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Across Iowa this weekend we see a number of events that mash-up genres and activities. Some of these might seem strange on paper, but that’s what you thought when you tried that food pairing you swear by now. (Supposedly, for the adventurous out there, pickles and peanut butter is a treat.) The Power Glove-toting Heatbox brings his blend of comedy and beatboxing loops to The Olympic in Cedar Rapids. Experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott visits The Black Angel on Saturday, flexing their Omnichord and singer/songwriter skills. In Dubuque, B-1 Yoga Studio is holding a Karaoke Yoga session, where yoga practitioners are encouraged to sing along with the tunes. Check out the rest of the weekender for more!
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Jenny Parrott at The Black Angel
Iowa City | The Black Angel | Sat, July 27, 7 p.m.
Austin’s experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott comes to The Black Angel. Parrott crafts an enthralling mix of bilingual vocals across a range of synth, guitar, and their prominent use of the Omnichord.
FilmScene in the Park – The General
Iowa City | Chauncey Park | Sat, July 27, 8:30 p.m.
An engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies. FilmScene in the Park is an outdoor cinema built in partnership with the Iowa City Parks and Rec Department.
Radost Puppet Theatre Show & Workshops
Cedar Rapids | National Czech Museum | Fri, July 26, 10 a.m.
The oldest and biggest puppet theater in Brno is coming all the way from the Czech Republic to Cedar Rapids!
Heatbox w/Glass Leaf Co. & Klazik
Cedar Rapids | The Olympic | Fri, July 26, 6 p.m.
HEATBOX is coming to The Olympic! Heatbox is a professional beatboxer, loop artist, singer, and voice actor. He makes a living making sounds with his mouth.
Block Party – Kuehns Park ft. Deja Blue
Cedar Falls | Kuehns Park | Fri, July 26, 7 p.m.
The self-proclaimed Jazzy/Funky/Rocking Blues Tribe Deja Blue performs at Kuehns Park.
Summer Sampler
Des Moines |Olson-Larsen Galleries | Fri, July 26, 5 p.m.
An opening reception/summer sampler of gallery artists at Olson-Larsen Galleries.
Conversation with artist b. Robert Moore and journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones
Des Moines |Des Moines Art Center| Sun, July 28, 3 p.m.
b. Robert Moore talks with Pulitzer Prize-winner creator of “The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Derek Zanetti (formerly HOMELESS GOSPEL CHOIR)
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Fri, July 26, 6 p.m.
Derek Zanetti, is a folk-punk musician from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania comes to the Raccoon Motel.
Karaoke Yoga at B-1 Yoga Studio
Dubuque | B-1 Yoga | Fri, July 26, 5:30 p.m.
This is an all-level yoga flow with a kick a** playlist that you can’t help but sing along to. That’s all. No tricks. Just a fun way to sing and flow and let loose on our mats together.
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