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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Bingo at Pat & Frans
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bingo every Thursday night from 7-8:30pm! Bingo is free to play for all ages\, and a great way to win Pat & Fran’s gift cards — or maybe even a bundle of cash!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/thursday-night-bingo-at-pat-frans/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Pat & Fran’s\, 808 5th Street Ste 8\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T180000
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SUMMARY:Fox Hill Troubadours Live at Club 76
DESCRIPTION:Club 76 welcomes back local favorite Fox Hill Troubadours.\n\n\nClub 76 is a unique lodge-style bar/grill and live music emporium and home to American Legion Post 1976. Club 76 first opened in the mid 60s operating as the Pleasant View Lodge and Cafe but the name changed after the American Legion took over in 1976.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/fox-hill-troubadours-live-at-club-76/
LOCATION:Club 76 at the Lodge\, 2349 Mehaffey Bridge Rd.\, North Liberty\, IA\, 52317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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CREATED:20250319T152420Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Summer of the Arts invites the community to come out and get to know fabulous\, local musicians! Running mid-May through September\, this festival kicks off the summer season.\nMay 16\, 2025\nIowa Steel Band\nMay 23\, 2025\nWest Liberty High and West High Jazz Ensembles\nMay 30\, 2025\nClear Creek Amana High and City High Jazz Ensembles\nJune 13\, 2025\nCharlotte Blu AND Brad & the Big Wave\nJune 20\, 2025\nJuneteenth Celebration\nJune 27\, 2025\nDiplomats of Solid Sound\nJuly 11\, 2025\nFlash in a Pan AND Awful Purdies\nJuly 18\, 2025\nDiane Road AND The Recliners\nJuly 25\, 2025\nBen Schmidt Band AND Whiskey Fund\nAugust 1\, 2025\nDandelion Stompers\nAugust 8\, 2025\nCarson Parker Trio AND Kiersten Conway Quartet\nAugust 15\, 2025\nBig Begonias AND The Feralings\nAugust 22\, 2025\nDodge Street Duo AND Hard Luck & the Troubles\nAugust 29\, 2025\nJumbies\nSeptember 5\, 2025\nLou Sherry AND Shining Realm\nSeptember 12\, 2025\nAlicia Monee and Family\nSeptember 19\, 2025\nSecond Half AND Anthony Worden & the Illiterati\nSeptember 26\, 2025\nSignal Flow Productions
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/friday-night-concert-series/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Iowa City Pedmall
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free Event,Kids & Family,Music,Outdoor & Nature,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Summer of the Arts":MAILTO:info@summerofthearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000
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CREATED:20240205T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T171306Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia followed by Kareoke
DESCRIPTION:Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore.  Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/trivia-followed-by-kareoke/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Tailgators\, 450 1st Ave\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Music,Night Life,Sports,Wine & Beer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T233000
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SUMMARY:The Magnetic Fields | 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Englert & Hancher Auditorium Present \nThe Magnetic Fields\n69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour\n \nFriday\, May 16: Night #1 of 69 Love Songs (songs 1-35)\n\nSaturday\, May 17: Night #2 of 69 Love Songs (songs 36-69)\n \nTo purchase a 2 Night Package for both performances\, please CLICK HERE. (or check out individual tickets for each performance)\n\nOn-Sale Schedule\nFriend/Member Presale: Begins Thursday\, October 31 @10:00 AM CT\nArtist Presale: Begins Thursday\, October 30 @10:00 AM CT\nPublic On Sale: Friday\, November 1 @10:00 AM CT\n\nTicket Options\n$100.00 + Fees – 2 Night Ticket\n$55.00 + Fees – Reserved Seating – Premium\n$45.00 + Fees – Reserved Seating – Standard\n$20.00 + Fees – Student Reserved Seating\nCLICK HERE to learn more about our fees.\n\nMembers\nIf you are a member of the Englert and have a promo code\, please click “Add Promo Code” before choosing your seats. Not a member? Get access to advance ticketing (and more!) by becoming a member of the Englert. CLICK HERE to learn more.\n\nShow Description\n \nThe Magnetic Fields\, fronted by the multi-talented Stephin Merritt\, released 69 Love Songs in September of 1999. This three-volume concept album\, featuring 69 tracks\, delves into the complexities of love through an eclectic mix of genres\, including synth-pop\, folk\, and cabaret.\n\nWritten and recorded entirely by Stephin Merritt\, 69 Love Songs garnered universal acclaim at its 1999 release\, landing on best of year-end lists in Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, SPIN\, The Los Angeles Times\, and The Washington Post and received notable praise from Pitchfork\, The Guardian\, and Stereogum.\n\nIn celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the album 69 Love Songs\, the Magnetic Fields will perform the album in its entirety over the course of two nights at The Englert.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/the-magnetic-fields-69-love-songs-25th-anniversary-tour/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:The Englert Theatre\, 221 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Public Observing Night
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. To 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/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Van Allen Observatories\, Van Allen Hall\, 30 North Dubuque Street\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, US
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T073000
