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Featured Featured Event Series ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

learn more about the Muslim Futurism project here! “ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM” is an evolving experiential art exhibition and digital archive created by MIPSTERZ that explores Muslim Futurism—a cultural and artistic aesthetic that learns from frameworks of Afrofuturism and imagines a broader Muslim future free from the oppression of today, set in a utopic tomorrow...

Historic Poor Farm Open House

Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA, United States

Learn about present-day efforts at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm including recreation, local food production, native plantings, historical tours, accessibility, and event rentals. Find the program for this public, all-ages event at jchistoricpoorfarm.com.

Free
Featured Featured Event Series ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

learn more about the Muslim Futurism project here! “ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM” is an evolving experiential art exhibition and digital archive created by MIPSTERZ that explores Muslim Futurism—a cultural and artistic aesthetic that learns from frameworks of Afrofuturism and imagines a broader Muslim future free from the oppression of today, set in a utopic tomorrow...

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Try This: Writing Poetry for Non-Poets

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

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 -7:00pm to 8:00pm Meeting Room A Register11 of 30 registered With prompts from a real poet and no pressure to share what you write, try your hand at penning something poignant. This workshop will be led by Regina Napolitano, a poet and teacher from Oakland, CA. She is a second-year MFA candidate in...

Featured Featured Event Series Improv Wednesday!

Improv Wednesday!

The AlleyCat 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, United States

1st wednesday of every month we have an improv troupe lead us in a night full of laughs! Show starts at 9pm! $5.00 cover at the door.

$5

Stories Project Preview Event

Goosetown Cafe

You’re invited to preview a momentous opportunity for Iowa City. For decades, residents and local organizations have dreamt of a national museum for American writing and literature – right here in Iowa City. It almost happened in 2008. Under the working title “Stories Project,” a coalition of local governments, civic organizations, and the University of...

Featured Featured Event Series ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

learn more about the Muslim Futurism project here! “ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM” is an evolving experiential art exhibition and digital archive created by MIPSTERZ that explores Muslim Futurism—a cultural and artistic aesthetic that learns from frameworks of Afrofuturism and imagines a broader Muslim future free from the oppression of today, set in a utopic tomorrow...

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
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Thurs Drawing | Aug 8

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

The Thursday night life drawing group in memory of our dear friend, Phil Dorothy. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Drawing boards and easels will be available. Water-based oils and acrylics will be allowed. Solvent based oils may be used with odorless solvents. It is suggested that artists...

$10
Featured Featured Event Series IC Swing Dance

IC Swing Dance

The Masonic Building 312 College St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Masonic Building Level 1 Lessons | 7:15-8:00p Social Dance & Practice all levels | 8:00-8:30p Level 2 Lessons | 8:30p - 9:30p Cost: $10 per evening or $5 for students. This is a community group to share swing dance classes, events, and resources in the Iowa City area. Formerly, it was the University of Iowa Swing...

Featured Featured Event Series ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

ALHAMDU: MUSLIM FUTURISM

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

learn more about the Muslim Futurism project here! “ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM” is an evolving experiential art exhibition and digital archive created by MIPSTERZ that explores Muslim Futurism—a cultural and artistic aesthetic that learns from frameworks of Afrofuturism and imagines a broader Muslim future free from the oppression of today, set in a utopic tomorrow...

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Body Parts | Aug 10

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Beppie Weiss  will share her drawing experience of the human body. She has drawn and painted hundreds, maybe thousands, of portraits and people drawings, and will help you improve your own drawing skills. Our goal will be to understand how it all comes together, and be able to draw it with more accuracy. There will...

$20