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It’s the final weekend of March and a busy one! When you take a break from the March Madness, indulge in a new activity, event, or venue. The Martha Graham Dance Company is coming to Hancher on Friday night, and the founder’s classic work will be performed by 38 student dancers from the UI Department of Dance. Get out to the Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival during the day on Saturday or the Deerhoof and Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops at Wooly’s on Saturday night. Top pick? The Trans Gander variety show and art auction at the James Theater on Friday night.
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Bur Oak Land Trust’s Prairie Preview
Iowa City | Iowa City Senior Center | Thurs, March 28, 4:30 p.m.
Bur Oak Land Trust is hosting the 39th Prairie Preview. 38 conservation organizations will share ways for nature enthusiasts to get involved from 4:30-7 p.m.
The Wildwoods
Ames | The Maintenance Shop | Thurs, March 28, 8 p.m.
FreshGrass Awards finalists the Wildwoods bring a soulful exploration of American roots music to Ames.
Martha Graham Dance Company
Iowa City | Hancher Auditorium | Fri, March 29, 7:30 p.m.
An indispensable dance company celebrates 100 years, bringing is founder’s classic works to the stage alongside new work by contemporary choreographers. Martha Graham—an icon among 20th century artistic icons—radically expanded the dance vocabulary, and her work has captivated audiences worldwide while influencing generations of artists.
SE Iowa TDOV: Trans Gander
Iowa City | James Theater | Fri, March 29, 8 p.m.
As our state faces continued challenges with anti-trans legislation, coming together as a community is more important than ever. Trans Gander variety show and art auction features numerous performances from across the local community.
Latin Night w/Son Peruchos
Des Moines | Noce | Fri, March 29, 9 p.m.
Son Peruchos, based in Des Moines, is a fusion of Andean and South American folk music utilizing traditional instruments such as the zampona, quena and charango.
Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival
Des Moines | First Unitarian Church | Sat, March 30, 10 a.m.
In honor of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, this fourth annual all-ages festival showcases the creative work of transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming adults and youth from around Iowa.
Deerhoof with Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops
Des Moines | Wooly’s | Sat, March 30, 7 p.m.
By turns cuddly and chaotic, San Francisco’s Deerhoof mix noise, sugary melodies, and an experimental spirit into sweetly challenging and utterly distinctive music.
Good Morning Midnight record release with Dogcatcher & Dizzy Bridges
Iowa City | Trumpet Blossom Cafe | Sat, March 30, 9 p.m.
Good Morning Midnight record release with Dogcatcher & Dizzy Bridges.
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