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Telegraph Quartet

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

Voxman Music Building Concert Hall - VOX 2101 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 The University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program presents the Telegraph Quartet, performing the Music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Kenji Bunch, and Mieczysław Weinberg. The award-winning Telegraph Quartet, which the San Francisco Chronicle describes as having “soulfulness, tonal beauty and intelligent...

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Gaelic Storm

Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, IOWA CITY, IA, United States

With The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned...

$32 – $73
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
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Late Shift at The Grindhouse

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Wednesdays get weird at Filmscene at the Chauncey in Downtown Iowa City. Horror, Exploitation, Action, Bikers, Monsters, Cult, Slashers, Nudity! 30 Minute Trailer Reel Starts the Show See the upcoming line up of films, here

Drag Show @ Studio 13

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

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

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Weaving Stories, Beading Hearts

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

Join the Weaving Our Community Network (part of the Women’s Resource and Action Center) in collaboration with Stanley Museum of Art and UI Libraries Special Collections and Archives to share the stories we tell through our clothing. Come together to enjoy food and conversation as we explore traditions of handmaking, and embellishment of objects passed down through generations of artisans. Alicia...

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Phil Dorthy Drawing Studio

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 Riverside Theatre Presents: Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías

Riverside Theatre Presents: Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías

Riverside Theatre 119 E College St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Riverside Theatre is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías, a sharp, hilarious, and timely comedy that explores themes of culture, class, and the boundaries we build—both literal and figurative. Directed by Kirsten Brooks, the production will run from February 28 through March 16, 2025, at Riverside Theatre, located at...

$15 – $39
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Leigh Patel- No Study Without Struggle

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Dr Leigh Patel, Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa, will read from her book No Study Without Struggle: Confronting Settler Colonialism in Higher Education. Booklist describes No Study Without Struggle as a “Thought-provoking interrogation for academics and reformers,” while Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination, says, “Patel delivers...

Featured Featured Event Series The Penelopiad

The Penelopiad

The James Theater 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

The Penelopiad By Margaret Atwood Directed by Rachel Korach Howell   Synopsis: As portrayed in Homer’s Odyssey, Penelope – wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy – has become a symbol of wifely duty and devotion, enduring twenty years of waiting when her husband goes to fight in the Trojan War....

$13 – $25
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Drew & Ellie Holcomb

Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, IOWA CITY, IA, United States

There are no strangers at a Drew Holcomb show. For the better part of two decades, the award-winning songwriter has brought his audience together night after night, turning his shows into celebrations of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots music. Strangers No More, the eighth album from Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, celebrates that sense...

$27 – $346
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Kickstand presents Willis w/ Brave Baby

Gabe's Iowa City 330 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Kickstand Productions present Willis at Gabes with speial guest Brave Baby 7pm Doors // 8pm Show

$10