Friday, March 6 • Fairfield First Fridays: Youth Art. Participating galleries, museums, and shops are open late downtown, featuring youth art shows. 6–9 p.m. Visit FairfieldFirstFridays.org for details.
Friday, March 6 • Voix de Ville: A Noce Folly From Max Wellman. An evening of drag, ballet, and jazz arrangements spanning the 1920s to the 2020s. 7 p.m., Noce Jazz & Cabaret, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Friday, March 6 • Wine, Food, and Beer Showcase. Sample the night away at Des Moines Metro Opera’s signature fundraiser featuring 30+ restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. 6–9 p.m., Des Moines Marriott Downtown. DesMoinesMetroOpera.org.
Friday, March 6 • Iowa City Downtown Spring Gallery Walk. Explore exhibits across 13 galleries including abstract paintings by Wendy Stegall at Iowa Artisans Gallery, mixed-media by Mirzam Pérez at Public Space One, an interactive paper installation by Poojana Prasanna & Nana Takano at r.s.v.p., and more. 5–8 p.m., downtown Iowa City. DowntownIowaCity.com.
Friday, March 6 • Adam Weiner aka Low Cut Connie. Solo show. Passionate piano-driven rock and roll. 7 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Friday, March 6 • Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing at Old Brick. Dance lesson at 7 p.m., social dancing to recorded music 8–10 p.m., Old Brick, Iowa City. CorridorDance.org.
Friday, March 6 • Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour. He’s a force of nature on stage, leaving audiences in stitches with his wild stories. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, March 6 • Emily Galvin Almanza. The author will read from her new book, The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender’s Search for Justice in America. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Friday, March 6 • Billy Goat’s Gruff and Other Tales. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children’s stories. 6 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Friday, March 6 • Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes. Gritty, boot-stompin’ Americana. With Logan Springer and TWW. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Common Chord, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Indoor Farmers Market. Winter greens, baked goods, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, March 7 • Singing Cedars School Open House. 10–11:30 a.m., Singing Cedars Campus, 2149 N. B St., Fairfield. (641) 632-2230.
Saturday, March 7 • The Art of Macramé. 12:30–4:30 p.m., IHCC Advanced Technology Center, Ottumwa. IHCC.edu/crafts.
Saturday, March 7 • Leather for Beginners: Earring & Bracelets. Learn the basics of leather crafting. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Stuart’s Leather Shop, 605 1st St., Bonaparte. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Jerry Seinfeld: Live New Show. 8 p.m., Civic Center, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Saturday, March 7 • The Joffrey Ballet. American icons. 7:30 p.m., Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, March 7 • The Screwtape Letters. A tour-de-force performance of C.S. Lewis’s satiric masterpiece. 13+. 4 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Saturday, March 7 • Jâca. An award-winning clarinet/guitar duo that combines world music, virtuosity, and humor. Fairfield Concert Association. 7:30 p.m., FACC, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Saturday, March 7 • The Art of Macramé. 12:30–4:30 p.m., IHCC Advanced Technology Center, Ottumwa. IHCC.edu/crafts.
Saturday, March 7 • Blues Brunch & Silent Art Auction. 7:30 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPShall.org.
Saturday, March 7 • Bird Hike. Explore and discover various bird species found in our local habitat. 10 a.m., Lacey Keosauqua State Park Beach House Lodge, 22895 Lacey Trail, Keosauqua. (319) 293-3589.
Saturday, March 7 • A Tribute to Todd Snider. An Iowa City Songwriters Festival benefit. 8 p.m., Wildwood, 4919 Walleye Drive SE, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Screaming Orphans. All-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Donegal, Ireland. 7 p.m., Oster Regent Theatre, Cedar Falls. IowaIrishFest.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Alash Ensemble. Masters of Tuvan throat singing bring a subtle infusion of modern influences. 8 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Saturday, March 7 • Other Brothers. Rock and blues trio. Made in the Midwest series. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Saturday, March 7 • St. Practice Day with Wylde Nept. An annual lead-up to the quintessential Guinness-soaked holiday. 7:30 p.m., Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Orchestra Iowa Pops III presents classic Looney Tunes on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, March 7 • QSCO Masterworks. Beethoven’s Second Symphony, feat. cellist Hannah Holman (left). 7:30 p.m., River Center, 136 E 3rd St., Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Saturday, March 7 • Carly Pearce. Kentucky-born country music singer and songwriter. 8 p.m., Riverside Casino, Riverside. RiversideCasinoandResort.com.
