Events Calendar 2026

Sunday, June 7 • Iowa Arts Festival. This huge annual arts celebration features 100 local, regional, and national visual artists, plus youth art, live music, performances, kids’ activities, and world cuisine. Various times, downtown Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.

Sunday, June 7 • Washington’s Ridiculous Days. Sidewalk sales, car show, food trucks, parade, and more. Downtown Washington. WashingtonIowa.gov.

Sunday, June 7 • Film: Seeds of Sovereignty. Directed by Stuart Tanner, this award-winning 50-minute documentary is an urgent exposé on Mexico’s battle to protect its native corn from GMO contamination and corporate control.  2:30 p.m., Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com. PaxNatura.org.

Sunday, June 7 • West Side Story, In Concert. A concert presentation of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s landmark musical blending romance, rivalry, and unforgettable music. 2 p.m., Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org.

Sunday, June 7 • The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra: Music on the Green. Bring a picnic and a chair. 7 p.m., Marge Dodd Stage, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.

Sunday, June 7 • 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.

Tuesday, June 9 • Tuneful Tuesdays. Live music every Tuesday in June. Memorial Park, Mount Vernon. VisitMVL.com.

Tuesday, June 9 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: Cedar County Cobras. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks, and enjoy roots and rockabilly. $10 suggested. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, Kalona. Facebook.com.

Tuesday, June 9 • Evelyn Carter with Kelly Danaher: Was That Racist? Carter will read from her new book, Was That Racist?: How to Detect, Interrupt, and Unlearn Bias in Everyday Life, and will be joined by Dr. Kelly Danaher. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Wednesday, June 10 • Matt Mathews: Boujee on a Budget. Whether drawing from his experiences growing up gay in the South, or his never-ending farm chores, nothing is off limits in this wild and dirty show. 9 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.

Wednesday, June 10 • Wine Tasting Wednesday. Inspired cuisine paired with wine and a river view. 5:30 p.m., Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com. RSVP: 641-684-7000.

Wednesday, June 10 • Ballet Des Moines: Transformations Tour. An afternoon of dance, art-making, science experiments, live music, food vendors, and more. 5–8 p.m., RiverLoop Amphitheater, Waterloo. BalletDesMoines.org.

Wednesday, June 10 • Music on the Move: Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper. Iowa roots and rock. 6:30 p.m., Fairmeadows Park, Iowa City. Summerof-theArts.com. Free.

Wednesday, June 10 • 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 11 • Robert Hoerlein on “Paintings from Two Worlds.” ICON Gallery Director Bill Teeple interviews artist Robert Hoerlein on the new exhibition. 7:30 p.m. ICON Gallery, 56 N. Main St., Fairfield.

Thursday, June 11 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thursday, June 11 • Washington Farmers Market & Municipal Band. Market 5 p.m., music 7:45 p.m., Washington square.

Thursday, June 11 • Obsidian Reign: Pride Drag Takeover. Five drag acts followed by karaoke. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.

Thursday, June 11 • Josh Turner.  This Country Music Thing tour. With Will Jones. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Thursday, June 11 • Ottumwa Municipal Band Concert. 7–8 p.m., Central Park, 106 N. Ct., Ottumwa.

Thursday, June 11 • Was That Racist? With Evelyn Carter, Ph.D. Join Evelyn R. Carter, Ph.D. for a conversation with Rob Cline about her book Was That Racist? How to Detect, Interrupt, and Unlearn Bias in Everyday Life. 6:30–8 p.m., AAMI, Cedar Rapids. BlackIowa.org.

Thursday, June 11 • Summer Doorhanger. Choose a pre-cut design and make it your own with paint. 6 p.m., Atwood’s, 1639 Packwood Rd, Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Friday, June 12 • Leah Eskin with Hannah Agran: Like Wafers in Honey. Chicago Tribune food writer Leah Eskin will read from her new novel and will be joined in conversation by Hannah Agran. 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Friday, June 12 • Paint Your Pot. Paint your own terracotta plant pot while enjoying music and conversation. 6–8:30 p.m., 111 N. Court, Fairfield. Facebook.com. Venmo @ EventsByTanya to RSVP.

