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Editor's Choice Events for Iowa
Cedar Falls, 2023 Boat, RV & Vacation Show (1/27 - 1/29): Iowa's LARGEST INDOOR SALE . Shop a great selection of fishing boats, pontoons, campers. Great pre-spring prices!
Rock Island, Antique Spectacular Vintage Market (3/3 - 3/5): March 3-5 QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois Friday 4-8; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-4 Admission $10 (Good all weekend) * Free Parking
Ames, The Writers Lab (1/21 - 5/20): Join Dog-Eared Books and ISU's Creative Writing & Environment MFA program for this adventure 10 am - 12 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Ankeny, 9th Annual Black Ties Blue Jackets Gala (2/18): Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Black Ties Blue Jackets Gala! February 18, 2023 Thank you for supporting Agricultural Education in Iowa!
Ankeny, Ankeny Kiwanis Clubs 10th Annual Night For Miracles: Elevate Our Game (2/4): Join the fun as we Elevate Our Game for kids and community!
Ankeny, Faux Fur Finger Knit Throw Pillow (2/3): We tried our hand with this cozy faux fur yarn in a blanket class last year, and that proved to be a little tricky, so we are scaling it down to make a cuddly throw pillow!
Ankeny, St. Lukes Green Gala-Casino Royale (2/11): St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School would like to invite you to participate in our annual Green Gala.
Bettendorf, Mos Garage We back! (2/4): We Back! Going to debut 2023 at one of our favorite venues!
Bettendorf, Scout Sunday 2023 (2/5): Scout Sunday patch for Feb 5th 2023. All Scouting units are welcome to attend mass at Our Lady of Lourdes 8am.
Bettendorf, Winter Wonderland Small Business and Craft Fair (1/29): Time to check in on that New Year's resolution to support more small businesses! It's easy at the Winter Wonderland Small Business and Craft Fair
Burlington, Yoga Rave (2/3): A Yoga Rave is accessible for people of all fitness levels – beginners and advanced yogis alike.
Cambridge, Friday Night Live _ Buckmiller/Schwager (2/3): A highly seasoned act with plenty of stage time, Tom Buckmiller and Brian Schwager are a top-shelf entertainment options.
Cedar Falls, Cedar Valley Delta Waterfowl Banquet (2/4): Annual Fundraiser Location TBD and FB page will be updated prior to event.
Cedar Falls, Concert: Creation du Monde (2/4): Experience jazz- and pop-influenced music for chamber orchestra by Copland, Milhaud, and young American composer Timo Andres.
Cedar Falls, Double Whammy UNAA & Iowa Games Ninja Warrior Competition (1/29): This event is hosted by Ninja U in Cedar Falls, Iowa and is sanctioned by UNAA. It will be all day on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Cedar Falls, Ice Harvest Festival (2/4): Watch history come to life as members of the Amish community from the Fairbank area demonstrate ice cutting on the lake, with demonstrations beginning at 10:00 and 1:00.
Cedar Falls, Iowa, Minnesota Permit to Carry Training (2/4): This face to face class is a designed to meet the legal requirements for Iowa and Minnesota Permits to Carry!
Cedar Falls, Storm Large (2/18): Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome.
Cedar Falls, The Main Event Celebration (2/18): Let's Celebrate Catholic education! Grab your family and friends for a fun night filled with food, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and games of chance.
Cedar Rapids, 10th Annual LaSalle Catholic Gala (2/3): Please join us in the St. Jude Community Center for a fun-filled evening of food, beverages, music, games, & auctions to raise funds for Catholic education.
Cedar Rapids, 11th Annual Marriage Enrichment Banquet (2/10): Good Morning Family and Friends! We are EXCITED to invite you to Mt. Zion MBC's 11th Annual Marriage Enrichment Banquet!!! February 10th, 2023 starting at 5PM!
Cedar Rapids, A Valentines Evening at The Ideal Theater and Bar (2/11): Bring your sweetheart and your dancing shoes to The Ideal Theater and Bar.
Cedar Rapids, Chunghi Choo: Visionary (10/29 - 10/8): Chunghi Choo is a world-renowned metalsmith and jewelry artist who is best known for her works that incorporate such techniques as electroforming and electro-appliqué.
Cedar Rapids, Fellow Pynins (2/5): Fellow Pynins at CSPS Hall on Sunday, February 5 @ 7:00PM.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Giving Crew Gala-ish (2/4): Iowa Giving Crew Gala-ish SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Cedar Rapids, Jarrod Hogan Live at Scores on 33rd! (2/11): Live acoustic music, booze, sports, food. do it.
Cedar Rapids, Kerndt Brothers Bank Adoption Event (2/10): Please come out and meet some adoptable kitties looking for their forever homes!
Cedar Rapids, Paint Your Pet _ Pedalers Fork (2/12): Join us for a paint your pet class! This class is designed as a paint by number workshop.
Cedar Rapids, Pius Pride 2023 (2/10): Join us for Pius Pride 2023! Friday, February 10, 2023 ~ 6-11pm
Cedar Rapids, Through the Lens: Photography after 1950 from the Collection (1/14 - 4/30): The CRMA has a small but impressive collection of photographs. Over the past two decades there have been a number of significant additions in photography to the museum's holdings.
Cedar Rapids, Women Self-Defense Seminar (2/4): Women Self-Defense Seminar, Saturday, February 4, 2023 AT 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Clear Lake, Color the Wind (2/18): Color the Wind is back! Join us in Clear Lake for the Midwest's largest and most colorful winter kite festival, featuring huge inflatable kites of all kinds flown by serious kite-flyers from across th
Clive, Crafts & Crafts (2/5): Do you find yourself wanting to work on your craft, but home is too distracting? Or do you enjoy cra
Clive, Dustin Farrow & Rod Snyder at Pally's (2/3): Music Starts
Council Bluffs, 17th Annual Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards (1/29): The Oeaas are returning to in-person programming for the first time since 2020! Join us at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center on Jan. 29 to celebrate local artists, musicians, and performers.