Sunday, March 8 • Charlie Berens: Lost & Found Tour. Comedian, New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician, and creator of the viral podcast The Manitowoc Minute. 7 p.m., Adler Theatre, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Sunday, March 8 • Art Workshop: Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decoration. Learn the art of Pysanky decoration using beeswax in a hot-wax resist technique. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines. (515) 277-4405.
Sunday, March 8 • Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum: Kent Park Bluebirds. Ben Rowold has combined his lifelong interest in nature with hands-on stewardship to monitor the bluebird nest box trail at F.W. Kent Park for more than a decade. 2 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. Also live-streamed. ICPL.org. Free.
Sunday, March 8 • FilmScene: Democracy Noir. A sweeping account of the dismantling of Hungary’s democratic institutions, told by three women—a journalist, a politician, and a nurse—fighting tirelessly for their country’s soul. 12 p.m., FilmScene, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
Sunday, March 8 • Second Sunday Sound Bath. 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.
Sunday, March 8 • International Women’s Day Market. Shop, sip, and celebrate women-owned businesses. 12–4 p.m., Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids locations. BigGrove.com.
Sunday, March 8 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sun-Weds, March 8-11 • “Wuthering Heights” at Cinema Fairfield. A brand-new imagining of Emily Bronte’s classic romance, starring Margo Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Sunday 3:30 & 7 p.m. Mon-Weds 7 p.m. Cinema Fairfield, FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Monday, March 9 • Monday Unscripted. Monday series mixing improv, comedy, storytelling, and talk-show entertainment. 7 p.m., CSPS, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Monday, March 9 • Corridor Jazz Project. 11 schools in the Cedar Rapids-Marion area will perform with a guest artist. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CRCommunityConcert.org.
Monday, March 9 • Gina Hausknecht with Adam Knight. Her book, Shakespeare in the Age of Mass Incarceration, brings together theater artists, incarcerated actors, and college-in-prison educators and students, describing powerful encounters in classrooms and rehearsal rooms as they explore “prison Shakespeare.” 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Tuesday, March 10 • Jeff Tweedy. Songs from across his expansive catalog and from solo release Twilight Override, featuring Tweedy’s sons and longtime collaborators. With special guest Sima Cunningham. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Tuesday, March 10 • Mark Stuart. Nashville guitar-wizard songwriter. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Wednesday, March 11 • Boxing Banjo. Brothers Darragh and Mícheál Healy along with Joseph McNulty and Cillian King have amassed more than 20 Irish championship titles. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Wednesday, March 11 • Joshua Bell & The Academy of St Martin in the Fields. A celebrated violinist, Joshua Bell is also music director of this orchestra with worldwide acclaim. 7:30 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Wednesday, March 11 • An Evening with Toto. Rock icons. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Wednesday, March 11 • Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. 7 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Wednesday, March 11 • The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers. Author Dan Henderson presents a multimedia presentation of the Iowa-born Pearson Brothers’ vaudeville career. 7 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield.
Wednesday, March 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, March 12 • Chris Kattan. The SNL veteran headlines the Laugh QC comedy series. 7:30 p.m., Adler Theater, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Thursday, March 12 • Dirty Little Secrets. This hilarious and naughty show is built around anonymous audience submissions that Melissa & Doug read and riff on from the stage. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, 200 N. Front St., Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Thursday, March 12 • Southern Iowa Career Fair. 60+ employers attending. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Indian Hills Community College, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. nathan.miller@indianhills.edu.