Friday, June 12 • Give it a Spin: Wheel Throwing. Try your hand at throwing , then return on June 19 to glaze. 6–8:30 p.m., Burlington Art Center. BTownArt.com.

Friday, June 12 • Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits. Affable and one of a kind, Feimster uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. 7 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Friday, June 12 • Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour. Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian and New York Times #1 bestselling author. 7 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Friday, June 12 • SPINNS: A Contemporary Ballet. Produced by Seeds, SPINNS pays homage to house music and its connection to African rhythms and call-and-response. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Friday, June 12 • National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition. Opening day for an amazing exhibition of folk art entered by contemporary artists from all over the country. Vesterheim Museum, Decorah. Vesterheim.org.

Friday, June 12 • Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing at Old Brick. 7 p.m. East Coast Swing lesson; 8 p.m. dancing. Old Brick, 26 E. Market St., Iowa City. CorridorDance.org.

Friday, June 12 • Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Simon’s celebrated comedy follows mismatched roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar as friendship and domestic chaos collide. 7:30 p.m., Temple of Creative Arts, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. Also June 14, 16, 19, and 21.

Friday, June 12 • The Matchsellers. Kansas City bluegrass. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, June 12 • Ranshaw House Concert Series: Ingrid Streitz. Bring a picnic, BYOB, and enjoy guitar and vocal renditions of her favorites. 6–8 p.m., Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr., North  Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.

Friday, June 12 • Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival: Electric Eden. Where the heart of classic rock meets the soul of modern blues. 7:30 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.

Friday, June 12 • The Hannah Marks Quartet. Nationally touring, risk-taking NYC jazz act. Album release show. 7 p.m., Noce, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.

Friday, June 12 • Friday Night Concert Series: Big Begonias & The Feralings. Folk, honky-tonk, and bluegrass. 6:30–8 p.m., Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, Iowa City. Free.

Friday, June 12 • DeVotchKa: Tribute to the Music of Little Miss Sunshine. The ensemble celebrates the film’s 20th anniversary with their folk-rock soundtrack. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Friday, June 12 • Rock the Block: The King of Mars. Free outdoor concert every Friday. Food and drink available inside. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, June 12 • David Graham: The King of the Honky-Tonks. A battle-tested Nashville veteran. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.

Friday, June 12 • MA/MFA Show: “Three Strand Cord.” Opening reception for Nayiah McPhaul, Jules Larson, and Cole Fishback, featuring sculpture and wall-based works. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wege Gallery, MIU Campus.

Friday, June 12 • The Bellamy Brothers. A dinner concert. 6:30 p.m., First Avenue Club, Iowa City. FirstAvenueClub.com.

Fri-Sat, June 12–13 • Eldon Gothic Days. Celebrating Grant Wood’s iconic painting with a parade, car show, live music, kids’ activities, and more. MeetOttumwa.org. Facebook.com @ Eldon Gothic Days.

Fri-Sat, June 12–13 • Keota Fun Days. BBQ cook off, Pie baking contest, two parades, horseshoe tournament, street dance, fun run, games, bean bag tournament, Ice Cream Social, food, and more. Various times, 225 E. Broadway, Keota. KeotaIowa.gov.

Fri-Sat-Sun, June 12–14 • Farmington Strawberry Festival. Rides, games, dog show, Pioneer Museum, music, flea market, crafters, fun run, and car show. Free strawberries & ice cream Sat. & Sun. 2–4 p.m. Downtown Farmington. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, June 12–14 • Capital City PrideFest. Pride Parade, Pet Pageant,  5K Pride Stride, and Pride Ride. Headliners: David Archuletta, Brooke Eden, and DJ Ty Sunderland. Various times, Historic East Village, Des Moines. CapitolCityPride.org.

