The Weekender The arts editor’s round-up of all this weekend’s best virtual and physically distanced events from local artists and venues is here! With online holiday shopping from local artisans, a drive-in holiday light show and the virtual Nutcracker, your weekend at home is about to get FESTIVE. Read our review of Riverside’s “A Christmas […]
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Weekender, Dec. 3: Virtual Holiday Thieves Market, Midwest Writers Potluck and more to do this weekend
The Weekender Cozy up with the editor’s pick of this weekend’s can’t-miss virtual events from local artists and venues! This weekend’s lineup features the virtual Holiday Thieves Market, a ukulele Christmas concert, a discussion for the “podcast-curious” and much more. Online A Christmas Carol Nov 27 – Dec 13 – Begins streaming Fri. 11/27 at […]
Weekender, Nov. 25: Truthsgiving, ‘A Christmas Carol’ and more local events for Thanksgiving weekend
The editor’s round-up of this weekend’s virtual and physically distanced events from local venues and artists. Have a safe holiday weekend! If you want to receive the Weekender in your inbox every Thursday, click here to sign up for Little Village newsletters. Online ‘BLOOD RAGE’ Internet Watch Party! Nov 25 – 10:00pm (CST) Late Shift […]
Weekender, Nov. 19: Immigrant Foodways, ‘Midnight Your Time,’ Iowa Organic Conference and more to do this weekend
The editor’s pick of this weekend’s virtual and physically distanced events from local artists and venues. Read our review of “Midnight Your Time” here. If you want the Weekender in your inbox every Thursday, subscribe to Little Village newsletters. Online Midnight Your Time Nov 13 – Nov 22 – Stream anytime starting 11/13 at 7:30pm […]
Weekender, Nov. 12: Opera trivia, The Tallest Man on Earth, Dance Gala 2020 and more to do this weekend
Weekender The editor’s roundup of all the can’t-miss virtual events from local artists, organizations and venues this weekend! Online Abortion Care in America Nov 12 – 4:30pm (CST) Professor Carole Joffe will join Lina-Maria Murillo & Francine Thompson to discuss Joffe’s new book ‘Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America.’ Free; […]
Weekender, Nov. 5: An open poetry workshop, the unveiling of Jordan Weber’s public art exhibit and more to do this weekend
The Weekender The editor’s pick of this weekend’s can’t-miss virtual events from local artists and venues! Online The Writers’ Rooms I.O.W.A. Nov 5 – 12:00pm (CST) Area bookstores showcase their programs and offerings in the days leading up to The Writers’ Rooms I.O.W.A. author readings. More info >> CSPS Jordan Weber Exhibit Unveiling Nov 5 […]
Weekender, Oct. 29: Witching Hour, War of the Worlds and more events for your Halloween weekend
The Weekender This Halloweekend is jam-packed with screams and livestreams! Check out the editor’s roundup of the can’t-miss virtual events from local artists and venues this weekend, including WITCHING HOUR 2020, presented by Little Village and the Englert Theatre. View the full lineup and purchase tickets for Witching Hour 2020 here. If you’d like to […]
Weekender, Oct. 22: African American Composer Collage, ‘RBG,’ Amy Friedl Stoner and more local events this weekend
The Weekender The editor’s roundup of this weekend’s can’t-miss virtual and safely distanced events is here! Don’t miss the first ever virtual Vino Vérité on Oct. 23, brought to you by Little Village, Bread Garden Market and FilmScene. If you’d like to receive the Weekender in your inbox every Thursday, sign up for our newsletter. […]
Weekender, Oct. 15: Marilynne Robinson, Iowa Dance Festival, Kiese Laymon
The Weekender The editor’s pick of this weekend’s virtual and physically distanced local events is here! Be sure to check out our Iowa Dance Festival collection to see the full lineup of festival events. Online Iowa Dance Festival: On The STAGE Oct 15 – 7:00pm Virtual Performance: screening of pre-recorded dance pieces via virtual stage. […]
Weekender, Oct. 8: Blake Shaw Trio, ‘The Karate Kid,’ the Iowa City Book Festival and more local events this weekend
The Weekender This weekend’s roundup of editor-selected virtual and physically distanced events from local artists and venues. Check out our Book Festival collection for more literary events this weekend and beyond! If you’d like to get the Weekender in your inbox every Thursday, sign up for our newsletter. Online Eric Deggans and Venise Berry: Race […]
Megan Gogerty, virtual cabaret, local ghost stories and more this weekend
The Weekender The editor’s pick of this weekend’s virtual and physically distanced events! Whether you’re looking for a belly laugh, a swell of the heart or a spooky chill, we’ve got your agenda for the weekend ahead. If you’d like to receive the Weekender in your inbox every Thursday, sign up for our newsletter. Online […]
Weekender, Sept. 24: ‘Dear Broadway,’ printmaking for kids and teens and more local events this weekend
The Weekender The editor’s pick of this weekend’s virtual and physically distanced local events! Local theatre is back 2020-style, and we’re here for it. Check out our review of “The Parking Lot” here. If you’d like to receive the Weekender in your inbox every Thursday, sign up for our newsletter. Online Linda Oatman High and […]