Thursday, March 12 • Candles & Classics: The Four Seasons and The Four Seasons. An Orchestra Iowa string quartet plays the music of Vivaldi and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. 7:30 p.m., Hy-Vee Center, Centennial Park, North Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.
Thursday, March 12 • Camila Fernández. An incomparable singer expands what you think you know about Mexican music. 7:30 p.m., Club Hancher, Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Thursday, March 12 • Lisa Avelleyra. The author will read from her new thriller novel, Shelved. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Friday, March 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.
Friday, March 13 • Trivia Night Fundraiser. Test your knowledge of Fairfield and Jefferson County history in this fundraiser for the Carnegie Museum. With silent auction. 7 p.m. Walton Club, Fairfield. Reserve by called (641) 472-6343.
Friday, March 13 • Rutherford/Teeple Gallery Walkthrough. See the Rutherford/Teeple Abstraction/Realism exhibition through the eyes of the artists. 7:30 p.m. ICON Gallery, 56 N. Main St., Fairfield.
Friday, March 13 • Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour. His signature mix of mind-blowing magic and relatable humor has made him a streaming favorite. 7 p.m., Five Flags Theater, 405 Main St., Dubuque. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Friday, March 13 • EVENT CANCELLED. Billy Gardell. Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Friday, March 13 • Puttin’ Around Downtown. Mini golf crawl hosted by Main Street Ottumwa. 3–7 p.m., Ottumwa. (641) 814-5225. MainStreetOttumwa.com.
Friday, March 13 • Téada. A spirited celebration of traditional Irish music and dance. 7:30 p.m., FACC, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Friday, March 13 • Goitse. Popular multi-award-winning Irish music quintet forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. 7 p.m., Gallagher Bluedorn, Cedar Falls. GBPAC.com.
Friday, March 13 • Lee Ebersole and Friends. Performing music inspired by John Denver. 7 p.m., Hillcrest Academy, 1421 540th St. SW, Kalona.
Friday, March 13 • Delbert Anderson. Diné jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator, merges Navajo “spinning songs” with jazz and funk. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, March 13 • Josh Payne: Life on the Loop. A tribute to Ed Sheeran. 7 p.m., Giving Tree Theater, 752 10th St., Marion. GivingTree-Theater.com.
Friday, March 13 • Trish Yearwood: The Mirror Tour. Three-time Grammy winner. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, March 13 • The Ten Tenors. 30th Anniversary Tour. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Friday, March 13 • Midwest Queer Showcase. Kat and The Hurricane with Early Girl & Emily The Band. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Fri-Sat, Marach 13–14 • Red Cedar Chamber Music: Return to Roots. Free concerts by an acclaimed area string duet. Fri. 2 p.m., Meth-Wick Community, Cedar Rapids; Fri. 7 p.m., Vinton Public Library, Vinton; Sat. 2 p.m., Summit Pointe, Marion. See full schedule: RedCedar.org.
Fri-Sat-Sun, March 13-14-15 • Callahan Arts & Crafts Show. Over 100 quality vendors selling jewelry, furniture, art, clothing, food, and more. State Fairgrounds, Varied Industries Building, Des Moines. (563) 357-1986.
Saturday, March 14 • Indoor Farmers Market. Winter greens, baked goods, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, March 14 • Basket Beauty Twined Wire Pendant. Join award-winning local artist Marilyn Moore in a twined-wire pendant project. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Beadology, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.
Saturday, March 14 • Second Saturday All-Ages Art: Gel Plate Printing. Informal workshop series designed to get your creativity flowing. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., PS1 Close House, Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com.
Saturday, March 14 • Stained Glass Bluebird. Learn the basics of stained glass ornament making in this beginners’ class. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Stone House, 26983 J40, Bentonsport. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, March 14 • Jo Koy: Just Being Koy. This comedian in high demand delivers uniquely relatable comedy that pulls inspiration from his colorful family. 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, March 14 • St. Patrick Society Grand Parade. The bi-state St. Patrick’s Grand Parade will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of 4th Ave. and 23rd St. in Rock Island, Illinois, and travel across the Mississippi River via the Talbot/Centennial Bridge, proceeding through downtown Davenport, with a Post-Parade Bash at the RiverCenter from 1–4 p.m. StPatsQC.com.
