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 […]
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! The 2026 Downtown Summer Gallery Walk is Friday, June 5 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. […]
Downtown Iowa City transforms into an open-air celebration of art, music, food, and creativity! Join us for the award-winning Iowa Arts Festival, a beloved community tradition since 1983. – 100+ local, regional & national artists – Live music on multiple stages – Emerging Artist Area (featuring artists ages 16–25) – Delicious food vendors – Creative […]
PROOF PROGRAM Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Proof is the story of Catherine, a troubled young woman on the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, who has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she […]
Ingrid Streitz is a local Iowa City–based guitarist and singer who performs throughout Iowa and Minnesota. Her goal is simple: to help people relax, connect, and enjoy great music. Ingrid’s setlist spans pop and country favorites from artists like Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Bob Dylan, and The Chicks. She especially loves playing classic, crowd-favorite songs […]
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 […]
The Iowa City Parade of Homes is a community showcase event hosted by the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association, featuring a tour of newly built and remodeled homes across the Iowa City area. The event highlights local craftsmanship, design trends, and residential innovation, giving attendees the opportunity to walk through a variety of […]
Walk-in and paint decorative pottery! Prices start at $15 and includes all supplies. No reservation needed. Last walk-in is at 4pm.
Walk-in, no reservation required! Choose your canvas size and get ready to throw paint! $25 per person. You are likely to get paint on your clothes. The last walk-in is at 4pm.
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 […]
This summer, join Ballet Des Moines and Friends for an afternoon and evening of joy, creativity, and community. Working together with statewide and local partners, Ballet Des Moines’ Transformations Tour includes an afternoon of dancing, art-making, music-making, and more. – Art-making, science experiments, face painting, and creative experiences centered on the theme of transformation. – […]