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What is featured?

Friday, 01 Sep 2023

Down and Dirty Swing Dance

Sep 01, 2023

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Terrace, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Swing dancing lessons are the first half hour, the rest of the event is to have fun and dance to the Sentimental Swing Band. Open to all.

Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Sun and Moon Week

Sep 05, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Daystar and Luna imagery abound but find sun-loving rainbows and sunflowers as well as moon animals like rabbits and owls in the mix this week.

Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Sun and Moon Week

Sep 06, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Daystar and Luna imagery abound but find sun-loving rainbows and sunflowers as well as moon animals like rabbits and owls in the mix this week.

"Pulped Under Pressure" Artist Conversation

Sep 06, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual on Zoom

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Hear from four artists - Jillian Bruschera, Reni Gower, Melissa Potter, and Marilyn Propp - whose art is presented in the Brunnier Art Museum exhibition "Pulped Under Pressure." They will discuss their unique perspectives of working with papermaking in their art practices.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Sep 06, 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, 07 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Sun and Moon Week

Sep 07, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Daystar and Luna imagery abound but find sun-loving rainbows and sunflowers as well as moon animals like rabbits and owls in the mix this week.

Currents Exhibition Closing Reception

Sep 07, 2023

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Celebrate the work of 30 art and visual culture faculty during this closing reception for the "Currents: AVC Faculty Exhibition."

SUB Comedy Night w/ Michael Rowland

Sep 07, 2023

8:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Michael Rowland stars as Shred in the new hit FOX comedy Animal Control, alongside Joel McHale. Originally from Atlanta, GA, he is a New York-based stand-up comedian and actor. He just made his late-night tv debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and this past summer was honored as a New Face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Friday, 08 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Sun and Moon Week

Sep 08, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Daystar and Luna imagery abound but find sun-loving rainbows and sunflowers as well as moon animals like rabbits and owls in the mix this week.

Saturday, 09 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Sun and Moon Week

Sep 09, 2023

10:00 AM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Daystar and Luna imagery abound but find sun-loving rainbows and sunflowers as well as moon animals like rabbits and owls in the mix this week.

Sunday, 10 Sep 2023

Through the Photographic Lens: Interpreting Art on Campus and Jack Trice's Legacy

Sep 10, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Explore the artistic process of looking closely at the University Museums' collection of works of art honoring Jack Trice's legacy through this program with artist and ISU alumnus King Au, led by director and chief curator Lynette Pohlman and curator Sydney Marshall.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Sep 10, 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, 11 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Fairies, Frogs & Fungi Week

Sep 11, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Find your faves from the fauna like prankster pixies and adorable frog figurines, or create a forest floor scene with a fairy house and mushrooms in all sizes.

Tuesday, 12 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Fairies, Frogs & Fungi Week

Sep 12, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Find your faves from the fauna like prankster pixies and adorable frog figurines, or create a forest floor scene with a fairy house and mushrooms in all sizes.

Afternoon Teapots Class w/ Valerie Williams

Sep 12, 2023

2:30 PM

Workspace

$65 ISU, $75 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Handbuilding pottery doesn't just mean pinch pots! Learn to use our slab roller to create sheets of clay that can be assembled, manipulated, and built into functional ware. This class will start with making mugs and end with constructing a teapot, and during each session participants can enjoy a cup of afternoon tea, on the house.

Songwriter Showcase (outdoors): Sean M. and Sean T. Sullivan

Sep 12, 2023

6:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium, southeast lawn

$10 ($7 online in advance)

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Iowa musicians Sean M. Sullivan and Sean T. Sullivan will perform as part of the Goldfinch Room Iowa Songwriters Showcase. This event will be on the lawn and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol is not allowed.

Open Mic Night

Sep 12, 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, 13 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Fairies, Frogs & Fungi Week

Sep 13, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Find your faves from the fauna like prankster pixies and adorable frog figurines, or create a forest floor scene with a fairy house and mushrooms in all sizes.

Textured Floral Painting Workshop w/ Kristin Erdman

Sep 13, 2023

7:00 PM

Workspace

$30 ISU, $40 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Use palette knives and frosting-like textured paint mediums to create the modern 3D floral paintings you've seen all over Instagram. The process of mixing the medium and applying it to your canvas is almost meditative, so this beginner class will be a great stress reliever! You will leave with two post-worthy paintings and the skills to continue making more at home.

Concert: Arcy Drive (indie rock)

Sep 13, 2023

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$14 ISU Students, $18 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Arcy Drive is a four piece indie rock band based out of Northport, New York. Known for their alternative style of "Attic-Rock".

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Fairies, Frogs & Fungi Week

Sep 14, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Find your faves from the fauna like prankster pixies and adorable frog figurines, or create a forest floor scene with a fairy house and mushrooms in all sizes.

Alexandra Ackerman Exhibit Reception

Sep 14, 2023

5:00 PM

Memorial Union Art Gallery

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

The Memorial Union Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit by Iowa City artist Alexandra Ackerman, whose mixed media artwork creates a dialogue with color, pattern and form. Meet the artist and see her recent work!

Artist Talk and Opening Reception | Tom Stancliffe

Sep 14, 2023

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Join University Museums and Tom Stancliffe for an artist-led gallery walk at 5:30 of the exhibition "Tom Stancliffe: Drift." Stay for refreshments and an opening reception of the exhibition at 6:30.

Friday, 15 Sep 2023

Paint Your Own Pottery: Fairies, Frogs & Fungi Week

Sep 15, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Find your faves from the fauna like prankster pixies and adorable frog figurines, or create a forest floor scene with a fairy house and mushrooms in all sizes.

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023

Glass Beads Intensive Workshop w/ Rhonda Scott

Sep 16, 2023

10:00 AM

Workspace

$65 ISU, $75 Public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! This fast-paced workshop will be packed with information about safety, equipment, and techniques for creating a variety of beads. Leave class with a stash of beads and the know-how to continue on your own.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Fairies, Frogs & Fungi Week

Sep 16, 2023

10:00 AM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Find your faves from the fauna like prankster pixies and adorable frog figurines, or create a forest floor scene with a fairy house and mushrooms in all sizes.

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023

Reception | "Extravagant Dining: Glass Epergnes from the Collection of Dorothy Todd Kent"

Sep 17, 2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Celebrate the addition of a unique group of 19th and early 20th century elaborately formed and boldly colored glass epergnes.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Sep 17, 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, 18 Sep 2023

Monday Monologues series

Sep 18, 2023

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library steps

free

University Library Arts, performances

The Jubilee Gospel Choir shares traditional gospel and praise and worship songs as well as popular tunes. Come share their joyful message.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Plant Lover's Week

Sep 18, 2023

2:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Our pots are both charming and functional vessels for your indoor plants. From little pots for baby succulents to larger ones for more established plants, find a fun way to show off your greens.