Saturday, March 14 • West Coast Swing Dance. No partner required. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Ballroom, Fairfield. Facebook.com/WCSDanceFairfield.
Saturday, March 14 • St. Patrick’s Party at Millstream Brewing Co. Two bands, dancing, and beer at this indoor/outdoor event. 4–10 p.m., Millstream Brewing Company, 835 48th Ave., Amana. MillstreamBrewing.com. Free.
Saturday, March 14 • Foghat with Head East. “Slow Ride” 50th Anniv. 7 p.m., Rhythm City, Davenport. (563) 328-8000.
Saturday, March 14 • Heads In Motion & Fluffy. Tributes to Talking Heads and Ween. 8 p.m., Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Saturday, March 14 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Sat-Sun, March 14–15 • DM Symphony Reflections: Smetana and Beethoven. Featuring Stella Chen, violin. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Sat-Sun, March 14–15 • SEISO: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. New work by composer Jordan Jinosko, featuring principal trumpet Derrick Murphy, 2025 Young Artist Competition winner. Sat. 7 p.m., The Capitol, Burlington; Sun. 2 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa; Sun. 6:30 p.m., Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant. SEISO.com.
Sunday, March 15 • Irish Music Session. All are invited to enjoy 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 March 15 • Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party. His career has evolved from Rolling Stone’s “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world. 7 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedars Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Sunday, March 15 • Empty Bowls. Tasty homemade soups in a one-of-a-kind bowl to keep, made by school students. Proceeds support food security nonprofits. RSVP requested. 11:30–1:30 p.m., Maharishi School Student Center Kitchen, 804 Dr. Robert Keith Wallace Dr., Fairfield.
Sunday March 15 • Lanco. These multi-platinum selling roots-frontier explorers continue their Honky Tonk Hippies tour. 7 p.m., Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St., Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.
Sunday March 15 • Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo. Take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. 2–3:30 p.m., Stanley Museum of Art, Iowa City. StanleyMuseum.uiowa.edu.
Sunday March 15 • Improv Theater Workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying improv for the first time, you’ll find connection, creativity, and fun at this third-Sundays drop-in class. Sun. 2–3:30 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe Ave., Fairfield.
Monday, March 16 • Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me & The Missing Pieces. Series prequel “Fire Walk with Me is not just an artistic triumph in its own right, it’s the key to the entire Twin Peaks universe … Lynch’s unsung masterwork” (Martyn Conterio, The Guardian). 6:30 p.m., FilmScene, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Monday, March 16 • Singing Spheres of the Celestial Realm. Greg sings with the intention of opening the heart to love, peace, joy, and well-being. 3:30 p.m., Two Eagles Native Designs, 59 S. Court St., Fairfield. $10 suggested.
Tuesday, March 17 • SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All ages, free. With awards and a post parade celebration, location TBA. Rain or shine, 1 p.m., Downtown Cedar Rapids. SaPaDaPaSo.org.
Tuesday, March 17 • World Club: St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Mini Parade. Kids will create a cereal necklace and shamrock hat, then join a mini parade around the room. 4–5 p.m., Storytime Room, Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City. ICPL.org.
Tuesday, March 17 • The She Gees. Electrifying female-led tribute to the Bee Gees. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CRCommunityConcert.org.
Tuesday, March 17 • Cafe Ceili Band. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Southeast Iowa’s Irish-music-loving band. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Tuesday, March 17 • St. Patrick’s Day Party at Big Grove: Marita May & the Lads of County Linn. Music from 2:30-5 p.m., festivities from 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids. BigGrove.com.
Wednesday, March 18 • Ada Hayden Camp. Learn about Ada Hayden and her passion for collecting plants for scientific study. Campers will receive their own pocket plant press and participate in some plant collection of early spring ephemerals. Grades 4–6. RSVP. 9 a.m.–noon, Jefferson County Park Nature Center, Fairfield. JeffersonCountyConservation.com.
