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Featured Featured Event Series Innerconnectivity I | Kenzi Rayelle

Innerconnectivity I | Kenzi Rayelle

Public Space One 229 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

opening reception with the artist: Friday Oct. 13, 6-9pm “Innerconnectivity I” is the inaugural debut of Rayelle’s thesis work, “Innerconnectivity.” It consists of a series of expansive installations featuring large abstract sculptures that explore what the body has been withholding from present consciousness through transcendental creation. The inaugural solo exhibition, “Innerconnectivity I”, utilizes organic materials...

Event Series Live at LaWine

Live at LaWine

La Wine Bar 180 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights at LaWine Bar & Restaurant 1/5 Diane Road 1/13 Nikki Lunden 1/19 Mullins Brother's 1/27 The Feralings

Drag Show @ Studio 13

Studio 13 13 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.

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Jack Splat!

Chauncey Swan Park 405 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Saturday, November 4, 2023 -9:30am to 11:30am Chauncey Swan Park Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—toss them from up high instead! This free outdoor event gives your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season. ICM staff will be throwing the pumpkins off the northwest corner of the parking ramp next to Chauncey Swan Park....

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World Falconry Day at the Museum of Natural History

University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums Iowa City, IA, United States

The Iowa Raptor Project and the UI Museum of Natural History will team up to bring an array of World Falconry Day programming to Iowa City. All are welcome! Guests will enjoy engagement activities throughout the entire museum including live birds, hands-on exploration of falconry equipment, a film, arts & crafts, and some educational history...

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. We ask Storytime attendees to social distance and masks are required for those old enough to wear them. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This...

Featured Featured Event Series IC Speaks Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

IC Speaks Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

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

11:00am to 12:30pm In-person event + Online other Meeting Room D A program of Iowa City Poetry, IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths. Join us Saturdays for a 90 minute generative writing workshop that provides writing/performance examples,...

Featured Featured Event Series Innerconnectivity I | Kenzi Rayelle

Innerconnectivity I | Kenzi Rayelle

Public Space One 229 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

opening reception with the artist: Friday Oct. 13, 6-9pm “Innerconnectivity I” is the inaugural debut of Rayelle’s thesis work, “Innerconnectivity.” It consists of a series of expansive installations featuring large abstract sculptures that explore what the body has been withholding from present consciousness through transcendental creation. The inaugural solo exhibition, “Innerconnectivity I”, utilizes organic materials...

Event Series Hey Buddy, I’m Bill

Hey Buddy, I’m Bill

Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries 125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

On display now in the Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries: Hey Buddy, I’m Bill tells the story of Bill Sackter, the namesake of Wild Bill’s (formerly Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop) in the University of Iowa School of Social Work. From his early life in Minneapolis to his 44-year institutionalization for an intellectual disability to...

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Exploring the Suspended Exhibit with Sydney: for Teens

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

Saturday, November 4, 2023 -2:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Sydney O'Hare from the African American Museum of Iowa will be here to discuss their Suspended exhibit and the historical events leading up to its content. We'll create art, recommend books titles around the subject and snacks will be provided. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to...

Adam Whitehead

Elray's Live & Dive 211 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA, United States

CMA and Billboard Charting Recording Artist Adam Whitehead

Event Series Live at LaWine

Live at LaWine

La Wine Bar 180 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights at LaWine Bar & Restaurant 1/5 Diane Road 1/13 Nikki Lunden 1/19 Mullins Brother's 1/27 The Feralings