The U.S. criminal legal system relies on “Retributive Justice”—punishment for wrongdoing—but there is an alternative! Restorative Justice works. Learn more!

Gather for a community meal and block party; stay for a FilmScene in the Park screening of “Miss Juneteenth!”

Now that many of us are vaccinated, the ArtiFactory will offer a Thursday night life drawing group in memory of Phil Dorothy. Registration required (minimum class size: 5). 18+ only.

Season 2: Full-bands, fully vaccinated. A crowdless concert series recorded in an empty venue at Gabe’s Iowa City presented by Threshold Apprehension Sound.

Red Cedar brings an orchestra of eleven players to perform Concerti Grossi by Vivaldi, Corelli Handel, and Kimber.

Enjoy Roots of Rhythm, featuring Pat Smith, Richard Wagor and Lynne Hart, in the Bohemian’s rooftop garden!

The troupe from ICCT’s Improv workshop is back!

Mirrorbox Theatre presents the 50th installment of their Out the Box online reading series! “It Is Magic,” by Mickle Maher. Directed by Cavan Hallman. Free; registration required.

Join Public Space One/MAC for two days of virtual artist shop-talks featuring participants in the 2021 Open Air Media Festival! Free; registration required.

The African American Museum of Iowa presents a day-long celebration of Juneteenth, with various music performances, the Washington High School step team and more!

Don’t be late to this very important date! The Queen of Hearts Wonderland Fest takes over this Tama Co. acreage with a feast for the eyes and the ears.

Join Public Space One/MAC for two days of virtual artist shop-talks featuring participants in the 2021 Open Air Media Festival! Free; registration required.

Red Cedar presents an orchestra of eleven strings playing Concerti Grossi by Vivaldi, Correlli, Handel and Kimber.

Saturdays in the South District just became even more fun! The goal of this summer “pop-up” market is to bring together and elevate BIPOC-owned and/or woman-owned entrepreneurs, artisans and others.

Red Cedar presents an orchestra of eleven strings playing Concerti Grossi by Vivaldi, Correlli, Handel and Kimber.

Join Public Space One/MAC for two days of virtual artist shop-talks featuring participants in the 2021 Open Air Media Festival! Free; registration required.

Listen to the unique sound of the Awful Purdies and the Big Begonias at Raven Wolf Productions, live and out of doors! Bring your camp chair, a blanket and something to drink.

The Iowa Freedom Riders present a family celebration of Juneteenth featuring food, face painting, music and more!

Join Public Space One/MAC for two days of virtual artist shop-talks featuring participants in the 2021 Open Air Media Festival! Free; registration required.

Enjoy more great jazz in the Bohemian’s rooftop garden!

“Bright Star” tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s.

Red Cedar presents an orchestra of eleven strings playing Concerti Grossi by Vivaldi, Correlli, Handel and Kimber.

Join Iowa City Poetry and Prompt Press for this month’s workshop. Fiction author and essayist Rachel Swearingen leads this month’s session and everyone’s welcome! Free; registration required.

“Bright Star” tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s.

Paul Brennan, June 16

It’s possible to find restaurants in the United States that take sushi as seriously as the most tradition-bound restaurants in Japan do. It’s also possible to buy sushi at your local Hy-Vee.

Izabela Zaluska, June 15

The downtown Iowa City location will be the late-night bakery chain’s third location in Iowa. The other two are in Ames and Cedar Falls. It’s no coincidence that all three of Iowa’s locations are near college towns.

Genevieve Trainor, June 14

Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated recently, “In just over four months, Myanmar has gone from being a fragile democracy to a human rights catastrophe.”

Jordan Sellergren, June 11

The first show of the Mission Creek Summer Sessions was a breath of fresh air, if you could manage a full inhale in the withering heat on Thursday evening.