Wednesday, March 18 • Cyrille Aimee. Grammy-nominated nationally touring jazz vocalist with Afro-Caribbean roots. 7 p.m., Noce, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Wednesday, March 18 • Steel Panther. Melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. 8 p.m., Club 5 at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Wednesday, March 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.
Thursday, March 19 • Ladies Only LGBTQ+ Mixer. 7–11:59 p.m., Ideal Theater, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Thursday, March 19 • Téada. Acclaimed for its dynamic and deeply rooted approach to Irish traditional music. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Thursday, March 19 • Uptown: A Celebration of Motown & Soul. Classic hits and smooth moves light up the stage. 7:30 p.m., FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Thursday, March 19 • Steve McLain. Country, Americana, reggae, and blues one-man band. Every Thursday, 6–8 p.m., Dew Drop, 306 Fairfield Rd., Libertyville. Facebook.com.
Thursday, March 19 • The Thirsty Word. Southeast Iowa writers share creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, short plays, and humorous essays, curated and hosted by Meredith Siemsen. Third Thursdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com @ Thirsty Word. Send submissions to sourceoffice@lisco.com.
Thursday, March 19 • 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, March 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.
Friday, March 20 • Jerry Tolson Quartet with Delfeayo Marsalis. A night of jazz. Proceeds help preserve the Historic Second Baptist Church. 7:30 p.m., Mount Pleasant Chapel Auditorium, 601 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. HistoricSecondBaptistMP.org.
Friday, March 20 • Hotel Desperado. Eagles Tribute. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Friday, March 20 • Brad & the Big Wave. Drawing inspiration from classic rock, reggae and indie pop. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Friday, March 20 • Tim Britton. Hailed in his teens as “a phenomenon” by TIME magazine, Britton is known as one of the leading players, makers, and teachers of the uillean pipes, and for his emotive artistry on wooden flute, tin whistle, and mandolin. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat, March 20–21 • Ottumwa International Film Festival. Featuring an eclectic mix of short and feature films. Fri. 5–10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa. OttumwaFilmFest.com.
Saturday, March 21 • Indoor Farmers Market. Winter greens, baked goods, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, March 21 • 1870s Period Meal with Music. Meals served at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Wash. Co. Military Museum. Cost $35 per person. Kalona Historical Village 715 D. Ave., Kalona. Reservations required: (319) 656-3232.
Saturday, March 21 • Pipes & Pastries. Kids grades 3 and up are invited to explore the King of Instruments through hands-on activities, including constructing a fully-functioning pipe organ. Pastries will be served. RSVP: organcompetition@ottumwafpc.org. 9–10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 228 W. 4th St., Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.
Saturday, March 21 • Drag Show @ Studio 13. Drag show at 10:30 p.m., dancing after. Studio 13, Iowa City. Facebook.com/studio13ic.
Saturday, March 21 • Fairfield Contra Dance. Live music, all dances taught, no partner necessary. 7 p.m. beginner’s lesson, 7:30 dance. $7. Third Saturdays. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, Fairfield. Ffadc.blogspot.com.
Sat-Tues, March 21–24 • Chalk. A two-woman dance theater performance weaving stories of pregnancy loss and infertility. With post-performance discussions and a grief circle led by death doula Kimberly Jaeger-Arje after the Sunday matinee—for individuals who have experienced child loss. The James, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Saturday, March 21 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Saturday, March 21 • Mid-Laugh Crisis: A Gen X Comedy Tour. From mixtapes to midlife, this lineup of sharp, seasoned comics will deliver a whole evening of laughter exploring the absurdities of aging, parenting, pop culture, and everything in between. 7 p.m., Giving Tree Theater, Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.
Saturday, March 21 • Jessica Kirson. Fearless multi-character comedy powerhouse and a master of audience interaction. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Saturday, March 21 • Larry The Cable Guy. Git-r-done. 8 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.
