Sunday, 23 Jul 2023
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, 24 Jul 2023
Drop in Craft: Cottagecore Mushrooms
Once upon a time, when the world moved at a slower pace, it was easier to observe the beauty in nature and the joy in single-tasking. Find your cottagecore vibe while painting a trio of small wooden mushrooms that can be attached to a wood slice with a little moss. Enjoy the process of creating and bringing the outdoors in when displaying your trio of toadstools.
Drop in Craft: Glass Magnets
Browse through our stash of patterned papers, maps, sheet music, and comic books for images or designs you like and turn them into a set of 4 handy fridge magnets.
Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023
RAGBRAI
"Cycling Fun and Games," RAGBRAI will overnight in Ames, bringing thousands of bike riders to the community. Learn more about celebration -- including the bike route, entertainment lineup, and food and drink vendors -- on Ames' event website or Facebook group.
Carillon Summer Concert Series
Carillon concert with guest carillonneur Jim Fackenthal (St. Chrysostom's Church, Chicago, Illinois). Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy an evening performance on central campus.
Wednesday, 26 Jul 2023
Art Walk: Diversity in Art on Campus
The Art on Campus Collection showcases the talents of artists from a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. Join Cailtlin Patton for a walk through some of the artists representing the diversity of the campus community.
Grown-up Paint Your Own Pottery: Potty Mouth Pottery
Paint whatever $#@! words you want on a bowl, mug, or plate.
Friday, 28 Jul 2023
Rummage RAMPage
A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 28-Aug. 5), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.
Paint by Number Friday: Mountain Landscapes
Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 4-6 paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.
Saturday, 29 Jul 2023
Rummage RAMPage
A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 28-Aug. 5), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.