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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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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraising,Outdoor & Nature
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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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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
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/john-waters/
LOCATION:The Englert Theatre\, 221 E Washington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Boneyard Boogie: Dance
DESCRIPTION:Boogie into Halloween fun at the Boneyard Boogie Dance! Enjoy music\, costumes\, and dancing in a festive\, not-too-scary atmosphere for all ages\, presented by Iowa City Parks and Recreation and Community Inclusion Club.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/boneyard-boogie-dance/
LOCATION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 579 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Holiday
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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-3/2026-10-09/
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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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/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Tailgators\, 450 1st Ave\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
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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/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:PinSocial Tiffin
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Hawk Talk With Kirk Ferentz | Vue Rooftop
DESCRIPTION:HAWK TALK\nEvery Wednesday During Hawkeye Football Season*\n6:30 – 8:00 PM \nJoin Vue Rooftop Wednesdays at 6:30 for the live 90-minute radio show: Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz. The show is hosted by Gary Dolphin\, the radio voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Vue Rooftop kitchen and bar will be available during every show. You’re welcome to order dinner during your visit\, grab a drink\, and/or enjoy the stunning views of Iowa City from the patio! \nHAWK TALK DATES​​​ \nSeptember 2 \nSeptember 9 \nSeptember 16 \nSeptember 23 \nSeptember 30 \nOctober 7 \nOctober 14: Bye Week (No Hawk Talk) \nOctober 21 \nOctober 28 \nNovember 4 \nNovember 11 \nNovember 18 \nNovember 25​ \nPARKING \nThe hotel is attached to the parking ramp to the East of the building via a skywalk on the 2nd floor. The parking ramp entrance is on S. Dubuque Street. Limited street parking may also be available. Once inside the skywalk\, proceed straight through the hallway until you arrive at the elevator\, and ride to the 12th floor. \nLOCATION \nVue Rooftop is located on the 12th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City. 328 S. Clinton Street Iowa City\, Iowa 52240 \nRESERVATIONS \nWe will be accepting limited reservations for each Hawk Talk event. Reservations can be made via the link below. \nOnce reservations are full\, we will still be accepting walk-ins until we hit max capacity! \nhttps://www.vuerooftop-ic.com/reservations
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/hawk-talk-with-kirk-ferentz-vue-rooftop/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Vue Rooftop
CATEGORIES:Food & Culinary,Kids & Family,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vue Rooftop":MAILTO:info@vuerooftop-ic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260928T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133422Z
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SUMMARY:Who Votes\, Who Does Not\, and Why?@ ICPL w/Refreshments
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY\, UI DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HAWK THE VOTE\n​​\nPolitical scientist Caroline Tolbert examines one of the central questions facing modern democracies: Who votes\, who does not\, and why? Drawing on research from the United States and other democracies\, she explores how electoral rules\, voting laws\, demographic factors\, and political trust\, partisanship\, and other factors shape participation and representation. \nHow does the United States’ two-party system influence whether voters feel they have meaningful choices at the ballot box? How do closed primary elections affect the nearly 30 million Americans who identify as independents in states that restrict their participation? Which election laws strengthen voter participation\, election administration\, and confidence in election outcomes—and which may create barriers to voting? \nThe talk examines major election policies and proposed reforms\, including no-excuse absentee voting\, early in-person voting\, automatic voter registration (AVR)\, online registration\, same-day registration (SDR)\, voter identification requirements\, documentary proof of citizenship\, redistricting\, campaign finance\, and reforms to primary elections. Attendees will also learn how public trust in elections influences participation and confidence in democratic institutions. \nThe presentation provides an evidence-based overview of why voter participation varies across groups and countries\, how election rules shape participation\, and the tradeoffs policymakers face in balancing election integrity and ballot access. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the policies that influence who participates in elections and how those choices affect our democracy. \nWho Votes\, Who Does Not\, and Why?\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 7:30PM\nIowa City Public Library\n​\nALSO STREAMING ONLINE\n​​\nHosted by ICFRC board member Christine Shea
