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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

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...

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

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...

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- Emilia Bendler

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

Emilia Bendler is a local Iowa City singer/songwriter. She started playing piano when she was 6, and has been playing and singing ever since. In college, she was in a band with two of her best friends, and has since ventured out on her own as a solo artist. She takes inspiration from all different...

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...

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

Free Live Music On The Rooftop- Justin Moyer

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

Justin has been performing and writing music for over two decades. Using guitar, bass, shredding harmonica and percussion, he loops live beats right in front of his audience.  Reservations are recommended to guarantee seating! Walk-ins are welcome.

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...

ICPL Friend Foundation Book Sale

Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room D 123 S Linn Street, Iowa City, United States

Join us in the lobby and Meeting Room D for a pay what you can book sale benefitting the Iowa City Public Library in celebration of Intellectual Freedom Fest! Owners of our Literary Loot Tote Bags can bring their bags to receive three free books at the sale. If you'd like to purchase a bag...