Events Calendar 2026

Wednesday, May 13 • Samantha Fish. The blues singer and guitarist on her Paper Doll world tour. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Wednesday, May 13 • Built To Spill and Wussy. Indie rock. 8–11 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barn, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Wednesday, May 13 • 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, May 14 • Capital City Pride Presents: Alexandra Billings. Capital City Pride Speaker Series. 6:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.

Thursday, May 14 • Ingrid Andress. Multi-Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress returns with a new single, “Now I Know.” With Jake Simon. 7 p.m., xBk Live, 1159 24th St., Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.

Thursday, May 14 • Barry Markovsky: Everyday Extraordinary. Simon & Schuster describes Everyday Extraordinary as a book that “provides an antidote for conspiracy theories, medical quackery, and science denial.” 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Thursday, May 14 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.

Friday, May 15 • Improv Tree House. This 90-minute show will showcase fast-paced, completely improvised scenes, games, and storytelling inspired by audience suggestions. 7 p.m., Giving Tree Theater, Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.

Friday, May 15 • Todd Day Wait. Hard-earned songs and dust-trail storytelling. With special guest Clayton Brown. 8 p.m., The Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.

Friday, May 15 • Choir! Choir! Choir! We Will Choir You! This interactive, participatory show turns audience into performer! Get ready to laugh, dance, and sing. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.

Friday, May 15 • Friday Night Concert Series: UI Black Pop Music Ensemble. R&B, gospel, neo soul, hip-Hop, and Funk. 6:30–8 p.m., Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, 136 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. Rain location: Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. Free.

Friday, May 15 • Freddy Gibbs. Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist release their second collaborative album, Alfredo 2. With Nourished By Time. 7:30 p.m., Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.

Fri-Sat, May 15–16 •  Old Enough to Know Better. SPT Theater presents an evening of sketch comedy and local music. 8 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Bentonsport Heritage Day. 11 a.m. entertainment and hypnosis by Dr. Quacksham, 1 p.m. General Ulysses Grant performance by Peter Grady in Riverside Park, Victorian dancing lessons from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Odd Fellows Museum is open 10 a.m.–2 p.m., historical quilt show at the Stone House, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, lunch, snacks, and pie. Bentonsport. BentonsportHeritage.org.

Saturday, May 16 • Embroidery Clothing Embellishments. Don’t ditch it, stitch it! Learn a few easy stitches to spice up your clothing. RSVP. 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Art Center of Burlington. BTownArt.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, May 16 • Noah’s Ark Low-Cost Microchip and Vaccination Clinic.  Microchipping by a licensed vet for $25, plus vaccinations and toenail trims for dogs and cats. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Noah’s Art Animal Shelter, 1986 Gear Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6080.

Saturday, May 16 • Home Tweet Home: Paint a Birdhouse Child Craft. Let creativity take flight! Drop in anytime during the scheduled window for this kid-focused crafting adventure. 9–11 a.m., Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.

Saturday, May 16 • Stockport Lions  Club Spring Fun Day. Annual car show, bags tournament, food, Chili Cook-Off, merchant market, games, and more. Time TBA, Hiatt Park, 110 Mill St., Stockport. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Drive-In Movies at the Hangar: Superman. 9–11 p.m., Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Saturday, May 16 • May Faire at Singing Cedars. This family-friendly spring celebration and community fundraiser features live music, games, picnic food for purchase, and seasonal activities for all ages. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Singing Cedars School, 2149 N. B St., Fairfield.

Saturday, May 16 • Ink 4 Independence. Get a new tattoo while supporting Access 2 Independence’s mission of empowering disabled individuals to achieve greater independence. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Velvet Lotus, 405 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City. VelvetLotusTattoo.com.

Saturday, May 16 • CODE RED: Shhhhe Is Speaking. Local women share their stories, their talents, and their voices at this benefit for CODE RED, fighting period poverty in the Burlington area. 7 p.m.,       The Capitol, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Karla Bonoff. One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.

Saturday, May 16 • The Suits. Performing four genres of hit music from the 1950s through the 1980s: Motown, doo wop, pop, and rock. 7 p.m., BVC Theater, Ottumwa. BridgeViewcenter.com.

Saturday, May 16 • The Art of the Duet: The Lucky Losers. Gritty soul and award-winning blues. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Steve Grismore. This jazz guitarist and UI music professor is one of the most in-demand players in eastern Iowa. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N, Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Saturday, May 16 • See Alice & The Misgivings. Experimental grunge and acoustic folk. All ages. 6 p.m., AlleyCat, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. AlleyCatIC.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Lorrie Morgan & T. Graham Brown. Two country music icons. 8–9:30 p.m., Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Iowa 22 ,Riverside.   RiversideÇasinoandResoort.com.

