Deceased turn-of-the-century playboy Henry Van Cleve (Don Ameche) presents himself to the outer offices of Hades, where he asks a bemused Satan for permission to enter through the gates of hell. Though the devil doubts that Henry’s sins qualify him for eternal damnation, Henry proceeds to recount a lifetime of wooing and pursuing women—his long,...
A Community Collaborations Event Presented in partnership with Old Capitol City Roller Derby. Featuring a post-show Q&A. MINNESOTA MEAN takes you into the thrilling world of roller derby, following the lives of six badass women as they chase after the ultimate prize, the Hydra. When the team's top player gets sidelined with an injury, the...
4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Book to Art Club is the fourth Tuesday of every month for school age children. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! To celebrate Black History Month, we will read a picture book about famous folk artist Clementine Hunter called Art From Her...
Join us for a Book Matters reading and discussion, co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research! This reading will celebrate recent works from Brady G’Sell and Meena Khandelwal, faculty in the Department of Anthropology and the Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies Program. Elana Buch, associate professor of anthropology, will...
Join us for our weekly Argentine Tango social dance and lesson. We begin with an all-levels class at 7:00 PM, suitable for newcomers and experienced dancers alike. Following the lesson, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a DJ will play a mix of traditional and contemporary tango music to dance to. Please note: Enter through...
Come enjoy a FREE SHOW at Gabe's! Co-presented by SCOPE Productions and KRUI. Opening DJ set by Andres Mora Mata. Doors at 7:30. Urika's Bedroom is the musical project of Los Angeles-based artist Tchad Cousins, known for blending electronic, hip-hop, and indie influences into a hazy, post-club atmosphere. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2018,...
6:15pm - 7 Beginner Lesson 7 - 7:30 Social dancing 7:30 - 8:30 Intermediate Lesson 8:30 - 9 Practice/social dancing No experience or partner required to join! This class will teach you the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns as well as fundamentals of connection and footwork. We will also cover dance etiquette and how to...
Hour A shapeshifting Philadelphia-based instrumental ensemble led by composer/multi-instrumentalist and founder of Dear Life Records Michael Cormier-O'Leary. Electric guitar, drums, synths, violin, clarinet, bass clarinet, and flute. Jason Calhoun (Philadelphia) Jamin Shepherd (Iowa City) $10-$15 suggested donation at the door
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
Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.
6:00pm to 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider or do some other fiber arts activity? Bring your current work in progress and join us the last Thursday of each month for an evening of conversation and group crafting. Whether you're experimenting with a new hobby or a seasoned veteran, people of...
Casual and friendly free open hours at PS1's Close House location. Come check out the space and resources, bring a project to share or work on, or use our art supplies to do some making in company with other folks. Stop by for a few minutes or the whole two hours! All ages and experiences...
