Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program Professor and bestselling author Melissa Febos will read from her newest memoir, The Dry Season, and will be in conversation with fellow bestselling author and University of Iowa professor, Kaveh Akbar. Taking place after the challenging relationship Febos describes in her second book, Abandon Me, The Dry Season examines "the patterns that had produced her...
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...
About the Series A year-round partnership between FilmScene and Iowa City Pride showcases queer cinema's past, present and future with monthly screenings. Presenting Sponsor In partnership with Iowa City Pride, FilmScene presents one film a month, showcasing the best in new and classic LGBTQIA+ from around the world. Join us at FilmScene for Pride at FilmScene,...
Guy Delisle and Craig Thompson at ICPL, co-sponsored by Daydreams Comics and Prairie Lights! Join us with award-winning graphic novelists Guy Delisle and Craig Thompson at the Iowa City Public Library! Delisle is best known for his graphic novels about his travels including Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea and Jerusalem: Chronicles from the Holy...
Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.
Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.
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...
on view June 6-28, 2025 open gallery hours Fri 4-6p and Sat 12-3p or by appointment opening reception: Friday June 6, 5-8p ARTIST STATEMENT: Lately I have been making work that blurs the lines between precious and inexpensive, sculpture and jewelry, as well as art and toy. This very serious art show challenges preconceived ideas...
The Iowa Arts Festival is an award-winning, weekend-long community celebration and Iowa City tradition that celebrated 40 years in 2023. The event features over 100 local, regional and national visual artists in the Art Fair, and on Saturday and Sunday, we feature youth artists ages 16-25 in the Emerging Artist Area. But that’s not all:...
Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.
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...
