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Iowa City Farmers Market
Iowa City Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Enjoy live music and activities in the park each week. Saturdays,…
Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric
Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
workshop with Lilah Ward Shepherd
Hand-drawn Animation - full!
Hand-drawn Animation - full!
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
This workshop is full! Contact [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Saturdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action…
Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:30 PM—10:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
Sponsored by Scheels Runtime: 1hr 50min Rating: PG Starring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Ke Huy Quan Plot: Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick…
Hunting Accident (farewell show) / Bootcamp / Prior Scathed Oracle
Hunting Accident (farewell show) / Bootcamp / Prior Scathed Oracle
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:30 PM—11:45 PM · Iowa City, IA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGn8Wh9d1KQ https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/band/bootcamp/ 8:30pm doors, 9pm music $10, all proceeds to help with Jackie’s move

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Iowa City Farmers Market
Iowa City Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Enjoy live music and activities in the park each week. Saturdays,…
Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:00 PM—10:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
Songs by The Go-Go’s Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder Directed and…
The Storyteller Mic
The Storyteller Mic
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 10:00 PM — Mon, Aug 17, 2026 1:30 AM · Iowa City, IA
Got a song that needs to be sang? A poem that needs to be heard? or maybe you just had a crazy weekend and need to get some things off your chest. Alleycats…
Story Jam
Story Jam
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Storytime Room StoryJAM is a music and movement program designed to model,…
Pigs & Clover
Pigs & Clover
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Sponsored by The Peninsula Neighborhood Association About: Pigs and Clover are a joyful band of friends whose music combines elements of folk, roots,…
Noryli AND Parranderos Latin Combo
Noryli AND Parranderos Latin Combo
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
Co-Sponsored by Hawkeye Title & Settlement AND Natasha Wendt, Urban Acres Real Estate REALTOR About: Noryli was born in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico, not…
Ion & Friends
Ion & Friends
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Sponsored by Artifacts About: Ion’s music is an inward reflection focusing in on resilience of the worker. Enduring the working class hardships through the…
Sierra Ferrell
Sierra Ferrell
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 8:30 PM—10:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches and enchants…
Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Due to a lengthy healing process after an unexpected oral surgery, Ray LaMontagne’s performance at Hancher, originally scheduled for September 2, 2025, has…
RESCHEDULED FOR SEP. 2nd: Dave Zollo and Brian Cooper
RESCHEDULED FOR SEP. 2nd: Dave Zollo and Brian Cooper
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Sponsored by KCJJ Radio About: Since bursting on to the midwestern music scene with the band High and Lonesome in 1992, David Zollo has had a busy career.…
StrumDrum AND Jack Lion
StrumDrum AND Jack Lion
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Sponsored by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort About: StrumDrum is made up of Blake Shaw on hybrid guitar and Christopher Jensen on drums. Hailing from Iowa City,…
Felix and Finger | Dueling Pianos
Felix and Finger | Dueling Pianos
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 10:00 PM — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 1:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high-energy, all-request sing-along show. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be…

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Iowa City Farmers Market
Iowa City Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Enjoy live music and activities in the park each week. Saturdays,…
The Storyteller Mic
The Storyteller Mic
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 10:00 PM — Mon, Aug 17, 2026 1:30 AM · Iowa City, IA
Got a song that needs to be sang? A poem that needs to be heard? or maybe you just had a crazy weekend and need to get some things off your chest. Alleycats…
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us every Monday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children’s Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs,…
Help with Writing
Help with Writing
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Free help with writing at the Iowa City Library. Drop by with any project: job applications materials, including resumes and cover letters school assignments,…
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight…
Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk
Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Load an audiobook on your device, put on your walking shoes, and join us for a walk at Terry Trueblood! Most of the time will be spent walking silently among…
Book Babies Storytime
Book Babies Storytime
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us for Book Babies! Let’s have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed…
Iowa City Death Cafe
Iowa City Death Cafe
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
If our actions are our only true belongings, what will you be happy to take with you when you die? Death Café is an informal, communal occasion to eat cake and…
ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout
ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
6:00pm to 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider or do some other fiber arts activity? Bring your current work in…
Poetry Slam
Poetry Slam
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
To Enter, Bring 3 of your best poems Sign up begins at 6:30pm. Slam starts at 7pm poets compete for audience adoration and great prizes in a three round…
Pride Poetry
Pride Poetry
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Come on out to share some poetry open mic style or sign up to compete in this unique poetry slam. We encourage both! You do not have to compete. Feel free to…
Art & Write Night
Art & Write Night
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The…

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Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Saturdays 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action…
Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:30 PM—10:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
Sponsored by Scheels Runtime: 1hr 50min Rating: PG Starring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Ke Huy Quan Plot: Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick…
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us every Monday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children’s Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs,…
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
In-person event + Online other Join us every Tuesday for a special Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Children’s Librarian Raquel! Together we will enjoy songs,…
Story Jam
Story Jam
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:00am Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Storytime Room StoryJAM is a music and movement program designed to model,…
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight…
Book Babies Storytime
Book Babies Storytime
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am Storytime Room Join us for Book Babies! Let’s have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed…

Arts & Culture

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The Black Gold Tapestry
The Black Gold Tapestry
Jun 18 to Oct 1 · Iowa City, IA
On View February 3, 2026 – June 14, 2026 After a museum visit revived Sandra Sawatzky’s interest in embroidery in 2007, she conceived of The Black Gold…
Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric
Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
workshop with Lilah Ward Shepherd
Hand-drawn Animation - full!
Hand-drawn Animation - full!
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
This workshop is full! Contact [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Art & Write Night
Art & Write Night
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The…

Workshops

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Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric
Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
workshop with Lilah Ward Shepherd
Hand-drawn Animation - full!
Hand-drawn Animation - full!
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
This workshop is full! Contact [email protected] to join the waitlist.

Theater

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Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:00 PM—10:30 PM · Iowa City, IA
Songs by The Go-Go’s Based on ‘The Arcadia’ by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder Directed and…

Food & Drink

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Iowa City Farmers Market
Iowa City Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA
Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Enjoy live music and activities in the park each week. Saturdays,…

Outdoors

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Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk
Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:00 AM · Iowa City, IA
Load an audiobook on your device, put on your walking shoes, and join us for a walk at Terry Trueblood! Most of the time will be spent walking silently among…

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