On View February 3, 2026 – June 14, 2026 After a museum visit revived Sandra Sawatzky’s interest in embroidery in 2007, she conceived of The Black Gold Tapestry, which she describes as a “film on cloth” devoted to the cultural history of fossil fuels. Sawatzky, who resides in Calgary (the oil capital of Canada), hand embroidered this 220-foot-long...
This show combines my love of Iowa's big skies and landscape with some of my Impressionistic and Realistic paintings. On display through May 2026
It’s April, which means it’s time for a SOAP DRIVE. You can’t have April “showers” without soap! How does it work? 1. Now through April 26, purchase soap from us and add it to our donation jar. Our soap is produced in India by Palam Rural. Fun fact: for each bar of soap purchased, Palam...
Brick stitch is a fun stitch for making shapes and patterns. Make a triangle, then learn tips and tricks for adding fringe that flows well yet is not too loose. No experience necessary. $35 instructor fee/$35 materials fee.
Cindy Cohn will read from her new book, Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance, and will be joined in conversation by University of Iowa professor Rishab Nithyanand. Described as...
Versatile band delivering six decades of timeless hits across rock, pop, soul, & beyond!
The celebrated Ivoirian singer-songwriter brings a fresh blend of rhythms and cultural influences to her performances. Dobet Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, she has taken the Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. A Grammy winner known for her emotional vocal style, Gnahoré will entice...
Small Mouth Sounds - Crooked Path Theater Seven strangers. Five days. Zero words. What could go wrong? Crooked Path Theatre presents Small Mouth Sounds, a new play by Bess Wohl. A smart, funny, heartfelt look at what happens when you put away the distractions and really start to listen. This Iowa premiere is directed by Patrick...
Outback Presents Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry in early February this year. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973....
Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.
Just The Basics 11 Apr 2026 | 10 am – noon Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 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...
Date and Time: 04/11/2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 6 Instructor: Karen Kubby Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience. With this pattern by Debora Hodoyer, use SuperDuos and a host of pressed glass and Toho seed beads to make a wide component. Connect components together and finish your bracelet off with a lovely toggle clasp. The instructions...
