Weekender

Established 2001 | Always free! This weekend might see you anywhere from cautious to stoked, with both Friday the 13th and St. Patrick’s Day festivities coming up. Though we can’t say definitively what luck you’ll have, here are some events in our reader regions we’d put good odds on delivering a memorable time. In Iowa […]

Established 2001 | Always free! If you’re a folk fan, punk fan or like a bit of both, you’ll find plenty to bop your head to this first weekend in March. At Wildwood in Iowa City, a full roster pays tribute to the late Americana master Todd Snider. In Cedar Falls, the Loft is holding […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Running low on your stash of discounted post-Valentine’s Day candy? The events in today’s Weekender offer a pick-me-up from the imminent sugar withdrawals. For the Iowa City vinyl heads, check out a set from our very own DJ KèmBrûlée at the Green House tonight. At xBk Live in Des Moines, […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Did you know that Valentine’s Day is big for both proposals and breakups? Whether you want to lean into or tune out the festivities, today’s Weekender has you covered. The Englert sees a night of indie folk courtesy of the Milk Carton Kids and Sierra Hull. In Cedar Rapids, jazz […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]