Wish your day-to-day had a lot more “thee”s and “thou”s in it? Good news: The Iowa Renaissance Faire approacheth this weekend in the Amana Colonies! If you’re more into a contemporary vibe, there’s still plenty to choose from. Enjoy the international reggae of Gizzae at CSPS; head out to Dubuque’s Fox Den Motel for Unwed Sailor and Waldemar’s Midwest indie rock; sit in with LV’s own Jordan Sellergren at the James Theatre; or hit Trumpet Blossom for a three-parter with mars hojilla, emily the band and Bella Moss. Also not to miss: The final Iowa City Police Log show this Saturday at Riverside Theatre, celebrating 10 years of sometimes-baffling, sometimes-disturbing, always-all-caps ICPD police logs on Twitter. All profits go to Shelter House Iowa City.
Top pick for your Memorial Day Weekend: TrevorFest 2023, a celebration and memorial for Trevor Lee Hopkins, former Little Village staffer and Iowa City live music advocate. Two days of awesome bands at Gabe’s plus a free outside show by the Uniphonics on the Northside on Saturday. If you love live music in Iowa City, this one’s for you.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
The James Theater
Group Therapy and Songwriting Swap with Joel Sires & Jordan Sellergren
May 25 – 8:00pm
40 Years Old and Nowhere to Turn
Group Therapy and Songwriting Swap
with Joel Sires & Jordan Sellergren
From a groove pumping rhythm section, to sizzling horn section, Soul Sherpa mashes multiple styles and genres of music creating a massive musical experience.
Savage Hearts with Liberty High MC’s and Free Strings
May 26 – 6:30pm
Annie Savage and The Savage Hearts featuring Liberty High School’s Hear My Voice will prove to be a genre defying night of first ever in the history of the stage-type performances.
Join us in Middle Amana for the 31st annual Iowa Renaissance Festival! All your favorite artisans, entertainers, musicians, street performers, & merchants will be back for 7 days this year!
Since forming in Iowa City in 2007, The Uniphonics have performed in more than 15 states, played at notable festivals, and opened for platinum selling artists.
