Tuesday, January 27 • “Song Sung Blue” at Cinema Fairfield. Two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. 7 p.m. Cinema Fairfield, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Tuesday, January 27 • Iowa City Death Cafe. An informal, communal occasion to eat cake and create open communication about end of life. Not a grief support group. 7–8:30 p.m., The Green House, 505 E. Washington St., Iowa City. DeathCollectiveEasternIowa.com/events.
Wednesday, January 28 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, January 29 • ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout. Bring your work in progress on the last Thursday of the month for an evening of conversation and group crafting. 6–8 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. ICPL.org. Free.
Thursday, January 29 • Fitz and The Tantrums. Indie pop and neo soul. 7 p.m., Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, 3184 Hwy 22, Riverside. (319) 648-1234.
Thursday, January 29 • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. This “Duke in Africa” program explores Ellington’s compositions inspired by Africa. 7:30 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Friday, January 30 • Friday Crafternoons. Swing by to work on a low-mess craft of your choice. Bring your own project or use the provided supplies to create something new. No experience required. Friday afternoons through May 8. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City.
Friday, January 30 • Drew Lynch. This comedian and actor captured hearts with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent. 8 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.
Friday, January 30 • Donnie Baker: Ron Sexton Memorial Tour. A heartfelt and hilarious tribute to the legendary Ron Sexton. 8–9:30 p.m., Riverside Casino, Riverside. RiversideCasinoandResort.com.
Friday, January 30 • Right in the Eye: Live Movie-Concert of Georges Méliès’ Films. Three virtuoso musicians (Alcoléa & Cie) whisk you away on a dreamlike journey to the moon and beyond for an experience all ages will enjoy. 7 p.m., George Daily Community Auditorium, 1800 N. 3rd St., Oskaloosa. GeorgeDaily.org.
Friday, January 30 • Duke Tumatoe. Acclaimed American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, January 30 • Radoslav Lorkovic. Folk, blues, zydeco, and R&B, with classical roots. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Friday, January 30 • Sounding Arrow & Gary Jules. Folk and rock. 7 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Friday, January 30 • The Rush Tribute Project. Delivers the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, January 30 • Vitamin String Quartet. One of the most popular string ensembles in the world, VSQ erases the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop, and pop. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City, Englert.org.
Friday, January 30 • John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party. The official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour. 7:30 p.m., Val Air Ballroom, Des Moines, FirstFleetConcerts.com; Sat. 3 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa, BridgeView-Center.com.
Fri-Sat, January 30–31 • Backcountry Film Festival. A compilation of films that celebrate the human-powered experience through winter adventures. 6–9:30 p.m., Friday at Big Grove Brewery Taproom in Iowa City, or Saturday at Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.
Fri-Sat, January 30–31 • Comedy XPeriment. Des Moines’s longest running improv troupe brings its brand of funny. 7:30 p.m., Tallgrass Theatre, Des Moines. TallgrassTheatre.org.
Saturday, January 31 • Fairfield Indoor Farmers Market. Fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and food to go. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., enter north door on Washington St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, January 31 • Dog Man: The Musical. A hilarious production based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of the Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club series. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Saturday, January 31 • Fool House: Millennium Tour. Ultimate 1990s party band brings music from NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Eminem, Britney Spears, Madonna, Spice Girls, and more. 7 p.m., Bridge View, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Saturday, January 31 • Jewelry Making with Christina. In this beginner class, students will create five pairs of earrings. 1–3 p.m., Stone House, 26983 J40, Bentonsport. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, January 31 • Stained Glass for Beginners: Valentines. Learn the basics of stained glass ornament making to make a “heart panel” design. 9 a.m.–noon, Stone House, 26983 J40, Bentonsport. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, January 31 • National Seed Swap Day with SSE. Community seed swap, plus seeds from the Seed Savers Exchange seed bank and presentations on the seed saving and history of Seed Savers Exchange. 1–3 p.m., Vesterheim Commons, 508 W. Water St., Decorah. SeedSavers.org.
