Established 2001 | Always free! It seems we’re in for an unseasonably warm weekend, so you should have no reason to stay home and every reason to get out for the events in today’s Weekender. Tom Arnold’s 2026 stand-up comedy tour, “My Crazy X-Wife,” will stop at the Englert in Iowa City on Friday night. […]
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Little Village issue 349: February 2026
Adult theaters were hip in the ’70s, but few survived the test of time. In this issue, LV explores the history of Iowa’s longest-running XXX cinema — the target of mayoral crusades, a 1997 robbery-murder, swinger parties galore and five decades of big-screen smut in Waterloo. Also inside: An interview with comedian Tom Arnold, who […]
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This weekend in Iowa: things heat up at Val Air Ballroom, a tale of spring in Dubuque and more
Established 2001 | Always free! Today’s Weekender comes at a pivotal moment. Inspired by the recent mobilization in Minneapolis, many around the country are calling for a general strike tomorrow. You’ll notice that we’ve included Friday shows in our list of offerings, as we believe that shopping local and recharging via arts & culture experiences […]
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This weekend in Iowa: Joseph at the Englert, Jamelle Bouie at Grinnell and more
Established 2001 | Always free! If we had time, today’s Weekender would graph the high number of events against the extreme lows forecast for our reader regions. We would, but we’re too busy finalizing our own pair of events celebrating the kick off to our 25th year in print, happening this Saturday. Come join us […]
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This weekend in Iowa: Rebirth Brass Band at the Englert, XOLEX at xBk and more
Established 2001 | Always free! It’s the weekend before “Blue Monday,” the third Monday in January, known as the saddest day of the year. Fight off that looming sense of ennui with the events in today’s Weekender. The award for most on-brand show name goes to Iowa Metal Underground’s Cold Shock 2, which takes place […]
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Little Village’s 2026 Comics Issue
The comics below were created by local artists, who were asked by Little Village to share their thoughts on and predictions for the year ahead. All were published in LV’s January 2026 issue.
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This weekend in Iowa: Ideal Idol in Cedar Rapids, Heather Matarazzo in Des Moines and more
Established 2001 | Always free! The first full week of 2026 comes to a close with a mix of events throughout our reader regions. The Loft in Waterloo celebrates a re-opening under new ownership this Saturday. A who’s who of punk and metal acts hits up xBk Live for a benefit show for Des Moines […]
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Little Village issue 348: January 2026
Little Village enters its 25th year in print with a flurry of comics by local artists, all imagining what’s ahead in 2026 — fear, stupidity, normalcy, resistance and more. Plus: A guide to the 50 confirmed candidates vying for Iowans’ votes this June and November, and the winner of a short story contest hosted by […]
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Here’s all the local music projects we reviewed in 2025
You can say a lot about 2025. Good, bad, apocalyptic. One thing you can’t say is that it was lacking in music. Our album reviewers can tell you that much. They’ll let you know about the heaps of quality music put out by local artists in the last 12 months. Don’t take our word for it, scroll down below for an alphabetical list of every local album, debut, EP and project we covered in the past year.
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This weekend in Iowa: Eufórquestra returns to Iowa City, Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Des Moines and more
Established 2001 | Always free! For many among us, this is the last weekend of holiday shopping. Why not forgo that stress and check out the events in our Weekender instead? Dancers and choreographers across the state convene in Iowa City for a holiday edition of the Iowa Dance Festival. In Des Moines, the Preservation […]
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This weekend in Iowa: a farewell to Lefty’s, a surreal house fit for the family and more
Established 2001 | Always free! When it comes to end-of-week plans, we won’t blame anyone wanting to nest in their homes and get their hygge on. But if you brave the cold, there are lots of events happening in our reader regions this weekend. The Englert in Iowa City celebrates the musical legacy of Dave […]
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This weekend in Iowa: a Dada Prom in Iowa City, a Christmas Cabaret in Cedar Rapids and more
Established 2001 | Always free! The first weekend in December brings cold temps and some on-theme holiday events. But don’t fret if the cold and/or holiday season isn’t your favorite — there’s something for everyone in today’s Weekender. Public Space One hosts their annual Dada Prom fundraiser in Iowa City. Party-goers can expect performances, art […]
