Working with Refugees and Displaced Persons: The International Rescue Committee in Iowa

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

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a humanitarian nonprofit organization supporting individuals impacted by conflict and displacement. The IRC operates in 52 countries internationally and 30 offices in the United States. Sarah Terlouw, IRC’s Executive Director in Iowa, will speak about her 15-year career supporting refugees and other conflict-affected populations. She will share her experiences...

Free

Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States

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

The root of the Russo-Ukrainian War is not geopolitical competition, but the multifaceted divergence between Ukraine and Russia over the past 30 years. As Ukraine consolidated a competitive political system and a distinct pro-European identity, Russia reverted back to authoritarianism, refused to accept Ukraine's right to forge its own course, and came to see it...

Free

Night of 1000 Dinners

Unitarian Universalist Society 2355 Oakdale Rd, Coralville, United States

An annual community celebration of International Women's Day.  Night of 1000 Dinners features an international buffet, entertainment, and recognition of local women-led groups advancing good health and well-being: 4Cs of Johnson County, Healthy Kids School-Based Clinics, Emma Goldman Clinic, and the Youth Crisis Stabilization Program (a joint project of United Action for Youth and CommUnity...

$10 – $35

Why Women Peacebuilders Matter with FREE LUNCH

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

MEAL AND MEETING SPACE PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY The U.S. Institute of Peace(USIP) presents the Women Building Peace Award (WBPA) annually to an extraordinary international woman peacebuilder. During this International Women’s Day event, Dr. Kathleen Kuehnast, Director of Women, Peace, and Security at USIP, will discuss gender-inclusive peacebuilding and present...

Free

Eat Out to Read at Mickey’s Irish Pub

Mickey's Irish Pub 11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Enjoy fabulous food and beverages from Micky's Irish Pub and fuel the Iowa City Public Library at the same time! Micky's Irish Pub is offering Eat Out to Read from 3-9pm at 11 South Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa City. Dine in, carry out, or Chomp delivery. A generous percentage of all sales will be...

28th Annual University of Iowa Powwow

Johnson County Fairgrounds 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City, IA, United States

The 28th Annual University of Iowa Powwow honors Native American music, dance, art, and food, and is integral to the social and cultural ties that Native students have with local Native communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. It is also a chance for our non-Native neighbors and allies to share in our culture.

Event Series Decades Dinner & A Movie

Decades Dinner & A Movie

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

Join us April through August as we take you through the decades! Join us for dinner and movie during sunset on the rooftop patio. Each month we will air a timeless movie from a new decade (70s-today). We kick off the series April 25th with Grease! Ticket's are only $5 and will reserve your table...

$5

I Disagree

Old Brick 26 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Inspiring Health and Hope, Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC, Brings I Disagree Event to Downtown Iowa City Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC, bestselling author and founder of The Wellness Way, brings his acclaimed I Disagree event to Downtown Iowa City, on April 27th. This morning event features a presentation from Dr. Flynn that challenges conventional wisdom on...

$10 – $15

Derby Day Viewing Party

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

We're going Kentucky chic next Saturday - join us for a derby day viewing party on May 4th! $25 gift card prizes for "best hat" and "best dressed" will be awarded so make the rooftop your runway! Drink Specials: $12 Mint Julep, $10 Kentucky Mule, $10 Kentucky Oaks Lily

Cinco De Mayo On The Rooftop!

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

Join us for $5 Margs ALL DAY! Choose from the traditional version, blackberry, or spicy jalapeno....YUM!

Event Series Musical Bingo

Musical Bingo

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

EAT, DRINK, AND TEASE YOUR BRAIN! Rally your team to win prizes on the second Tuesday of every month! Hosted by Vue Rooftop & Trivial Dudes Just like regular Bingo, but with music! We play a song from a category (80s, 90s, Country, Classic Rock, etc) and if the song we play is on your...