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April 2025

Fri 4
Featured Featured April 4 @ 9:30 pm - April 5 @ 12:30 am Event Series FELIX & FINGERS DUELING PIANOS

FELIX & FINGERS DUELING PIANOS

The Vue 328 S Clinton Street STE A, Iowa City, IA, United States

Spring Dates: • March 7  • April 4  • May 2  Fall Dates: • September 5 • October 3 • November 7 Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high-energy, all-request sing-along show. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! From John Lennon to John Legend, Beach Boys...

$10
Sat 5
Featured Featured April 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Just The Basics | 04/05/2025

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

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with various tools like pencils, charcoal, and different types of paper. Master basic shapes, break down complex objects, and practice different lines. Understand perspective, proportion, and shading to create depth and dimension. Bring your own materials. Paper, pencils, and conte. Doors will open at 9:45 am. Participants – Minimum 5...

$10
Sat 5
Featured Featured April 5 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Elusive Balance

Elusive Balance

Public Space One 229 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

“Elusive Balance”  is a traveling group exhibition exploring the challenges of finding balance within artist and mother/caregiver identities. Works include fiber art, painting, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, and photography. Showcasing the voices of Iowa artist mothers who represent a range of diverse backgrounds, ages, motherhood stages, and mediums. In an effort to be inclusive of...

Sat 5
Featured Featured April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Foiling Studio | 04/05/2025

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

Join us for open foiled printmaking hours most Saturday afternoons! These drop-in sessions, just $10, include all materials and equipment—just bring your creativity. Ideal for those who’ve already taken a print workshop with the ArtiFactory. Newcomers interested in learning are always welcome, too. Please pay in advance.

$10
Sat 5
Large Concert Hall
Featured Featured April 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Iowa Percussion Spectacular

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

Iowa Percussion Spectacular This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943844 This concert is free and open to the public. Saturday, April 5, 2025 3:00pm  Voxman Music Building Concert Hall - VOX 2101 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Sat 5
Featured Featured April 5 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Joytrip

Elray's Live & Dive 211 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA, United States

April 5th 8pm. 21+ & free entry. Joytrip Website Joytrip, an electric-indie-folk band creating vivid and honest music, Drawing from diverse musical backgrounds, Joytrip seeks to bring out the colorful and excitingly cool. Their debut EP, “Mr. Time and the Joyful Ploys,” launched in summer 2023, preceding their first series of Midwest shows that fall....

Sun 6
Featured Featured April 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Sundays with the Docents | “it’s a fine thing” exhibition tour

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

Join us for a tour of the Stanley Museum of Art's latest exhibition, it's a fine thing. This tour is presented in conjunction with the NEA Big Read and will draw connections between the show and Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. . This tour is part of the Sundays with the Docents program where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our...

Sun 6
Featured Featured April 6 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Event Series Sunday Open Mic

Sunday Open Mic

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

A comedy open mic followed by all night long karaoke! Comedy start at 9:30 pm!

Mon 7
Recital Hall
Featured Featured April 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Faculty Chamber Concert: Sanders, Rutledge, Arnone, and Lee

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

Faculty Chamber Concert: Sanders, Rutledge, Arnone, and Lee Jeremiah Sanders, baritone Christine Rutledge, viola Anthony Arnone, cello Doreen Lee, piano This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943849 This concert is free and open to the public. Monday, April 7, 2025 7:30pm  Voxman Music Building Recital Hall - 2301 93 East Burlington Street,...

Mon 7
Featured Featured April 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Buxtehude by Candlelight: Organ Studio Recital

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

Buxtehude by Candlelight: Organ Studio Recital View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/943850 This concert is free and open to the public. Monday, April 7, 2025 7:30pm  Voxman Music Building Organ Hall (1) 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Mon 7
Featured Featured April 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Jok-e-Oke Comedy Mic

Monday Open Comedy Mic

Alley Cat 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, I, United States

Every Monday! Join us at Alley Cat for a night full of comedy, karaoke and fun! Doors open 8pm and comedy at 9:30 pm! Karaoke after the mic!

Free
Tue 8
Featured Featured April 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jill Lens–Stillbirth and the Law

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Jill Lens will read from her book Stillbirth and the Law, which "blends personal experience and legal analysis to bring us an original, essential guide to this all-too-often unrecognized public health crisis. By exposing how the law inhibits prevention, affects the experience of stillbirth for birthing parents, and shapes broader notions of unborn life, Lens argues...

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Break out the sunscreen and get ready to make a sp Break out the sunscreen and get ready to make a splash—the Weatherdance Fountain has officially been turned on!

The iconic fountain in the heart of the Ped Mall is splashing, dancing, and ready for little feet, big smiles, and lots of fun. Located next to the playground, it’s the perfect downtown destination for families looking to cool off, laugh, and make the most of the summer weather.

Grab the kids, roll up your pant legs, pack a towel, and soak up all the joy!
It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s time for ano It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s time for another Legacy Lunch! 

Today, we’re spotlighting @126restaurants, a beloved bistro that’s been a cornerstone of the downtown dining scene since it opened its doors in October 2000. For nearly 24 years, this charming spot has brought a taste of France to Iowa City, serving up refined, comforting dishes in an atmosphere that feels both elevated and welcoming.