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/who-votes-who-does-not-and-why-icpl-w-refreshments/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, US
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa City Foreign Relations Council":MAILTO:james@icfrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260908T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T170136Z
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SUMMARY:Ruby Bridges: Lessons in Courage
DESCRIPTION:Ruby Bridges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Iowa Lecture Committee presents: \nRuby Bridges: Lessons in Courage\nCivil Rights Icon\, Activist\, Author \nDate: Monday\, Oct. 5\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Hancher Auditorium\nTickets: Free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nIn 1960\, at the age of six\, Bridges became the first Black student to integrate into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans\, Louisiana. Her walk to school during the desegregation of public education was later depicted in Norman Rockwell’s piece “The Problem We All Live With\,” chronicled in Robert Coles’ “The Story of Ruby Bridges” and portrayed in the Disney film “Ruby Bridges.” \n“Don’t follow the path\,” Bridges said in her oft-referenced quote. “Go where there is no path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage\, strength and conviction\, the only thing that can stop you is you!” \nAs creator of the Ruby Bridges Foundation\, a nonprofit that develops educational and leadership programs\, Bridges encourages dialogue about diversity\, equity and inclusion among youth and community leaders. \nBridges is the author of several books reflecting on her experiences and encouraging civic engagement\, including “Through My Eyes\,” “This Is Your Time\,” “I Am Ruby Bridges\,” “Dear Ruby\, Hear Our Hearts\,” and her most recent release\, “Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher\,” published in January 2025. \nRecipient of the NAACP Martin Luther King Award and the Presidential Citizens Medal\, Bridges has also received honorary doctorate degrees from several major national universities. She became a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/ruby-bridges-lessons-in-courage/
LOCATION:Hancher Auditorium\, 141 Park Road\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260922T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T182200Z
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SUMMARY:Move It! Dig it! Do it! 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get an up-close look at construction equipment\, big trucks\, emergency vehicles\, and more at our biggest outdoor event of the year! Move it! Dig it! Do it! takes place just outside the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot.\nExplore vehicles of all shapes and sizes\, meet the people who operate them\, and enjoy hands-on games and activities throughout the event.\nWe’re still putting the finishing touches on this year’s lineup\, so check back soon for additional activities and participating vehicles.\nOutdoor activities are FREE for everyone to enjoy. Museum admission is required to explore our indoor exhibits during the event.\nThank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible!\nPresenting Sponsors: Coral Ridge Mall\, City of Coralville\, and Greenstate Credit Union. Learn more: https://theicm.org/event/move-it-dig-it-do-it-3/\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible! \nPresenting Sponsors\n         \n\nMover Sponsor\n    \n\nDigger Sponsors\n                         \n\nDoer Sponsors\nBlake Hershberger Enterprises  |  Iowa Gym-Nest  |  ImOn Communications  |  Maxwell Construction \nTo learn more about how to be a sponsor or display equipment\, contact Jackie McCall at jmccall@theicm.org.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/move-it-dig-it-do-it-2026/
LOCATION:The Iowa Children’s Museum\, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, US
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
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-2/2026-10-03/
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:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T193000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260721T161914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T164658Z
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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/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Robert A. Lee Recreation. Center\, Iowa City\, IA\, US
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T153000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260723T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T174140Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory "Scare" Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Sensory “Scare” Fair is for our friends and their families that have sensor sensitivities and need a safe place to celebrate the Halloween season.\n-No candy will be handed out
