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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...

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

with Dante Elephante Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 8:00 PMAll Ages

$18
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Stanley Sage with Laurie Zaiger

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

Join us for the latest session of Stanley Sage, a program designed for older adults. This month, in Stories from the Studio, explore the dynamic environment of an art studio classroom and the transformative impact it has on both students and teacher. Artist and teacher Laurie Zaiger will discuss how she teaches technique and structure while...

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...

Featured Featured Event Series The Writers’ Rooms Presents: The Violet Realm

The Writers’ Rooms Presents: The Violet Realm

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024  Meeting Room D Are you a science fiction or fantasy writer? Are you a new or experienced author who just can’t break through that pesky writer’s block? Do you have knowledge you want to share with your community? Come join your fellow fantasy and science fiction writers for a two-hour write-in...

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Vi Khi Nao – The Italy Letters

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Vi Khi Nao will read from her new novel, The Italy Letters, called by Ms Magazine a Most Anticipated Feminist Book of 2024, and by The Millions a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2024! A mesmerizing tale of a sensual queer love affair set against the backdrop of Las Vegas' gritty underbelly, The Italy Letters is an unforgettable...

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August Family Night: Kate Shelley’s Train Rescue

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

August Family Night: Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company Presents Kate Shelley’s Train Rescue Wednesday, August 14, 2024 -5:00pm to 6:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Join us for our August Family Night event recognizing an exciting event in Iowa's history! Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre will perform Kate Shelley’s Train Rescue, the story of an Iowa...

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Dr. Jennifer Harvey -Antiracism as Daily Practice

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Dr. Jennifer Harvey will read from and talk about her new book, Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refuse Shame, Change White Communities, and Help Create a Just World. Antiracism as Daily Practice explores how white Americans can change their everyday behaviors to confront racism in their spheres of influence. "This story-packed treasure paints a vivid picture of what white...

Event Series Palestine Children’s Relief Fund Benefit Concert

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund Benefit Concert

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

All ticket revenue will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine currently delivering crucial and life-saving aid in Gaza.    The two-night fundraiser will feature local artists, activists, and community members spreading awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza and performances by local musicians.   We invite you to...

$15 – $25
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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  

Drag Show @ Studio 13

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

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