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Stanley Creates | Musical Mural

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

Children and their caregivers will work together to create spontaneous drawings. Inspired by Keith Haring’s collaborative drawing exercises with children and the Surrealist drawing game, Exquisite Corpse, we will make a mural by completing each other's drawings as we play musical chairs. Can you imagine the silly, unusual, utterly unique creations we'll make? Space is limited;...

Featured Featured Event Series Sunset Salsa

Sunset Salsa

Weatherdance Fountain Stage - Downtown Ped Mall 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States

SUNSET SALSA™ - IOWA CITY is a FREE outdoor Latin dancing event that continues to promote diversity and inclusion while boosting mental and physical health through Latin dancing. All Sunset Salsa™ outdoor events are promoted by Iowa City Downtown district and free to attend! Starts: 6 pmEnds: 10:00 pm Where: Pedmall, Iowa City DJ- Edwin...

Featured Featured Event Series FilmScene in the Park

FilmScene in the Park

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

PRESENTING SPONSOR ADMISSION POLICIES Admission to FilmScene in the Park is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come-first-served for all screenings, with movies typically beginning at sunset. We encourage moviegoers to bring their own blankets and chairs, or purchase a commemorative blanket from us. CONCESSIONS FilmScene offers popcorn, movie candy, soda, beer and...

Worst Impressions

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

Iowa City-based alt rock band since January 2023 that has served as an opener for many notable bands including Alien Ant Farm, Drowning Pool, Austin Meade, Blacktop Mojo, Radkey, and Flamingos in the Tree.

Steven Schick with Iowa Percussion

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Concert: Steven Schick with Iowa Percussion Part of the Steven Schick Residency Voxman Music Building / Concert Hall / Auditorium Seating Presented by  Hancher  and  Iowa Percussion at the University of Iowa School of Music Tickets FREE / No tickets required Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:30 pm Free  Part of Hancher's 52nd Season Part of...

Event Series we are Hunted and/or a house sitting play

we are Hunted and/or a house sitting play

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

we are Hunted and/or a house sitting play By Poonam Dhir Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, 2 p.m. House sitters wanted for the holiday break. Mature, independent, responsible, reliable, and kind. References a must. Women preferred. Ring in the new year...

Drag Show @ Studio 13

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

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

Event Series we are Hunted and/or a house sitting play

we are Hunted and/or a house sitting play

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

we are Hunted and/or a house sitting play By Poonam Dhir Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, 2 p.m. House sitters wanted for the holiday break. Mature, independent, responsible, reliable, and kind. References a must. Women preferred. Ring in the new year...

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Sunday Fun Day: Moving Paper Spiders

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

Sunday, October 6, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Join us to design your own moving paper spiders! Dive into a creative experience where you’ll bring these creepy crawlers to life with easy-to-follow steps. Get ready for some crafty fun and a touch of spookiness! ¡Únete a nosotros para diseñar tus propias arañas de papel móviles! Sumérgete...

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IWP Sunday Reading Series: Priya Hein, Daryl Li

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Please join us for the IWP Sunday Afternoon Reading Series!  This week’s event features IWP Residents Priya Hein, Daryl Li, and an MFA Candidate from the Iowa Writers' Workshop (TBA) Priya Hein (fiction and nonfiction writer; Mauritius) debuted in 2023 with the novel Riambel, which won the Prix Athéna and was recognized as a notable African book...

Steven Schick with UI Center for New Music Sinfonietta

University of Iowa, Voxman Music Building 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Part of the Steven Schick Residency Voxman Music Building / Concert Hall / Auditorium Seating Presented by  Hancher Tickets FREE / No tickets required Sunday, October 6, 2024, 7:30 pm Free  Part of Hancher's 52nd Season Part of the Steven Schick Residency In collaboration with UI Center for New Music Steve Schick will perform with the...

Event Series Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

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

In-person event + Online other Join us every Tuesday for a special Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Children's Librarian Raquel! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us. Masks are required for all individuals over the age of two. Social...