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What is featured?

Sunday, 01 Oct 2023

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Oct 01, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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+.

Performance: The Foolers

Oct 01, 2023

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$40

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

An evening of jaw-dropping illusions curated by Penn and Teller. Celebrating television's No. 1 rated magic show, this interactive and irreverent evening presents the Fool Us alumni who share the distinction of being among the few who have impressed the pair with mystifying mind magic and hilarious comedic routines.

Monday, 02 Oct 2023

Monday Monologues series

Oct 02, 2023

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library steps

free

University Library Arts, performances

Promoting team endurance and body-positivity the Stormettes Dance Line perform a variety of different dance styles including the majorette, heels and hip-hop styles. Open to Iowa State students with varying levels of dance experience, the team serves the Iowa State, Ames and Des Moines communities with performances and workshops.Â

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons & Dragons Week

Oct 02, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Make your weekly game night a critical hit with a personalized pub mug, dice box, or bank for your loot. Find creatures, monsters, characters, and dragons that will impress the most ruthless DM. Welcome RPG'ers, and to thine own elf be true.

Stamped Bar Necklace Workshop w/ Terrie Hoefer

Oct 02, 2023

6:30 PM

Workspace

ISU $42, Public $52

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Use your word for the year, one that serves as a reminder, or a fun message for others see on a bar necklace. First, learn some basic metalsmithing techniques to prepare your sterling silver bar, next use our letter stamp, and then attach it to sterling silver chain with a clasp. Each one is unique to the maker!

Tuesday, 03 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons & Dragons Week

Oct 03, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Make your weekly game night a critical hit with a personalized pub mug, dice box, or bank for your loot. Find creatures, monsters, characters, and dragons that will impress the most ruthless DM. Welcome RPG'ers, and to thine own elf be true.

Mixed Level Pottery Class w/ Alice McGary

Oct 03, 2023

2:30 PM

Workspace

$120 ISU, $130 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

An introduction to creating functional pottery on the wheel. Start with the building blocks of centering clay and pulling cylinders, and move on to make bowls, mugs, and other forms. Learn how to pull handles, glaze, and finishing techniques, and build the skills needed to continue on your own. Open to beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their skills.

A Bug's Eye View of Tom Stancliffe's "Ghost Trees"

Oct 03, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Anderson Sculpture Garden

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

View the new installation with a different perspective on this tour with Dr. Laura Iles, director of the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center. Explore the intricate relationships between insects and forests, as well as how human influence on the environment affects this relationship.

Stained Glass Class w/ Rod Simpson

Oct 03, 2023

6:00 PM

Workspace

$105 ISU, $115 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create a small panel using an array of beautifully colored glass. Learn how to handle glass, choose colors and textures, fit glass to patterns, cut, grind, foil, and solder. Enhanced by daylight, your piece will change based on the weather, season, and time of day.

Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons & Dragons Week

Oct 04, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Make your weekly game night a critical hit with a personalized pub mug, dice box, or bank for your loot. Find creatures, monsters, characters, and dragons that will impress the most ruthless DM. Welcome RPG'ers, and to thine own elf be true.

Sugar Skulls Embroidery Workshop w/ Judy Lemish

Oct 04, 2023

6:30 PM

Workspace

ISU $30, Public $40

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Sugar skulls are symbolic pieces of folk art popular during Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican holiday for remembering and honoring those who have passed. Choose from several patterns and personalize with your color choices. Those new to stitching will learn the basic embroidery stitches. If you know the basics, try some fancy stitches to add to your repertoire. Look for Dia de los Muertos celebrations on November 1 & 2.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Oct 04, 2023

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

$1 at the doors

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.

Thursday, 05 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons & Dragons Week

Oct 05, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Make your weekly game night a critical hit with a personalized pub mug, dice box, or bank for your loot. Find creatures, monsters, characters, and dragons that will impress the most ruthless DM. Welcome RPG'ers, and to thine own elf be true.

Which Fork Do I Use? The Emily Post Institute on Children's Etiquette

Oct 05, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual on YouTube

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Great-great grandson of author, advocate and etiquette professional Emily Post, Daniel Post Senning, co-author of "Emily Post's Etiquette (19th ed.)," presents a program on children's etiquette.

