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There is a good mix of big and small in today’s weekender. On one end are two of the biggest music festivals their respective cities have to offer. That’s 80/35 in Des Moines with headliner Killer Mike and the North Liberty Blues & BBQ fest with The White Buffalo taking on headline duties. If you’re looking for more intimate affairs you can check out a community gardens writing workshop at Iowa City’s Porchlight Literary Arts Center or this month’s poetry open mic at River Lights Book Store in Dubuque. Check out the rest of the lineup for everything in between, including roller derbies, drag fundraisers and fan-favorite burlesque shows.
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COMING UP
Community Garden writing project!
Iowa City | Porchlight Literary Arts Center | Sun, July 14, 11 a.m.
Come plant and write. We will ground our bodies, and let our creative minds blossom with guest Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey. This is a free event and all ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Upon A Burning Body w/ Until I Wake, Of Virtue & more
Iowa City | Wild Wood | Fri, July 12, 6 p.m.
The Texas groove metal band hits up Iowa City on their Low Riders & Stage Divers tour. General Admission: $20
North Liberty Blues & BBQ
North Liberty | Centennial Park | Sat, July 13, 10 a.m.
A North Liberty summer staple. This year feat. The White Buffalo, Jeremie Albino, The Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band, & More!
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Helluva Hazbin Burlesque Show
Cedar Rapids | SCPS Hall | Fri, July 12, 8 p.m.
Absassin of Knights of the Round Pasties presents this Burlesque performance at CSPS Hall.
Fundraising is a Drag! at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids | Big Grove | Sat, July 13, 10 a.m.
You’re invited to bring your oh-so-sassy self to the most spectacular and dazzling fundraising event in the history of TCR!
Emo Kids vs. Glam Rock Roller Derby Mixer
Des Moines | MVP Sports | Sat, July 13, 5 p.m.
Des Moines Roller Derby is proud to host their very first game featuring Team Emo Kids and Team Glam Rock!
80/35
Des Moines | Water Works Park | Fri/Sat, July 12-13
80/35 is a celebration of music and culture. Featuring a diverse lineup of musicians from all genres across four free stages and one paid stage in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
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WINONA FIGHTER w/the courts
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Sun, July 14, 3 p.m.
This Nashville based punk band promises a high-energy early show at Davenport’s Raccoon Motel.
Friday Nights Poetry Lights
Dubuque | River Lights Bookstore | Fri, July 12, 6 p.m.
Bring poetry & short prose to share. Come to listen & learn in a casual, informed place. Drop in/drop out. Poetry book swap at each poetry night. Open to All – whether poet or not.
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