THE WEEKENDER
Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium
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Have you been anticipating being engulfed by by sunflowers? Your time is coming at Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch starting 11 a.m. on July 29. Later on that day, enjoy live music, performance previews and a silent auction at the Moberg Gallery to help raise funds for the Iowa Choreography Festival. The very next day, the whole family can help end hunger in Iowa at Cowles Commons at 11 a.m. with an all-you-can-eat BBQ feast. Top pick: Kitten Party! Being trampled by kittens for 30 minutes sounds both satisfying and terrifying—but who says that’s enough time?!
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Wooly’s
HunterGirl at Wooly’s
Jul 27 – 6:00pm
First Fleet Concerts Presents HunterGirl.
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Noce
Chameleon: The Many Colors of Herbie Hancock Presented by Jason Danielson & Co.
Jul 28 – 8:00pm
A series of concerts produced by pianist & composer Jason Danielson, celebrating the work of the great Herbie Hancock.
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xBk Live
Nur-D w/ DJ Hayes, Lt. Sunnie, MPLS Drew, and Emmett Phillips
Jul 28 – 8:00pm
xBk presents Nur-D w/ DJ Hayes, Lt. Sunnie, MPLS Drew, and Emmett Phillips.
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Teehee’s Comedy Club
priceofahug Presents Take One
Jul 28 – 8:00pm
priceofahug Presents Take One! A night of live hip-hop featuring local talent with Teller Bank$ headlining.
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Wooly’s
Taylor Fest
Jul 28 – 9:00pm
Taylor Fest is a party for Swifties, by Swifties. Where everyone is the main character. Come party with us as we dance the night away to all of Taylor Swift’s eras.
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Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch
Flower Festival
Jul 29 – 11:00am
Flower Festival Featuring Sunflowers
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Surety Hotel
2023 Slay the Runway Children’s Fashion Show
Jul 29 – 12:00pm
Hello! It is time to bring back the runway for the children to have some fun and build new friendships.
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KIN
Psychic Pop-Up at KIN
Jul 29 – 12:00pm
In what areas of your life would you love extra insight and guidance?
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Smitten Kitten
Kitten Party!
Jul 29 – 4:00pm
Hey there, cat lovers! Get ready for the most pawsome event of the year – the Kitten Party!
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The Garden
Princess Royal Ball 2023: A Princess Royal Christmas – Christmas in July
Jul 29 – 7:00pm
Join the Princess Royal for Reign 30, Andrea Knight Michaels, as she celebrates her accomplishments of Reign 30.
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Moberg Gallery
Iowa Choreography Festival Fundraiser
Jul 29 – 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of live music, performance previews and a silent auction.
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xBk Live
Traffic Death / Glass Ox / Animals on LSD / Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops
Jul 29 – 8:00pm
xBk presents Traffic Death, Glass Ox, Animals on LSD, Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops.
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Hoyt Sherman Place
Diana Krall
Jul 29 – 8:00pm
Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
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Exile Brewing Company
Zoofunkyou featuring Birdie Pie
Jul 29 – 8:15pm
Join us Saturday, July 29th with Zoofunkyou featuring Birdie Pie.
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Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch
Flower Festival
Jul 30 – 10:00am
Flower Festival Featuring Sunflowers
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Cowles Commons
Smoke Out Hunger 2023
Jul 30 – 11:00am
Help Iowans experiencing hunger by joining Food Bank of Iowa for Smoke Out Hunger on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cowles Commons.
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xBk Live
Jake Worthington
Jul 30 – 7:00pm
If Jake Worthington had a nickel for every time he heard honky-tonk is dead, he’d have himself a ranch down in the heart of Texas. But even then, he’d be singing it.
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Hoyt Sherman Place
Keb’ Mo’
Jul 30 – 7:30pm
With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists.
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The Blazing Saddle
Kill Graves Show
Jul 30 – 10:00pm
Join us for Kill Graves only at The Legendary Blazing Saddle!
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xBk Live
Pleasants / Luke Bascom & the End Times / de Vant
Jul 31 – 7:00pm
xBk presents Pleasants, Luke Bascom & The End Times, and de Vant.
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Book Review: ‘On Becoming an American Writer’ by James Alan McPherson, ed. by Anthony Walton
by Isaac Hamlet, Jul 27
I am constantly amazed by how long I was in Iowa City without really hearing about James Alan McPherson.
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Album Review: Sam Locke Ward — ‘Thrift Store Gtr Gold’
by Loren Thatcher, Jul 25
“Everything that they ever warned us about, all the sad things, all the bad things, all of those things, they are coming. They are all coming to pass.” So singeth Samuel Locke Ward, master of minimalism, grim jester and bard of Iowa in the unhinged 2020s.
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Midwest rapper Nur-D uses his powers for good, drawing wisdom from Fred Hampton, D&D and body positivity
by Isaac Hamlet, Jul 24
After spending the past five years leveling up in Minneapolis, Matt Allen is rolling for initiative.
“The Rolling Initiative Tour is my first ever me-headlining, like, I’m-the-guy tour,” said Allen, a hip-hop artist hailing from Minnesota who performs as Nur-D, a month before his debut tour kicked off.
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