Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

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

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are...

Free

Let Them Eat Cake! Burlesque and Variety Show

The James Theater 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha for LET THEM EAT CAKE, a food and revolution-themed burlesque show featuring the sinfully sweet Steph Sugar all the way from Las Vegas! Feeling depressed and anxious about the state of the country? We are too! Let Varla & our bountiful buffet of performers feed you what you need to...

$30 – $50

Event Series Quilt Fest

Quilt Fest

United Methodist Church 214 E. Jefferson Street, Iowa City, I, United States

A quilt display on Church pews. • Hundreds of handcrafted quilts • Door Prizes • Silent auction of quilted items

Free
Event Series Quilt Fest

Quilt Fest

United Methodist Church 214 E. Jefferson Street, Iowa City, I, United States

A quilt display on Church pews. • Hundreds of handcrafted quilts • Door Prizes • Silent auction of quilted items

Free

ABC Day: Arts, Books, Children

Ped Mall 201 Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

The Arts, Books & Children (ABC) Day is a feast for kids and kids-at-heart! All ages will enjoy the kids activities located on the Pedmall as part of the Iowa Arts Festival! Produced by Iowa City Public Library, this is the official kickoff for the Summer Reading program! Activities are spread outside along the PedMall...

Free

Grant Wood Day Open House

State Historical Society of Iowa 402 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, I, United States

Join us at the State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for an afternoon celebrating the life and legacy of iconic Iowa artist Grant Wood. Meet Grant Wood scholars Barbara Feller, Paul Juhl, and Dorothy Montgomery—books will be available for sale and signing! Enjoy great conversation, light appetizers, and wine  as...

Free

Haydn: The Creation

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

Join us for our triumphant season finale featuring Haydn's celebrated oratorio "The Creation." This masterpiece traces the biblical account of creation through stunning musical tableaux—from the mysterious chaos of the void to the vibrant celebration of life on Earth. Our choir and orchestra are joined by soprano Jessica Pray Patel, baritone David Meyer, and tenor...

$20