X Marks the Arts Presents: Free Week 2026Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment DistrictFebruary 16 – 22, 2026 Downtown Iowa City’s Winter Arts & Culture Festival is back! Free Week returns for its second year from February 16 – 22, 2026, transforming Downtown Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District into a weeklong celebration of creativity, […]
Mondays just got a lot louder. 🎸 Join us for Tune Out—the ultimate music trivia experience with Trivial Dudes at Big Grove IC! 🗓️ EVERY MONDAY ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Big Grove Iowa City Bring the crew, grab a pint, and prove you know your stuff. See you tonight! 🍻✨
Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs, in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy. Experience Lunar New Year traditions through hands-on art activities, a museum-wide Chinese Zodiac Animal Scavenger Hunt, and a special Lion & Dragon dance performance by West High School […]
Step into a romantic evening of creativity, candlelight, and skyline views. Sip on a complimentary glass of wine as you hand-pour your own 3D heart candle, guided by the expert instructors at Brush and Barrel. No experience required – just come ready to relax, create, and enjoy the glow. Perfect for a girls’ night, date […]
Life Right Now has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in modern metalcore, blending crushing heaviness with heightened melody and electronic-infused energy. Based out of Flint, Michigan, the band has quickly built momentum through powerful releases and explosive live shows — and they’re now hitting the road on their Midnight City Tour, including […]
Join us the first TUESDAY of each month for Pride Poetry hosted by Lilo B.- No cover- Anyone can perform: poetry, spoken word, short stories & more- Donations for LGBTQ charities each month- Fabulous food & drink deals- Karaoke with Dawsi after the showDoors open at 7Sign up starting at 7:30Show starts at 8
Play BINGO & win money off your tabs! Every Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. Coach’s Corner has a great sports bar atmosphere with large televisions so you never miss an important game. We are an awesome place to meet up with friends, especially before and after Iowa sporting events. We offer daily specials on both […]
– Free to Enter- Prizes & Gift Cards to Winners- Hosted by DJ TJ Prizes Donated by:- Hy-Vee- Marcus Theatres- Coffee Emporium- Wig and Pen- Speedy Mike’s Car Wash- Iowa Heartlanders Hockey- Field Day Brewing Co.- Jersey Mike’s- Roughriders Hockey Club- Basta Pizzeria & Ristorante- And MORE!
#ThinkAndDrinkWednesdays OLD SCHOOL BINGOWednesday Nights @ 7pmTailgators Sports Bar (Coralville, IA) FREE To PlayWin Prizes! $100 CASH Blackout Round We are going “old school” with this one! #ThinkAndDrinkWednesdays#OldSchoolBingo
You Dine In – We Give Back. Please join us for dinner as we donate 10% of sales between 5pm and 7pm to United Way Johnson and Washington. United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties unites in purpose to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. They support 29 partner agencies through […]
DVIP & RVAP’s 29th Annual Souper Bowl fundraiser will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Big Grove Iowa City from 5pm-7:30pm. Dine-in or delivery options available. To-go soup is not an option this year. Pre-sale tickets are only available until February 13th! Our delivery option allows all of our supporters to participate in our […]
The Old Capitol Museum is partnering with John’s Grocery for the Iowa City Downtown District’s FREE WEEK to present a screening of the trailer for Death of a Brewer, a new historical film partially shot inside the Old Capitol Museum and in various locations around Iowa City during the summer of 2025. Set in 1880s […]