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Featured Featured Event Series Friday Night Concert Series

Friday Night Concert Series

Weatherdance Fountain Stage - Downtown Ped Mall 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Summer of the Arts invites you to come out and get to know Eastern Iowa musicians. Running mid-May through September, this festival kicks off the summer season. Grab food and drink at nearby restaurants and food trucks and enjoy free, live entertainment! Full Schedule May 10        Iowa Steel Band (this performance ends at 8:00 PM) 17       ...

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Salsa Night

Salsa Night

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

Get ready to move to the electrifying beats of DJ Edwin as he spins your favorite Latin hits, ranging from the infectious rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton to various other captivating Latin tunes. Bring your friends along and immerse yourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this fantastic Latino venue. Additionally, if you're...

$15
Event Series Tour Your Library!

Tour Your Library!

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

Are you a brand new ICPL Card holder? Has it been a while since you’ve been to the library? Are you a regular user, but would like to know more? Join the Iowa City Public Library Development Staff on a “Get to know the Library Tour.” Receive a walking tour of the building, visit sections...

Free
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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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African Festival of Arts and Culture

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

Join us free and joyful celebration of African arts and culture in Iowa! Enjoy food, music, dancing and art from the African groups who call Iowa home.   When most people think of Iowa, they do not think of Africa or African culture. We are working to change that. The first annual African Festival of Arts and Culture...

Free

Preucil School of Music 50th Anniversary Concert Featuring Alumni & Friends

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

Preucil School of Music is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a Concert Series Featuring Alumni & Friends. Our first performance will feature Alexandra Preucil, violin & Antoine Tamestit, viola with Ksenia Nosikova, Piano, performing works by Mozart, Martinů and Bartók.

Free

Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz

VUE Rooftop at Hilton Garden Inn 328 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. Kirk Ferentz and Gary Dolphin (the play by play voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes) will discuss the current season, while responding to emailed and social media questions. The show is open to all fans. Fans can submit questions by via X or Facebook using the hashtag #HawkTalk, or by commenting on...

Event Series Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

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

Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high-energy, all-request sing-along show featuring 2 pianos and 2 wildly skilled players. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks! $10 Advance Tickets or $10 cover at the door upon availability. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee seating. A...

$10

The Facts About Fertility Explained

Merge Iowa City 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, United States

Learn about Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABMs) and how charting can help women monitor their health and plan their families.  Presented by Dr. Kim Vacca and Dr. Maryellen Schroeder.  Fertility Awareness resources will be available.  Check in 10 am - 11 am.  Light breakfast and refreshments will be served.  Register to attend HERE

Free

Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz

VUE Rooftop at Hilton Garden Inn 328 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. Kirk Ferentz and Gary Dolphin (the play by play voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes) will discuss the current season, while responding to emailed and social media questions. The show is open to all fans. Fans can submit questions by via X or Facebook using the hashtag #HawkTalk, or by commenting on...

Plant & Pour (Pumpkins & Flowers)

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

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and crimson, there’s no better time to embrace the beauty of fall with our exclusive Autumn floral arrangement class brought to you by Beno’s Flowers.

$65