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The big destination this weekend is the Hinterland Festival in Saint Charles Iowa (let’s hope the temps of last years fest don’t return). If that’s not in your plans there are plenty of other music and arts events in our regions this weekend. QueertopIA, a celebration co-hosted by Dreamwell Theatre and Pride Alliance Center is happening at the James Theater in Iowa City. Sidetrack Skate Shop is hosting a summer jam with a pop-up market in Ames. And at the LiFT in Des Moines, Zoe Hermsen has a reception for her exhibition This is how I sleep at night which runs through August.
Iowa City
MC Chris – 20 Years Of Touring with SWELL RELL
Wildwood | Thurs, Jul 31, 6 p.m.
Enda Reilly
Williamsburg | Ravenwolf Productions | Thurs, Jul 31, 6:30 p.m.
CATVIDEOFEST 2025
FilmScene | Sat & Sun, 1 p.m.
QueertopIA
The James Theater | Sat, Aug 2, 7:30 p.m.
Stephanie Catlett
Northside Market | Sat, Aug 2, 6 p.m.
Cedar Rapids
Bluesmore
Cedar Rapids | Brucemore | Sat, Aug 2, 4 p.m.
The Retro Rockits
Marengo | Fireside Winery | Sat, Aug 2, 6 p.m.
Sunday Social
Cedar Rapids | CSPS | Thurs, Sun, Aug 3, 4 p.m.
Cedar Falls/Waterloo
Daniel Exavier and Co.
Cedar Falls | Octopus | Thurs, Jul 31, 8 p.m.
Writers Round w/ Madison Kolbet
Cedar Falls | Octopus | Fri, Aug 1, 7:30 p.m.
Joel Sires and Sam Locke Ward
Cedar Falls | Octopus | Sat, Aug 2, 8 p.m.
Critical Mass, Freddy Vs, St. October and Next to Midnight
Cedar Falls | Octopus | Sun, Aug 3, 7 p.m.
Des Moines
“Iowa Artists 2025: Ben Millett” Exhibition
Des Moines Art Center| Through Nov 2
Her New Knife // bulletsbetweentongues
Lefty’s | Thurs, Jul 31, 5 p.m.
August’s First Friday: Mainframe in Motion
Mainframe Studios | Fri, Aug 1, 5 p.m.
Buena Vista Orchestra
Des Moines | Hoyt Sherman Place | Sat, Aug 2, 8 p.m.
Sidetrack Summer Jam!
Ames, Sidetrack Skate Shop | Sat, Aug 3, 6 p.m.
Quad Cities
HIPPIES AND COWBOYS w. JORDY ARNDT & THE HOWLERS
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Thurs, Jul 31, 6 p.m.
GLIXEN with STARLING
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Fri, Aug 1, 7 p.m.
MR. SOFTHEART + COUGH ‘N FLOP
Rock Island | Rozz-Tox | Sat, Aug 2, 7 p.m.
JOHNNY DELAWARE with THE FILTHY HEATHENS & BADVRIL
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Sat, Aug 2, 7 p.m.
Dubuque
The Rush Cleveland Trio – Maquoketa Summer Concert Series
Maquoketa | Main St. Maquoketa | Thurs, Jul 31, 6 p.m.
This is how I sleep at night – reception
Dubuque | The Lift | Fri, Aug 1, 6 p.m.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Maquoketa | Codfish Hollow | Sat, Aug 2, 8 p.m.
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