Saturday, January 31 • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Saturdays, 6–9 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 350 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. (866) 496-0535.
Saturday, January 31 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Saturday, January 31 • Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque. West African acrobatics meet live drumming and dance. 7:30 p.m., FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Saturday, January 31 • A Night of Improv with Wisenheimer. Uncensored long-form improv group. 7:30 p.m., Giving Tree Theater, Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.
Saturday, January 31 • Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour. Her latest special, Crushing It, can be found on Netflix alongside previous specials Good Fortune and Sweet & Salty. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, February 1 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering most Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Sunday, February 1 • Storyteller Mic. Share a song, a story, or a poem. Sundays, 10 p.m., Alley Cat, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City.
Sunday, February 1 • Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour. Her latest special, Crushing It, can be found on Netflix alongside previous specials Good Fortune and Sweet & Salty. 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, CREventsLive.com.
Sunday, February 1 • John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party. The official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour. 3 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa, BridgeViewCenter.com.
Tuesday, February 3 • Pride Poetry. Share poetry open-mic style, or sign up to compete in this unique poetry slam every first Tuesday of the month. Hosted by Lilo B. 7:30–10 p.m., Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. Lilobpoetry@gmail.com. DowntownIowaCity.com.
Tuesday, February 3 • Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy. A big-hearted, family-friendly musical comedy. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Tuesday, February 3 • UI Monthly Jazz Jam. 7–10 p.m., Tavern Blue, 805 2nd St., Coralville. PerformingArts.uiowa.edu.
Tuesday, February 3 • Tramaine Suubi with Margaret Yapp. Writers’ Workshop graduate Tramaine Suubi will read from their newest poetry collection, Stages, and will be joined in conversation by poet Margaret Yapp. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Wednesday, February 4 • An Intimate Evening with JJ Grey & Mofro. Masterfully written funkified rock and front-porch Southern soul music. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Wednesday, February 4 • Indian Hills Faculty Art Exhibit. Meet the artists from 4–5:30 p.m., Indian Hills Art Gallery, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. Jennifer.boyenga@indianhills.edu.
Wednesday, February 4 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, February 5 • Comedy Thursday: Hypnotist Doug T. Hypnotic comedy stylings with audience participation. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. RurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Thursday, February 5 • Dan Padley: A Tribute to Bill Frisell. In this show with bassist Blake Shaw and drummer Christopher Jensen, Dan Pdley will explore the music of acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Thursday, February 5 • Writing Group for Teens. Ongoing weekly youth writing group facilitated by editor and author Adam al-Sirgany. 4 p.m., Teen Center, Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Thursday, February 5 • Jarrett Dapier: Wake Now in the Fire. Dapier will talk about his new YA graphic novel, Wake Now in the Fire, and his firsthand experience with challenges on intellectual freedom and censorship. 6–7 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn St., Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Thursday, February 5 • Melissa Walz in Conv. with Heather Gudenkauf. Meet the author of the mystery thriller Good Intentions. 7 p.m., Lowe Park Arts & Environment Ctr, Marion. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Friday, February 6 • Friday Crafternoons. Swing by to work on a low-mess craft of your choice. Bring your own project or use the provided supplies to create something new. No experience required. Friday afternoons through May 8. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City.
Friday, February 6 • Fairfield First Fridays: Town Wide Open Mic. Local talent showcase at CoLab, new art show at ICON and the FACC, with participating galleries and shops open late downtown. 6–9 p.m. Visit FairfieldFirstFridays.org for details.
Friday, February 6 • Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing at Old Brick. Foxtrot dance lesson by Anita Douglas at 7 p.m., social dancing to recorded music 8–10 p.m., Old Brick, Iowa City. CorridorDance.org.
Friday, February 6 • Art From the Inside Out. Opening reception for an exhibition featuring work by incarcerated or previously incarcerated artists. 6–8 p.m., PS1 Close House, 538 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com. Free.
Friday, February 6 • Tom Arnold. The award-winning comedian spans the country on his “My Crazy X-Wife” tour. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, February 6 • Ladies Night Out Loud. Stand-up comedy. 7 p.m., Giving Tree Theater, Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.