Saturday, May 16 • Jackie Venson. Fusing soul, electro-funk, pop, and blues, she’s of the most commanding performers to come out of Texas. 8 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Saturday, May 16 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Sat-Sun, May 16–17 • Orchestra Iowa Masterworks VI. With 100+ musicians and the infamous “Mahler Hammer,” the  season finale is a gripping journey through triumph and despair. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Para-mount Theatre, Cedar Rapids; Sun. 2 p.m., Voxman, Iowa City. ArtsIowa.com.

Sat-Sun, May 16–17 • Ballet Des Moines: Cinderella. In the first ever collaboration between Ballet Des Moines and the Des Moines Symphony, audiences of all ages will be swept away by Tom Mattingly’s ballet classic set to Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic score. Various times, Des Moines Civic   Center. DMPA.org.

Sat-Sun, May 16–17 • Great Pages Circus. Animals, acrobatics, sport stunts, and more. Various times, Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.

Sunday, May 17 • Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo. Take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. 2–3:30 p.m.,  Stanley Museum, Iowa City. StanleyMuseum.uiowa.edu.

Sunday, May 17 • Ordinary Elephant. Mesmerizing folk duo. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Sunday, May 17 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Monday, May 18 • Singing Spheres of the Celestial Realm. Greg Palma sings with the intention of opening the heart to love and peace. $10 suggested. 3:30–4 p.m., Two Eagles Native Designs, 59 S. Court St., Fairfield. Also Sunday, May 3.

Tuesday, May 19 • Kristian Bugge & WB Reid. Transatlantic fiddle and guitar duo. 7 p.m., Vesterheim Museum, Decorah. Vesterheim.org.

Tuesday, May 19 • M5: The Mexican Brass. World-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship and audience interaction. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CRCommunityConcert.org.

Tuesday, May 19 • George Thorogood and The Destroyers. Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee. FirstFleetConcrts.com.

Wednesday, May 20 • 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, May 21 • Chommy’s Bike Night with Jordan Beem. Ride in for country, folk, and rock, as the 2024 Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year delivers crowd favorites and originals. 6–9 p.m., Chommy’s, Eldon. (641) 652-3461.

Thursday, May 21 • The Thirsty Word. Southeast Iowa creative writers share their latest work. Curated and hosted by Meredith Siemsen. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. Facebook.com @ Thirsty Word.

Thursday, May 21 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.

Friday, May 22 • Folk School BBQ & Live Music. Join Villages Folk School on the back patio of Hotel Manning for  smoked BBQ and live music by Doug Brundies & Matt Fuller. 6 p.m., Hotel Manning, Keosauqua. VillagesFolkSchool.com.

Friday, May 22 • Friday Night Concert: West Liberty & West High Jazz. Students in grades 8–12 perform award-   winning jazz sets. 6:30–8 p.m., Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, Iowa City. Free.

Friday, May 22 • Alice Martin: Westward Women. Described as “a hypnotic and hopeful debut—part fever dream, part dystopian road trip that claws its way towards a jaw-dropping finale.” 7 p.m., Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Friday, May 22 • Friday Night Out: GemDuo Earrings. Have a lot of fun stitching GemDuos and SuperDuos to make squares with loads of color and texture. No experience needed. RSVP. 5:30–8:30 p.m., Beadology Iowa, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com

Fri-Sat, May 22–23 • Good Makers Market. 150 handpicked vendors of handmade artisan goods and amazing vintage, with food and coffee trucks and local live music. First 100 shoppers on both days receive free swag. $10 entry. Fri. 3–8 p.m., Sat. 9–4 p.m., Cedar County Fairgrounds, Tipton. TheGoodMakersMarket.com.

Fri-Sat, May 22–23 • The Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market. Indoors and outdoors at Midwest Old Threshers, Mount Pleasant. OldThreshers.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, May 22–24 • Bass Journeys MiniFest: Back at The Land. Lucid Journeys returns with a multi-day immersive experience blending sound, light, and community. With camping and two stages. Various times, 2751 Eastwood Ave., Libertyville. TheTicketing.co/e/bassjourneys.

Saturday, May 23 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, May 23 • Cedar Valley Woodcarvers. Stop by and ask questions about woodcarving and projects members are working on. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Marion Public Library. Free.

Saturday, May 23 • Fax Gilbert. An evening of hysterical stories from his decades of school performances. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Saturday, May 23 •  Slow & Steady Science: Turtles. Meet the museum’s resident turtle, and discover what life is like for wild turtles—with friends from Indian Creek Nature Center. 9 a.m.–noon, Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. TheICM.org.