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SUMMARY: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/iowa-city-farmers-market/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, 415 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Farmers' Markets,Free Event,Kids & Family,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Iowa City":MAILTO:EngageIC@iowa-city.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Coralville Asian Festival
DESCRIPTION:Coralville Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian culture and traditions in Coralville. It is open to the public and family-friendly. Join us for an afternoon of Asian folk arts\, from dance to music to crafts\, and grab a bite to eat from our fabulous vendors.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2025-coralville-asian-festival/
LOCATION:S.T. Morrison Park\, 1513 7th St\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, US
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coralville Asian Festival Committee":MAILTO:coralvilleasianfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250320T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T175737Z
UID:10002127-1747479600-1747501200@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Heights Rooftop Graduation Celebration Buffet
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate your graduates on Saturday\, May 17 at The Heights Rooftop for a graduation celebration buffet.\n\n$45 for adults $25 kids (5-12)\n\nWe will be open and accepting reservations from 11AM – 5PM. Please call 319-569-6777 to make your reservation today!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/heights-rooftop-graduation-celebration-buffet/
LOCATION:The Heights Rooftop\, 901 Melrose Ave\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52246\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
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CREATED:20250520T133920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T133920Z
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SUMMARY:Gaymers Gathering @ Press Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy an afternoon of gaming and conversation with other LGBTQ+ gaymers\, hosted by Press Coffee & Diversions! Choose from a wide selection of games and build community with new and familiar faces at Gaymers Gathering\, every third Saturday of the month from 2-5PM.\nDiversions will have 40+ games to choose from\, and will offer a ‘hosted table’ for folks who might arrive solo\, gaymers who want to try a new game\, or people looking for new social connections. Grab a name tag\, pick out your (first) game\, and enjoy — it’s as easy as that! Press Coffee is an accessible gathering space for all who want to join\, and they’ll be serving up irresistible drinks and snacks.\nAll ages are welcome and encouraged to attend\, whether you are looking to game or not. You can bring your own game or choose as many as you’d like from Diversions’ game library for FREE!Gaymers Gathering is held once a month at Press Coffee on the third Saturday of each month — please confirm dates and times\, as holidays and extenuating circumstances may cause changes to the schedule.\nAbout Gaymers Gathering:Diversions hosts Gaymers Gatherings with the goal of building community and creating a safer\, inclusive\, and intentional space for the LGBTQ and gaming communities. We encourage you to stop by and roll some dice\, puzzle over some pieces\, embark on a quest\, or just come to chat! As a Queer-owned business\, Diversions is proud to offer these events for our community to enjoy. Learn more at https://www.diversionsic.com/events
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/gaymers-gathering-press-coffee/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Press Coffee\, 1120 N Dodge St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52245
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge":MAILTO:info@diversionsic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T170000
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CREATED:20250310T131406Z
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SUMMARY:Vocal Artists of Iowa presents: Elemental Spring
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two dynamic performances by Vocal Artists of Iowa (VAoI) at our spring concert series “Elemental Spring.” This series features songs inspired by the elements—Wind\, Fire\, Rain\, Light\, and Stone—in a celebration of the vibrant energy of the season.\n\nVocal Artists of Iowa concerts do not require tickets. All are welcome. A free-will donation is appreciated.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/vocal-artists-of-iowa-presents-elemental-spring/
LOCATION:Voxman Music Building\, 93 E Burlington St\, Iowa City\, 52240
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250210T030902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T030902Z
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SUMMARY:Open Skate: All ages and abilities
DESCRIPTION:Free roller skating at Robert A. Lee gym. All youth 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who remains in the gym. Groups limited to five children per adult. Facilities pass required to check out skates. Socks are required. Some dates are not available for skating. NO FEE for open skate!\nDon’t miss out on the DJ on Feb. 8\, March 8\, April 12\, and May 10.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/open-skate-all-ages-and-abilities/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Robert A Lee Community Center\, 220 S Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250326T215623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T215623Z
UID:10002332-1747506600-1747513800@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Coralville Chaos Arena Football
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Xtream Arena in the Iowa River Landing district in Coralville to see this fast-paced arena football action and be a part of history in its inaugural year. \n3/29 West Michigan Ironmen \n4/19 Hidden Gemz Phenoms \n4/26 Midwest Typhoons \n5/17 Cedar Rapids River Kings
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/coralville-chaos-arena-football/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Xtream Arena\, 200 E. 9th Street\, Suite 100\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, US
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T210000