Saturday, June 13 • GTT Tavern: A Night of Comedy, Chaos, and Adventure. Live improv show where high fantasy meets high comedy, guided by Dungeon Master Joshua Rouse. 7–10 p.m., Giving Tree, Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.

Saturday, June 13 • To Be Heard: Of Many, One Song. American Gothic Perf. Arts Festival presents a powerful and reflective evening of American music—from Aaron Copeland to Leonard Bernstein and Joseph Schwantner. 7:30 p.m., Bridge View Center. AmericanGothicFest.org.

Saturday, June 13 • The Bones of J.R. Jones. Moody and hypnotic, steeped in the sonic landscape of the ’80s and ’90s. 7 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.

Saturday, June 13 • Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings: The Recliners. These Iowa City denizens have played together for nearly 35 years—from classic rock to folk. 7 p.m., Riverfront Crossings, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.

Saturday, June 13 • Rhythm City 10th Anniversary: Arch Allies. “The  Ultimate 6-Pack of Rock Tribute.” 8 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com. Free.

Saturday, June 13 • Northside Saturday Nights: Jack Lion. At the intersection of jazz and electronic music. 6 p.m., Linn & Market St., Iowa City. Englert.org. Free.

Saturday, June 13 • 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 13 • Villages Folk School. Pick from Blacksmithing, Chair Caning, or Basket Weaving. Various time and locations, Keosauqua. VillagesFolkSchool.org.

Saturday, June 13 • Pride Month: Rainbow Chain Maille Bracelet. Drop in and learn a simple form of chain maille to hook rings together and form a bracelet. Supporting Iowa Trans Mutual Aid. 10–4, Beadology, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com

Saturday, June 13 • Poetry Reading with Nynke Salverda Passi & Steven Schneider. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Saturday, June 13 • Ballet Des Moines: Transformations Tour. An afternoon of dance, art-making, science experiments, live music, food vendors, and more. 5–8 p.m., Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids. BalletDesMoines.org. Free.

Saturday, June 13 • All Ages Art: June Bug Paintings. Drop in between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.,     PS1 Close House, Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com. Free.

Saturday, June 13 • Jeff Foxworthy. Grammy-nominated comedian, bestselling author, and host of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 8 p.m., Riverside Casino, Riverside. RiversideCasinoandResort.com.

Saturday, June 13 • A Taste of Ireland. Irish music & dance. 7:30 p.m., Five Flags Theater, Dubuque. FiveFlagsCenter.com.

Saturday, June 13 • When A Woman’s Fed Up. Featuring an all-star cast, this play delves into the raw and unfiltered aspects of relationships, presenting a story that is both relatable and poignant. 7:30 p.m., Adler Theatre, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.

Saturday, June 13 • 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, June 13–15 • Flip Fabrique. This circus experience immerses audiences in summertime nostalgia. Sat. 10 & 11:30 a.m., Cowles Commons; Sun. 5:30 p.m., Ankeny Bandshell; Mon. 6 p.m., Water Works Park, Des Moines. DMPA.org. Free.

Sunday, June 14 • Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Simon’s celebrated comedy follows mismatched roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar as friendship and domestic chaos collide. 2 p.m., Temple of Creative Arts, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. Also 16, 19, and 21.

Sunday, June 14 • 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, June 14 • 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, June 14 • The Wallflowers. 30th anniversary of their landmark album, Bringing Down the Horse. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org

Sunday, June 14 •  Amateur Artisans: Quilling. Learn the art of paper coiling, and go home with a card that you designed. 3:30–5:30 p.m., Mosaic Iowa City, Iowa City. Mosaic-IowaCity.com.

Monday, June 15 • The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Big band jazz. 7 p.m., CCPA. CoralvilleArts.org.

Tuesday, June 16 • Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Simon’s celebrated comedy follows mismatched roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar as friendship and domestic chaos collide. 7:30 p.m., Temple of Creative Arts, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. Also June 19 and 21.

Tuesday, June 16 • Big Gay Bar Crawl. Five fun stops, beginning with a pre-party dinner at Shakespeare’s. 5 p.m., 819 S. 1st Ave., Iowa City. IowaCityPride.org.

