Fri-Sun, March 21-23 • Immersive Art Fun House. Visit two floors of interactive colorful exuberance, with every inch filled with art, sculpture, twirly-gigs, and more. 1-4 p.m. Fun House, 702 S. 5th St., Fairfield. See Sept 2024 article.
Friday, March 21 • Swing Night. Featuring music by Sam Ross Quartet. 3rd Fridays, 8–11:30 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. TheIdealTheaterandBar.com.
Friday, March 21 • Okee Dokee Brothers. This Grammy Award-winning children’s music folk duo puts a passion for the outdoors at the heart of their music. 6 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, March 21 • Matt Woods. Old-school urban electric blues. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, March 21 • Danielle Nicole. The blues guitarist’s stunning new album, The Love You Bleed, explores themes of love, loss, and perseverance. With Brandon Miller. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Friday, March 21 • Pearl. With live vocals, acoustic guitar, and the occasional tambourine, this band brings the timeless sounds of the ’60s and ’70s to life. 7 p.m., Night Cap, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Friday, March 21 • Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit. An album inspired by the musical worlds of the Grateful Dead and New Orleans funk. With Melody Trucks, Fitzkee Brothers, and more. 8 p.m., Common Chord, Davenport. CommonChordQC.org.
Fri-Sat, March 21–22 • Apocalypso Tantric Noise Choir: Album Release Shows. Stellar funk and jazz ensemble celebrates their latest album. Fri. Black Angel, Iowa City; Sat. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat, March 21–22 • Just Us Chicks: Kalona Spring Getaway. A fun weekend of shopping, food, socializing, and sightseeing. Various times and locations, Kalona. KalonaChamber.com.
Fri-Sat, March 21–22 • Penguin Goes to Flight School. In this musical based on the bestselling book, Penguin has the soul of an eagle, but there’s a problem … he wasn’t built to fly. Various times, CCPA, Coralville. CoralvilleArts.org.
Fri-Sat, March 21–22 • Ottumwa International Film Festival. A celebration of cinematic artistry feat. short and feature films from around the globe. Various times, BVC, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, March 21–23 • Glow Mini Golf. Challenge family and friends to nine holes of blacklight miniature golf. Various times, Community Center Gym, 520 W. Cherry St., North Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.
Saturday, March 22 • Fairfield Indoor Farmers Market. The weekly market offers fresh winter greens, honey, eggs, baked goods, handcrafted items, and food to go. 9-1. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield.
Saturday, March 22 • Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show. Multitalented actress, comedian, and singer known for the many characters she originated on CBS’s The Carol Burnett Show. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Saturday, March 22 • Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour. Comedian, New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, March 22 • Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John. Known for his Broadway performance in the Billy Joel musical Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh performs a thrilling homage to two of the greatest songwriters of our time. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Saturday, March 22 • The Hype! Performing hits from Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, and Aerosmith. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Saturday, March 22 • Stained Glass Bluebird. Learn the basics of stained glass ornament-making in this beginners class. 9 a.m.–noon, Stone House, 26983 J40, Bentonsport. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, March 22 • The Blake Shaw Big(Ish) Band. 7 p.m., Noce Jazz & Cabaret, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Saturday, March 22 • Carly Pearce: Hummingbird World Tour. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Sat-Sun, March 22–23 • Orchestra Iowa & Cedar Rapids Opera: Song of the Nightingale. A modern take on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, featuring five instrumentalists and five vocalists. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Ballantyne Auditorium, Kirkwood; Sun. 2 p.m., Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. ArtsIowa.com.
Sunday, March 23 • Madeleine Peyroux & Bettye LaVette. Two iconic artists make music magic in this unique double billing. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, March 23 • Willie Tea Taylor. Remarkable songwriter. You’ll be a fan for life. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Monday, March 24 • South Indian Benefit Lunch. A delicious vegetarian lunch to benefit the MA CEnter in Fairfield. 11:45-1 p.m. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. Advance RSVP required: divinestarlunches@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 25 • Samira Mehta: The Racism of People Who Love You. Scholar and essayist Samira Mehta will read from her book of blended memoir, cultural criticism, and theory. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Wednesday, March 26 • Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor. American folk-music icons. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Wednesday, March 26 • Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. 7 p.m. doors, Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. Wildwood Saloon.com.
Wednesday, March 26 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, March 27 • Author Hannah Morrisey. Swamp Fox Bookstore sponsors a conversation between thriller writers Heather Gudenkauf and Hannah Morrissey. 6 p.m. Marion Public LIbrary, 1101 6th Ave., Marion. Free.
Thursday, March 27 • Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations. Members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild demonstrate their embroidery skills every 4th Thursday of the month. 1–3 p.m., National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids. NCSML.org.
Thursday, March 27 • Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Thursday, March 27 • Jerusalem Quartet. Intensity and refinement are hallmarks of one of the world’s most electrifying string quartets. Onstage seating. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Thursday, March 27 • Author Talk: Hannah Morrissey with Heather Gudenkauf. Acclaimed thriller authors discuss their latest works. 6–7:30 p.m., Marion Public Library, Marion. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Thurs-Fri, March 27-28 • Becoming Led Zeppelin: at Cinema Fairfield. Interviews, performances, and unseen footage provide insight into the origins of the 1960s-70s band and their meteoric rise. 7 p.m. Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. $7 admission.
Friday, March 28 • Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light. New documentary film featuring the Des Moines Art Center’s painting “From the Lake No. 1” (1924). 6 p.m., Des Moines Art Center, Levitt Auditorium, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines. DesMoinesArtCenter.org. Free.
