The five Ws Who: You! This is a free, all-ages show. What: An outdoor concert celebrating the music and eras of Taylor Swift. Where: Penn Meadows Park, 355 E Penn St, North Liberty, IA. When: Thursday, July 10. Read below for full evening details. Why: If you missed The Eras Tour or want to relive it […]
Join us for Bingo every Thursday night from 7-8:30pm! Bingo is free to play for all ages, and a great way to win Pat & Fran’s gift cards — or maybe even a bundle of cash!
This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed. No previous experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby. NOTE: Participants must be at […]
Presented in partnership with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy. Performers will be announced as date approaches. About the Ranshaw House Concert Series The five WsWho: You! Free and no reservation neededWhat: A free evening of good company with performances by local musiciansWhere: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Drive, North LibertyWhen: Fridays in June and July, with two-hour […]
Summer of the Arts invites the community to come out and get to know fabulous, local musicians! Running mid-May through September, this festival kicks off the summer season. May 16, 2025 Iowa Steel Band May 23, 2025 West Liberty High and West High Jazz Ensembles May 30, 2025 Clear Creek Amana High and City High […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.
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 […]
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let’s find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point […]
Use peyote stitch to create two sides of a watermelon slice—seeds and all. Then learn to create your own flat pad and post, including the security notch at the end. Sew your watermelon slices together around your flat pad and add an ear nut. Ready for a picnic! Instructor: Emma Folsom. Prerequisite: Basic peyote stitch […]
Bikes, Bands & Beers at Millstream Brewing Co.’s Tour de Brew Saturday, July 12th! The 24th Annual Tour is a 30-mile scenic ride through the Amana Colonies and Iowa County with beer stops, prizes & surprises along the way. The ride ends with a Free Block Party at Millstream and is open to all with […]
Unity Exchange is a community marketplace that brings together local entrepreneurs, artisans, and performers across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Originally the Diversity Market, this innovative dual-city series creates economic opportunities for approximately 60 vendors while fostering connections through commerce and culture. Operating four Saturdays in summer 2025 (June 21 & 28 in Cedar Rapids, […]