Tuesday, June 16 • Final Act Ensemble: Broadcasting to the Troops, 1943. This radio-theater-style performance is a mixture of nostalgia, comedy, and songs that soldiers and folks at home would have heard on the radio during the war. 7 p.m., Des Moines Playhouse. DMPlayhouse.com.

Tuesday, June 16 • Food Truck Tuesdays. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., NewBo City Market,  Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Tuesday, June 16 • Spafford. Known for their off-the-cuff extended jams. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Davenport. CommonChordQC.org.

Tuesday, June 16 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: Todd Partridge. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks. $10 suggested donation. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd., Kalona. Facebook.com @ Bunker Mill Bridge.

Wednesday, June 17 • Music on the Move: The Soft & Low. Iowa roots and rock. 6:30 p.m., S.T. Morrison Park, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.com. Free.

Wednesday, June 17 • 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, June 17 • Wapello County Fair. Five days of carnival rides, harness races, stock car races, mud drags, livestock shows, live concerts by Casey Muessigmann & XOLOX, and kids’ games and activities. Wapello County Fairgrounds, Eldon. MeetOttumwa.org. Through June 21.

Wed-Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun, June 17–21 • Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races. The longest-running free-admission balloon event in the state of Iowa, featuring a large carnival, hot air balloons, food vendors, fireworks, live music, and more. Various times, Jimmy Jones Shelter, 102 Church, Ottumwa. OttumwaProBalloonRaces.com.

Thursday, June 18 • Christopher Cross. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and five Top 10 singles. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Thursday, June 18 • Farm Sessions at Wilson’s Orchard. Weekly live music series hosted by J. Knight. Thursdays, 5–9 p.m., Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, Iowa City. WilsonsOrchard.com.

Thursday, June 18 • The Wallflowers. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, Bringing Down the Horse. With Early James. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Thursday, June 18 • Opera Behind the Curtain. A free evening exploring the artistry, voices, and stories behind opera performance. 8 p.m., Ottumwa Golf & Social Club. Free event.

Thursday, June 18 • The Thirsty Word. Southeast Iowa creative writers share their latest work. Curated and hosted by Meredith Siemsen. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 100 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com @ Thirsty Word. Submissions: sourceoffice@lisco.com.

Thursday, June 18 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, June 19 • Juneteenth Forum. Learn more about this annual celebration of liberty with a short video followed by a panel discussion. 6 p.m. Belle Center, 107 W. Broad St., Mt. Pleasant. Free.

Friday, June 19 • Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Simon’s celebrated comedy follows mismatched roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar as friendship and domestic chaos collide. 7:30 p.m., Temple of Creative Arts, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. Also June 21.

Friday, June 19 • Rock the Block: Redemption. Free outdoor concert every Friday. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, June 19 • Friday Night Concert: MC Animosity and CJ Parker & the Crew. Soul, funk, and gospel. 6:30–8 p.m., Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, Iowa City. Rain location: Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Friday, June 19 • Luke Bryan. Country. With Drew Baldridge, RaeLynn, and Karley Scott Collins. 7 p.m., Casey’s Center, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.

Friday, June 19 • Ranshaw House: The Poor Poor Rich. Bring a picnic, BYOB, and enjoy a live roots-rock concert on the historic house’s front porch. 6–8 p.m., Ranshaw House, North Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.

Friday, June 19 • Foggy Memory Boys. New Mexican wild-grass. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, June 19 • Randee Fieselmann—The Union First: Community & Commitment in the First Iowa Infantry. Local author Randee Fieselmann will read from her new book. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Fri-Sat, June 19–20 • Amana Colonies Wurst Festival. A celebration of sausage, brews, and music. Various times, Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C St., Amana. AmanaRVPark.com.

Fri-Sat, June 19–20 • Kalona Days. Horse-drawn wagon rides, music, food vendors, Saturday morning Fun Run, Pedal Pull, pie and cookie baking contests and auction, pool party, and a parade. Various times, Kalona.