Saturday, March 21 • DUBD’SCO Fundraiser for Jamaica. A night of reggae and dub vinyl selections raising funds for Hurricane Melissa relief. 8 p.m., Redstone Room at Common Chord 129 Main St, Davenport. CommonChordQC.org.
Saturday, March 21 • Orchestra Iowa Masterworks IV. Only one of the three pieces in this program of Mendelssohn, Shuvert, and Mozart was completed by the composer. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids.
Sat-Sun, March 21–22 • The Little Rascals. In this 1994 film, Spanky and Buckwheat lead an anti-girl organization and pick their buddy Alfalfa to represent them in an all-important soapbox car rally. 11 a.m., FilmScene, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org. Also March 26.
Sunday, March 22 • OCMA: The She Gees. All-female Bee-Gees tribute. 7 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Sunday, March 22 • Minka. Cross Bowie with Prince, then sprinkle in some Talking Heads. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Sunday, March 22 • National Undergraduate Organ Competition. Hear three of the most talented undergraduate organists in the country compete for the top prize. 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 228 W. 4th St., Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.
Sunday, March 22 • Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop. Generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection, with a new prompt each month. Teen and adults. RSVP. 2:30 p.m., Stanley Museum, Iowa City. StanleyMuseum.uiowa.edu.
Sunday, March 22 • Orchestra Iowa Masterworks IV. Only one of the three pieces in this program of Mendelssohn, Shuvert, and Mozart was completed by the composer. 2 p.m., Voxman Concert Hall, UI, Iowa City. ArtsIowa.com.
Sunday, March 22 • Irish Music Session. 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, March 22 • John Crist. This fast- rising comedian delivers witty pop-culture commentary through clean humor. 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Sunday, March 22 • Runaway Twain and Friends. Long-form improv geared toward adults. 7:30 p.m., The Playhouse, 831 42nd St., Des Moines. DMPlayhouse.com.
Sunday, March 22 • Ukulele Club. An all-skill-levels monthly jam session. 2–4 p.m., Marion Public Library, Marion. MarionPublic-Library.org.
Sunday, March 22 • The Storyteller Mic. Open mic for songs, stories, and poems. With drink specials. 10 p.m., Alley Cat, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City. AlleyCatIC.com.
Monday, March 23 • Jim Breuer: Find the Funny. His ability to find humor in the ordinary has earned him a devoted following. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Tuesday, March 24 • 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, Iowa City. DeathCollectiveEastern-Iowa.com/events.
Tuesday, March 24 • Dramatic Improv Class. In this ongoing improv class facilitated by Michael Rosner, the goal is emotional honesty, not being funny, although laughter is certainly a by-product. $15 drop-in. Tuesdays 7–9:45 p.m., Central Park Furnishings, west side of the Fairfield Square.
Tuesday, March 24 • R.A. Villanueva with Kaveh Akbar and Hanif Abdurraqib: A Holy Dread. R.A. Villanueva will read from his new poetry collection, A Holy Dread, and will be joined in conversation with Kaveh Akbar and Hanif Abdurraqib. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Wednesday, March 25 • Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. 7 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Wednesday, March 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.
Wednesday, March 25 • Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. 7 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Thursday 26 • Comedy Night. A monthly showcase of comics presented by Lucky Cat. 7 p.m., The Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Thursday, March 26 • Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Five-time Grammy winner, Congress of Country Music Founder, Country Music Hall of Famer, and AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Thursday, March 26 • Tracy Lawrence. CMA and ACM Award-winning country artist. 8–9:30 p.m., Riverside Casino, Riverside. (319) 648-1234.
Thursday, March 26 • Invoke with Pianist Clarice Assad. This multi-instrumental “classical but not classical” band encompasses bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Thursday, March 26 • University of Iowa Kantorei. Premier vocal ensemble. 7 p.m. Hanson Auditorium, 1111 S. Ave. B, Washington. Washington Performing Arts.
Friday, March 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.
