From live music and kids’ activities to local food, historical experiences, and small-town traditions, Hoover’s Hometown Days brings together residents and visitors for a weekend that blends the past with the present in the heart of Iowa. Mark your calendars and join us on Friday & Saturday, August 7-8, 2026 as we turn up the […]
MidWestOne, A Division of Nicolet National Bank’s 10th Annual Community Chalk Art Festival, Rock the Chalk! The festival will take place in downtown Iowa City on the streets surrounding our bank building at 102 S. Clinton Street. Community members and local artists will fill the street with unique chalk art pieces, and we will “rock” […]
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History’s magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell […]
REC Fest is almost here, Tiffin! Get ready for TWO DAYS of fun at Tiffin Summer Social: Parties in the Park – REC Fest! Whether you’re racing, rocking out, or just looking for a great time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone! Friday, August 7 Fun starts at 6:00 PM• 5K Run/Walk (Official chip […]
Get ready for a night of soulful harmonies and high-energy grooves! Join us at the Ped Mall Stage for a double-header featuring Silt Creek and The Whiskey Fund. Silt Creek is a trio of seasoned local musicians—Ryan Bernemann, Chris Dimond, and Ben Schmidt—bringing a refined sound rich with vocal harmonies and stunning songcraft, ranging from […]
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky, weather permitting. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.
Sam is a classically trained cellist, receiving his Bachelor’s of Music degree in Cello Performance from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. During his studies, he performed in multiple symphonies including the Abilene Philharmonic and Waco Symphony and also had the chance to perform with his string quartet in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in May […]
WHEN Sat, August 8, 2026 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM WHERE Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Iowa City, IA WHO Seth Bailey Courage Group (Courage Ride Event Committee) DESCRIPTION Distances: 18, 37, 57, 85, 105 miles The Courage Ride is a charity cycling event dedicated to funding sarcoma cancer research at the University of Iowa […]
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 […]
Amana Arts Guild to Host Annual Festival of the Arts on August 8 AMANA, Iowa — The Amana Arts Guild invites the community to its annual Festival of the Arts on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Market Barn, 707 46th Avenue, Main Amana. Admission is free, and all […]
Wholesale beads, gemstones, and fresh water pearls. These items are higher end quality supplies for the avid beader. It is a rare opportunity to purchase wholesale, so we wanted to bring this beautiful opportunity to our customers. Janu Gems has offices in California, Athens, Greece, and Fairfield, Iowa. No admissions fee.
This writer guided critique group offers poets the chance to receive carefully considered feedback, and find writerly community. Writers share drafts of work in advance so readers have enough time to provide considered feedback. Feedback is mostly positive, and descriptive, but writers can ask for proscriptive feedback if they wish. Our workshop model centers the […]