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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-2/2025-05-17/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Willow Creek Theatre Company":MAILTO:wctc@willowcreektheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T233000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
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SUMMARY:The Magnetic Fields | 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Englert & Hancher Auditorium Present \nThe Magnetic Fields\n69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour\n \nFriday\, May 16: Night #1 of 69 Love Songs (songs 1-35)\n\nSaturday\, May 17: Night #2 of 69 Love Songs (songs 36-69)\n \nTo purchase a 2 Night Package for both performances\, please CLICK HERE. (or check out individual tickets for each performance)\n\nOn-Sale Schedule\nFriend/Member Presale: Begins Thursday\, October 31 @10:00 AM CT\nArtist Presale: Begins Thursday\, October 30 @10:00 AM CT\nPublic On Sale: Friday\, November 1 @10:00 AM CT\n\nTicket Options\n$100.00 + Fees – 2 Night Ticket\n$55.00 + Fees – Reserved Seating – Premium\n$45.00 + Fees – Reserved Seating – Standard\n$20.00 + Fees – Student Reserved Seating\nCLICK HERE to learn more about our fees.\n\nMembers\nIf you are a member of the Englert and have a promo code\, please click “Add Promo Code” before choosing your seats. Not a member? Get access to advance ticketing (and more!) by becoming a member of the Englert. CLICK HERE to learn more.\n\nShow Description\n \nThe Magnetic Fields\, fronted by the multi-talented Stephin Merritt\, released 69 Love Songs in September of 1999. This three-volume concept album\, featuring 69 tracks\, delves into the complexities of love through an eclectic mix of genres\, including synth-pop\, folk\, and cabaret.\n\nWritten and recorded entirely by Stephin Merritt\, 69 Love Songs garnered universal acclaim at its 1999 release\, landing on best of year-end lists in Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, SPIN\, The Los Angeles Times\, and The Washington Post and received notable praise from Pitchfork\, The Guardian\, and Stereogum.\n\nIn celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the album 69 Love Songs\, the Magnetic Fields will perform the album in its entirety over the course of two nights at The Englert.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/the-magnetic-fields-69-love-songs-25th-anniversary-tour/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:The Englert Theatre\, 221 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250310T130927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T130927Z
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SUMMARY:Drive-In Movies at the Hangar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Summer of the Arts. As of 2025\, all of our movies will be shown at the Iowa City Municipal Airport\, so we decided to change the name of the series to reflect the permanent drive-in format! Movies start approximately 30 minutes after sundown\, and we offer special entertainment prior to some of the films.\nMay 17\, 2025\n9:00 pm Moana 2 2024 PG\nJune 21\, 2025\n9:00 pm Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 1986 PG-13\nJuly 19\, 2025\n9:00 pm The Princess Bride 1987 PG\nAugust 10\, 2025\n8:30 pm Despicable Me 4 2024 PG
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/drive-in-movies-at-the-hangar/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Iowa City Airport\, 1801 S Riverside Dr\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52246\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Movie Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Summer of the Arts":MAILTO:info@summerofthearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
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SUMMARY:Soul Brunch featuring artist Blake Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, May 18 from 10AM–2PM for South of 6 Soul Brunch with Blake Shaw.Enjoy live music by the incredibly talented Blake Shaw\, delicious local eats at Dodge Street Coffeehouse \, and a relaxed community vibe at the South District Market you won’t want to miss.FREE ENTRY | FAMILY-FRIENDLY | GOOD ENERGYCome. Connect. Vibe
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/soul-brunch-featuring-artist-blake-shaw/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250114T173738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T173738Z
UID:10001857-1747576800-1747582200@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:The Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo
DESCRIPTION:The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum’s collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.\nPencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools and benches are available in the galleries.\nRobert Caputo\, an Iowa City-based painter and sculptor\, will lead the sessions.\nThe Drawing Salon is limited to 20 participants. Please reserve your spot by clicking below:\nJanuary 19: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/…/drawing-salon…/3087660\nFebruary 16: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/…/drawing-salon…/3087661\nMarch 16: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/…/drawing-salon…/3087662\nApril 13: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/…/drawing-salon…/3087663\nMay 18: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/…/drawing-salon…/3087664
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/the-drawing-salon-with-robert-caputo/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art\, 160 W. Burlington Street\, SMA\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, US
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20240910T141555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T220450Z
UID:10003694-1747576800-1747587600@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:A Booming Finale- Orchestra Iowa Masterworks VI