Friday, March 27 • Margaret Cho. Smart, funny, courageous, and outrageous, she roots for the underdog. She is the underdog. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, March 27 • Friday Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you’re currently working on, or use the various supplies on hand. Light snacks provided. 1–3:30 p.m., Stanley Museum of Art, Iowa City. StanleyMuseum.uiowa.edu.
Friday, March 27 • Jake Owen. Country music mainstay. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, March 27 • Sweet Baby Joel: A Tribute to Billy Joel and James Taylor. Featuring Aaron Lotzow & Lewis Knudsen. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Friday, March 27 • Bria Skonberg. “A millennial shaking up the jazz world” (Vanity Fair), this powerhouse trumpeter, vocalist, and songwriter blends fiery trumpet, smoky vocals, and storytelling. 7:30 p.m., Drake Sheslow, Des Moines. Civic Music.org.
Friday, March 27 • Friday Night Out: Netted Bead Bracelet. Learn to use 6mm beads with seed beads to make this tubular netted bracelet. No experience needed. Optional gathering time after class for a cocktail/mocktail and a snack. RSVP. 5:30–8:30 p.m., Beadology Iowa, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.
Friday, March 27 • Red Cedar Chamber Ensemble: Returning to Roots. 7 p.m., The James Theater, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Fri-Sat, March 27–28 • Keosauqua Public Library Book & Bake Sale. All for a freewill offering. Fri. 12–4, Sat. 8–noon, Keosauqua Public Library, 608 1st St., Keosauqua. (319) 293-3766.
Fri-Sat, March 27–28 • Kalona Home Show. Meet exhibitors from Kalona-area businesses providing home services from the inside out. Fri. 4–8, Sun. 9–3, Kalona Community Center, 511 C Ave., Kalona. KalonaChamber.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, March 27–29 • Opera Scenes at Cornell College. 7–8 p.m., Ringer Recital Studio, Armstrong-Youngker Hall, Cornell College, Mount Vernon. CornellCollege.edu.
Fri-Sat-Sun, March 27–29 • Literary Giants Event & Shelter House Book Sale. Friday readings 7–9 p.m. feat. emcee Kate Carroll de Gutes, Kaveh Akbar, Darius Stewart, Caleb Rainey, Riley Hanick, and Tisa Bryantive, plus music, literary trivia, a silent auction, desserts, and drinks. Sat. & Sun. book sale, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Shelter House, 860 Quarry Road, Coralville. ShelterHouseIowa.org/literary-giants/.
Saturday, March 28 • Indoor Farmers Market. Winter greens, baked goods, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, March 28 • Midwest Media Production Mixer. Connect and network with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, artists, and creators. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fairfield Colab, 101 N. Court St., Fairfield. IMPA.tv.
Saturday, March 28 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Saturday, March 28 • Whitney Cummings: Big Baby. Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast Good for You. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Saturday, March 28 • Unique and United Conference. Featuring keynote speaker Ben Greene, a TEDx speaker and the author of My Child Is Trans, Now What? 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Efner Hall, Arts & Sciences Bldg, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa. IndianHills.edu. (641) 683-5115.
Saturday, March 28 • Spring Book Sale at Kalona Library. All day, Kalona Public Library, 510 C Ave., Kalona. Kalona.lib.ia.us.
Saturday, March 28 • Ladies Getaway Day. Brunch, fashion show, and downtown shopping specials. 9–11 a.m., Pella Opera House, 611 Franklin St., Pella. VisitPella.com.
Saturday, March 28 • Silents Synced: A Woman of the World. Soundtracked to Pearl Jam, this 1925 film follows a liberal European countess who scandalizes a small, Midwestern town with her unapologetic independence, sharp wit, and tattooed arm. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, 211 N 3rd St., Burlington. BurlingtonCapitol- Theater.com.
Saturday, March 28 • The Wizard of Oz in Concert. The classic movie, with the score played live by the Des Moines Symphony. 3:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Saturday, March 28 • A Musical Night for Golden Magnolia. In this fundraiser for Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, Adrien Daller Logsdon will perform along with Jonas Magram, Ming Vierra, LeAnne Edgeton, Lou Bolster, Patrick Bosold, Chris Busch, Tom Terrien, Vivian Miller, and Sloane Brower. 7:30 p.m. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. (641) 451-4052.