Friday, February 6 • Cupid Cabaret. A showcase of collegiate talent from right here in Iowa. 7 p.m., Olympic South Side Theater, Cedar Rapids. CROpera.org.
Friday, February 6 • Joseph Hall—ELVIS: Rock N’ Remember Show. 7 p.m., Washington Community Center, 2227 250th St., Washington. WCTheater.com.
Friday, February 6 • William Lopez with Alejandra Escobar. The two authors will discuss Lopez’s new book, Raiding the Heartland: An American Story of Deportation and Resistance. 6 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Friday, February 6 • Blue Stu. Free First-Fridays blues concert. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Friday, February 6 • Sweetie & The Toothaches ft. Chase Garrett. Jump blues, R&B classics, and original tunes inspired by the likes of Ray Charles, Louis Prima, and Huey Lewis. 7 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Friday, February 6 • St. Olaf Symphonic Band: Winter Tour. Dubbed “one of America’s preeminent bands” by The New Yorker. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Iowa City. (800) 363-5487.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 6–8 • Young Footliters: A Wrinkle In Time. Four children discover the universe is far stranger than they ever imagined. Various times, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Coralville. CoralvilleArts.org.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 6–8 • Clue: Live on Stage. Various times, Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, February 7 • The Cactus Blossoms. Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum continue to make musical magic. With Angela Autumn. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, February 7 • SEISO: Voices of Light. Music and film combine for an unforgettable evening featuring the iconic silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) with live orchestral and choral accompaniment. 7 p.m., The Capitol Theater, Burlington. SEISO.us.
Saturday, February 7 • Valentine Heart Glass Sculpture. Experience the magic of sculpting molten glass with instructor Tim Blair. 1–3 p.m., Bloom and Bark Farm, 18517 County Rd. J40, Keosauqua. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, February 7 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Saturday, February 7 • Love Kalona. Fun run, handmade gifts at the Young Entrepreneurs Market at Kalona Historical Village, downtown sales and specials, wine tasting, horse-drawn carriage rides, and prizes. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., downtown Kalona. KalonaChamber.com.
Saturday, February 7 • The Cactus Blossoms. Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum continue to make musical magic. With Angela Autumn. 7:30 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, February 7 • SEISO: Voices of Light. Music and film combine for an unforgettable evening featuring the iconic silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) with live orchestral and choral accompaniment. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. SEISO.us.
Saturday, February 7 • Jackson Churchill. An award-winning trombonist and his jazz combo. 7:30 p.m., The James, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Saturday, February 7 • Ivy Ford. Chicago “future of blues” artist brings the heat. 8 p.m., The Washington, 306 Washington St., Burlington. The Washington-Music.com.
Saturday, February 7 • Embellish with Embroidery: A Beginner’s Workshop. Learn basic stitches and design techniques with a needle and thread. 1–4:30 p.m., Indian Hills Community College Advanced Technology Center, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5281. IHCC.edu/crafts
Saturday, February 7 • Villages Folk School Classes. Pick from four workshops: Valentine Heart Glass Sculpture, Stained Glass Cardinals, Eco-Art Tiny Gardens, or Jewelry Making. Various times and locations, Keosauqua and Bentonsport. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, February 7 • West Coast Swing Dance. No partner required. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Ballroom, Fairfield. Facebook.com/WCSDanceFairfield.
Saturday, February 7 • I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa: African-American Festival. This two-day celebration includes the Black History Game Show, celebrities, soul food, performers, a wellness expo, and STEM Fest. Various times, Cultural Center, 1535 Linden St., Des Moines. WorldInIowa.org.
Sunday, February 8 • Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum: Pocket Prairies. Kasey Hutchinson will discuss the benefits of pocket prairies and how to design and build one in your own landscape. 2 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. Also live-streamed. Free.
Sunday, February 8 • Second Sunday Sound Bath. A monthly immersion in gongs, singing bowls, and select instruments supporting rest, reflection, and energetic alignment. 1 p.m., Sound Clinic, 122 N. Court St., Fairfield. SourceVibrations.com/sound-clinic.
