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If today’s Weekender were a “choose your own adventure” there would be lots of fun choices to make. Do you imagine you’re in a balmy bayou while listening to the Swampland Jewels at the Black Angel in Iowa City? Or do you lean into the cold at the Ice Fest in and around Dubuque’s National Mississippi River Museum? Embrace the political parallels of our current times with Frost/Nixon at the James Theater? Or take a mental break from “unprecedented times” with a show? If so, the Cendrillon opera at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids and The Prince Experience at Wooly’s in Des Moines are good options. Whatever path you choose we hope your weekend plans branch off to a satisfying conclusion.
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The Swampland Jewels
Iowa City | The Black Angel | Sat, Jan 18, 9 p.m.
The Swampland Jewels play some funk, some NoLa traditional, Cajun, Gulf Coast classics, and some super fine original music.
Frost/Nixon
Iowa City | The James Theater | Fri-Sun, Jan 17-19, various times.
Iowa City Community Theatre presents Frost/Nixon, a play about the series of in-depth interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon.
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Iowa Haunted Corridor
Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids Public Library | Thurs, Jan 16, 6 p.m.
Discover the eerie tales and ghostly legends behind each stop on this haunted road map with local author Katie Hopkins.
Cinderella: Cendrillon by Jules Massenet
Cedar Rapids | Paramount Theatre | Fri & Sun, Jan 17 & 19, various times.
Experience a magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, with Massenet’s opera, Cendrillon.
The Room Next Door
Des Moines | Varsity Cinema | Fri, Jan 17
The Room Next Door Opens on January 17 at the Varsity Cinema. After years of being out of touch, friends Ingrid and Martha meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Des Moines | The Playhouse | Fri-Sun, Jan 17-19, various times.
Jeff Kinney’s much loved character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical in this production at The Playhouses in Des Moines.
The Prince Experience
Des Moines | Wooly’s | Sat, Jan 18, 9 p.m.
Gabriel Sanchez presents a loving tribute 2 Prince. General Admission: $30
Maniac Fanzine “The Come-Out” Release Party
Rock Island | Rozz-Tox | Fri, Jan 17, 8 p.m.
“Maniac” is a punk leaning music + arts based fanzine for the QC area. Come for the release party with performances by Abnormal Man and Nonnie Parry.
Ice Fest
Dubuque | National Mississippi River Museum | Sat & Sun, Jan 17 & 18, 10 a.m.
Enjoy winter-themed crafts, activities, and more. Come dressed for indoor and outdoor activities with fun for the whole family at Ice Fest.
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