Saturday, March 28 • The Nadas Duo. Folk and rock. 7 p.m., The James Theater, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Saturday, March 28 • The Hype. Take a musical and visual road trip back to the 1980s. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Sunday, March 29 • Irish Music Session. 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, March 29 • 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.
Sunday, March 29 • Step Afrika! Blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary dance. 2 p.m., Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, UNI, Cedar Falls. GBPAC.com. Also on March 30 at 10 a.m.
Sunday, March 29 • Experimental Animation in the Era of Women’s Liberation. A screening of nine short films made between 1970 and 1980, in tandem with the exhibition Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films. 1:30 p.m., Des Moines Art Center, Levitt Auditorium, Des Moines. DesMoinesArtCenter.org.
Sunday, March 29 • Powwow Preview: Little Steps in the Circle, Dance & Crafts Day. Learn about Powwow traditions in a welcoming, interactive environment while helping spread the word about the 29th Annual Powwow at the University of Iowa. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. TheICM.org. Free.
Sunday, March 29 • Little Village’s Roast of Cedar Rapids. 6–8 p.m., The Ideal Theater, Cedar Rapids. TheIdealTheaterandBar.com. Free.
Monday, March 30 • This Body of Work. Reception for a photography series exploring the intersection of transness, body size, and disability. 5:30–6:30 p.m., Lobby at FilmScene at the Chauncey, 404 E. College St., Iowa City. March 26–31. Free.
Tuesday, March 31 • Werner Elmker: Bach Birthday Concert. Piano and organ improvisations by Werner Elmker. 7:30 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 South Main St., Fairfield. Freewill offering.
Wednesday, April 1 • 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.
Wednesday, April 1 • Steely Dead: Steely Dan & Grateful Dead. 6 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Thursday, April 2 • Carly Pearce. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, April 3 • Soraku. Immersive ambient instrumental soundscapes—layered, cinematic, and emotionally evocative, designed to pull you inward and slow time. 7 p.m., Sound Clinic, 122 N. Court St., Fairfield.
Friday, April 3 • 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, April 3 • Yagody. Fierce harmonies and modern theatrical folk from Ukraine. 7:30 p.m., Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Fri-Sat, April 3–4 • Stop/Time Festival: Branford Marsalis Quartet and Tortoise. Spring festival devoted to innovation and independence in contemporary music and the arts. Various times and locations, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, April 4 • Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon in Concert. Feat. original band members and Roger Waters’s son. 8:30 p.m., Five Flags, Dubuque. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Saturday, April 4 • Susan Werner. “One of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Saturday, April 4 • Spring Easter Craft Show. 10 a.m. BVC Expo Hall, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Saturday, April 4 • The Wall in Concert. An homage to the greatest rock opera of all time with musicians from the original Pink Floyd and Roger Waters tours plus the band. 5:30 p.m., Five Flags, Dubuque. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Saturday, April 4 • Rhonda Mumby. The multi-genre author discusses her second book, The Sunflower Experience, part of a Spice is Nice series. 1–3 p.m., Swamp Fox Bookstore, Marion. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Saturday, April 4 • Indoor Farmers Market. Winter greens, baked goods, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.
Saturday, April 4 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Sunday, April 5 • Irish Music Session. 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, April 5 • Cyanotype Easter Eggs. Use nature items such as leaves and botanicals to create one-of-a-kind Easter eggs that have a sense of yesteryear. 1–3 p.m., Welcome Center, 809 1st St., Keosauqua. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Wednesday, April 8 • Journey: Final Frontier Tour. A thunderous, full-throttle farewell tour. 7:30 p.m., Casey’s Center, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Saturday, April 11 • Indoor Farmers Market. Winter greens, baked goods, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldIowaFarmersMarket.Farm.