Saturday, June 20 • Mexican Cooking with the Three Sisters. Free. RSVP required. 2–3 p.m., Coralville Public Library, 1401 5th St., Coralville. Coralville.org.

Saturday, June 20 • Villages Folk School. Pick from Rural Sketchers: Outdoor Drawing/Painting with Jessica Kirby, or Spoon Carving for Beginners with Doug Gatton. Various times and locations, Keosauqua.  VillagesFolkSchool.org.

Saturday, June 20 • 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 20 • Live on the Square: Going Places. The Classic 96 summer concert series kicks off with rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, indie, and country-western. 7:30 p.m., Central Park square, Fairfield. Facebook @ Live on the Square. Free.

Saturday, June 20 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Saturday, June 20 •  Iowa City Pride Festival. Pride Parade at noon, with live music and entertainment from 1–9 p.m. on two stages and 100+ vendors and food trucks. Downtown Iowa City.  IowaCityPride.org.

Saturday, June 20 • Douds Field Day. Parade, kids’ games, pedal pull, disc golf, cornhole, volleyball, cake walk, bounce house, BBQ contest, and car show. Yates Memorial Park, Douds. (641) 936-4485.

Saturday, June 20 • Drive-In Movies at the Hangar: The Birdcage. 9:30 p.m., Iowa City Municipal Airport, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Saturday, June 20 • Dog Day Jam. The new skate park hosts its first BMX contest. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Ottumwa All-Wheels, 103 Church St., Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.

Saturday, June 20 • Juneteenth 2026 Festival. This annual festival commemorating the end of slavery includes live music and performances, local nonprofits and businesses, food and merch vendors, and family-friendly activities. 12–6 p.m., African American Museum of Iowa, Cedar Rapids. BlackIowa.org.

Saturday, June 20 • Ottumwa Juneteenth Celebration. Music, community, food, and celebration. 12–7 p.m., Central Park, 106 N. Court St., Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.

Saturday, June 20 • Mount Vernon & Lisbon Garage Sales. Community-wide sales garage sales all day. VisitMVL.com.

Saturday, June 20 • FilmScene in the Park: 13 Going on 30. BYO chair or blanket. 9 p.m., Chauncey Swan Park, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org. Free.

Saturday, June 20 • Northside Saturday Nights: The Feralings. Acoustic roots trio. 6 p.m., outdoors at Linn & Market St., Iowa City. Englert.org. Free.

Saturday, June 20 • Jason Christensen Trio. Blues and roots. Dinner specials 6–8 p.m., open to the public. 7–10 p.m., Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192, 51 S. Main St., Fairfield.

Sat-Mon, June 20–29 • Jefferson County Fair. 4-H and FFA fair, with livestock shows, youth exhibits, entertainment, car show, demo derby, carnival rides, food, and much more. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Fairfield.  JeffersonCountyFairIA.com.

Sunday, June 21 • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. This jazz musician is an undeniable star with utterly magnetic charisma. With DJ Punkadelic. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Sunday, June 21 • Marisa Anderson. Her guitar playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful. With Grain Bin Operettas. 7:30 p.m., The James, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Sunday, June 21 • LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebration Dance. No partner needed, freestyle welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/Fairfield.Pop. Music.Dance.Coalition

Sunday, June 21 • Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Simon’s celebrated comedy follows mismatched roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar as friendship and domestic chaos collide. 2 p.m., Temple of Creative Arts, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org.

Sunday, June 21 • Free Gen for June: Jenny Rowe. Every month a new writer leads a generative workshop, presenting a prompt inspired by their own preoccupations, passions, or interests. RSVP. 5:30–7 p.m., online or in person, PorchLight Literary Arts Center, 1019 E. Washington, Iowa City. IowaCityPoetry.com.

Sunday, June 21 • Early Summer Forage. Guided foraging walk. RSVP. 1 p.m., Hickory Hill Park, S. Entrance, 1439 E. Bloomington St., Iowa City. EarthMindPractice.org.

