Fundraiser: Roots & Rhythms: 20 Trees for 20 Years with Summer of the Arts

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Iowa City, IA

As we celebrate our 20th year as a nonprofit, we’re reflecting on the success of our newest program, Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings. Over the past two…

Drag Show @ Studio 13

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 10:00 PM — Thu, Jul 2, 2026 1:30 AM · Iowa City, IA

Show Starts @ 10:30 Dance floor opens up after.

Book Babies Storytime

Fri, Jul 3, 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…

Head Over Heels

Thu, Jul 2, 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…

Family Storytime

Sat, Jul 4, 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…

The Storyteller Mic

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 10:00 PM — Mon, Jul 6, 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

Mon, Jul 6, 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…

Help with Writing

Thu, Jul 2, 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,…

Poetry Slam

Mon, Jul 27, 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…

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Jun 30, 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,…

Iowa City Death Cafe

Tue, Jun 30, 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…

Soul Flow Yoga

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · Iowa City, IA

with Susanna Rodriguez

Story Jam

Wed, Jul 1, 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…

Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Free to play Bingo!

ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout

Thu, Jul 30, 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…

NAMI Family Support Group

Thu, Jul 2, 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…

Art & Write Night

Fri, Jul 3, 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.…

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…

Pride Poetry

Tue, Jul 7, 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…

Iowa City Farmers Market

Sat, Jul 4, 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,…

Ear Buds: An Audiobook Walk

Fri, Jul 17, 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…

World Club

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Join us for the exciting World Club on the third Tuesday of every month! Each month we will explore a…

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…

The Black Gold Tapestry

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 12:00 AM — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 10:59 PM · 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…

Kevin Burt

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · North Liberty, IA

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Intro to Arabic Lettering

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with Reina Akkouche Halabi

David Donald Trio

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Gabriel Espinosa’s Brazilian Project

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Hannah Claire

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Culinary Delights

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM—10:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Artist Booths and Fun Stops

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

Check out the artist booths and Fun Stops on Clinton Street, as you go to and from the Main and Side stages! The artists feature a variety of items, and local…

United Jazz Ensemble

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:10 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Beverage Garden

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—10:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Beverage Garden sponsored by Big Grove Brewery Grab food from one (or more) of many vendors, then stop by the Beverage Garden! Parents/Guardians: please note…

North Corridor Jazz

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 12:15 PM—1:25 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Bear Cat Hot Club

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

This performance runs from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Nanci Kohl – State Farm Insurance Agent Share on social

Mary Louise Knutson

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Kiefer & Co.

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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The Howard Levy 4

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Dakota Andersen Quartet

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Brass Queens

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Don Gustofson Jazz Ensemble

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Artemis featuring Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda & Allison Miller

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 8:00 PM—9:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Iowa City Fireworks

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 9:30 PM—10:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Jam Session with the Blake Shaw Quartet

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 9:30 PM—10:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

Just because the Jazz Fest ends for the night doesn’t mean there’s not more music! Head to Wilder at The Graduate Hotel to hear the sounds of Blake Shaw and…

2026 Jazz Brunch Fundraiser

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Start your Sunday at the Iowa City Jazz Festival with a Jazz Brunch at the Voxman School of Music! Enjoy live jazz in an intimate setting featuring…

Culinary Delights and Beverage Garden

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 5:00 PM—10:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Beverage Garden sponsored by Big Grove Brewery Grab food from one (or more) of many vendors, then stop by the Beverage Garden! Parents/Guardians: please note…

Trio Grismore with Tim Crumley & Mitch Towne

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Saul Lubaroff’s Funk Outfit

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Ritmo Quinto

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Jackson Churchill and Good Question

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Printing, dyeing, and sculpting with Rust!

Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with Jamie Weinfurter

Hard Luck & the Troubles

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Urban Acres Real Estate Share on social

Community Night | Iowa City Free Lunch Program

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

You Dine In – We Give Back. Please join us for dinner as we donate 10% of sales between 5pm and 7pm to Iowa City Free Lunch Program. The Free Lunch Program…

The Addams Family

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM—2:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Winterland

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Share on social

Second Saturday All Ages Art: Stamp Carving

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

free workshop

PhDJ AND Afroband243

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

Co-sponsored by McDonald Optical AND Accurate Automotive Share on social

SCREEN/ZINE - full!

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with Lydia Diemer

Goat Hollow Boys

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Martin Construction Share on social

Dandelion Stompers

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Share on social

Intro to Aquatint

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with Emily Edwards

Galaxy Quest

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 9:00 PM—10:45 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Epiphany Dermatology Runtime: 1hr 42min Rating: PG Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman Plot: The alumni cast of a space opera…

Stephanie Catlett with Dan Padley & Tara McGovern

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Martin Construction   Share on social

Blast Choir AND The Wonderful Smiths

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors Share on social

How to Cancel Your Subscriptions: Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with clay scofield

Steve Grismore Trio

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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The Trollies

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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Screenprinting with Natural Dyes & Modifiers on Fabric

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with Lilah Ward Shepherd

Cedar County Cobras

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · North Liberty, IA

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

A vital duo imbues their acoustic sound with power, beauty, and depth of feeling. The rich and remarkable careers of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have made…

Big Book Sale

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 • 3:00 PM—7:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

Join us for a used book sale! Shop an assortment of fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, young adult, juvenile fiction, children’s books, DVDs and audiobooks. All…

Silt Creek AND Whiskey Fund

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Share on social

Dave Moore & Friends

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:30 PM · Iowa City, IA

Sponsored by Lensing Funeral & Cremation Special thanks to the Iowa City Community Theatre for providing the stage for this evening’s performance Share on…

Hand-drawn Animation - full!

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

workshop with Auden Lincoln-Vogel

Brick Street Ramblers

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Iowa City, IA

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