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/sensory-scare-fair/
LOCATION:Ashton House\, 820 Park Road\, Iowa City\, IA
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Other (only use if not listed!)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T143000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260929T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T181455Z
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SUMMARY:Tailgate for a Cause: Powered by CBI & United Way
DESCRIPTION:TAILGATE FOR A CAUSEPowered by CBI Bank & United Way\nHawkeyes vs. Ohio StateSaturday\, October 3 | 11:00 AM–2:30 PM Maggie’s Pizza | University Heights\nBring the joy. Bring some bucks. Bring the energy. We’ll provide the rest!\nGet game-day started the right way at Tailgate for a Cause\, an exclusive pre-game experience powered by CBI Bank & United Way and hosted at Maggie’s Pizza in University Heights — just minutes from Kinnick Stadium.\nThis isn’t your average tailgate. It’s good food\, cold drinks\, Hawkeye energy\, games\, swag and a whole lot of fun — all while supporting United Way and our community.\nYOUR TICKET INCLUDES:\n Entry to the private tailgate — your ticket gets you a wristband for access Fresh\, wood-fired pizza provided by Maggie’s Beer\, seltzers & soda Yard games + zebra races CBI swag bag (while supplies last) A one-of-a-kind CBI + United Way game-day experience The good feeling of tailgating for a cause\nGrab your friends\, throw on your black and gold\, and come ready to eat\, drink\, play and cheer before the Hawkeyes take on Ohio State. Whether you’re heading to Kinnick or watching the game elsewhere\, this is the place to kick off your Saturday.\n GAME-DAY PARKING*There is NO parking available at Maggie’s for this event.*Please plan ahead! Catch a ride\, carpool\, rideshare\, or find parking in nearby area lots or on side streets where legally available. Do not park in residential areas without permission\, and please follow all posted parking signs.\nMaggie’s is conveniently located in University Heights near Kinnick Stadium\, making it an easy game-day stop before kickoff.\nTickets are available in advance or in person on game day. Your ticket gets you a wristband — then just show up ready to bring the energy!\n TAILGATE FOR A CAUSE\nPowered by CBI Bank & United Way
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/tailgate-for-a-cause-powered-by-cbi-united-way/
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraising,Food & Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
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/2026-10-03/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260317T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172914Z
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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/2026-10-02/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260930T190928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T190928Z
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SUMMARY:Water Circus Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:CORALVILLE\, IA: WE’RE MOVING IN! \nCoralville\, quick question…How do you feel about water fountains? And new neighbors? \nGreat! Because we already booked Coral Ridge Mall from October 2 through 5\, 2026.So get ready\, because a whole new city is about to go up in town.And no\, we’re not exaggerating.\nWe’re really bringing Metropolis to life with spectacular water effects\, incredible acrobatics\, dazzling performances\, crazy talent\, and\, of course\, all the magic you could ask for. \nBut a city isn’t a city without its population. And in this case\, that means you\, your friends and family\, and maybe a few too many performers. \n P.S. We wanted to throw a housewarming party\, too\, but they told us a whole weekend of shows would be more than enough. Apparently\, we have to draw the line somewhere. \n DATES: Oct 2 – 5\, 2026\n LOCATION: Coral Ridge Mall\n ADDRESS: 1456 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville\, IA 52241\n Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours before Metropolis heads to its next destination.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/water-circus-metropolis/
LOCATION:Coral Ridge Mall\, 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260921T210001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T145707Z
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Starry Halloween
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Date Night: Starry Halloween\nFriday October 2nd | 6:30 PM | $40 \nLooking for a date night that’s a little different this Halloween season? \nJoin us on Friday\, October 2nd at 6:30 PM for one of our most popular seasonal events\, Starry Halloween! \nInspired by the iconic style of Van Gogh\, this painting puts a fun twist on date night. You’ll each paint half of the artwork and watch it come together into one spooky\, colorful masterpiece. \n✨ Paint together\n🎨 No experience needed\n🍷 Enjoy your favorite drink while you create\n🖤 Leave with a one-of-a-kind piece made as a team \nWhether you’re celebrating an anniversary\, planning a night out\, or just looking for something fun to do together\, this event is the perfect way to kick off Halloween season. \nDate: Friday\, October 2\nTime: 6:30 PM\nCost: $40 per person \nSeats tend to disappear quickly for our date night events\, so don’t wait too long!