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Higdon’s Fanfare Rítmico is a 21st century work that celebrates the “speed of modern life\,” opening with an energetic flourish. Orchestra Iowa’s own Miko Kominami performs Liszt’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 2 with its melodic theme\, expressive variations\, and challenging solo passages. Shostakovich’s masterful Symphony No. 5 closes with a bold\, enduring statement of resisting oppression.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/a-booming-finale-orchestra-iowa-masterworks-vi/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250513T021446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T150034Z
UID:10002408-1747589400-1747594800@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Free Gen Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free Gen Writing Workshop\nMay 18\, 2025\, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nAt Porchlight:\nIowa City\, 1019 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA 52240 \nCo-sponsored by PorchLight and Iowa City Poetry\, the Free Generative Writing Workshops provide a space for career writers\, curious beginners\, writers of all income levels and stages of life. Our goal is to make it easy to meet and learn from some of the most talented writer/teachers living in or passing through Iowa City. Every month a new writer leads a generative workshop\, presenting a prompt inspired by their own preoccupations\, passions\, or interests. It has been an adventure\, and we are continually inspired by the creative concentration of participants\, and the powerful beginnings the workshop generates. \nDevanshi Khetarpal is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, where she was the Truman Capote and Sonny Mehta Fellow in fiction. She is currently an MFA Candidate in Literary Translation at the University of Iowa\, and an Associate Poetry Editor for The Bombay Literary Magazine. Devanshi holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Comparative Literature from New York University. She is a recipient of the James Michener-Copernicus Society Award from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and an Honorable Mention for the 2024 Prufer Poetry Prize\, and her work was longlisted for the 2022 Toto Award for Creative Writing in English. She has received support from the Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference\, Yale Writers’ Workshop\, Juniper Writing Institute at UMass Amherst\, NYU and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Her writing has been published or is forthcoming in The Threepenny Review\, Indiana Review\, Pleiades\, The Masters Review\, Public Books\, and Poetry at Sangam\, among others. Her poetry collection\, Small Talk\, was published by Writers Workshop India in 2019. Devanshi is from Bhopal\, India. Website: www.devanshikhetarpal.co
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/free-gen-writing-workshop-5/
LOCATION:PorchLight\, 1019 E WASHINGTON ST\, IOWA CITY\, IA\, 52240-5261\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="PorchLight":MAILTO:jennifer@porchlightliterary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20240430T194937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220833Z
UID:10001273-1747767600-1747774800@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:EAT\, DRINK\, AND TEASE YOUR BRAIN\nRally your team to win prizes on the 3rd Tuesday of every month\n\nOur topics range from pop culture to other academic areas. There is a little something for everyone. Beyond the questions we are also have visual aids and music to enhance the experience. You’ll be entertained the whole time you play.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/trivia-night-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Vue Rooftop\, 328 S. Clinton St. Suite A\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food & Culinary,Free Event,Kids & Family,Night Life,Wine & Beer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vue Rooftop":MAILTO:info@VueRooftop-IC.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250326T140810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T141015Z
UID:10002160-1747850400-1747857600@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:BINGO at Coach's Corner Sports Pub Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Play BINGO & win money off your tabs! \nEvery Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. \nCoach’s Corner has a great sports bar atmosphere with large televisions so you never miss an important game. We are an awesome place to meet up with friends\, especially before and after Iowa sporting events. We offer daily specials on both food and drinks throughout the week. \nOur staff is friendly and once you visit\, you are treated as part of our family.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/bingo-at-coachs-corner-sports-pub-iowa-city/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Coach’s Corner\, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd\, Iowa City\, 52246\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary,Night Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250520T134728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T134728Z
UID:10002627-1747850400-1747864800@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Open Play Nights & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:LET’S PLAY! Bust out your favorite party games and board games with the local gaming fam! Whether you bring your friends or show up solo\, you’ll have a fun time gaming at Diversions at our Open Play nights.\nArrive between 4-7pm for HAPPY HOUR:— $6 all-night gaming passes— BOGO 50% off Millstream soda and non-alcoholic beer & wine\nOpen Play Nights are intended to gather folks together during regular\, recurring time each week to game\, socialize\, and build a sense of community and joy together! Whether you love gaming or just want to come and enjoy the vibes\, Open Play Night is a space to be together each week!\nCheck-in for gaming between 4-7 for Happy Hour pricing on your gaming pass; standard gaming pass rates* will apply for check-ins after 7PM.\n*For our free membership tier Gameologists\, gaming passes are always $6 for 2 hours\, and only $6 more for ALL DAY GAMING! Check out our website to sign up and learn more about our membership options — https://www.diversionsic.com/supporting…/memberships
