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What is featured?

Friday, 08 Nov 2024

ISU After Dark

Nov 08, 2024

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

Student Engagement Student activities

Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9pm-1am to participate in a variety of free activities that include bingo, entertainment and a novelty activity.

Saturday, 09 Nov 2024

Bonsai Show

Nov 09, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU Students. Cost of admission for everyone else.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Join the Iowa Bonsai Association at Reiman Gardens as we showcase the art of Bonsai in the fall season. Members of the Iowa Bonsai Association will be displaying unique specimens from their own collections and answering questions from the public.

Drop in Craft: Paint & Take Holiday Ornaments

Nov 09, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Over 20 designs to choose from - our favorites include the donut for a sweet tooth, a cactus for the plant hoarder, and ugly sweaters for party people.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week

Nov 09, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

varies based on piece chosen

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to the SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available.

Recital: Organ Studio

Nov 09, 2024

1:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, 0140 Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Students in the ISU Organ Studio course taught by Miriam Zach will perform.

Recital: ISU Oboe Studio

Nov 09, 2024

4:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, 0140 Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performances by students in the ISU Oboe Studio class taught by Amy Christiensen.

Cyclone Cinema: Deadpool & Wolverine

Nov 09, 2024

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Performing Arts Series: Artrageous

Nov 09, 2024

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$20 and up

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting music, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high energy ride of inspiration, creativity, and engagement. The troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres throughout the evening.

Concert: Town and Gown alumni

Nov 09, 2024

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Ames City Auditorium, 520 6th St.

$35 (free for students)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performers include Sarah Shin, flute; Maureen Hurd Hause, clarinet; Caleb Hans Polashek, violin; Yeil Park, cello; and Aaron Lott, piano.

ISU Theatre: Die Fledermaus

Nov 09, 2024

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$25, free for students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

On New Year's Eve, Falke sets up an elaborate scheme to get revenge on his friend Eisenstein. The result is a farcical story of love and forgiveness propelled by mistaken identities, flirtation, and a practical joke with unforeseen consequences. A lavish masked ball brings everything to a most delicious boil.

Concert: Pullstring w/ Display Case & Formerly Gifted

Nov 09, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$6 ISU Students $10 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Pullstring is the modern everyday man rock band putting to words what it's like to be a young adult. Hailing from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, their brand of MN power pop is influenced by many artists throughout the decades and brings what fans call "nostalgic vibes'' to listeners. Pullstring's palette of sounds ranges from bittersweet melancholy to upbeat anthems.