Weekender

Established 2001 | Always free! Beware! There is at least one Ides of March reference among the events in today’s Weekender. That reference comes courtesy of of the Charlie Otto show at Gabe’s this Saturday. Opening for Otto are a gamut of local acts from CR, IC and Des Moines. Speaking of the capital, check […]

Established 2001 | Always free! It’s the Weekender, where we present music and event offerings in our reader regions we’re particularly hyped for. CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids hosts “Heads of State,” a showcase of Eastern Iowa musicians done up cabaret style. Gabe’s in Iowa City sees the next entry in the Englert’s “Track Zero” […]

Established 2001 | Always free! From reggae to indie-pop, electronic to shoe-gaze, today’s Weekender has something for everyone. Gabe’s in Iowa City hosts an all-ages metal show with headliners Oriska. Cedar Rapids has the Chicago indie-pop outfit The Claudettes coming to CSPS Hall. Singer-songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson stops by Wooly’s on his Big Wheels Tour. And over […]

Established 2001 | Always free! When it comes to the Weekender, it’s hard not to lead with the weather forecast. But we can’t help ourselves when the temps warm up (above freezing!) after a particularly Iowan brand of cold. Celebrate the air not attacking your face with these events. Iowa City sees the return of […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Today’s Weekender brings the love with open mics, art studio open houses and an alternative Galentine’s Day movie screening. In North Liberty, Iowa abstract artist Kimberlee Rocca shares her work with a studio space open house. The Tree of Liminality in Cedar Rapids celebrates their second anniversary with an art […]

Established 2001 | Always free! We made it past the longest January in the history of the Gregorian Calendar. Celebrate with the events in today’s Weekender. At xBk Live in Des Moines, Ramona & The Sometimes present Cupid’s Lounge, showcasing talented local musicians singing songs about love. Speaking of, share in James Tutson’s love for […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Whether you want to look to ancient Greek philosophers or speakeasy comedy roasters, the events in today’s Weekender got you covered. In particular, there are lots of theater productions this weekend, Iowa City’s Riverside Theatre opens The Cure at Troy, the award winning SHUCKED plays at the Des Moines Civic […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Look, there’s no skirting around it: things are weird right now. The president is hawking crypto, the Doge dog is dead and now DOGE is a government department. All to say, we could use some wholesome distractions. Laugh at the state of things at the Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase at […]

Established 2001 | Always free! If today’s Weekender were a “choose your own adventure” there would be lots of fun choices to make. Do you imagine you’re in a balmy bayou while listening to the Swampland Jewels at the Black Angel in Iowa City? Or do you lean into the cold at the Ice Fest […]

Established 2001 | Always free! You’d never guess we’re deep in the middle of winter by the plethora of events available in our reader regions this weekend. Lean into the cold with a special late-night viewing of a classic Antarctic horror. John Carpenter’s The Thing plays at FilmScene this Friday. Another on-brand wintry event is […]

Established 2001 | Always free! The first Weekender of the new year brings plenty of events to shake off the holiday daze and start 2025 off right. Lady Igraine, a new band out of the Quad Cities, celebrates their debut album with a record release show at Raccoon Motel in Davenport. Over in Dubuque, Olliewood […]

Established 2001 | Always free! There’s a slew of holiday events to check out in the last Weekender of the year. Get your Christmas Carol fix with the classic Muppet version at FilmScene in Iowa City or a fully improvised take with A Christmas Carol (unscripted) at the Spotlight Studio in Moline. Want a little […]