Feed Me Weird Things is a listening series focusing on rare and esoteric musics meant to arouse empathy from deep listening. FEaST is the commemoration of Feed Me Weird Things programming and legacy, and this year, looks to celebrate the life and programming of Chris Wiersema in Iowa City by carrying out the third annual […]
Last Wednesday of every month join us for our open jam night! Anyone can perform, just bring your voice, instrument and some good vibes!Sign up here; https://docs.google.com/…/1yRGPWCDt39joZJALLfsq…/prefill
Whether you’re a little pumpkin, mummy, or skeleton, come down and celebrate Halloween with us before the evening festivities begin! On Thursday, October 31st, over 35 local businesses will be offering candy during their normal business hours. Kids can proudly show off their costumes, collect treats, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in the Downtown […]
In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing, […]
A comedy open mic followed by karaoke! Sign up starts at 8PM; Show at 9:30! Hosted by Travis Coltrain!Karaoke after the open mic!
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, 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. […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high-energy, all-request sing-along show featuring 2 pianos and 2 wildly skilled players. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! $10 Advance Tickets or $10 cover at the door upon availability. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee seating. A […]
Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! This free outdoor event gives your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season. We will be throwing the pumpkins off the northwest corner of the parking ramp next to Chauncey Swan Park. Drop off your ghoulish gourd and set […]
Come and learn traditional dances with live music. Contra dancing is a series of repeated patterns with its roots in folk dancing going back to Jane Austen’s time and beyond; it is also related to Irish ceili dancing and American square dancing. Our dances are great for beginners, as there is no footwork to learn. […]
Iowa City’s first resident professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! Doors at 7pm!
Warm indoor market with local growers, makers and artists offering produce, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted, homemade and small business wares. Building C. Free to shop & park.