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The solstice and the official start of summer is still weeks away, but the first weekend of June sure does bring the summer vibes. Aficionados of all stripes will find something to dig in this weekend’s eclectic mix of featured events throughout Eastern and Central Iowa. Teams will be rushing to make their mark in The 48 Hour Film Project later this summer, but you can relive 20 years of the project in Des Moines with 48 Turns 20 at the Des Moines Art Center. Iowa City movie buffs can get your Swayze on with a rooftop showing of Road House at FilmScene. For your festival kick you can head to Cedar Rapids this Saturday for the Iowa Women’s Festival. The fest features women-led art, businesses and performances.
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Chloe Angyal Reading and Discussion
Iowa City | Prairie Lights | Thurs, May 30, 7 p.m.
Chloe Angyal will read from her new novel, Pointe of Pride and be joined in conversation by Anna Bruno.
One More Hour + Second Half
Iowa City | Trumpet Blossom | Fri, May 31, 10 p.m.
One More Hour are joined by Second Half to perform at Trumpet Blossom.
Rooftop: ROAD HOUSE
Iowa City | FilmScene Ped Mall | Sun, June 2, 8:30 p.m.
The Rooftop Screenings summer series returns to the FilmScene at the Ped Mall.
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The 48 Hour Film Project
Des Moines | Levitt Auditorium | Fri, May 31, 7 p.m.
The 20th running season of the 48 Hour Film Project in Des Moines calls for a screening celebration.
Banda Maguey
Davenport | Rhythm City Casino Resort | Fri, May 31, 8 p.m.
Banda Maguey “La estrella de los bailes” from Jalisco, Mexico, visits Davenport.
Iowa Women’s Festival
Cedar Rapids | NewBo City Market | June 1, 10 a.m.
The highly anticipated 2024 Iowa Women’s Festival returns to NewBo City Market.
Rock the Block 2024
Cedar Rapids | NewBo City Market | Fri, May 31, 6 p.m.
Rock the Block at NewBo City Market! Rock the Block is NewBo City Market’s free weekly concert series.
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Jazz Trio Concert
Cedar Falls | Hearst Center for the Arts | Sat, Jun 1, 2 p.m.
Join the Jazz Trio composed of Mike Conrad, Katie Ernst, and Cassius Goens III as they perform new tracks.
Luke Thomas at Foundry
Coralville | Foundry Food + Tap | Sun, Jun 2, 12 p.m.
Join Luke Thomas at noon and expect to hear a little of everything.
Bad Cop Bad Cop, Rodeo Boys, Lipstick Homicide, RA
Iowa City | Gabes | Fri, May 31, 8 p.m.
Check out Bad Cop Bad Cop on their 2024 Tour with special guests Rodeo Boys.
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