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What is featured?

Sunday, 17 Oct 2021

Homecoming Parade

Oct 17, 2021

2:00 PM

Downtown Ames

free

University Special events Student activities

Come join the homecoming celebration on Main Street in downtown Ames. Included in the parade will be the Cardinal Court, Iowa State representatives and dignitaries, student organizations, and many local businesses and organizations from the Ames area. This year's parade grand marshal is James Oliver, University Professor, Director of the Student Innovation Center and the Larry and Pam Pithan Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

Argentine Tango Lessons

Oct 17, 2021

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU - five lessons for $35/Public - five lessons for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Valerie Williams This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Cyclone Cinema: The Forever Purge

Oct 17, 2021

7:00 PM

101 Carver Hall

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Adela and her husband, Juan, live in Texas, where he works as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb, but that fuels the jealous anger of his son, Dylan. On the morning after the Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tuckers, forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos.

Monday, 18 Oct 2021

Paint Your Own Pottery: Magical & Mythical

Oct 18, 2021

All day

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10-$15 depending on what you choose

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

We've rounded up a gaggle of creatures including dragons, elves, fairies, unicorns, mermaids, monsters, and ogres. Still searching for sasquatch. Drop in anytime Monday-Friday 2-9pm or Saturday 10am-4pm.

Crochet Class

Oct 18, 2021

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $40/Public $50 (all supplies included)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn basic stitches, including chain and double crochet, to make a scarf with a windowpane plaid pattern. Leave class knowing how to read crochet patterns for your future projects and a new addiction to the yarn aisle.

Tuesday, 19 Oct 2021

Majors Fair

Oct 19, 2021

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions Student activities

More than 100 ISU major and minor degree programs will be represented in one room. The Majors Fair is for any students who are Open Option, undecided, thinking about changing their major, want a second major, or interested in a minor.

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2021

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Oct 20, 2021

8:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

ISU's premier student improv troupe presents unscripted fun at its finest every other Wednesday in the M-Shop.

Thursday, 21 Oct 2021

Cyclone Cinema: Black Widow

Oct 21, 2021

7:00 PM

101 Carver Hall

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Concert: Tedious & Brief

Oct 21, 2021

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$8-$12

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Chicago-based alternative pop artist Jamie Jacobsen, known onstage as Tedious & Brief, creates nostalgic anthems with her unique airy synth and smooth vocals. With strong family ties to music, Jacobsen took up guitar and songwriting at a young age. Her style evolved to form a more polished sound featuring elements and vocals akin to Maggie Rogers or Lorde. Des Moines-based indie-pop artist EleanorGrace will support the the show.

Friday, 22 Oct 2021

Cyclone Cinema: Black Widow

Oct 22, 2021

7:00 PM

101 Carver Hall

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Homecoming: ExCYtement in the Streets

Oct 22, 2021

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Greek neighborhood

free

University Special events Student activities

Take a walk through the Greek house neighborhoods to see Homecoming decorations, displays and performances. This year's theme is "Cy of the Storm."

Homecoming: Pancake feed, fireworks and mass campaniling

Oct 22, 2021

10:00 PM

Central campus

free

University Special events Student activities

These events are Homecoming traditions. Pancakes are $3 per person. Mass campaniling and fireworks will start at midnight.

Saturday, 23 Oct 2021

Cyclone Cinema: Black Widow

Oct 23, 2021

7:00 PM

101 Carver Hall

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.