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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 Cold Shock, a Midwest death metal showcase at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. A highlight in Des Moines is the Bridget Bell EP release show with Sarah Tonin and Val Baker at xBk Live on Sunday. Whatever your weekend plans, stay warm and have fun!
The Weekender is sponsored by:
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Mike Birbiglia
Iowa City | The Englert | Thurs-Sat, Jan 9-11, 7:30 p.m.
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway.
Dan Tedesco
Iowa City | The James Theater | Fri, Jan 10, 7 p.m.
Dan Tedesco is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and producer, originally from the far west suburbs of Chicago.
Late Shift at the Grindhouse: The Thing
Iowa City | FilmScene | Fri, Jan 10, 10 p.m.
Late Shift hosts Ross Meyer, Joe Derderian and Aaron Holmgren are joined by The Thing superfan Brendan Hanks for this annual celebration and remember… man is the warmest place to hide.
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Cold Shock: Midwest Death Metal Showcase
Cedar Rapids | CSPS Hall | Sat, Jan 11, 6:30 p.m.
Iowa Metal Underground presents – Cold Shock: Midwest Death Metal Showcase. Featuring the best new death metal bands from the Midwest including: Phantom Threat (Quad Cities), Yotuma (Wisconsin), Pursuit (North Dakota), False Providence (Des Moines), Liquified Decomposition (Dubuque), Toxic Hell (Cedar Rapids).
More Pressure: 237 Collective Grand Opening
Cedar Rapids | Cherry Building | Sat & Sun, Jan 11 & 12
MORE PRESSURE — a resistance arts gallery show & call for collection liberation. This show marks the grand opening of the 237 artist collective.
Bridget Bell EP Release Show w/ Sarah Tonin and Val Baker
Des Moines | xBk Live | Sun, Jan 12, 2 p.m.
Bridget Bell celebrates the debut of her EP with this release show at xBk Live. General Admission: $15
“The Negro Artist” Film Screening + Live Music and Poetry
Des Moines | xBk Live | Fri, Jan 10 8 p.m.
A night of live music, poetry and a film screening of “The Negro Artist” which profiles the Iowa City spoken word artist Caleb Rainey. General Admission: $20
The Atlas Collective First Anniversary Party
Moline | The Atlas Collective | Thurs-Sat, Jan 9-11,
The Atlas Collective celebrates one whole year of bringing community together with a week of special events leading to an anniversary party.
Kristina Marie Castañeda
Dubuque | Riverboat Lounge | Fri, Jan 10, 7 p.m.
Kristina Marie Castañeda performs at the Riverboat Lounge at Hotel Julien in Dubuque.
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