Have the WURST Time Ever at Millstream Brewing Co.’s FREE Wurst Festival all weekend long! We’ve hand-crafted a special, limited release lager, Wurst Beer Ever that ALWAYS sells OUT! Join us Friday (6/19) 6-8pm for the special Wurst Brass Party Parade! Saturday (6/20) talented brass bands perform free live music all day along with delicious […]
The Gender Affirming Care Saves Lives art exhibit is hitting Iowa City at for Pride month from June 5-30, 2026 at a brand new art space! The exhibit will be open Tuesdays – Fridays from 12-7pm and Saturdays from 12-5pm. Tickets are not required but donations are accepted. Eli Rigatuso-queer transmasculine Two-Spirit of the Menominee […]
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. Bring 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 […]
Juneteenth 2026– Join us for a day of freedom, culture & community! The Black Voices Project and Dream City invite you to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 on Friday, June 19, 2026, beginning at 1:00PM at the South District Market Parking Lot, 925 Highway 6 East, Iowa City. This year’s theme: Juneteenth Brings Balance to America’s Celebration […]
Discover an easy to learn netting stitch from the Roaring Twenties using Toho or Czech seed beads. No book or magazine uses this stitch in a project—it is an exclusive Beadology Iowa stitch. You will create a graceful bracelet in no time at all. No previous experience necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby. Registration is $60 and […]
Get ready for a night of incredible energy and multi-genre talent! Join us at the Ped Mall Stage for a double-header featuring MC Animosity and DJ Johnny Sixxx along with CJ Parker and the Crew. CJ Parker is a prolific singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Quad Cities. Whether he’s playing keyboard or leading his crew, […]
Iowa City, get ready—Greg Mendez is coming to Gabe’s for a night that feels like a hometown secret shared out loud. Join fellow music lovers for Greg Mendez – Iowa City Iowa City and settle in for an evening built for close listening and big sing-alongs. Greg’s songs land with sharp, lived-in storytelling, weaving wry […]
NO NEED FOR TICKETS – ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE We recommend you arrive by 7pm to ensure you get a seat as seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have accessibility needs, please contact the Riverside Box Office. Performance dates: Friday, June 12 @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 13 @ 7:30pm Sunday, June 14 @ […]
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of National Treasure outside the North Liberty Community Center. The movie showing is just one of the many activities on the lineup for Camp North Liberty, but you don’t have to plan to camp to attend the screening. Nicolas Cage stars in the 2004 film, National Treasure, where a modern-day […]
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 […]
Create a “portal” component beaded bracelet using 2-hole oval cabochons, 2-hole SuperDuos, and round Toho seed beads. Make your first component, then build the connector to the next component before beginning the 2nd segment. Repetition will get you proficient quickly. This design makes a great earring, too! No experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby. Registration is […]
Walk-in and paint decorative pottery! Prices start at $15 and includes all supplies. No reservation needed. Last walk-in is at 4pm.