The Weekender
The can’t-miss events in the CRANDIC this weekend. Click to read our coverage of Stages and Company! |
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Old Creamery Theatre
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Mar 12 – 2:00pm
Opening Night! Experience the ups and downs of Holly’s budding musical career as he strives to fulfill his potential genius.
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CSPS
Mac’n’Cheese Cook-Off
Mar 12 – 5:00pm
Nothing says “Midwestern comfort food” like some cheesy noodle goodness! Who has the best? Let’s have fun figuring that out!
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Hickok Hall at Coe College
Our Sister’s Many Hats
Mar 12 – 6:00pm
The African American Museum of Iowa will offer a presentation about African American women of Iowa who have been doing amazing work in their many hats for over 164 years.
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Wildwood BBQ & Saloon
Weedeater & The Goddamn Gallows w/ The Atomic Bitchwax, Worshipper, Heavyweight
Mar 12 – 7:00pm
Rock your face off on a Thursday night. This wide swathe of the best of a variety of metal genres for an unforgettable night.
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Riverside Theatre
Stages by David Lee Nelson
Mar 12 – 7:30pm
“A+… An incredibly moving examination of mortality… A comedic cure-all.” (Charleston City Paper) Click through to read the LV review!
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Music @ the Museum: Fareed Haque/Tony Monaco Trio featuring Paul Wertico
Mar 13 – 7:00pm
With this trio, Haque continues to explore the depth of jazz guitar, collaborating with Tony Monaco on piano and Paul Wertico on the drums.
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Iowa City Community Theatre
Company!
Mar 13 – 7:30pm
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s classic musical on love and sex in the modern world returns to the ICCT stage after a twenty-year hiatus. Click to read the LV review!
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Legion Arts CSPS Hall
The Revelers
Mar 13 – 8:00pm
Headquartered in the city of Lafayette in Southwest Louisiana’s Cajun Country, the band is dedicated to the “holy trinity” of Cajun culture: hot music, all-night dancing, and great food.
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Trumpet Blossom Cafe
Dave King & Julian Lage
Mar 13 – 9:00pm
This Pop-up show will incredible jazz luminaries Dave King of The Bad Plus and Happy Apple and Julian Lage, who is hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation.
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Sanctuary Pub
Coppers & Brass
Mar 14 – 6:00pm
Dive into the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day with some fantastic, locally grown Irish music from Iowa City’s Coppers & Brass!
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Uptown Bill’s
Scott Stilwell Live at Uptown Bill’s Coffee House
Mar 14 – 7:00pm
Des Moines singer/songwriter Scott Stilwell will present original songs and stories in this iconic Iowa City Coffee House! Suggested donation at the door $5/$10.
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The Mill
Dr. Z’s Experiment
Mar 14 – 8:00pm
Formed in 1998, Dr. Z’s Experiment began as a jazz trio at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA. They have since grown to become a 5 piece Fusion/Rock/Jazz/ Reggae/Funk/Experimental group.
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Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
3rd Annual Big Grove Brrrewery Ride
Mar 15 – 10:00am
The 3rd Annual Brrrewery Ride is Sunday, March 15th! Meet @ Big Grove Taproom in Iowa City, 10 a.m. for light breakfast and coffee. Geoff’s Bike and Ski will be running safety checks on bikes.
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Legion Arts CSPS Hall
Calan
Mar 15 – 7:00pm
Calan bring together the remarkable talents of five young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music.
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