Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Write at the Stanley is a monthly workshop series that explores different approaches to ekphrastic writing, the art of creative writing inspired by visual art. The Stanley Museum of Art provides the perfect backdrop for this form of expression with its stunning collection of art. Writers can engage with the art in the galleries as they delve into...

University of Iowa Theatre Department: New Play Festival

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

The first week of May is a special time for us, as we mount our annual Iowa New Play Festival (NPF). The 2024 Iowa New Play Festival will be presented in the Theatre Building and will include four full productions and daily readings. All readings and productions will take place during the first week of...

$5

A Still Small Voice film screening

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

A Community Collaborations Event Presented in partnership with Death Collective of Eastern Iowa Featuring a post-show discussion with death doulas and hospital chaplains "A thoughtfully composed work about the place of art in a broken culture."—Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap This powerful and tender portrait follows Mati, a chaplain completing a year-long hospital residency, as she learns to provide...

Free

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

Free
Event Series Chinese Bilingual Storytime

Chinese Bilingual Storytime

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

Derby Day Viewing Party

The Vue 328 S Clinton Street STE A, Iowa City, IA, United States

We're going Kentucky chic next Saturday - join us for a derby day viewing party on May 4th! $25 gift card prizes for "best hat" and "best dressed" will be awarded so make the rooftop your runway! Drink Specials: $12 Mint Julep, $10 Kentucky Mule, $10 Kentucky Oaks Lily