The Iowa Arts Festival is an award-winning, weekend-long community celebration and Iowa City tradition that celebrated 40 years in 2023. The event features over 100 local, regional and national visual artists in the Art Fair, and on Saturday and Sunday, we feature youth artists ages 16-25 in the Emerging Artist Area. But that’s not all:...
Come celebrate Pride Month with Diversions as we host Gaymers Gatherings all across town! On THURSDAY, June 27th from 12-3PM, join Diversions at the newly re-opened Kindred Coffee & Cafe for an afternoon of tabletop gaming and delightful banter to celebrate the diversity of our local gaming community! For $5, you can choose a game from...
Summer of the Arts continues to partner with Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department to bring music to the neighborhoods in June, July, and August! To see our full schedule of events all around town, visit https://summerofthearts.org/festival/2024-music-on-the-move/
Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza! Come downtown for three days of live performances on two stages showcasing a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists. We want to create a jazz audience of all ages and encourage everyone to come out. There...
The Golden Beaker presents: Music in the Park @ Chauncey Swan Park, a fundraiser and community event in the Iowa City area! This free event is open to anyone who is interested! Bring your friends, family, and a blanket for live music and delicious snacks. We will be featuring young musicians ranging from world-renowned vocalists...
Summer of the Arts continues to partner with Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department to bring music to the neighborhoods in June, July, and August! To see our full schedule of events all around town, visit https://summerofthearts.org/festival/2024-music-on-the-move/
Grab your brunch squad! We're bringing free live music to brunch in a 3 part series featuring the captivating and exciting Jef Spradley! Join us for an indoor/outdoor dining experience with a Vue that cannot be beat! Make your reservation today! Jef's music ranges from Country, Top Hits, Pop, Blues, & Classic Rock. His vast...
Learn about present-day efforts at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm including recreation, local food production, native plantings, historical tours, accessibility, and event rentals. Find the program for this public, all-ages event at jchistoricpoorfarm.com.
Start your weekend early with an epic 80s-theme dance party against the vibrant backdrop of the Stanley Museum of Art! Free and open to all. Dance the night away under the open sky in Gibson Square Park, surrounded by art, music by DJ Ahzia, and delicious food from Da Flava Unit. Inspired by the vibrant and...
Grab your brunch squad! We're bringing free live music to brunch in a 3 part series featuring the captivating and exciting Jef Spradley! Join us for an indoor/outdoor dining experience with a Vue that cannot be beat! Make your reservation today! Jef's music ranges from Country, Top Hits, Pop, Blues, & Classic Rock. His vast...
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...
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:30am to 12:00pm Meeting Room A Join us for a special Halloween Storytime followed by a Trick or Treat Parade through the library! This year we will be visiting several booooooo-k carts that are ready to show off their Halloween costumes and eager to hand out some tricks and treats! After the...