Friday, March 28 • The Acting Company: Two Trains Running. A staging of the 1960s chapter of August Wilson’s American Century Cycle, a saga of African American life in the 20th century. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, March 28 • Sona Jobarteh. Renowned for her instrumental mastery, infectious melodies, and captivating stage presence, Sona Jobarteh is the first professional female Kora virtuoso to come from any of the West African Griot dynasties. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, March 28 • Dwight Yoakam with The Mavericks. The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour. 7 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Friday, March 28 • Hairball. Bombastic tribute to arena rock. With the Crushers. 7:30 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Friday, March 28 • The Whiskey Fund. Rock, R&B, Americana, blues. 8 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. Wildwood-Saloon.com.
Friday, March 28 • Katy Guillen and The Drive. Indie-rock duo with an easygoing groove. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Friday, March 28 • Pieta Brown & The Taken Feat. Bo Ramsey. Folk goddess. 7:30 p.m., The James, I.C. Englert.org.
Friday, March 28 • Steve McLain. Classic-rock covers and big-hearted originals. 7:30 p.m., Cafe P, Fairfield. CafaParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat, March 28–29 • Wonderland: An Artfully Mad Experience. Themed bites, drinks, and activities including a scavenger hunt, DIY crafts, and more. 21+. RSVP. Burlington art center, Burlington. BTownArt.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, March 28–30 • Over the River and Through the Woods. A heart-warming comedy by Joe DiPietro about family, faith, food, and the pursuit of the Italian American dream. Various times, Amana Performing Arts Center, Amana. TKMtheatricalproductions.com.
Saturday, March 29 • Fairfield Indoor Farmers Market. The weekly market offers fresh winter greens, honey, eggs, baked goods, handcrafted items, and food to go. 9-1. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield.
Saturday, March 29 • Rob Schneider: Rescue Husband. Stand-up comic and SNL veteran. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Saturday, March 29 • Paco Erhard: 5-Step Guide to Being German. 7:30 p.m., Adler, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Saturday, March 29 • The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors. In Shakespeare’s quintessential comedy, separated families and mistaken identities delight audiences young and old. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, March 29 • The Remember Balloons. Created by director/choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, this dance production breathes new life into The Remember Balloons children’s storybook. 2 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Saturday, March 29 • CATurday. Enjoy cat stories, cat crafts, face painting, and more. 1:30–3:30 p.m., Muscatine Art Center. MuscatineArtCenter.org.
Saturday, March 29 • Writing a Memoir: Get Started & Keep Momentum. Prompts, discussion, one-on-one coaching with Beth Hoffman, and great food. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Whippoorwill Creek Farm, Lovilia. Iowa-Farm.com.
Saturday, March 29 • Dickie. Folk, pop, and alt rock. 7:30 p.m., The James Theater, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Saturday, March 29 • Bloomer. Shoegaze. Butterfly World tour, with Worst Impressions. 7 p.m., Gabe’s, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com. Free.
Saturday, March 29 • Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. 7 p.m., WAPAEC’s Hanson Auditorium, Washington. WashingtonAuditorium.org. Free for students.
Sat-Sun, March 29–30 • Thank You Very Much: at Cinema Fairfield. A look at the short life and career of enigmatic comedy legend Andy Kaufman, including unseen footage and interviews with friends and family. 7 p.m. Sat, 4 p.m. Sat & Sun. Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. $7 admission.
Sat-Sun, March 29–30 • Maple Syrup Festival. Syrup-making demonstrations, a look inside the Maple Sugar House, and a pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup made in-house. Various times, Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.
Sunday, March 30 • Marie Curie X-Ray Vision Hands. Learn about scientist Marie Curie and have fun creating “x-ray hands” art, with bones that become translucent when placed on a sunny window. 2–4 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Sunday, March 30 • The Iowa Children’s Museum: Sensory Friendly Night. Adjusted sound levels and limited attendance create a calmer environment for families to explore at their own pace. 6–7:30 p.m., Iowa Children’s Museum, Coralville. TheICM.org.
Sunday, March 30 • NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience. A film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 anime episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda’s original score. 6 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Sunday, March 30 • Black Violin: Full Circle Tour. Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Monday, March 31 • Iowa City Poetry Slam. Poets compete monthly in a three-round elimination. Sign up 6:30 p.m., slam 7–9 p.m., last Mondays. Coffee Emporium, Iowa City. Facebook.com/ICPoetry-Slam.
Monday, March 31 • WBHS Jazz Bands and IWJO Sextet. Women’s jazz ensemble hosts high school bands. 5:30 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. Wildwood Saloon.com.
Wednesday, April 2 • Champions of Magic: Chasing the Unbelievable. High-energy, humorous magic show. 7:30 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Wednesday, April 2 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, April 3 • Whose Live Anyway? New improv tour. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Thursday, April 3 • Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through “The Change.” A hilarious, high-seas adventure filled with hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. 7:30 p.m., FACC, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, April 3–5 • Mission Creek Festival. Annual Iowa City festival of music, literature, and community featuring talent from near and far. Opens Thurs. at Hancher with music by Julien Baker + Torres and La Lom, and authors Rachel Kushner and Kim Gordon. Various times and Iowa City venues. Find more info and the full lineup at MissionCreekFestival.com.
Saturday, April 5 • Fairfield Indoor Farmers Market. The weekly market offers fresh winter greens, honey, eggs, baked goods, handcrafted items, and food to go. 9-1. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield.
Saturday, April 5 • Bonaparte Music Bonanza. A fun-filled family-friendly event of musical entertainment and comedy feat. entertainers from the Tri-Sate area. 5 p.m., Former Elementary School Bldg., 602 8th St., Bonaparte. (319) 520-5385. tiff
Sat-Sun, April 5–6 • DM Symphony: O Fortuna—Carmina Burana. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.