Broadsides: Creative and Independent Techniques

IC Press Co-op at Public Space One 225 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

REGISTER HERE Have you ever wanted to make a broadside of your own writing? Or of somebody else’s? A broadside is basically a fancy word for poster — and broadsides have historically been used as a way to cheaply disseminate writing! There are infinite ways to make a broadside — one-of-a-kinds and editions — and in this...

$100

Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...

$10
Event Series NAMI Family Support Group

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

Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...

$10

Why Women Peacebuilders Matter with FREE LUNCH

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

MEAL AND MEETING SPACE PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY The U.S. Institute of Peace(USIP) presents the Women Building Peace Award (WBPA) annually to an extraordinary international woman peacebuilder. During this International Women’s Day event, Dr. Kathleen Kuehnast, Director of Women, Peace, and Security at USIP, will discuss gender-inclusive peacebuilding and present...

Free

Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...

$10

The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...

Free

IC Press Co-op Open Studio

IC Press Co-op at Public Space One 225 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Open Studio at the Iowa City Press Co-op is the second Saturday of each month from 12-4pm. Drop by for a free studio tour, or sign up to use ICPC studio equipment for the afternoon. The afternoon of studio use costs $20 for non-members and $10 for PS1 members, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged....

$10 – $20

Making the Book, Past and Present

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

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....

Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...

$10

Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’  This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who...

Free

Making the Book, Past and Present

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

On display in the Main Library Gallery: Making the Book, Past and Present explores the intersections of history, art, and practicality. What can we learn by placing books, materials, and makers from the Middle Ages through today in conversation with one another? Many techniques and materials common centuries ago still inspire contemporary book artists and bookbinders....