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Soulful Vibes is led by Toni and Jodi, a Des Moines-based duo that brings that classic 60's Girl Group sound back to life before your very eyes. They aren't just […]
Frank Ray will perform in the Rhythm Room on Saturday, May 18 at 7 PM! In the three short years since embarking on his musical journey full-time, he has racked up two No. 1 singles and three Top ten singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, landed Frank Rogers as his producer, signed […]
Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 PM 11:30 PM Trumpet Blossom Cafe (map) Google Calendar ICS 9pm doors, 9:30 music $20 GA / $15 with student ID https://littlevillagetickets.com/events/150415637/messa-italy Messa’s rising trajectory hits the stratosphere on their immense new album “Close”. Soaring up out of the Italian Doom Rock underground in 2014, Messa have been rapidly garnering a frenzied throng […]
The birth of Skid Row was marked by Snake Sabo, Rachel Bolan, and Rob Hammersmith. In a time where rebellion and punk were the driving force in pop culture, Snake, Rachel, and Rob knew they had the same mentality. Snake and Rachel knew with their talent and their passion for punk and metal, they had […]
Join Drum Iowa and Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a wonderful outdoor drum circle (weather permitting). Don’t forget your drums! (We also will have instruments available for you to borrow.) You don’t need to be a magnificent drummer or musician to enjoy this fun afternoon, and you are by no means obligated […]
Thursdays, 6-9pm Free and open to the public Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outside seating Burgers and brats will be available, as well as other food truck options These concerts are great for families (kids allowed), or an evening out with friends. Guests are allowed to bring their own food, but alcohol must be […]
Friday May 24th at 5pm At Tee Hees Comedy Club Skinned Alive, Stronghold, Common Hollow, MuttIA Hardship, Neck Wrung $10adv/$15dos
Rock the Block at NewBo City Market! Rock the Block is NewBo City Market's free weekly concert series. Each summer, a variety of local and national touring bands take the Bankers Trust Stage in the Market Yard and fill Friday nights with live music! Rock the Block takes place every Friday throughout the summer from […]
The cicadas are coming! Celebrate the coming emergence at The Iowa Children’s Museum with a scavenger hunt, nature observation zone, a cicada-inspired art challenge, and a cicada sing-along with PLAYologists! Sing-along will be held between 11:00 a.m. and noon. All other activities are available throughout the day. Event activities are included with museum admission; free for […]
Saturday, May 25, 2024 Doors open at 5:30pm Starts at 7:00pm
Guitarist/vocalist Scott DL will perform at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 pm. Featuring songs from his latest album, Scott DL’s Enlightenment Saloon, Scott will be backed by Gerard Estella (keyboards, guitar), Aurélie Berta (vocals), Jim Coates (guitar), Lincoln Ginsberg (bass), and Dave Nanke (drums, percussion). Tickets may be […]
Thursdays, 6-9pm Free and open to the public Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outside seating Burgers and brats will be available, as well as other food truck options These concerts are great for families (kids allowed), or an evening out with friends. Guests are allowed to bring their own food, but alcohol must be […]
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