WELCOME TO IOWA CITY! The 18th annual Iowa City Book Festival will be held Oct. 18-25, 2026, at locations throughout downtown and beyond. It will showcase a dynamic mix of original events and collaborative programs with partner organizations, all celebrating the power of the written word and the exchange of ideas. The Iowa City Book […]
This project utilizes peyote stitch and unique stitching at the corners. Part 1 of this class will focus on creating multiple components for this beaded bowl. Some components may need to be made in between Parts 1 & 2 of this class—yes, there is homework. Part II of this class, on Sun, Oct. 25 from […]
DOZENS OF Films, LIVE MUSIC AND ART, 4 Days, 1 pass Movie lovers rejoice! The Refocus Film Festival returns for another year with four days of film screenings, each proceeded by live local music or multimedia art to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the many artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience. Director Andrew Haigh […]
Pop over to Xtream Arena on Thursday, October 22 at 6PM for Dancing With the Stars Night! The Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball team is playing USC in a Big 10 matchup. Link to tickets: https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/event/IV27/VB07
Join us at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, October 22 at 7PM to watch the Iowa Soccer team face UCLA in a Big 10 matchup. Admission is free and it is Black Out, so come wearing your best black Hawkeye attire.
Something has been spotted in the orchard after dark… 👀🌙 Red eyes flicker between the rows. Shadows move where nothing should be moving. Strange sounds follow Bessie’s trailer, where ghostly spirits, massive spiders, and things far worse may be waiting in the dark. When the calendar turns to October, the orchard gets a little darker. […]
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 […]
Join the Iowa Hawkeyes Field Hockey team as they play against Rutgers on Friday, October 23 at 3PM. It is Pink Out, so come prepared in your favorite pink attire!
Join us at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) on Friday, October 23 at 3PM to watch the Iowa Swim & Dive team in their Double Dual against Purdue and UCLA!
Come see the talents of our customers who met the 15th Annual Bead Challenge. These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items. You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials. Opening gathering (no food […]
Experience a hauntingly fun time with ghostly carnival games, inflatables, seasonal crafts, magical STEAM activities, special visitors, and more! Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration. No fee.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UI POLITICAL SCIENCE, JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE, CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND UI HAWK THE VOTE In the final program of the fall series, Professor Barry Burden paints a picture of the U.S. election system and discusses ways to implement a hopeful vision for securing the integrity of its elections, building […]