Weekender

Established 2001 | Always free! We live in a world where Timothée Chalamet may or may not be masquerading as U.K. drill rapper EsDeeKid. As we process that news (and try to incorporate “LV Sandals” into our newest merch drop plans) check out these upcoming events in our Weekender. In Iowa City, Brìghde Chaimbeul is at Trumpet Blossom Cafe as […]

Established 2001 | Always free! The northern lights may have faded but there’s still lots to look forward to this weekend. It’s a busy time for Iowa City as the Floodwater Comedy Festival and Mic Check Poetry Fest both take place through Saturday. Over in Cedar Falls, the Octopus presents the College Hill-Billy Country Fest […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Word is this weekend may see the Midwest hit with a potentially record-breaking arctic blast, so pull out your winter jacket if you head to any of these events featured in today’s Weekender. Iowa City has two big ensembles visiting the Englert stage; Mariachi Herencia de México on Friday and Family Folk […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Halloween falling on a Friday this year has the weekend feeling extra spooky. Consider some of these events for your frightful festivities. In Iowa City, the Dandelion Stompers are hosting a haunted hop at Wildwood on Halloween night. In Cedar Rapids, CSPS Hall opens up its space for a Día […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Don’t let the chill in the air keep you from checking out the events in today’s Weekender. In Iowa City, Dubuque musician River Glen brings his brand of “poignant folk-pop” with his band and Calle Sur to the James Theater. Check out our review of his latest album before the […]

Established 2001 | Always free! We’re back with another weekend full of events throughout our reader regions. Jonathan Richman, founder of the Modern Lovers and subject of our October Prairie Pop column, hits up the Englert in Iowa City. Meanwhile, Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper visits Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre on his Suffering Fools tour. […]

Established 2001 | Always free! It’s finally feeling like fall, perfect for the cornucopia of events in today’s Weekender. Refocus Film Fest begins tonight with a showing of Train Dreams at The Englert. Check our handy guide on the festivals offerings. It’s not just movies getting the love, as the Iowa City Book Festival and the Des Moines Banned […]

Established 2001 | Always free! If the current news cycle has you zapped, consider some of the events featured in today’s Weekender. For laughs, Lucky Cat comedy is holding prelims for its Funniest Person in Iowa competition, with an extensive list of shows throughout our reader regions this weekend. For a fresh music experience in […]

Established 2001 | Always free! We’re back with another Weekender of events throughout our reader regions. We know where one music super-fan will be this weekend. Jim Reiners, who attended close to 100 concerts last year, will be at the Englert to see A.J. Croce Thursday. Over in Cedar Falls, the third Lost Woods Festival hosts […]

Established 2001 | Always free! We’re back with another batch of events in today’s Weekender. The Infinite Dream festival takes place at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Another IC highlight is the “cello-and-kazoo-metal” stylings of Rushadicus with Weapon X at the PS1 Close House. In Des Moines, the Goth Rockers Vision Video hit up Lefty’s […]

Established 2001 | Always free! Looking for local music and arts events? The Weekender has you covered. Morbid Saint plays Gabe’s with Frontal Assault, Traffic Death and Ill Omen. Roll into Hispanic Heritage Month with Festival Latino in Cedar Rapids or the opening of Aliza Nisenbaum’s “Dia de los Muertos” exhibit at the Des Moines […]

Established 2001 | Always free! From songwriting and horror lit festivals to comedy showcases, there is a lot to do this first weekend of September. The Stanley Museum of Art kicks off its exhibition of Hayward Oubre with an opening reception Thursday night. The Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids is hosting Awfully Folkin’ […]