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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...

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 Where’s Rusty 2024

Where’s Rusty 2024

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join the scavenger hunt and help find Rusty the Giant Sloth! The Iowa City Downtown District and Museum of Natural History are excited to announce the return of Iowa City’s favorite summer scavenger hunt for kids and families. Kids have from Monday, July 1st to Friday, August 31st to find him hiding in 28 stores downtown. Once you have found...

Event Series Herky on Parade Scavenger Hunt

Herky on Parade Scavenger Hunt

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join the hunt and find the Herky on Parade statues in Downtown Iowa City. Kids and families can use the poems and clues on the scavenger hunt card to find the statues around the downtown area. Pick up your card at the Iowa City Public Library or print your own! To complete the hunt, find...

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Sunday Fun Day: Snake Bracelets

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

Sunday, August 25, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Let's make a craft you can play with and wear! We'll use paper tubes to paint and decorate a snake that will wrap around your arm once completed! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per...

Event Series Where’s Rusty 2024

Where’s Rusty 2024

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join the scavenger hunt and help find Rusty the Giant Sloth! The Iowa City Downtown District and Museum of Natural History are excited to announce the return of Iowa City’s favorite summer scavenger hunt for kids and families. Kids have from Monday, July 1st to Friday, August 31st to find him hiding in 28 stores downtown. Once you have found...

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...

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Poetry Slam

Coffee Emporium 301 E Market St, Iowa City, IA, United States

To Enter, Bring 3 of your best poems Sign up begins at 6:30pm. Slam starts at 7pm poets compete for audience adoration and great prizes in a three round elimination. Join us for a bard room brawl of poetic excellence The last mondy of every month at Coffee Emporium

Event Series Where’s Rusty 2024

Where’s Rusty 2024

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join the scavenger hunt and help find Rusty the Giant Sloth! The Iowa City Downtown District and Museum of Natural History are excited to announce the return of Iowa City’s favorite summer scavenger hunt for kids and families. Kids have from Monday, July 1st to Friday, August 31st to find him hiding in 28 stores downtown. Once you have found...

Event Series Book Babies Storytime

Book Babies Storytime

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

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...

Event Series Monthly Death Cafe @ The Green House

Monthly Death Cafe @ The Green House

The Green House 505 E Washington Street, Iowa City, United States

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. This is not a support group and there is no agenda except mindful inquiry and exploration in...

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Garth Greenwell in conversation with Jamel Brinkley

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Please join us for a special early release event to celebrate Garth Greenwell’s new novel, Small Rain!  He will be joined in conversation by Jamel Brinkley. Greenwell’s eagerly anticipated book has received praise from authors including Miranda July, “I just didn’t put it down” and Phil Klay, who calls it “a marvel.” Colm Tóibín says, “Small...