Weekender

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Yes, it’s true that Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet—but if you’re someone who just can’t kick off those winter holidays soon enough, you’ll be pleased to know that festivities are beginning already, with that most ubiquitous unintentional Christmas tradition, Handel’s Messiah, on […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Feeling those first twinges of seasonal gratitude? We’ve got you covered! This weekend is packed full with fantastic events to support amazing causes … and plenty of opportunities to indulge yourself, as well. FilmScene—Chauncey Pride at FilmScene: Days Nov 11 – 6:30pm […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium What a weekend! If you thought November would slide in slow, you were sorely mistaken. There’s the Mic Check Poetry Festival and Witching Hour this weekend (highlights below; see full lineups in their individual collections), along with a multitude of other opportunities […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium The holiday of horror is finally here! It’s the 40th anniversary of The Evil Dead, costume contests abound and kids’ activities are available to one and all! (See our fuller list of events in our Halloween Happenings collection.) The weekend also offers […]

THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Another full weekend lies ahead as the Iowa City Book Festival closes out its offerings (make sure to check out the full listing of events) and eerie events abound. Look for a variety of fundraisers to brighten your weekend as well! The Weekender is sponsored by: FilmScene—Ped Mall […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium The season of frights is in full swing! Even if you’re still dithering over your costume choice for the big late-October events, you can enjoy some pre-Samhain scares with theater, film and more designed to elicit shrieks. Plus, the Iowa City Book […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Enjoy the crisp fall weather as you travel the Gallery Walk, enjoy an outdoor show or listen to some eerie tales of Linn County history! Don’t forget to take time to honor Indigenous People’s Day this Monday. The Weekender is sponsored by: […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Autumn has arrived! With it come fall markets and cider release parties, along with outdoor events galore to enjoy in the cooling temps. Downtown Pedestrian Mall Dance Me A Story with Ballet Quad Cities Sep 23 – 10:00am Iowa City Public Library […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Can you feel it in the air? Can you smell it?? The first day of autumn is upon us next week (Wednesday, Sept. 22)! How will you spend your very last weekend of summer? The Weekender is sponsored by: Wilson’s Apple Orchard […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium It’s the great summer wind down, with the last Summer of the Arts Friday Night Concert of the year, a chance for doggies to paddle at City Pool and the final weekend of outdoor kids’ spectacular “Frog and Toad.” Make the most […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Big plans for the holiday weekend? Take a rest from your labors with these events! NewBo City Market Iowa Pop Art: First Thursday Pop Up Sep 2 – 4:00pm Iowa Pop Art is once again presenting the city of Cedar Rapids with […]

READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Outdoors, online, vax required—Eastern Iowans are looking out for each other as they’re planning late summer events. Close out Cedar Rapids Craft Beer Week with a couple of raucous parties, see the lights outside of Hancher, bookend your weekend with a couple […]