Founded by chef and owner Mathew, One Twenty Six was inspired by his travels through Europe and a deep commitment to Iowa roots. The restaurant partners with local farmers to source fresh, organic ingredients, and everything is made in-house—from savory stocks to house-ground burgers to fresh-baked breads.

📍 Heading to lunch? Bring your Legacy Dining Passport and grab a stamp for a chance to win a $200 ICDD Gift Card.

See the registry of Legacy Businesses and learn more at: downtowniowacity.com/legacy-businesses
There’s no better way to kick off the weekend th There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than with a trip to the Farmers Market. Fresh produce, local goods, homemade treats, and good vibes all around.

Grab a coffee, pick up something delicious, and start your Saturday morning off right. See you there!
National Small Business Week is all about recogniz National Small Business Week is all about recognizing the businesses that keep our community thriving–and Downtown Iowa City has some of the best.

This May, we’re celebrating our cherished Legacy Businesses—the places that have helped shape Iowa City and continue to define its character, charm, and community spirit. From favorite meals to memorable moments, they’ve been the backdrop to some of our best stories.

Now it’s your turn to say thanks! Write a Legacy Love Letter to a business that’s made a positive impact on you. Pick up one of our adorable vintage postcards at the ICDD office, MERGE, or any of our Legacy Happy Hours, then drop it back off or mail it to 103 E. College St. #200.

Notable letters may be shared to show these businesses just how much they mean to us. Let’s fill the mailbox with memories, spread the love, and celebrate Iowa City’s amazing small businesses! 💛

Legacy Happy Hour Schedule | 5-6pm
– May 15: @donnellysic 
– May 22: George’s Buffet
– May 29: @bojamesbar 

Learn more: www.downtowniowacity.com/legacy-businesses
☀️ Summer vibes are rolling into Downtown Iowa ☀️ Summer vibes are rolling into Downtown Iowa City, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite traditions — the Summer Shop Crawl!

Join us on Friday, May 30th from 4:00–8:00 p.m. to stroll through your favorite local shops, drink in hand, snag some deals, catch up with friends, and maybe even find a new favorite spot. 🌼🛍️

We say it every year, but it’s true — this event always sells out. So if this sounds like your kind of evening, grab your $15 ticket now! It comes with a custom glass, a tote bag, a surprise gift, and access to all the sips and deals along the way.

It’s the perfect way to kick off summer and have a fun night out downtown.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!
Raise a glass to a legacy! Legacy Happy Hours are Raise a glass to a legacy! Legacy Happy Hours are here–every Thursday in May from 5:00–6:00 p.m.–and we’re kicking it off today with a stop at the one and only Micky's Irish Pub.

A true Iowa City icon, @mickysic has been holding down Dubuque Street since 1980 with good food, cold beer, and a legendary bar that dates back to 1870. This storied pub has hosted everyone from college students to literary legends like Tennessee Williams and Kurt Vonnegut, and it’s still a favorite for lunch, bingo nights, and catching the game. With over four decades of history, Micky’s continues to be a cornerstone of downtown’s legacy dining scene.

Want more behind-the-scenes stories? Tune in to the Downtown Dish podcast to hear the owners talk about the bar’s wild journey, how they almost bought a firetruck, and why Micky’s remains one of Iowa City’s most beloved institutions.

Join us to celebrate one of downtown’s longest-standing hangouts and swing by after work to grab a drink. Don’t forget to bring your Legacy Dining Passport to earn a sticker and get one step closer to winning a $200 ICDD Gift Card + exclusive swag!

📍 Passports, happy hour locations, and Legacy Month details at downtowniowacity.com/legacy-businesses
Celebrate Iowa City’s culinary icons all month l Celebrate Iowa City’s culinary icons all month long with the Legacy Dining Passport, a fun and flavorful way to support the long-standing bars and restaurants that have shaped our downtown.

ICDD is encouraging office teams, downtown workers, and lunch crews to make Tuesdays a tradition by dining out for Legacy Lunches, and to unwind on Thursdays with Legacy Happy Hour. These weekly outings are the perfect excuse to enjoy a mid-day or after-work break, connect with colleagues, and support local businesses.

Passports and can be picked up at any Legacy dining location, the front desk at MERGE (136 S Dubuque St), or printed at home from our website. It’s the perfect excuse to revisit longtime favorites and explore new flavors.

Collect a sticker each time you dine at a Legacy location during May. Once you’ve visited five, snap a photo of your completed passport and submit it online for a chance to win a $200 ICDD Gift Card—plus exclusive Legacy swag!
Downtown Iowa City makes gifting easy — with fre Downtown Iowa City makes gifting easy — with fresh blooms, one-of-a-kind jewelry, handmade goods, and relaxing self-care favorites from our local shops and boutiques.

🌸 Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and our downtown retailers have everything to make Mom feel extra loved. Shop sweet, stylish, and unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

And don’t forget: free delivery is available! Send a gift or have one delivered at no cost with Downtown Delivers. Just check with any of our shops when making your purchase or look for the delivery option when checking out online.

Deliveries go out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to Iowa City, Coralville, Solon, Tiffin, and West Branch areas.
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