Fairfield, Iowa Events Calendar

Americus Diamond building on 1st Fridays night (photo by Werner Elmker)

Thursday, March 14 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Every second Thursdays, with Jo and Catherine.  2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Thursday, March 14Documentary Film Series. A new documentary every Thursday through May 9. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, March 14 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Thursday, March 14Drum Tao. A dazzling show of traditional taiko drumming by a 40-person ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Friday, March 15LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, March 16 Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Saturday, March 16 • Karaoke Night. Enjoy kava and karaoke every Saturday night. 8-10:30 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Saturday, March 16 • Fairfield Contra Dance. Music by Cafe Ceilhi, Jennifer Hamilton and April Maberry calling.  Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. 7:30 p.m. Morning Star Studio, 51-1/2 N. Court, Fairfield. $7 admission.

Sunday, March 17 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Dance. Enjoy a festive social dance featuring Irish and Celtic songs. No partner needed. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698. Facebook.com/ Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.

Tuesday, March 19 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, March 20 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.

Wednesday, March 20 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, March 21Documentary Film Series. A new documentary every Thursday through May 9. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, March 21 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Thursday, March 21 • Thursday Nights with Steve McLain. Enjoy entertainment while you sip on drinks. Steve is often joined by special guests. 6 p.m. The Cider House, 1949 Pleasant Plain Rd, Fairfield.

Thursday, March 21 The Thirsty Word at Cafe Paradiso. Third-Thursday reading series hosted by Meredith Siemsen features stories, plays, and poetry by area writers. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. By donation. Sign up at sourceoffice@lisco.com. Facebook.com/ThirstyWord.

Friday, March 22LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon, March 22–25Cinema Fairfield: Poor Things. An opulent, weird, and wild Frankensteinish tale of a self-made woman, starring Emma Stone. 7 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Saturday, March 23 Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Saturday, March 23 Fairfield Reads: Bet the Farm. Hear author and beginning farmer Beth Hoffman. She has worked as a journalist covering food and agriculture for 20 years. Now she farms 500+ acres in Iowa. 1:30 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551. Free copies of her book Bet the Farm while supplies last.

Saturday, March 23 • Karaoke Night. Enjoy kava and karaoke every Saturday night. 8-10:30 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Sat-Sun-Mon, March 23-25 Poor Things. Cinema Fairfield. 7 p.m., Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Sunday, March 24 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, March 24 Salsa/Latin and Pop Music Dance. Sundays; lesson 7 p.m.; Latin dance 8–9 p.m.; Latin, ballroom, swing mix 9–10 p.m.; no partner needed. Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698. Facebook.com/ Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.

Tuesday, March 26 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, March 27 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, March 28 Documentary Film Series. A new documentary every Thursday through May 9. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, March 28 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Friday, March 29LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon, March 29–April 1Cinema Fairfield: Cabrini. The new biopic on the life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. 7 p.m., Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Saturday, March 30 • Tim Britton with Tim Langan & Jesse Langan. This all-star Irish trio features uilleann pipes, fiddle, and guitar. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Saturday, March 30 • Karaoke Night. Enjoy kava and karaoke every Saturday night. 8-10:30 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Sunday, March 31 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, March 31 Salsa/Latin and Pop Music Dance. Sundays; lesson 7 p.m.; Latin dance 8–9 p.m.; Latin, ballroom, swing mix 9–10 p.m.; no partner needed. Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698. Facebook.com/ Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.

Monday, April 1 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com. Every 1st Monday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Tuesday, April 2 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, April 3 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Wednesday, April 3 Step Afrika! This dance company blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary dance. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Thursday, April 4Documentary Film Series. A new documentary every Thursday through May 9. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, April 4 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Thursday, April 4 • Thursday Nights with Steve McLain. Enjoy entertainment while you sip on drinks. Steve is often joined by special guests. 6 p.m. The Cider House, 1949 Pleasant Plain Rd, Fairfield.

Friday, April 5 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Saturday, April 6 • Karaoke Night. Enjoy kava and karaoke every Saturday night. 8-10:30 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Sunday, April 7 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, April 7 Salsa/Latin and Pop Music Dance. Sundays; lesson 7 p.m.; Latin dance 8–9 p.m.; Latin, ballroom, swing mix 9–10 p.m.; no partner needed. Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698. Facebook.com/ Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.

Tuesday, April 9 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, April 11 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Thursday, April 11 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Tuesday, April 16 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, April 17 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.

Thursday, April 18 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Saturday, April 20 • Fairfield Contra Dance. Music by Cafe Ceilhi, with Jennifer Hamilton and April Maberry calling.  Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. 7:30 p.m. Morning Star Studio, 51-1/2 N. Court, Fairfield. $7 admission.

Tuesday, April 23 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, April 25 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Tuesday, April 30 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Friday, May 3 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Monday, May 6 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com. Every 1st Monday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, May 9 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Friday, June 7 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Thursday, June 13 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Friday, July 5 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Sat-Sun, July 26-27 • Fairfield Treasure Hunt Weekend. Various locations. Details at Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, August 2 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, September 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, September 13 • Barnyard Bash. Maasdam Barns. Details at Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, October 4 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, November 1 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, November 29 • Lighting of the Fairfield Square. Santa arrives! Horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, festivities on the square. Central Park. 5:30 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, December 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.