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Infinite Dream Festival

Hancher Auditorium 141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, United States +2 more

Through the lens of the arts, Infinite Dream explores the complex fabric of the American Story—our grand accomplishments, disruptive failures, and remarkable potential for excellence. Events will feature performances, presentations, and discussions from artists and thinkers from around the world as well as students, faculty, and staff from the University of Iowa. The festival’s theme serves as...

$30 – $150
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Book to Art Club: Todd Parr Style Self-Portraits

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -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! This week is Banned Books Week, where we celebrate the freedom to read and recognize current and...

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Jennifer Banks in conversation with Christopher Merrill

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum Jennifer Banks will read from her fascinating and thought-provoking book Natality: Toward a Philosophy of Birth.  She will be joined in conversation by IWP Director Christopher Merrill. This special event has been co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Department of History, the International Writing Program, Digital Studio, and the Office of the...

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UI Symphony Orchestra

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

UI Symphony Orchestra This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31129 This concert is free and open to the public. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:30pm  Voxman Music Building Concert Hall - VOX 2101 93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

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The Magic of Motown

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

Show Description This high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show features a cast of 15 powerhouse vocalists who embody everyone from Diana Ross & The Supremes to Marvin Gaye & The Jackson Five! Accompanied by a six-piece...

$53 – $105
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Open Mic Jam

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

Last Wednesdays at AlleyCat are open mic Jam sessions! Sign up in advance and arrive by 8:20pm to get your slot assignments. Each performer is allowed a 30 minute time slot.

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Local Anesthetic – A Hip Hop Show

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

Signal Flow Productions present Local Anesthetic - A Hip Hop Show featuring Ion Alexakis, Ahzia, Jim Swim, Jordan Burgett and Aquatic Cat Dolphin 730pm Doors // 8pm Show

$10
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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  

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m.s. Redcherries in conversation with Lan Samantha Chang

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Writers' Workshop alum m.s. RedCherries will read from her stunning, multimorphic work of poetry and prose about Indigenous identity, mother. “This is an extraordinary debut by an innovative new voice in Native American literature. Throughout mother, m.s. RedCherries weaves a multigenerational and polyphonic narrative that spirals across time and space to explore themes of indigenous identity, adoption, residential...

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IC Swing Dance

The Masonic Building 312 College St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Masonic Building Level 1 Lessons | 7:15-8:00p Social Dance & Practice all levels | 8:00-8:30p Level 2 Lessons | 8:30p - 9:30p Cost: $10 per evening or $5 for students. This is a community group to share swing dance classes, events, and resources in the Iowa City area. Formerly, it was the University of Iowa Swing...

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PorchLight’s Rooftop Reading (Music/Words/Views) at Market House

Northside Market Place Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Catch our final Rooftop Reading of the season on  Friday September 27th. Join us on the lovely deck atop Market House for an evening interweaving local live music, poetry and prose from some of our areas most exciting artists. Bring a buddy or a date or come solo. Stay for a drink and the spectacular...

$15 – $20
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Afabwaje Kurian in conversation with Claire Lombardo

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Writers’ Workshop graduate Afabwaje Kurian will read from her debut novel, Before the Mango Ripens.  She will be joined in conversation by Claire Lombardo.  “Before the Mango Ripens is a historical novel that avoids predictable oppositions. Its characters’ relationships and internal qualities are complex, its locals speak in indigenous Gbagyi, and its focus is realistic throughout. It...