THURSDAY
“DreamHome” Dreamwell Theatre Fundraiser | North Ridge Pavilion in Coralville | 6:30 p.m. | $20
The nonprofit Dreamwell Theatre company in Iowa City has produced a multitude of artistic performances over its 13 year history, but what the company still lacks is a permanent space to operate. The “DreamHome” project intends to change this. Join the Dreamwell Theatre folks tonight for plenty of drinks, live music and monologues in support of a great cause.
“DreamHome” Fundraiser:
Including works written by Kate Aspengren, Maggie Conroy, Matt Falduto,
Brian Tanner, Mary Vasey, Amy White, and Janet Schlapkohl.Performers will include: Janet Schlapkohl, Rachael Lindhart*, Jason Grubbe,
Matt Falduto, Brian Tanner, Maggie Conroy*, Becca Robinson, Cheryl Walsh
and K. Michael Moore.…and featuring the open mic piano stylings of Josh Sazon accompanied by
Kate Thompson!Tickets are $20, available at White Rabbit in Downtown Iowa City or
contact a Dreamwell board member through our Facebook account, website
(www.dreamwell.com) or Tweet us at @dreamwell.
FRIDAY
Sarah Jarosz and Darrell Scott | The corner of Iowa and Dubuque Street | 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. | Free
This isn’t some ordinary Iowa City weekend; It’s an Iowa Art’s Festival weekend! Kick the weekend off right by coming down to the main stage to enjoy the music of Sarah Jarosz and Darrell Scott. While you’re at it, why not pick up a snack from one of the many food vendors who will be out in full force.
Beaker Brothers | Blue Moose Tap House | 9:00 p.m. | $5
Classic rock cover band Beaker Brothers will be saying hello to the Blue Moose Tap House on Friday. This event will be quite the contrast from the musical stylings of Darrell Scott, but then again, that’s why we’re listing it! if Darrell Scott doesn’t tempt you (he should), pay Beaker Brothers a visit. Who doesn’t like to indulge in a little classic rock every now and again?
SATURDAY
Iowa City Arts Fest | Downtown Iowa City | 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Free
Oy vey, where to start? Get down to the Pedestrian Mall early for the Art Fair and Culinary Row–a huge mix of local food vendors and artists–that will keep you satisfied until 3:00 p.m.. Meanwhile, the main stage has a full lineup planned.
Main Stage Schedule:
12:00 p.m. – Dustin Busch
1:30 p.m. – Radoslav Lorkovic
3:00 p.m. – The Pines
4:30 p.m. – Jeffrey Foucault
7:00 p.m. – The Honeydogs
9:00 p.m. – Sonny Landreth
Go on, make a day of it! Bring the kids, too. There will be plenty of activities to keep the young ones occupied, including a “Global Village” that will allow children ‘visit’ a dozen countries right in downtown Iowa City. Think Disney World’s Epcot Center, only better–because it’s in Iowa City, of course.
SUNDAY
Children’s Day | Downtown Iowa City | 12:00 p.m. | Free
Produced by the Iowa City Public Library and Sponsored by Little Village Magazine and Hill’s Bank, Children’s Day will offer well over a dozen different free activities to give your kids a spectacular Sunday. The Summer of the Arts website notes that children will be able to have their faces painted, make music, participate in “worm wrangling” and a plenty of other activities, so bring them down and have some fun! There will still be plenty of music throughout Sunday–on the family stage and elsewhere–to keep the adults entertained.
The Icarus Account, Avian Sunrise | Gabe’s | 6:30 p.m. | $5
Close out your weekend with a healthy dose of piano-based rock with The Icarus Account and Avian Sunrise at Gabe’s. Also performing will be Joel Bickford and Jimmy Riches. Quite the weekend to be in Iowa City, no?
