THE WEEKENDER
Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium
December has arrived — and with it, a multitude of holiday markets to sate your appetite for local art! You’ll also find holiday music and theater, with not-to-be-missed non-holiday happenings woven in (don’t sleep on Lissie on Friday and the LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library’s Big Queer Come-Out on Saturday!). Top pick of the weekend? InterPlay offers ‘The Tortoise ENJOYS the Race,’ an interactive exploration of storytelling and movement. Allow yourself some affirmation with this community-building event.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
PS1—Close House
PS1's 20th Birthday Party
Dec 1 – 6:00pm
PS1’s 20th Birthday Party & annual member assembly
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Iowa City Masonic Building
Iowa City Eastside Artists 2022 Show and Sale!
Dec 2 – Dec 4 – 10:00am
Iowa City’s finest selection of art and hand crafts, featuring Iowa City East Side Artists & guests. Masks required.
Fri Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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IC FabLab
Stained Glass Flower Class
Dec 2 – 6:00pm
Tired of watering your plants? Take the Stained glass flower class to make your own custom Flora that you’ll never need to water!
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FilmScene—Chauncey
Bijou Open Screen
Dec 2 – 7:00pm
Ranging from experimental film to autobiographical documentaries to dramatic comedies, Open Screen is a forum for filmmakers within the local community to showcase their cinematic pieces.
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Wildwood BBQ & Saloon
Lissie
Dec 2 – 7:00pm
Lissie w/Cat Clyde will be LIVE @ Wildwood Saloon on December 2nd!
More info >>
Cedar Rapids Public Library-Downtown
RHCR Presents: Fruitcake and Cabaret
Dec 2 – 7:00pm
Start your holiday season right with the 6th annual RHCR Christmas show! A fun night of songs, stories & laughter!
More info >>
La wine bar & restaurant
Mill Revival Showcase Series: Flash in a Pan
Dec 2 – 7:30pm
The lowa City live music community that thrived on having The Mill as it’s heart and soul for so many decades he struggling to maintain a regular live music experience since early 2020.
More info >>
The Weekender is sponsored by:
The Englert Theatre
The Nutcracker
Dec 2 – 7:30pm
This holiday classic comes to life with performances by dancers from Nolte Academy and features a live orchestra conducted by Carey Bostian.
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Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Holiday Thieves Market
Dec 3 – Dec 4 –
Join us for this long-running fine arts show at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville, Iowa.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Nature’s Noel
Dec 3 – 9:00am
When it’s time to deck the halls, it’s time for Nature’s Noel!
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Environmental Education Center
Artists at SUI Holiday Sale
Dec 3 – 9:00am
A festive pop up shopping experience featuring items designed and created by local artists with disabilities. Proceeds go towards supplies for the Artists at SUI Program.
More info >>
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Old World Christmas Market
Dec 3 – 10:00am
Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer offers free NCSML admission
More info >>
Online
Submit to Me: Demystifying the Submission Process to Literary Journals
Dec 3 – 2:00pm
Over a Saturday afternoon, Hannah Bonner will discuss and demystify the nuts and bolts of submitting to literary journals. For writers in all genres.
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PS1—Close House
The Tortoise ENJOYS the Race: Incrementality with InterPlay
Dec 3 – 2:00pm
InterPlay is a global social movement using storytelling, movement, and our voices for self-expression and community-building. Donations kindly requested; no one turned away.
More info >>
Taag Studios & Gallery
Annual Holiday Exhibit & Art Sale Opening Reception
Dec 3 – 3:00pm
TAAG Fine Art Gallery presents an Annual Gathering of Local & Regional Artists. Enjoy refreshments, meet the artists, have great conversation, and discover the pure pleasure of enjoying art.
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Willow Creek Theatre Company
Murder at the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Dec 3 – 7:30pm
The Snowflake Lodge is hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party again this year. Unfortunately, sparks have flown between some of the guests lately with rumors of blackmail, greed, and revenge.
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The James Theater
Deb Talan (of The Weepies)
Dec 3 – 7:30pm
Iowa City-based singer-songwriter kicks off US tour in town.
More info >>
PS1—Close House
Big Queer Come-Out
Dec 3 – 8:00pm
It’s LIAL’s coming out party!!!! Join the LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library on Saturday, 12/3 for their first fundraiser. Sliding scale admission.
More info >>
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Middle Western
Dec 3 – 8:30pm
Middle Western feat. William Elliott Whitmore, Dave Zollo, Stephen “The Kid” Howard, Stevie Doyle, and Brian Cooper
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PS1—Close House
Surreal House Costume Workshop
Dec 4 – 1:00pm
Join Kelly Moore & friends for a drop-in workshop to create your costume for DADA PROM (or any other holiday gathering)!
More info >>
University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
Hawkapellas Holiday Concert
Dec 4 – 2:00pm
Start the holiday season with song!
More info >>
FilmScene—Chauncey
The Eye Opener
Dec 4 – 4:00pm
Celebrate the beauty of life and cinema at FS’s annual fundraising celebration
More info >>
Photo Gallery: Elizabeth Moen and Annalibera at Gabe’s
by Sid Peterson, Dec 1
One of Iowa City’s favorite homegrown musicians,
Elizabeth Moen , performed to a full house upstairs at Gabe’s on Saturday, Nov. 26. Moen and her former Iowa City band, consisting of Dan Padley, Blake Shaw and Joel Sires, reunited for the evening on stage to celebrate the release of Moen’s new album
Wherever You Aren’t . Moen has two additional album release shows in Chicago next month.
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