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/date-night-starry-halloween/
CATEGORIES:Crafts & DIY,Night Life,Visual Arts,Wine & Beer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260610T141331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T141436Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Write Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the long\, rich\, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. \nProfessional\, 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. \nTell a friend\, grab a notebook\, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We’ll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and will sometimes move about the Museum but we’ll always start in Bird Hall on the third Floor of Macbride Hall. Join anytime between 6-8 p.m. and feel free to participate in a themed creation challenge or work on your own project with our exhibits as inspiration. We’ll save the last 15-30 minutes of each session to share what we’ve been working on\, connecting with others (optional\, of course!). \nPlease note\, the Museum is typically closed during this time\, meaning the main entrance to Iowa Hall (atop the large staircase outside on the east side of Macbride Hall) will be closed and locked. All other building doors will be open\, offering access to the Ground Floor of Macbride Hall\, restrooms\, stairs and elevator to the third floor galleries where this program takes place. Bird Hall is located on the third floor of Macbride Hall and can be reached by stairs or by taking the elevator to the third floor of the building. \nSpecial thanks to Blick Art Materials for supplying extra art materials. Make sure to check in with us in Bird Hall to check out a variety of special art tools and supplies. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, March 6\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, April 3\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, August 7\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, September 4\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, October 2\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nFriday\, December 4\, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm\nHide Dates \n\n\n University of Iowa Museum of Natural History \nBird Hall (third Floor)\n39-53 East Jefferson Street\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\n\n Jessica Smith\nView on Event Calendar \n\n\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 Jessica Smith in advance at 319-335-3591 or jessica-smith-7@uiowa.edu.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/art-write-night/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Macbride Hall\, 15-37 East Jefferson Street\, Iowa City\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & DIY,Exhibit,Free Event,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T182342
CREATED:20260922T172848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T172848Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Gallery Walk - Downtown Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:For over 25 years\, this event has taken over downtown and filled your favorite businesses with wonderful works of art. Make an evening of it and grab a bite to eat\, shop\, and gallery walk in beautiful downtown Iowa City!\nThe 2026 Downtown Fall Gallery Walk is Friday\, October 2 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This FREE event is open to everyone to enjoy a self-guided tour of shops\, galleries\, and museums that have featured artists and curated pieces of art.\n_______________________________________\nFall Gallery Walk Venues\, Artists\, & Exhibits\nAKAR/CLAY AKAR – Alea Mae: Our Own: Alea Mae in ClayWheel-thrown functional ceramics by Alea Mae\, a member of the AKAR team\, an Iowa City artist\, and educator at the Iowa Ceramics Center. Each piece is high-fired in gas reduction\, creating rich surfaces and subtle variations in color.\nArtiFactory – Jennifer Miller\, Giselle Simón\, Craig Kelchen\, Suzanne Glémot\, Chad Miller\, Lexi Janizec and Barry Phipps : It’s a Fine Line. Seven Iowa artists explore themes of time\, text\, and linearity through their work in book arts\, photography\, handmade paper\, printmaking\, painting and drawing. Gallery Walk reception will feature linear music sets by DJ Barry Phipps and DE Kèmbrûlée AKA The RoboProf.\nBeadology Iowa – Staff Show. Work by Karen Kubby\, Laurel Kubby\, Charlie Jakowchuk\, Emma Folsom\, and Cheryl Weatherford.\nBlick Art Materials – Jan Duschen\, Bao Pham\, Andy Black\, Jay Schleidt\, Kate Golova\, Kaylee Kuehl: Employee ShowcaseOriginal art\, prints\, and stickers by your local Blick artists. Demo tables will also be set up featuring materials used by each artist for everyone to try out.\nGlassando – Andreas Soemadi: Mathematica: Coding becomes ArtA physics professor\, Andreas uses mathematics and coding in Wolfram language to create art.