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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 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

Free Live Music On The Rooftop- Bart Attacks

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

Join us for free live music on the rooftop by The Bart Attacks! An acoustic band that loves creating intimate vibes covering anything from The Beatles and Johnny Cash to John Mayer and Jack Johnson.

Free Live Music On The Rooftop- Yogev Shetrit Trio

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

Summer Of The Arts and Vue Rooftop have paired up to bring you some FREE sweet summertime Jazz! Yogev Shetrit, (on his US tour) is a professional Israeli drummer, performer and composer. In 2015, he established his band, the Yogev Shetrit Trio, with the goal of playing his own compositions. In 2016, Shetrit recorded his...

Music on the Move: Blake Shaw

Northside Market Place Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

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/

Free
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Iowa City Jazz Festival

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

Free
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

Vue Rooftop Presents Salsa Night

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

Join us each month for Salsa night! Start at 9pm if you wish with Salsa/Bachata lessons on the 2nd floor in the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Ballroom. At 10:15, Salsa Night begins on the 12th floor at The Vue Rooftop. Cover charge is $15. Dance to electrifying beats of DJ Edwin as he spins your...

$15
Event Series ‘Ghost Quartet’ A Musical Resurrection

‘Ghost Quartet’ A Musical Resurrection

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

Ghost Quartet is a mesmerizing song cycle that weaves threads of love, vengeance, and the haunting allure of whiskey in a tapestry several layers deep. Written and composed by Dave Malloy, this odyssey invites you into a story where time blurs and spirits linger. We begin (or end) with a broken camera—within these shards, four...

$20
Event Series ‘Ghost Quartet’ A Musical Resurrection

‘Ghost Quartet’ A Musical Resurrection

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

Ghost Quartet is a mesmerizing song cycle that weaves threads of love, vengeance, and the haunting allure of whiskey in a tapestry several layers deep. Written and composed by Dave Malloy, this odyssey invites you into a story where time blurs and spirits linger. We begin (or end) with a broken camera—within these shards, four...

$20

Music in the Park @ Chauncey Swan Park

Chauncey Swan Park 405 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

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...

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