Monday, February 9 • The Cat Lands On All Fours: Some Moving Image Works by Kerry Laitala. The award-winning moving-image artist uses analog, digital, and hybrid forms to investigate the ways in which media influences past and present culture. 7 p.m., Film Scene, Ped Mall, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
Monday, February 9 • Indian Hills Night of Theatre. Contemporary and historical theater performed by Indian Hills students. 7 p.m., St. John Auditorium, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5111.
Tuesday, February 10 • Final Act Ensemble: Valentine’s Show. This age 60+ ensemble takes a comedic look at love through old-time radio plays. 7 p.m., DM Playhouse, Des Moines. DMPlayhouse.com.
Tuesday, February 10 • Tell It Like It Is—Iowa Storytellers Project: Hearts on Fire. Five compelling stories directly from local Iowans. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Tuesday, February 10 • Sewing a Quilt Block. Celebrate Fiber Arts February by learning how to sew a “candy heart box” quilt block in a three-part class with Jean Frazer. 5–6:30 p.m., Washington Free Public Library, Washington.lib.ia.us.
Wednesday 11 • Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy. The story of three guys whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in four minutes of magnificent failure on national television. 7 p.m., George Daily Auditorium, Oskaloosa. GeorgeDaily.org.
Wednesday, February 11 • Matteo Mancuso. Route 96 Tour. Astounding rock guitar virtuoso. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, February 11 • Candles & Classics: I Heart the ’80s. Experience popular masters of the 1780s, 1880s, and 1980s, performed by small ensembles in the glow of hundreds of candles. 7:30–8:30 p.m., Centennial Park, 1565 St. Andrews Dr., North Liberty. ArtsIowa.com.
Wednesday, February 11 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, February 12 • Ideal Idol V. Local vocal competition continues weekly, with finals on March 5. Thursdays, 7–11 p.m., The Ideal, 213 16th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Thursday, February 12 • The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball. 7 p.m., Iowa Events Center, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Thursday, February 12 • Romeo & Juliet. A screening of the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli film. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Thursday, February 12 • Something in the Water: Afrofuturist Short Films. Both reverent and playful, this program of documentary, sci-fi, and narrative shorts present imaginative responses to present day issues related to Black life. 6:30–9 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey, 404 E. College St., Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
Thursday, February 12 • Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power. This documentary tells the story of the citizens of Lowndes County, Alabama, and their fight for the right to vote. 6–7:30 p.m., AAMI, Cedar Rapids. BlackIowa.org.
Thursday, February 12 • The Milk Carton Kids & Sierra Hull. American indie folk duo and the seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Thursday, February 12 • Paint Your Person Picasso Style. Render your cutie like a true cubist in this fun, non-judgy class. 6:30 p.m., Brush & Barrel, Coralville. (319) 338-5787.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, February 12–14 • The Naked Magicians. Undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show. Various times, Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, February 13 • Friday Crafternoons. Swing by to work on a low-mess craft of your choice. Bring your own project or use the provided supplies to create something new. No experience required. Friday afternoons through May 8. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City.
Wednesday, February 18 • Burlington Lunchtime Chamber Music Series. TBA. 12:15-12:45 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 421 Washington St., Burlington. Free.
Wednesday, February 18 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Friday, February 20 • Friday Crafternoons. Swing by to work on a low-mess craft of your choice. Bring your own project or use the provided supplies to create something new. No experience required. Friday afternoons through May 8. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City.
Wednesday, February 25 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Friday, February 27 • Friday Crafternoons. Swing by to work on a low-mess craft of your choice. Bring your own project or use the provided supplies to create something new. No experience required. Friday afternoons through May 8. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City.
Wednesday, March 4 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Friday, March 6 • Friday Crafternoons. Swing by to work on a low-mess craft of your choice. Bring your own project or use the provided supplies to create something new. No experience required. Friday afternoons through May 8. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Stanley Museum of Art, 160 W. Burlington St., Iowa City.