\nIowa Artisans Gallery – Jon Muller: Lines and Mud\nIowa Conservatory – ICON Students: School Year BeginningsStudent work from Iowa Conservatory. Drawings\, photography\, sculpture and more. Our art students will be on site creating art in addition to our art on display. Food and drinks will be available.\nKitty Corner Social Club – My Cat – Community Submissions\nMain Library Gallery\, University of Iowa Libraries – Curators: Lindsay Moen and Collin Vandewalle: It’s Been Wonderful Knowing You: Wildlife Conservation and Advocacy Through the Lens of Jay N. “Ding” Darling. Explore connections between art and nature in this exhibit about a trailblazing Iowa cartoonist and conservation advocate.\nMammitas\nMosaic – The Free Art Studio: Everyone is an Artist: A Collection from the Free Art Studio. Explore art made at the Free Art Studio\, a nonprofit that provides workshops\, supplies and open studio space for adults of all abilities. The Free Art Studio is an accessible\, inclusive and safe space for adults who want to make art.\nPrairie Lights Books Cafe – Paige Wilkinson: Musings on Space\, Time\, and Light\nPublic Space One – Sammie Correa: Conocimiento. This photographic installation explores Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of conocimiento through archival research\, constructed environments\, and spatial storytelling\, examining how inherited trauma\, migration\, ritual\, and maternal memory move through bodies and domestic spaces.\nr.s.v.p. – Brian Gotwals: Found Object Collage. My collages are an attempt to capture difference and depict it. The collections are from the random world and they are unique. When I arrange them\, it is a deliberate act and I try to discover some path to random and to look for things never seen before.\nStanley Museum of Art: Thresholds: Poetry Launch with Pulitzer Finalist Robyn Schiff. To kick-off the Downtown Gallery Walk\, the Stanley will launch the latest iteration of its Thresholds: Poetry series at 5 pm with a 45-minute presentation by American poet\, Guggenheim Fellow\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum\, Robyn Schiff. An excerpt of Schiff’s book-length poem\, Information Desk: An Epic\, offering a wry\, ekphrastic meditation on art and museum life\, will be featured on the lobby wall that visitors can enjoy following the talk. Enjoy refreshments and music in the lobby and head up to the galleries to explore the latest exhibitions on view.\nTextiles – Lilah Ward Shepherd: Collecting Color. Textiles naturally dyed with Iowa foraged plants.\nUniversity of Iowa Museum of Natural History – A variety of artists in Bird Hall. Duck\, duck\, goose! After exploring the latest at the Stanley Museum of Art and the Main Library Gallery’s fresh installation featuring some of our duck collection\, come discover even more ducks on display in Bird Hall! Join us at the Museum of Natural History on the 3rd floor of Macbride Hall for a stamp\, our monthly Art & Write Night program\, and birds galore.\nWillow and Stock – Taylor Fowler: An Artist’s Extension: Acrylics\, Pastels\, and Collected Objects. My artwork is an extension of myself and my need to exist as an artist in a time where art and creativity is threatened by the world around us. I collect found objects as well as acrylic paint and oil pastels to use in my work. I take inspiration from anything and everything with the use of colorful symbols and figurative elements.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/2026-fall-gallery-walk-downtown-iowa-city/
LOCATION:Iowa City Downtown District
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Threshold Poetry Launch with Robyn Schiff
DESCRIPTION:The Stanley will launch the latest iteration of its “Thresholds: Poetry” series with a 45-minute presentation by American poet\, Guggenheim Fellow\, Pulitzer Prize finalist and Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum\, Robyn Schiff. An excerpt of Schiff’s book-length poem\, “Information Desk: An Epic\,” offering a wry\, ekphrastic meditation on art and museum life\, will be featured on the lobby wall that visitors can enjoy following the talk. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Office of Writing and Communication and coincides with the 2026 Downtown Fall Gallery Walk. \nFollowing the talk\, visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments and music in the lobby and head up to the galleries to explore the latest exhibitions on view. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the lobby.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/threshold-poetry-launch-with-robyn-schiff/
LOCATION:160 W. Burlington Street\, SMA\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States\, Iowa 52242
