Each summer, the bright yellow blooms of Iowa’s native prickly pear cactus are on full display at Bur Oak Land Trust’s Corriell Nature Preserve, and we want to share them with you! Join us June 14-16 for a weekend full of all things Corriell Nature Preserve including an oxbow wetland, beaver dam, sedge meadow and […]
A Juneteenth concert and celebration for the entire county will take place in Downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 14, 2024, so mark your calendars for an evening of fun for everyone. All events listed will take place in the Downtown Ped Mall. Friday night’s event will feature a wide assortment of attractions for all […]
Catch up with friends and socialize as a community Friday nights in June and July on the lawn of the Ranshaw House (515 Community Drive in North Liberty). Bring a picnic, BYOB and enjoy live music from local artists performing on the historic house’s front porch. June 7: Calle Sur June 14: Camp Cardinal June 21: Iowa Brass […]
You’re invited! Come out to the Ped Mall and get to know musicians from Eastern Iowa. Running mid-May through September, this festival kicks off the summer season. Grab food and drink at one of the nearby restaurants or food trucks and enjoy free live entertainment! Full Schedule May 10 Iowa Steel Band (this concert ends […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears…” Riverside Theatre, Iowa City’s resident professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic Roman tragedy, running for three weeks in Lower City Park, June 14th through June 30th, 2024. Shakespeare’s classic tale of power and politics comes to life this summer for […]
Get ready to move to the electrifying beats of DJ Edwin as he spins your favorite Latin hits, ranging from the infectious rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton to various other captivating Latin tunes. Bring your friends along and immerse yourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this fantastic Latino venue. Additionally, if you’re eager […]
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 culturally and economically diverse populations by […]
An afternoon of beautiful music for woodwind and brass instruments. Featuring performances on Clarinet, Euphonium, Trombone, Flute, Saxophone and French Horn. This concert is free and open to the public. Please bring your kids!
Come be part of a community garden building project this summer at Porchlight! Find out how the practice of planting can inspire creative writing. The Writing Garden Project features six free planting and writing sessions, a celebratory reading, zine publication and garden unveiling in August. The project is supported by an Iowa City Public Arts […]
We’re partnering with Molly’s Cupcakes for a fun, interactive afternoon! Gather your friends for this instructive class where you will decorate 4 cupcakes! Get those creative juices flowing all while sipping on a craft cocktail and taking in the beautiful views from our rooftop! Your $45 ticket includes:-Instructive class with Molly’s Cupcakes-1 craft cocktail of […]
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears…” Riverside Theatre, Iowa City’s resident professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s iconic Roman tragedy, running for three weeks in Lower City Park, June 14th through June 30th, 2024. Shakespeare’s classic tale of power and politics comes to life this summer for […]