Saturday, May 23 • Hometown Heroes Luminary Light Up. Luminaries, kids’ activities, and more. Time TBA, Indian Lake Park, Farmington. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, May 23 • Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings:     Uniphonics. Their sound combines hip hop, funk, soul, jazz, reggae, and latin. 7–9:30 p.m., Riverfront Crossings Park, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Saturday, May 23 • FunkDaddies. Horn-driven soul, R&B, funk, and dance music. With food trucks. Time TBA, Amana Performing Arts Center (Courtyard), 39 38th Ave, Amana. AmanaRVPark.com.

Saturday, May 23 • Summer Concert Kickoff with All Natural Band. 6–9 p.m., Millstream Brewing, Amana.   MillstreamBrewing.com.

Saturday, May 23 • Pop Baby. Pittsburgh-singer-songwriter known for energetic, electronic-infused pop music. With special guest Xena Starr. 6 p.m., The Alley Cat, Iowa City. AlleyCatIC.com.

Saturday, May 23 • Whitney. Blending classic indie and ’70s soft rock. 8–11 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barn, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Saturday, May 23 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Sat-Sun-Mon, May 23–25 • Spring Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O’Celts. Equestrian jousting, touring performers, living history encampments, artisan merchant village, food vendors with novelty treats, beer garden, craft demonstrations, and kids’ activities. Middle Amana Park, Amana. Amana-RVPark.com. Also on May 30–31.

Sunday, May 24 • Rolling on the River Music Festival. Free, live music, with food trucks and a beer tent on-site. BYO chair. 1–9 p.m., Keosauqua Riverfront Park. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Sunday, May 24 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, May 24 • Latin, Ballroom & Swing Dance. Lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8–9:45 p.m., no partner needed, freestyle welcome. Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698. Facebook.com/ Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.

Monday, May 25 • Iowa City Poetry Slam. Poets compete in a three-round elimination. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., slam starts at 7. Last Mondays, Midnight Coffee, Iowa City. Facebook.com/ICPoetrySlam.

Monday, May 25 • Independent Bookstore Day. Visit your favorite indie bookstore and support local small business!

Tuesday, May 26 • Iowa City Death Cafe. An informal, communal occasion to eat cake and create open communication about end of life. 7–8:30 p.m., Green House, Iowa City. DeathCollectiveEasternIowa.com.

Tuesday, May 26 • Mihali. Reggae-rock. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Common Chord, 129 Main St., Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.

Tuesday, May 26 • Clay Beads with Jessi Tucci. Learn how to make textured, decorative beads out of clay. 6–8:30 p.m., Art Center of Burlington. BTownArt.com.

Wednesday, May 27 • An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa. A free exhibition in the gallery featuring baseball items from the 1850s to the present, including Iowa’s oldest known baseball card. 12–5 p.m., with a 7 p.m. talk by John Liepa. Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Wednesday, May 27 • Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, and Beyond.   Pink Floyd tribute. 7:30 p.m., Paramount  Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Wednesday, May 27 • Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. Bluegrass, of course. 7  p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.

Wednesday, May 27 • 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, May 28 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Thursdays 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop Inn, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. (641) 693-4281.

Thursday, May 28 • Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for  Trouble. Two    legends, no script,    no problem. 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Thursday, May 28 • Comedy Night. A monthly showcase of comics presented by Lucky Cat. 7 p.m., The Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.

Thursday, May 28 • Máire Roche and Gin Griffith:  Bromantasy & Beer. While Roach (left) and Griffith   discuss the cozy, queer fantasy novel Bromantasy and their writing processes, enjoy light bites from Goldfinch Tap and beer samples from Field Day Brewing. 6 p.m., Marion Public Library, Marion. Tickets at SwampFoxBookstore.com.

Thursday, May 28 • Julie Schumacher: Patient, Female. The bestselling author will read from her darkly funny new short story collection, Patient, Female, and will be joined in conversation by U of I associate professor Louisa Hall. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Thursday, May 28 • Portrait Class: Live Model Open Studio. Come draw regularly or once in a while, and learn from other artists. Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Fairfield Art Association Studio, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldArtAssociation.org.

Friday, May 29 • Reading at Prairie Lights: Eva Adderley. The Iowa City-born multimedia artist will be reading from her new novel, Raised, a cozy fantasy about grief, identity, and the magic of small details. 7 p.m. Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Friday, May 29 • MARS. An animated feature film by cult comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U’Know makes its long-awaited theatrical release. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.

Friday, May 29 • Jack Lion. This trio strikes a balance between jazz composition, down-tempo break-beats, and hazy atmospherics. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, May 29 • Friday Night Concert Series: Clear Creek Amana & City High Jazz. Big band and contemporary jazz. 6:30–8 p.m., Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, 136 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. Rain location: Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Friday, May 29 • Prati. Rising Minnesota band plays a mix of well-known classic rock, country, indie, and alternative. 10:30 p.m., Elray’s Live & Dive, 211 Iowa Ave., Iowa City. ElraysLiveandDive.com.