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/open-play-nights-happy-hour/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Night Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge":MAILTO:info@diversionsic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250326T212031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T212031Z
UID:10002284-1747940400-1747945800@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Night Bingo at Pat & Frans
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bingo every Thursday night from 7-8:30pm! Bingo is free to play for all ages\, and a great way to win Pat & Fran’s gift cards — or maybe even a bundle of cash!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/thursday-night-bingo-at-pat-frans/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Pat & Fran’s\, 808 5th Street Ste 8\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250521T133925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133936Z
UID:10002648-1748023200-1748034000@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Friday Night Live with The Beaker Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Beaker Brothers are back for another Friday night show. They’ll again kick off Memorial Day weekend out on the patio at The Lodge. Last couple of years have been smokin’ hot. Tons of dancers. Big party. Better be there. No cover. Boogie\, children.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/friday-night-live-with-the-beaker-brothers/
LOCATION:Club 76 at the Lodge\, 2349 Mehaffey Bridge Rd.\, North Liberty\, IA\, 52317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Night Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250319T152420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152420Z
UID:10002092-1748025000-1748034000@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Summer of the Arts invites the community to come out and get to know fabulous\, local musicians! Running mid-May through September\, this festival kicks off the summer season.\nMay 16\, 2025\nIowa Steel Band\nMay 23\, 2025\nWest Liberty High and West High Jazz Ensembles\nMay 30\, 2025\nClear Creek Amana High and City High Jazz Ensembles\nJune 13\, 2025\nCharlotte Blu AND Brad & the Big Wave\nJune 20\, 2025\nJuneteenth Celebration\nJune 27\, 2025\nDiplomats of Solid Sound\nJuly 11\, 2025\nFlash in a Pan AND Awful Purdies\nJuly 18\, 2025\nDiane Road AND The Recliners\nJuly 25\, 2025\nBen Schmidt Band AND Whiskey Fund\nAugust 1\, 2025\nDandelion Stompers\nAugust 8\, 2025\nCarson Parker Trio AND Kiersten Conway Quartet\nAugust 15\, 2025\nBig Begonias AND The Feralings\nAugust 22\, 2025\nDodge Street Duo AND Hard Luck & the Troubles\nAugust 29\, 2025\nJumbies\nSeptember 5\, 2025\nLou Sherry AND Shining Realm\nSeptember 12\, 2025\nAlicia Monee and Family\nSeptember 19\, 2025\nSecond Half AND Anthony Worden & the Illiterati\nSeptember 26\, 2025\nSignal Flow Productions
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/friday-night-concert-series/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Iowa City Pedmall
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free Event,Kids & Family,Music,Outdoor & Nature,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Summer of the Arts":MAILTO:info@summerofthearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T233000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20240205T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T171306Z
UID:10000902-1748026800-1748043000@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Trivia followed by Kareoke
DESCRIPTION:Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore.  Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/trivia-followed-by-kareoke/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Tailgators\, 450 1st Ave\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Music,Night Life,Sports,Wine & Beer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250602T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T163403Z
UID:10002718-1748071800-1748088000@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY: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/iowa-city-farmers-market/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp\, 415 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Farmers' Markets,Free Event,Kids & Family,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Iowa City":MAILTO:EngageIC@iowa-city.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250520T140123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T140123Z
UID:10002633-1748080800-1748286000@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Hobby Con 2025
DESCRIPTION: Get ready for a weekend of immersive fun at Hobby Con in Iowa City! Dive into the exciting world of board games\, from classic strategy to the latest releases. Unleash your creativity and join us for a paint and take\, or embark on an epic adventure by joining a thrilling one-shot RPG session! Connect with fellow storytellers and adventurers right here in your local community.Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to the hobby\, Hobby Con offers a fantastic chance to discover new passions and level up your leisure time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your local community! Date: Memorial Day Weekend Location: Hobby Corner\, Iowa City (Find more details here: https://www.hobbycorner.net/hobby-con)Come explore\, play\, and connect!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/hobby-con-2025/
LOCATION:The Hobby Corner\, 1606 Sycamore St\, Iowa City\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping & Antiques
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T113652
CREATED:20250320T192203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T192203Z
UID:10002141-1748084400-1748097000@thinkiowacity.com
SUMMARY:Community Grill Out - ABATE
DESCRIPTION:Come support this organization\, eat some burgers\, and enjoy being a part of the MHHD community!\n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/community-grill-out-abate-2/
LOCATION:McGrath Hawkeye Harley-Davidson\, 120 Westcor Dr.\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary,Outdoor & Nature
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