Presented in partnership with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy. Performers will be announced as date approaches. About the Ranshaw House Concert Series The five WsWho: You! Free and no reservation neededWhat: A free evening of good company with performances by local musiciansWhere: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Drive, North LibertyWhen: Fridays in June and July, with two-hour […]
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. May 16, 2025 Iowa Steel Band May 23, 2025 West Liberty High and West High Jazz Ensembles May 30, 2025 Clear Creek Amana High and City High […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
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.
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 […]
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let’s find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point […]
Use peyote stitch to create two sides of a watermelon slice—seeds and all. Then learn to create your own flat pad and post, including the security notch at the end. Sew your watermelon slices together around your flat pad and add an ear nut. Ready for a picnic! Instructor: Emma Folsom. Prerequisite: Basic peyote stitch […]
Bikes, Bands & Beers at Millstream Brewing Co.’s Tour de Brew Saturday, July 12th! The 24th Annual Tour is a 30-mile scenic ride through the Amana Colonies and Iowa County with beer stops, prizes & surprises along the way. The ride ends with a Free Block Party at Millstream and is open to all with […]
Unity Exchange is a community marketplace that brings together local entrepreneurs, artisans, and performers across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Originally the Diversity Market, this innovative dual-city series creates economic opportunities for approximately 60 vendors while fostering connections through commerce and culture. Operating four Saturdays in summer 2025 (June 21 & 28 in Cedar Rapids, […]
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 every Saturday from May 3rd to September 27th for Northside Saturday Nights! Curated by The Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Banks, 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 […]
Presented by Summer of the Arts. Rhythms at Riverfront Crossing brings some of the area’s larger, well-known acts to Iowa City’s newest park. There will also be children’s activities and a beverage garden provided by Big Grove Brewery. May 24, 2025 6:30 pm Dave Zollo & the Body Electric June 14, 2025 6:30 pm The […]