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May 2025

Sun 4

Featured May 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

City Mouse, Black Dots, Lipstick Homicide, TV Cop

Gabe's

A DIY Punk Show Featuring: City Mouse Black Dots Lipstick Homicide TV Cop

$10

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Another beautiful spring day downtown—sun shinin

Another beautiful spring day downtown—sun shining, birds chirping, and everything feeling just right.

Perfect weather for a stroll, lunch on a patio, or just hanging out and seeing where the day takes you.

With Mother’s Day and graduation just around the

With Mother’s Day and graduation just around the corner, now’s the time to get ahead on gift shopping—and Downtown Delivers, sponsored by @greenstatecu, makes it easier than ever.

Shop in-store or online from your favorite retailers, and we’ll deliver your items straight to your doorstep—completely free of charge! It’s also a super simple way to send a thoughtful gift directly to someone you care about—no wrapping, no shipping hassle.

🚐 Deliveries go out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
📍 Service areas include: Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, Tiffin, and West Branch

Surprise someone special or simply take the pressure off your to-do list. There’s no better time to support local and make your spring celebrations a breeze!

This week on Downtown Dish, hosts Anna & Charlie s

This week on Downtown Dish, hosts Anna & Charlie sit down with Niki Neems, owner of r.s.v.p.—the Northside’s go-to shop for gorgeous paper goods, gifts, and all things delightful. Tune in for stories from behind the counter, Niki’s take on creative entrepreneurship, and a few laughs along the way.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon!

Reminder: Tonight’s the deadline to submit your

Reminder: Tonight’s the deadline to submit your designs for the 2025 BenchMarks Program!

We’re selecting 12 creative designs to brighten the benches outside the Iowa City Public Library—turning the space into a colorful, welcoming spot for kids and families. Think bold, playful, and full of personality. Use the entire bench surface to bring your design to life with color, pattern, and texture.

– Submissions are due by midnight TONIGHT – up to 3 designs per artist!
– Artists receive a $350 stipend + Blick Art Materials gift card
– Benches must be painted by June 1st

Learn more & apply now: https://bit.ly/4ijNhEi

Who’s ready to dink around this summer? We team

Who’s ready to dink around this summer?

We teamed up with the Downtown Ambassadors to set up the pickleball court in the Ped Mall—now all it needs is YOU!

Bring your own paddles and balls and start playing today—we’ll have extra equipment out soon.

Let’s get the games going!

Thank you to Camp for hosting tonight’s First Ro

Thank you to Camp for hosting tonight’s First Round! From the antique coolers and antler chandeliers to the vintage matchbooks and buoy lanterns, Camp’s team dreamt up every detail to ensure your visit is reminiscent of a weekend away in the woods, albeit with great service, cheese curds, and old fashioneds.

Cheers to this month’s sponsor, Bankers Advertising and Tru Art Color Graphics, for providing everyone with their first round!

Northside Outside is coming to life! Big thanks t

Northside Outside is coming to life!

Big thanks to the Downtown Ambassadors for helping us set the street on this beautiful sunny day — it’s officially patio season in Downtown Iowa City!

With warmer weather rolling in, it’s the perfect time to stop by the Northside to dine with the family, get drinks with friends, and do some shopping.

And stay tuned… the Northside Saturday Night Series with @englerttheatre will return soon — lineup announcement coming your way!

Happy National Record Store Day!  We’re lucky

Happy National Record Store Day!
 We’re lucky to have a true vinyl gem right here in Downtown Iowa City— @rec_collect, proudly spinning since 1982.

This Saturday, they’re celebrating Record Store Day the best way they know how:

- 250+ exclusive releases (many available ONLY on this day!)
- First come, first served—collectors line up early to score their must-haves
- Tons of giveaways and good vibes all day long

Get your wish list ready and keep an eye on their channels to see what exclusive titles they’ve received. You can check out the full release list now at recordstoreday.com.

Let’s show some love to this downtown staple and celebrate the joy of vinyl together!

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