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A Still Small Voice film screening

FilmScene (at the Chauncey) 404 E College St., Iowa City, IA, United States

A Community Collaborations Event Presented in partnership with Death Collective of Eastern Iowa Featuring a post-show discussion with death doulas and hospital chaplains "A thoughtfully composed work about the place of art in a broken culture."—Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap This powerful and tender portrait follows Mati, a chaplain completing a year-long hospital residency, as she learns to provide...

Free

Event Series Trivia Night

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!

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

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
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
Event Series Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Write at the Stanley is a monthly workshop series that explores different approaches to ekphrastic writing, the art of creative writing inspired by visual art. The Stanley Museum of Art provides the perfect backdrop for this form of expression with its stunning collection of art. Writers can engage with the art in the galleries as they delve into...

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
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
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Live Music On The Rooftop- Andrew Hoyt

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

Book your table reservations for our FREE live music event! Hailing from the lively city of Des Moines, IA, Andrew Hoyt is the real deal—a singer/songwriter with roots deeply intertwined in the vibrant heart of the Midwest. He's all about embracing his artistic side and isn't afraid to let his creative juices flow. Now, a notable...

Free

Event Series Sunday Brunch Free Live Music Series With Jef Spradley

Sunday Brunch Free Live Music Series With Jef Spradley

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

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...