If our actions are our only true belongings, what will you be happy to take with you when you die? Death Café is an informal, communal occasion to eat cake and create open communication about end of life while connecting with strangers and friends alike around what matters most in this finite life. This is...
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. ¡Ven para Book Babies! Divirtámonos juntos cantando, leyendo...
Summer Reading kick-off for adults and teens We're bringing browsing back! Pick out books to start your summer reading during our second annual Browsing Party. Spend some time flipping through fiction and nonfiction books with refreshments, music, and extra librarians on hand to offer recommendations. We'll have some interactive ways for you to share your favorites...
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...
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...
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 | 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Downtown Iowa City Bars and Restaurants will host an all-day mini-golf tournament for participating teams of four on Saturday, May 31st from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Each team will receive a scorecard with the course map (for keeping track of your friendly competition) at...
About the Series Community Collaborations is an ongoing series of engaging cinematic events in partnership with nonprofits, advocacy groups, passionate individuals, and community organizations to generate conversation and action inspired by film. PARTNER FilmScene encourages community groups and individuals to propose topics or specific films which they believe will generate positive action in our community. SPONSOR Community...
Northside Saturday Nights returns May through September 2025 with free outdoor concerts curated by The Englert Theatre, bringing local and regional music to the Northside Outside. North Linn Street transforms into a vibrant pedestrian plaza, perfect for dining, shopping, and soaking in live music on select Saturdays. Sponsored by Dr. Suzanne Stock Orthodontist, Ross Nusser...
A comedy open mic followed by all night long karaoke! Comedy start at 9:30 pm!
10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us every Monday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in Chinese and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. 每周一请与少儿部图书馆员王芳一起加入我们的中英双语故事会！我们将阅读中英文绘本，分享儿歌，童谣和趣味手工。欢迎各年龄段的小朋友们和看护者参加活动。 ¡Ven a la biblioteca cada lunes para disfrutar de una hora...
Every Monday! Join us at Alley Cat for a night full of comedy, karaoke and fun! Doors open 8pm and comedy at 9:30 pm! Karaoke after the mic!