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Free Event,Kids & Family,Museum,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Foods of Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Food plays an important role in cultural traditions\, bringing people together while sharing stories\, history\, and community. On December 2\, the University of Iowa (UI) Jewish Studies Network (JSN)\, an International Programs affinity group\, invites the public to learn about Hanukkah through one of its most beloved traditions: food. \nThe Jewish Studies Network focuses on Jews\, Judaism\, and Jewish communities worldwide\, from the ancient world to the present day and into the future. Event attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the role food plays in Hanukkah celebrations and gain a greater understanding of Jewish cultural practices. \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 Ari Ariel in advance at 319-353-2199 or ari-ariel@uiowa.edu.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/foods-of-hanukkah/
LOCATION:UI Center for Language and Culture Learning\, 120 Phillips Hall 16 N Clinton St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Food & Culinary,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Iowa International Programs":MAILTO:amy-green-1@uiowa.edu
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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-3/2026-10-02/
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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SUMMARY:Par for Potential
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day of golf\, networking\, and friendly competition while making a meaningful impact in the lives of local youth. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County\, along with local businesses and community partners\, at PinSeekers Tiffin on October 2\, 2026\, for Par for Potential\, a fundraising event that supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth in Johnson County. \nEach golf bay will host four players as a team who compete through 18 holes of virtual golf. The team with the lowest overall score will be crowned the champion. Participants can also compete in special contests\, including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin\, with prizes awarded to the winners. \nDate: October 2\, 2026 \nLocation: PinSocial Tiffin\n1515 Anderson Place\, Tiffin\, IA \nSchedule:\nDoors Open: 10:00 a.m.\nGolf Begins: 11:00 a.m.\nLunch: 12:30 p.m. \nRegistration:\n$100 per golfer\n$400 per team (4 golfers)
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/par-for-potential/
LOCATION:PinSocial Tiffin
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County":MAILTO:trager@iastate.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T143000
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CREATED:20260925T141602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T160624Z
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SUMMARY:Closing the Gap: Healthspan vs. Lifespan
DESCRIPTION:The average American life expectancy is currently 78.5 years\, but the average American is expected to be healthy for only 66 years. TRAIL of Johnson County aims to help close that gap with its popular five-week seminar series\, starting October 1 and continuing every Thursday afternoon in October from 1 to 2:30 PM. This year’s events will be held at the Kirkwood Regional Center in Coralville. Our Oct. 1 kickoff session\, “Elderescence: The Art of Resilience\, Relationships and Reinvention\,” features keynote speaker Connie Benton Wolfe\, former President and CEO and current Chief Visionary Officer\, Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana; founder\, GroundGame Health. This session includes lunch. All sessions are free and open to the public. Please register in advance. Complete details can be found at https://trailofjohnsoncounty.org/news/closing-gap-seminars-return-fall.
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/closing-the-gap-healthspan-vs-lifespan/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Regional Center\, 2301 Oakdale Blvd\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education / Workshop,Fitness,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T220000
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CREATED:20260619T140421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152644Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at Millstream Brewing Co. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate an EPIC Oktoberfest at Millstream Brewing Co. Thursday\, October 1st – Sunday\, October 4th! All Entertainment is FREE. Doors open early (9AM!) every day and Oktoberfest Marzen & Barrel Aged will flow freely! Millstream’s Oktoberfest festival features Free Live Music\, Free Keg Tapping Parade with Free Beer\, Food Trucks\, Oktoberfest Steins\, Gear & More – All Under a Giant Tent with plenty of seating & space to dance! Prost! Get our FREE Entertainment Lineup at millstreambrewing.com
URL:https://thinkiowacity.com/event/oktoberfest-at-millstream-brewing-co-2026/
LOCATION:Millstream Brewing Co.\, 835 48th Ave\, Amana\, IA\, 52203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festivals & Fairs,Free Event,Kids & Family,Music,Night Life,Parade,Wine & Beer
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