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VARIETOPIA with Paul F. Tompkins

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

VARIETOPIA is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins. Debuting at the Largo nightclub in 2002 under the name The Paul F. Tompkins Show, the program ended its long and only slightly intermittent run in 2014. Now it returns to Los...

$20 – $50

Christopher’s Bar Exam @ Micky’s

Micky's 11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Interactive pub quiz. Answer questions, compete in challenges, and win cash and other great team prizes!

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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 See the upcoming line up of films, here

Drag Show @ Studio 13

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

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

ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout

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

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...

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Our Stories In and On the Midwest Landscape

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

Join us for a compelling panel discussion moderated by Katherine Simóne Reynolds and featuring Kelley Lemon, Naima Green, and Alicia Olushola Ajayi. Join us for a compelling panel discussion moderated by Katherine Simóne Reynolds and featuring Kelley Lemon, Naima Green, and Alicia Olushola Ajayi. This conversation will illuminate the many ways Black artists and practitioners are engaging with ecological narratives, uncovering hidden histories,...

NAMI Family Support Group

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) 1531 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...

Free
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Thurs Drawing | 04/24/2025

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

The Thursday night life drawing group in memory of our dear friend, Phil Dorothy. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Drawing boards and easels will be available. Water-based oils and acrylics will be allowed. Solvent based oils may be used with odorless solvents. It is suggested that artists...

$10

Trivia at the Den

St Burch Tavern 127 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA, United States

Calling all brainiacs! 🤓🧠 Christopher’s Bar Exam is partnering with St. Burch to host trivia in the Den every Thursday from 7-9 pm! It’s free to enter, and first place team will be awarded a $50 St. Burch gift card. Call up your most trivia-savvy friends, form a team, and we’ll see you there!

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Claire Lombardo–Same As It Ever Was (Paperback Release)

Prairie Lights Bookstore

New York Times bestselling author and former Prairie Lights bookseller Claire Lombardo will return to Iowa City to read from her newest novel, Same As It Ever Was, which was just released in paperback! New York Times book critic and author, Hamilton Cain, praised Same As It Ever Was in a June 2024 NYT review as a "refashion domestic drama into...

Event Series Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance

Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance

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

Join the Iowa City Swing Dance club to learn lindy hop! Thursday evenings include a beginner-friendly lesson, a social dance, and an intermediate lesson. The beginner lessons and social dance are open to all—regardless of experience. No dance partner or specialty shoes needed. Bring comfy attire, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm! Beginner Lesson |...

$5 – $10