Sunday, June 21 • Twisted Wire Jewelry. Twist 10-gauge wire to create a bracelet, earrings, pendant, or charm. RSVP. 12–4 p.m., Beadology, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.

Sunday, June 21 • 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, June 22 • Roots So Deep You Can See The Devil Down There. Two episodes of the docuseries depicting one of the most hopeful and transformative movements in modern agriculture. 7 p.m., FACC, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Tuesday, June 23 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: Saint Silver. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks. $10 suggested donation. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd., Kalona. Facebook.com @ Bunker Mill Bridge

Wednesday, June 24 • Music on the Move: Blake Shaw Quartet. Jazz-influenced arrangements that take swing music to another level. 6:30 p.m.,     Willow Creek Park, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Wednesday, June 24 • Old 97’s. Alt-country. With the Shackletons. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Wednesday, June 24 • 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 25 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thursday, June 25 • Jim Norton. Stand-up comedian, radio host, podcaster, actor, and New York Times bestselling author. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Thursday, June 25 • The Robert Cray Band. Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Thursday, June 25 • Wonten. Blending soul, subtle gospel influence, and the calm pulse of Afro rhythms. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Thurs-Fri, June 25-26  • Grease, The Musical. The hit musical revisits the world of Rydell High with classic rock-and-roll songs and 1950s nostalgia. 7:30 p.m. Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. Also June 28.

Friday, June 26 • STEM Family Free Night. Visit the museum on the last Friday of each month for free admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace. 5–8 p.m., Iowa Children’s Museum, Coralville. TheICM.org.

Friday, June 26 • Live at Five: Paxton Sherbeyn & The Solid Gold Boys. BYO chair for free music every Friday, 5–7 p.m. in the Skybridge Courtyard, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.

Friday, June 26 • Marbin. Aggressive jazz fusion. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, June 26 • Rock the Block & Cedar Rapids Pride: Jasper Tide. Free outdoor concert every Friday. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, June 26 • Russell Dickerson.   Multiplatinum country chart-topper. 7 p.m., McGrath Ampitheater, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Friday, June 26 • Ill Omen. Album release show for the thrash-metal band from Cedar Rapids. 7 p.m., Black Box Theater, CSPS, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Friday, June 26 • Ranshaw House Concert Series: Youth Night. Bring a picnic, BYOB, and enjoy live music by area youth. 6–8 p.m., Ranshaw House, North   Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.

Friday, June 26 • Gene Simmons Band. World-renowned rock icon and co-founder of KISS. 8 p.m., Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside. RiversideCasinoandResort.com.

Saturday, June 27 • 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 27 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Wild Edible Prairie Hike. Explore edible plants in the Sugema Wildlife area. 10 a.m., Lake Sugema Campgrounds, Keosauqua, (319) 293-3589.

Saturday, June 27 • Iowa City Downtown Block Party. Nostalgic ’90s games, origami, Pop-a-Shot, roller skating, music,  silent disco, wrestling, and more. All ages. Red cups available for 21+. 3–10 p.m., across 14 blocks in downtown Iowa City. LocalTickets.thegazette.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Big Rove Ride 2026. Rove the scenic trails of Eastern Iowa and roll straight into the party at Big Grove Brewery. 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City. IowaBicycleCoalition.org.

Saturday, June 27 • Bonaparte Independence Day Celebration. Family activities beginning at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. parade, and fireworks over the river at dark. Downtown Bonaparte, 803 1st St., Bonaparte. VillagesofVanVuren.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Old Crow Medicine Show. String band. With Trey Hensley. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Sat-Sun, June 27–28 • Spring Barn Tour: Jefferson County. Explore 21 historic barns, a Victorian carriage house, and three unique Martin Steel structures on a self-guided tour. Maasdam Barns is the tour hub and Saturday lunch site (preorder recommended). 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fairfield. IowaBarnFoundation.org.

Sunday, June 28 • Watercoloring: Painting Painted Turtles. Beginning-level painting class, all supplies provided. Ages 8–100. 1–3 p.m., Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.

