front of American MENSA and the American Association of Law Libraries as well as the Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival. \n~~ \nIn 2004\, the music compilation CD “A John Waters Christmas” was released by New Line Records and was followed up in 2007 by “A Date With John Waters.” 2021 the vinyl single “Prayer to Pasolini\,” which was recorded outside Rome\, came out on Sub Pop Records and 2022 saw the Sub Pop 7” single “It’s In The Book\,” Waters’ cover of a 1952 hit comedy recording by Johnny Standley. In 2024 Sub Pop released a new 7” single\, “John Waters Covers ‘The Singing Dogs’ “Jingle Bells’” b/w “It’s a Punk Rock Christmas.” \n~~ \nAs an actor\, Waters has appeared in many motion pictures including Jonathan Demme’s Something Wild\, Woody Allen’s Sweet and Lowdown\, Herschell Gordon Lewis’ Blood Feast 2: All You Can Eat\, and Don Mancini’s Seed of Chucky\, and the 20th Century Fox film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip. In 2006\, Waters hosted a 13-episode television series on the Here! TV Network called John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You. He also appeared in an episode of NBC’s hit show\, My Name Is Earl\, for which he was ranked among the Ten Best TV Cameos by a Director\, according to Collider. Waters played “The Groom Reaper” in the CourtTV series Til Death Do Us Part. He has provided animation or narration voiceovers for The Simpsons\, Disney Channel’s Fish Hooks and Mickey Mouse Shorts\, Monster High\, Superjail!\, Digman (Season 2)\, and Animal Planet and Turner Classic Movies. John played William Castle in an episode of Ryan Murphy’s HBO series Feud in 2017. His cameo in the season five finale of the NBC-TV series The Blacklist in 2018 was described as “every bit as fun and strange as you would hope.” Law & Order Special Victims Unit now counts John among their recurring cast members as “Floyd Cougat.” In 2021 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel invited Waters to guest star in their fourth season. The series Search Party crafted the role of Sheffield for John in their fifth and final season in 2022. Waters returned to the Chucky domain in 2024 in the season three finale episode\, Final Destination\, of the TV series Chucky. \n~~ \nWaters is an invited member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Additionally\, he is a past member of the boards of The Andy Warhol Foundation and Printed Matter\, a former member of the Wexner Center International Arts Advisory Council and was selected as a juror for the 48th Cannes Film Festival and the 2011 Venice Biennale. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Maryland Film Festival\, the Board of Trustees for the Baltimore Museum of Art and has been a key participant in the Provincetown International Film Festival since it began in 1999\, the same year Waters was honored as the first recipient of PIFF’s “Filmmaker on the Edge” award. In September 2014\, Film Society of Lincoln Center honored John Waters’ fifty years in filmmaking with a 10-day celebration entitled “Fifty Years of John Waters: How Much Can You Take?” featuring a complete retrospective of his film work. In 2015\, Waters was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). During the month of September 2015\, Waters’ body of work as a filmmaker was celebrated at the British Film Institute with a program called “The Complete Films of John Waters…Every Goddam One of Them.” The French Minister of Culture bestowed the rank of Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters on Mr. Waters in 2015. In May 2016\, Waters received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA). In 2017 John Waters was given the Writers Guild of America East’s Ian McLellan Hunter Award honoring his work as a writer in motion pictures. In 2019 the Locarno Film Festival awarded him the Career Golden Leopard and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival recognized his contribution to the Art of Cinema with the Golden Alexander. In  2022 and 2023\, the School of Visual Arts in New York (SVA) awarded John his third and fourth Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts when he delivered first a virtual commencement speech during lockdown of 2020 and later\, in person\, at Radio City Music Hall another. American Cinema Editors selected Waters to receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award in 2024. John Waters was featured\, along with Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe\, in the 2019 Nike x Olivia Kim commercial. With Mink Stole\, he was part of the 2022 Calvin Klein Pride campaign\, and Waters was a face of the Saint Laurent campaigns in Fall/Winter2020 and Fall/Winter 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComedy\nBuy Tickets \n\nDate\nFriday\, Oct 9\, 2026 \n\n\nTime\nDoors Open 6:30 PM\nEvent Starts 7:30 PM \n\n\nVenue\nThe Englert Theatre\n\n\nPrice\n$20.00 – $60.00 \n\n\n\n\nBox Office Hours\nTue: 10am – 6pm\nWed-Fri: 10am – 4pm \n(319) 688-2653info@englert.org\nBuy Tickets
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LOCATION:The Englert Theatre\, 221 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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