Honeycomb Wall Shelves Class w/ John Burright

Oct 05, 2023

6:00 PM

Workspace

ISU $75, Public $85

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Learn some basic woodshop skills while making a set of three hexagon shelves to create a honeycomb pattern. With strong lines, and a nod toward the great outdoors, these will be a great addition to every hive and home.

Friday, 06 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons & Dragons Week

Oct 06, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Make your weekly game night a critical hit with a personalized pub mug, dice box, or bank for your loot. Find creatures, monsters, characters, and dragons that will impress the most ruthless DM. Welcome RPG'ers, and to thine own elf be true.

Performance: ISU Wind Ensemble

Oct 06, 2023

7:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The concert features student trombone soloist Alex Schwarte and guest conductor Barry Martin, director of university bands at Grand Valley State University, Michigan. Brad Dell, chair of the Iowa State music and theatre department, will narrate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait." The ISU Wind Ensemble is directed by Michael Golemo.

Performance: The Guess Who

Oct 06, 2023

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$35-$85

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The legendary Canadian band enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including "American Woman," "These Eyes," and "No Time." The most recent version of the band has mastered a wildly entertaining romp through the early hits mixed in with their current creations, while managing to take the whole experience to a new level.

Saturday, 07 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dungeons & Dragons Week

Oct 07, 2023

10:00 AM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Make your weekly game night a critical hit with a personalized pub mug, dice box, or bank for your loot. Find creatures, monsters, characters, and dragons that will impress the most ruthless DM. Welcome RPG'ers, and to thine own elf be true.

Sunday, 08 Oct 2023

Jack Trice Anniversary | Christian Petersen Art Museum Special Hours

Oct 08, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Diversity

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Jack Trice's death, the Christian Petersen Art Museum and the exhibition "Through the Photographic Lens of King Au: Honoring Jack Trice" will be open on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Oct 08, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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, 09 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Adorable Animals Week

Oct 09, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Pandas, bunnies, llamas, Frenchies, hedgehogs, buffalo, kittens, narwhals, owls, flamingos, frogs, rhinos, kittens and so many more!

Woodshop Orientation w/ John Burright

Oct 09, 2023

6:00 PM

Workspace

$35

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Learn the fundamentals of our woodworking equipment and which tool to choose for the job at hand. Practice using the machinery while making a key rack and shelf you can take home with you after class. Safety is a Workspace priority, so the orientation is required to use the woodshop on your own.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Adorable Animals Week

Oct 10, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Pandas, bunnies, llamas, Frenchies, hedgehogs, buffalo, kittens, narwhals, owls, flamingos, frogs, rhinos, kittens and so many more!

Stained Glass Class w/ Rod Simpson

Oct 10, 2023

6:00 PM

Workspace

$105 ISU, $115 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create a small panel using an array of beautifully colored glass. Learn how to handle glass, choose colors and textures, fit glass to patterns, cut, grind, foil, and solder. Enhanced by daylight, your piece will change based on the weather, season, and time of day.

Open Mic Night

Oct 10, 2023

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Adorable Animals Week

Oct 11, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Pandas, bunnies, llamas, Frenchies, hedgehogs, buffalo, kittens, narwhals, owls, flamingos, frogs, rhinos, kittens and so many more!

Sugar Skulls Embroidery Workshop w/ Judy Lemish

Oct 11, 2023

6:30 PM

Workspace

ISU $30, Public $40

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Sugar skulls are symbolic pieces of folk art popular during Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican holiday for remembering and honoring those who have passed. Choose from several patterns and personalize with your color choices. Those new to stitching will learn the basic embroidery stitches. If you know the basics, try some fancy stitches to add to your repertoire. Look for Dia de los Muertos celebrations on November 1 & 2.

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Adorable Animals Week

Oct 12, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Pandas, bunnies, llamas, Frenchies, hedgehogs, buffalo, kittens, narwhals, owls, flamingos, frogs, rhinos, kittens and so many more!

Artist Lecture | April Surgent: Exploring Climate Change in Glass

Oct 12, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

April Surgent will discuss the inspiration behind her new commission for University Museums permanent collection, her unique expression of environmental change through cameo engraved glass, and experiences participating in several prestigious research fellowships.