Saturday, 15 Apr 2023
Open House Weekend with University Museums
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend, Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 from 1:00-4:00pm.
The Fashion Show
The Fashion Show is one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation, featuring dynamic student designs. This year's industry professional guest designer is Steve Madden.
Sunday, 16 Apr 2023
Open House Weekend with University Museums
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend, Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 from 1:00-4:00pm.
Pohlman Fellow Program with Gracia Koele
Experience museum work through the eyes of current Pohlman Fellow Gracia Koele (History '23), as she shares her experiences over the last 8 months at University Museums.
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, 17 Apr 2023
Drop-In Craft: Flowerpot Painting
Simple, fun, and in-season, terra cotta pots are an easy surface to paint on. Choose from small pots to start an herb garden, to medium containers for indoor plants, and larger pots for outdoor flowers.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Sale
April 17-22 20-75% off all bisqueware
Monday Monologues series
Ballroom Dance Club members will demonstrate several dances from recent competitions. The club offers weekly beginner lessons before its meeting each Monday. The club hosts a large free group beginner lesson on Wednesday evenings that is open to anyone. Rain location: first floor, Grant Wood mural lobby.
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Tuesday, 18 Apr 2023
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
A group of ISU students gets together for an improv comedy show like no other! There are screams, tears, and lots of laughter! You don't want to miss it!
Thursday, 20 Apr 2023
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Film and discussion: Tik Tok Boom
The 2022 film TikTok Boom is a documentary that explores the ways in which members of ethnic minorities have been affected, and often marginalized, by this social media phenomenon. Novotny Lawrence focuses his research on film studies, blaxploitation cinema, race, media, and popular culture. He has a joint appointment between the Greenlee School of Journalism and the English Department. Free snacks will be provided.
Concert: Tinsley Ellis & Marcia Ball
Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball are excited to present an intimate evening of their music and memories called Acoustic Songs and Stories. They will each play a set of their own songs.
Friday, 21 Apr 2023
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Saturday, 22 Apr 2023
Drop-In Craft: Flowerpot Painting
Simple, fun, and in-season, terra cotta pots are an easy surface to paint on. Choose from small pots to start an herb garden, to medium containers for indoor plants, and larger pots for outdoor flowers.
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.
Performance: Les Violons du Roy
Les Violons du Roy takes its name from the celebrated court orchestra of the French kings. It was founded in 1984 by Bernard Labadie, now styled founding conductor, and continues under music director Jonathan Cohen to explore the nearly boundless repertoire of music for chamber orchestra in performances matched as closely as possible to the period of each work's composition.
Concert: Kainalu
Kainalu is a psychedelic funk recording project by independent multi-instrumentalist and producer Trent Prall. Drawing influence from modern psychedelia and classic Motown artists he grew up listening to, Kainalu's unique sound has gained international appeal.
Sunday, 23 Apr 2023
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+.
Malaysian Cultural Night 2023
Join the Ames Student Association for Malaysians as they celebrate and share their culture. Activities include live performances, a stage play highlighting Malaysia's vibrant traditions and customs, an exhibition displaying the country's history and heritage, and authentic Malaysian cuisine served after the performances.
Monday, 24 Apr 2023
Monday Monologues series
One of the newer student organizations on campus, Jubilee Gospel Choir will share traditional praise and worship songs as well as popular tunes. The audience will be asked to join in some call and response, so be prepared to sing. Rain location: first floor, Grant Wood mural lobby.
Comedy College Finals
Comedy College Finals is a no laughing matter! Come watch and enjoy seeing Iowa State students' final project, giving a stand-up comedy set to the public!
Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023
Performance: Annie
Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production, just as you remember it and just when we need it most. Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin.
Open Mic Night
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, 26 Apr 2023
SUB Mental Health Kits
Join us for the bi-annual Mental Health Kits sponsored by the Student Union Board! We will have boxes where you can fill it with all kinds of goodies and treasures to support you and your mental health during the upcoming finals all for FREE! Mental Health Kits will run from 10 am to 2 pm in the Maintenance Shop on Wednesday April 26th!
Comedy College Finals
Comedy College Finals is a no laughing matter! Come watch and enjoy seeing Iowa State students' final project, giving a stand-up comedy set to the public!
Thursday, 27 Apr 2023
ISU Theatre: Student Fringe Festival
Join us at venues around campus and Ames as Iowa State students flex their theatrical muscles during ISU Theatre's first Fringe Festival. Enjoy music performances, a fashion show, original musicals and plays, a short horror film, stand-up comedy, and more! Advisory: Contains adult language and content.