Fairfield, Iowa Events Calendar

The MIU campus in Fairfield (photo by Werner Elmker)

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

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

Friday, April 5 • Apocalypso Tantric Noise Choir. James Moore, David Hurlin, and Eric Hurlin keep it funky on bass, drums, and keys. By donation. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Saturday, April 6 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, April 6 • Spring Craft & Vendor Show. Shop from 40+ vendors, with food from Chillin N Grillin and DeLovely’s Delicious Mini Doughnuts. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., FACC Expo Hall, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

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 7Community Roller Skating. Pop-up rink, rentals available sizes J10–Men’s 13. 1–3 p.m., The Rollin’ Rink at Maharishi School Fieldhouse, Fairfield. Fairfield365.com.

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.

Wednesday, April 10 • 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 10 • OH KIN, Where Ya Been? Community Sing. Lyndsey Scott leads an interactive evening of song, reflection, and connection. Sliding scale, tickets required. 7–9 p.m., Morning Star Studio, Fairfield. Eventbrite.com.

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.

Friday, April 12 • Spring Bird Hike. Join Therese Cummiskey and Austin Roe for a morning of birding. BYO binoculars. 8–9:30 a.m., Lamson Woods State Preserve, Fairfield. JeffersonCountyConservation.com.

Friday, April 12 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, April 13 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, April 13Street Sweepers’ Ball. Volunteers meet to clean up the Fairfield downtown area. Bring brooms, weeding tools, or just yourself. Free pizza lunch and beverages provided. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Central Park, Fairfield. FairfieldBeautificationCommission.org.

Saturday, April 13 • Michal Shababo. Farewell concert of big-hearted, bear-hug originals; evocative covers; and lush piano and guitar arrangements. 8 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, April 14 • 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.

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.

Wednesday, April 17 • 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, 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.

Thursday, April 18 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, April 19 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Friday, April 19 • Soapbox Speakeasy: House of Amare. Poetry and fashion show headlined by Kai Black exploring the journey of love from individual to union to grief and healing. 8 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51-1⁄2 S. Court St., Fairfield. Free.

Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tues, April 19–23 • Cinema Fairfield: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Nightly showings at 7 p.m., plus a 2 p.m. matinee on 4/20. Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Saturday, April 20 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, 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.

Sunday, April 21 • 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.

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.

Wednesday, April 24 • 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, 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.

Friday, April 26 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, April 27 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.

Sunday, April 28 • 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.

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.

Wednesday, May 1 • 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, May 2 • 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, May 3 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., 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.

Saturday, May 4 Fairfield Farmers Market. Opening day of the outdoor market! Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, May 5 • 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.

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.

Wednesday, May 8 • 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, May 9 • 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, 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.

Saturday, May 11 Fairfield Farmers Market. Opening day of the outdoor market! Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Wednesday, May 15 • 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, May 15 • 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, May 16 • 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.

Wednesday, May 22 • 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, May 23 • 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.

Wednesday, May 29 • 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, May 30 • 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.

Wednesday, June 5 • 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, June 6 • 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, 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.

Wednesday, June 19 • 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.

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.