Sunday, June 28 • Inner Spaces. Fusing ancestral and futuristic, acoustic and electronic, local and global. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Sunday, June 28 • I’m With Her: Sing Me Alive Tour. Singer-songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins are an essential new force in the world of folk music. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Sunday, June 28 • 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, June 28 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.

Monday, June 29 • 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, June 29 • We Hold These Truths: Powwow Highway. This film series explores the ever-evolving interpretation of the most famous words of the Declaration of Independence. 7 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org. Also on July 1.

Tuesday, June 30 • St. Paul & The Broken Bones. Powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Tuesday, June 30 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: The Swampland Jewels. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks. $10 suggested donation. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, Kalona. Facebook.com @ Bunker Mill Bridge.

Wednesday, July 1 • Music on the Move: Kevin Burt. Iowa Blues Hall of Famer. 6:30 pm., Mercer Park, Iowa City. Summerof-theArts.org. Free.

Wednesday, July 1 • “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour. 5-time Grammy Award winning comedy recording artist. With Puddles Pity Party. 7:30 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Wednesday, July 1 • The Heavy Heavy.   Retro-inspired rock. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Wednesday, July 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.

Thursday, July 2 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thursday, July 2 • Fanfare & Flight. A concert by the Iowa Brass band, followed by a 15-minute aerial light show from 150 choreographed drones. Food vendors on site. 7–10 p.m., Hy-Vee Amphitheater, Centennial Park, North Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org. Free.

Thursday, July 2 • Fairfield 4th of July Independence Day Parade. Floats showcase creativity, color, and hometown pride. 6 p.m., from FHS to the Fairfield town square.

Friday, July 3 • Coralville 4thFest Free Concert. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy music by KC Bruner and headliner Big & Rich. 6:30 p.m., S.T. Morrison Park, 1513 7th St., Coralville. Coralville.org.

Friday, July 3 • Fairfield First Fridays: Summer Celebration. Live music and vendors on the square, participating galleries and stores open late. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. FairfieldFirstFridays.com.

Friday, July 3 • Des Moines Symphony: Yankee Doodle Pops. Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and Peter Boyer’s American Mosaic in a moving tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Quest narrator Harry Smith, spoken word by Billy Weathers, Des Moines Choral Society, concert prelude by the Weary Ramblers at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks after dark. 8:30 p.m., Iowa State Capitol Building, Des Moines. DMSymphony.org.

Friday, July 3 • Rock the Block: Matthew Kane & The Band Greenbrier. Free outdoor concert series. Country and southern rock. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, July 3 • An Evening with The Jayhawks. Alt-country and rock. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarn- stormers.com.

Fri-Sat, July 3–4 •   Firecracker 4th Antique Show. A two-day antique show in the Morton & Pioneer Buildings. Various times, Amana. AmanaRVPark.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, July 3–5 • Iowa City Jazz Festival. Bring a blanket or chair and head downtown for live performances on two stages showcasing a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists. SummeroftheArts.org. Free. (Pictured: Gabriel Espinosa).

Saturday, July 4 • 34th Army Band Concert. A special Independence Day performance. 10 a.m., Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield. Fairfield365.com.

Saturday, July 4 • Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty. An antiques bonanza. 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Uptown Mount Vernon. Facebook.com/mvnittygritty. VisitMVL.com.

Saturday, July 4 • 4th of July Hometown Parade & Root Beer Floats. Parade at 11:30 a.m., Root Beer Floats for a freewill donation after the parade. Indian Lake Park, 28163 Willow Ave., Farmington. (319) 878-3706.

Saturday, July 4 • Keosauqua Lions 4th of July Celebration. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7–10 a.m., Pedal Pull, kids’ games, Mercer’s Crazy Train rides, Steven Bankey & the Flatland Band, and fireworks over the Des Moines River at dark. Keosauqua. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, July 4 • 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, July 4 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Sunday, July 5 • 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.

Thursday, July 9 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.