Thursday, 01 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Drop-In Craft: Watercolor Poetry
Black History Month Event: Celebrate Langston Hughes, the late poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright, by using his words to create a work of art.
Comedy Night: Alec Flynn
Based in Los Angeles, Alec Flynn is a standup comedian and digital creator. Originally from Massachusetts, he is an East Coast transplant from Denver, Colorado. His Don't Tell Comedy appearance has amassed over 1M views after reaching 100k in its first 24 hours. Come and join us for a FREE comedy night in the Maintenance Shop.
Friday, 02 Feb 2024
Concert: Campanile-Carillon Model
The Campanile-Carillon Model is a 1:5 scale replica of the campanile and a 27-bell carillon that is accessible, functional and portable. This model serves as an extension of the legacy of Iowa State beloved campanile and the carillon. It also serves as a musical instrument and an educational tool.
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Drop-In Craft: Watercolor Poetry
Black History Month Event: Celebrate Langston Hughes, the late poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright, by using his words to create a work of art.
Concert: Wind Ensemble
Led by Dr. Michael Golemo, the ISU Wind Ensemble is a highly acclaimed musical group known for their exceptional talent and captivating performances. With a diverse repertoire that spans across genres and styles, they bring a fresh and innovative approach to wind music.
ISU Theatre: Barjche
Orchesis I Dance Company presents Barjché 2024: "Moving Pictures, Stories in our Lives." Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State's annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present.
Concert: Local Showcase w/ Woem & Mango Soul (alt rock/funk)
WOEM is a Des Moines based alt-rock band formed by the power of friendship. With Ajdin Hasanic on drums, Luke Metcalf on guitar, Nikita Deymich on bass, and Bria Cox as vocalist-- WOEM aims to tell all kinds of surreal stories through their songs. Mango Soul is a 6-piece band from Ames and Des Moines. They blend elements of funk, jazz, neo-soul and modern R&B
Local Showcase ft. Mango Soul and WOEM
WOEM is a Des Moines based alt-rock band formed by the power of friendship. With Ajdin Hasanic on drums, Luke Metcalf on guitar, Nikita Deymich on bass, and Bria Cox as vocalist-- WOEM aims to tell all kinds of surreal stories through their songs. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Saturday, 03 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Drop-In Craft: Watercolor Poetry
Black History Month Event: Celebrate Langston Hughes, the late poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright, by using his words to create a work of art.
Performance: Cyclone Honor Band Festival
The 48th annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival features two honor bands -- Gold and Cardinal -- and conductors. The Gold Band will have approximately 70 members and the Cardinal Band will have about 100-110 members. This concert will not b livestreamed.
ISU Theatre: Barjche
Orchesis I Dance Company presents Barjché 2024: "Moving Pictures, Stories in our Lives." Experience the expressive beauty of Iowa State's annual modern dance performance with dances by students, guests and faculty as they explore stories past and present.
Sunday, 04 Feb 2024
Reception & Curator's Talk | "Christian Petersen: A Sense of Place in Campus Life"
Stroll through the galleries with guest curator Jerome Thompson, retired State Curator (State Historical Society of Iowa) and ISU alumnus (B.A. '74), for the opening reception of the Christian Petersen Art Museum's spring exhibitions. Thompson's talk will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Monday, 05 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Sweet Treats Week
Paint a special container for all those sweet treats--a candy dish, mug for hot chocolate, cookie tray, or a cupcake dish. Pieces will be fired in time for Valentine's Day pick up.
Paper Marbling Class with Rhonda Scott
Learn two techniques for making one-of-a-kind colorful papers. Try out centuries-old traditional patterns as well as fun modern designs. Leave class with a set of notecards, a small framed piece, and extra papers for your own projects.
Concert: Iowa State Singers, Iowa Statesmen, Waukee Northwest HS
These highly acclaimed vocal groups showcase the exceptional talent and artistry of their members. Comprised of passionate and dedicated singers, the mixed-voice choirs deliver captivating performances that transcend musical genres and captivate audiences. Explore a diverse repertoire that spans classical choral works, contemporary compositions, and engaging a cappella arrangements.
Tuesday, 06 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Punch Needle Workshop w/Sarah Cady
Create a botanical wall hanging with a punch needle. Practice threading your needle for the best flow and for creating different textures. Leave the workshop knowing how to select the right yarn and monks cloth for your next project.
Concert: Storms and Stars
The "Storms and Stars" performance features Jodi Goble on piano and soprano Shelby VanNorstrand.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 08 Feb 2024
Valentine's Day Pop Up Art Sale
We will be located near the entrance to the University Bookstore at the Memorial Union. Hourly parking is available in the MU ramp.
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Curator's Tour of "World's Fairs, Expositions, and Centennial Celebrations"
Join Farm House curator Allison Sheridan to take a first look at the newly installed exhibition and delve into the influences of these international events on decorative arts from 1851 to 1910.
Performance: The Langston Hughes Project
"Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz." The Langston Hughes Project is a multimedia concert performance of Langston Hughes's kaleidoscopic jazz poem suite, "Ask Your Mama," a 12-part epic poem Hughes scored with musical cues drawn from nearly all genres -- a creative masterwork left unperformed at his death.