Friday, May 29 • Great White and Slaughter. Metal. 8 p.m., Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Iowa 22, Riverside. RiversideCasinoandResort.com.

Friday, May 29 • Billy Currington. Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts. With guest Just Jayne. 8 p.m., Five Flags, Dubuque. FiveFlagsCenter.com.

Friday, May 29 • Stephen Pearcy of RATT. Metal. 8 p.m., Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.

Saturday, May 30 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, May 30 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Saturday, May 30 • IMPA Awards 2026. Iowa Motion Picture Association honors Iowa filmmakers at this annual red carpet event, with screenings the previous week. Fleur-de-lis Cinema, Waukee. Check back for details: IMPA.tv.

Saturday, May 30 • A Night at the Movies: The Music of John Williams. Presented by Orchestra Iowa. 7:30 p.m., Hy-Vee Center Amphitheater, Centennial Park, 1565 St. Andrews Dr., North Liberty. ArtsIowa.com.

Saturday, May 30 • Wonderful Smiths. One of the region’s most captivating indie-rock acts. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.

Saturday, May 30 • Elevated Embroidery. Perfect for those who have taken the Embellish with Embroidery class or anyone with a basic understanding of embroidery fundamentals. 1–4:30 p.m., Indian Hills Community College Advanced Technology Center, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5281.

Saturday, May 30 • Sew Awesome Open Hours. Enjoy weekly open hours in the sewing room. Freewill donation. Mon. 1–4, Wed. 1–4, Thurs. 1–5, Sat. 1–5, Sew Awesome, 505 Dimmick Drive, Rm 139, behind MIU Library, Fairfield. Updates on Facebook.com @ Fairfield Makerspace.

Sat-Sun, May 30-31 • Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa: 35th Anniversary Concert. From rousing African rhythms and lyrical romantic polyphony to deep reflections on love and exuberant praise of nature. 7:30 p.m. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. $10 at the door.

Sat-Sun, May 30-31 • Spring Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O’Celts. Equestrian jousting, touring performers, living history encampments, artisan merchant village, food vendors with novelty treats, beer garden, craft demonstrations, and kids’ activities. Middle Amana Park, Amana. Amana-RVPark.com.

Sunday, May 31 • Iowa City Video Zine: Homage to Public Access. ICVZ will be screening the final installment of season three, themed “Homage to Public Access.” With eats and drinks, panelists, and other publicly accessible media organizations. 5–9 p.m., Public Space One, 538 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Free.

Sunday, May 31 • Cold Connections: Riveted Dangle Earrings. Manipulate brass and copper by adding rivets and cold connections. Add texture by hammering or stamping. 12–4 p.m., Beadology Iowa, Iowa City. Beadology-Iowa.com.

Sunday, May 31 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, May 31 • Lucy Darling: You’re Welcome. Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite Lucy Darling in a variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, and skillful magic, with delightfully eccentric musician Mark Ettinger. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Monday, June 1 • Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, and Beyond. 7:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.

Tuesday, June 2 • Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project. Presenting five compelling stories directly from local Iowans on the theme of “search and rescue.” 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines.           HoytSherman.org.

Wednesday, June 3 • 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, June 4 • Willi Carlisle. Carlisle returns with his signature blend of traditionally rooted folk music and a kaleidoscope of oddball characters. 7:30 p.m., The James Theater, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Thursday, June 4 • Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient cruises into another stratosphere with his first-ever full-length instrumental LP, Space Junk.  7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City, Englert.org.

Friday, June 5 • Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient cruises into another stratosphere with his first-ever full-length instrumental LP, Space Junk. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Friday, June 5 • The Well Presents: American English—Beatles Tribute. 7 p.m., FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldAcc.com.

Friday, June 5 • Fairfield 1st Fridays: Summer Kick Off in the Park. Galleries and participating shops open late around the square, with vendors and live music in Central Park. 6–9:30 p.m., Fairfield. FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, June 5 • Dance at Old Brick. Lesson 7 p.m., social dancing 8 p.m., Old Brick, 26 E. Market, Iowa City. CorridorDance.org.

Saturday, June 6 • Fly Van Buren. Keosauqua Lions all-you-can-eat pancake & sausage breakfast (pilots eat free), airplanes cruising in, an air-evac helicopter, door prizes, Misty’s ice cream coupon for kids, and more. 7–10 a.m., Keosauqua Municipal Airport 6K9, 1000 Water St., Keosauqua. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, June 6 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, June 6 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.