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14-05-2025
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From the Friday Night Concert Series to drive-in cinema, 4 things to do in Iowa City this weekend
While the University of Iowa's commencement ceremonies bring the class of 2025 and their families to town, Iowa City welcomes the return of weekly summer favorites and other events. Here are four ways to enjoy the weekend in Iowa City. Friday: May marks the beginning of the Summer of the Arts festival season. Kicking off the slate of summer fun is The Friday Night Concert Series, which showcases the vibrant and diverse local music scene. The Iowa Steel Band is a touring ensemble from the University of Iowa School of Music. The concert will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, on the Ped Mall stage. More: Spring into Iowa City's busiest concert season with these 8 can't-miss shows Saturday: The Iowa City Farmers' Market will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. Browse dozens of local vendors selling local produce, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted artisanal items, and small business wares. The traditional jazz band the Brick Street Ramblers, will provide music at the market. More: Looking ahead to summer? Here's what Iowa City has planned for concerts, festivals in 2025 Saturday: New to the Summer of the Arts lineup is Drive-In Movies at the Hangar, previously known as the Free Movie Series. The monthly event screens movies at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. A showing of "Moana 2" will kick off the series about 30 minutes after sundown, around 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. More: Meet the latest nominees for the Iowa City Press-Citizen Student of the Week Saturday: FilmScene's 'Stories of Community' amplifies Iowa City's various voices through a series of short films commissioned with the help of Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City. The organizations will host a free screening at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Chauncey location. The screenings will be followed by a short conversation with the filmmakers and participants, along with a reception and a chip and dip cook-off. Guests are encouraged to RSVP ahead of time. Jessica Rish is an entertainment, dining and education reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She can be reached at JRish@ or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @rishjessica_ This article originally appeared on Iowa City Press-Citizen: What's happening in Iowa City this weekend? Live music and movies
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07-05-2025
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From Bob Dylan to the dance floor, here are five weekend events to check out in Iowa City
Whether you are looking for ways to celebrate the end of the academic year or need to take mom somewhere, there are plenty of ways to satisfy all tastes this weekend in Iowa City. Here are five events to add to the agenda, from a unique dance party to live local music. Presented by the Summer of the Arts, Forever Young: The Music of Bob Dylan is a tribute to the artist featuring a lineup of local favorites. The concert will happen at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Englert Theatre, tickets are available for purchase online. Get tangled up in tribute with a local Bob Dylan tribute concert Saturday: If you missed seeing Bob Dylan on his latest tour stops in Iowa, don't fret. Presented by the Summer of the Arts, Forever Young: The Music of Bob Dylan is a tribute to the legendary artist. The lineup is juiced up with local favorites, from the Beaker Brothers to Dave Zollo and Room Service, a band from City High. The tribute concert aims to honor Dylan's iconic career, featuring fresh reinventions of classic hits. Performances start at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the Englert Theatre. Tickets are available online and range in price from $10 to 33. The Shrek Rave is coming to Gabe's from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, May 10. Hey, now it's a Shrek Rave Saturday: The virality of the cult-classic animated film has seeped from the internet into club spaces, proven by the international success of the 'Shrek Rave!" The official tagline is: 'It's dumb, just come have fun! Who cares! Cool is dead!' The Shrek Rave will bring its layers of good fun to Gabe's on Saturday, May 10. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., enjoy the typical charms of a rave in a thematic din. Tickets are available online and cost $20. More: We spent a day at Iowa 80: The World's Largest Truck Stop. Here's what we discovered: Catch Joel Worford at Northside Saturday Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Live from the Northside, it's Saturday night Saturday: Northside Saturday Night's season is back in full swing. The weekly free concert series highlights local musicians in the Northside neighborhood every Saturday until the end of September. Joel Worford will take the outdoor stage first from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 10. Wofford will play songs from his project, 'Thoughts for Breakfast,' which combines the soulfulness of jazz, Americana, and funk music. Kitty Corner Social ClubÕs sign hangs above the business Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in downtown Iowa City, Iowa. A purr-fect Sunday at Kitty Corner Social Club Sunday: Haven't made it to Kitty Corner Social Club yet? The cat lounge's Mother's Day event might be the perfect opportunity. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, snuggle up with cats, treat yourself to self-serve snacks, and a special 'Bee Movie' screening followed by a chat with local beekeepers. Tickets for the event are available for purchase online and cost $10 per person. More: The Iowa City Farmers' Market returns Saturday. Here's what to expect during the 53rd season: The new sign for Alleycat, formely Joystick Comedy Arcade, is pictured on the building at 13. S. Linn St. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in downtown Iowa City, Iowa. A case of the Sunday funnies at AlleyCat Sunday: Enjoy some laughs alongside Iowa City comedians at AlleyCat's Sunday Open Mic. Both aspiring and seasoned comedians will share their original material on stage. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, and will be followed by karaoke. Jessica Rish is an entertainment, dining and education reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She can be reached at JRish@ or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @rishjessica_ This article originally appeared on Iowa City Press-Citizen: What's happening in Iowa City this weekend? Music and more music
