Grab your closest friends, and join us at The Indigo Room at Hotel Millwright for Puzzles & Pints on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Prepare to puzzle and sabotage the other teams for prizes and bragging rights. Call Hotel Millwright at (319)838-5015 to reserve your team’s table today!
Join Troupe Yesandia for a night of improv unlike any you’ve ever seen! Yesandia’s college aged improv troupe brings its unique brand of improv to the James Theater and Iowa City to kick off Camp Yesandia week. Performers come from 8 colleges and 6 states. Featuring performers from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, including performers […]
Experience a vibrant night of Afro and Congolese Rhumba music with PhDJ AND Afroband243! Founded in 2023 by Germain Maniengi, Afroband243 brings together talented African artists from across the Midwest to share the infectious rhythms of Congolese Rhumba. Joined by PhDJ, this performance is a celebration of culture, community, and high-energy live music that will […]
Iowa City’s first professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! Willow 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. Doors open at 7pm. Purchase tickets HERE
Free Outdoor Yoga is Back! Join us this summer for outdoor yoga in the heart of downtown, a chance to move, breathe, and connect in the fresh air. Every Sunday, we’ll gather on the lawn for an all-levels practice designed to leave you feeling grounded, energized, and ready for the week ahead. All are welcome, […]
Creativity looks different every month in the Art Studio! These drop-in experiences invite kids and families to explore different artistic materials, experiment with new techniques, and create together through hands-on play. In addition to all of the art supplies you’ll typically find in our Art Studio, check out featured materials, collaborative projects, and artist-inspired activities. […]
Is it even the weekend if there isn’t a cherry on top? We’re turning every Sunday into ! We’re giving away a FREE scoop of ice cream to every kid (12 and under). But we didn’t stop there. We’re handing over the creative reins so they can pile on their favorite toppings exactly how they […]
The Iowa City Aerohawks would like to invite you to our 33rd Annual Radio Controlled Air Show. This year, the skies will be more patriotic than ever as we celebrate model aviation alongside America’s 250th Birthday! From the thundering roar of jet turbines and scale Warbirds to gravity-defying aerobatics and “Golden Age” classics, the air […]
Make a wire bracelet using sterling and copper wire and a variety of beads, including crystal, stone, and glass. This project is not for those who love perfect symmetry. The end product is asymmetrical, fun, and beautiful. Different, every time you make one! Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford Prerequisite: ability to make a wrapped loop. Call for […]
Everyone needs a classic string of pearls. In this class, you will learn the secrets of making pearl knotting easy. Each person will leave with a bracelet made with freshwater pearls and a sterling silver clasp. No previous experience necessary. $35 instructor fee to Kirkwood/$35 materials fee to Beadology Iowa.
Visit the Children’s Discovery Garden Parties featuring hands-on activities, gardening, and nature exploration for the whole family to enjoy together.
The 2026 University Heights Farmers Market will be at the west end of the former University Athletic Club parking lot on Melrose Avenue every Tuesday, May 19 through September 29, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Interested vendors should email or call Mayor Louise From, Market Coordinator.