Council Bluffs, 2023 Spirit Celebration Dinner (2/4): Join your Spirit Catholic Radio family and Jeff Cavins for a night of faith, fun, and friendship!
Council Bluffs, Heartland Family Service Carnival Of Love Gala (2/18): Come One, Come All! The Heartland Family Service "Carnival of Love" Gala is back in town.
Council Bluffs, Shots & Giggles with Quionez Berry (1/29): We kick off the new year right! Quionez Berry is a regular at the Omaha Funny Bone and a traveling headlining comic. Your don't want to miss this
Council Bluffs, Winter in the 70s...I Will Survive (2/11): Did you experience the 70s?
Davenport, Diocesan Mass for Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and American Heritage Girls (1/29): Diocesan Mass for Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and American Heritage Girls This is an annual celebration.
Davenport, Donny, Mike, and the Todds (2/3): Stand-Up Comedy freom Donny Townsend, Mike Steele, Todd Baysinger, and Todd Wilhite.
Davenport, Donny, Mike, and the Todds (2/3): Join us for Donny, Mike, and the Todds on February 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Davenport, Hamburg on Mississippi Part 1: Musical Mecca of the West (1/29): Learn about the origins of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and its German roots.
Davenport, Music Explorers: British Invasion in the Redstone Room (1/29): Join us in the Redstone Room as we cross the pond and rediscover the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and more, with free food offered in the gallery!
Davenport, Rally for Reid Dueling Pianos 2023 (2/3): Join us on Friday, February 3rd for a night of fun at Rogalski Center Ballroom for Dueling Pianos to support the Rally for Reid Foundation !
Des Moines, 19th Annual Groundhog Day Grand Opening Party! (2/2): Come one, come all! It's time for the annual Groundhog Day Grand Opening celebration at High Life Lo
Des Moines, 2023 Husky Soiree - Investing In Our Community (2/11): Join us on February 11, 2023 for our 4th Annual Husky Soiree! The theme this year is Investing In Our Community.
Des Moines, 2023 Iowa Ag Expo (2/11): Spanning over 7 acres the Iowa Ag Expo in Des Moines, Iowa is one of the biggest Ag shows in the cou
Des Moines, 2023 Scholarship Cotillion - Informational Meeting (2/4): The Iowa Ivy Foundation in collaboration with the Iota Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror
Des Moines, August Wilsons The Piano Lesson (2/3 - 2/19): In August Wilson's stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.
Des Moines, Botanical Blues: Del Saxman Jones (2/5): Take a break from the winter cold and warm up in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's tropical conservatory while enjoying some of the best blues music in the Midwest.
Des Moines, Cocktails and Cardboard (2/2): Join us every other Thursday at the New Northwestern for Cocktails and Cardboard! We'll be bringing
Des Moines, Comedy Kickback _ The Piano Lesson Showcase (2/4): Saturday, January 28th 9:30 PM (9 PM doors) $15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door Come join a
Des Moines, Couple Shuffle - Des Moines (2/5): Join us for the annual Couple Shuffle 2-mile, 5k, and 10k! A Valentine-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
Des Moines, D2G SocaFit - Soca First Friday (2/3): Come wine with to that Soca beat as we groove through heart-pumping cardio, toning flag wurk, and our unique community carnival!
Des Moines, Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show (2/10): The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show in the United States.
Des Moines, Down Under with DDB (2/18): Come out and get down with DDB get some funky soul with Prince and Michael! Great food and staff!
Des Moines, Dry Needling Seminar - Fleet Feet Des Moines (2/4): Learn the benefits of dry needling for resolving pain and improving athletic performance and even tr
Des Moines, First Friday Breakfast Club February 2023 Meeting (2/3): On behalf of Byron Huff, FFBC President: Our guest speaker on Friday, February 3, 2023 starting
Des Moines, Flaunt Fridays (2/4): Eclipse Entertainment and Voodoo Lounge Des Moines present: Flaunt Fridays Music by DJ Raj and
Des Moines, Galentines High Tea at the Castle (2/11): Gather your gal-pals and join us for our Galentine's High Tea at the Castle event!
Des Moines, Game Day @ Central Open Play Board Gaming (2/5 - 12/3): The Rook Room board game library meets the Des Moines Central Library as we hang out for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of playing games the first Sunday of every month (except holiday weekends).
Des Moines, Grant Ragan at the Iowa Wild (2/19): Come cheer on your Iowa Wild and a portion of your ticket sales will go back to the Grant Ragan PTO.
Des Moines, Green Mama Studio Grand Opening!! (2/4): This new studio step is HUGE for me and I'm SO excited to show everyone my new space. Please stop by
Des Moines, Hairball featuring The Pork Tornadoes - Des Moines, IA (2/4): Join us for the party of the year! The Pork Tornadoes opening for Hairball?!?! Two of the biggest pa
Des Moines, International Fridays: Havana Nights (2/3): Eclipse Entertainment and Voodoo Lounge Des Moines present: International Fridays - Havana Nights
Des Moines, Iowa Ag Expo (2/11): We're heading down to the Iowa Ag Expo to show off some of the highest quality and most innovative p
Des Moines, Iowa AG Expo (2/11): Join us at the Iowa AG Expo and have all your questions about outdoor boilers answered by your frien
Des Moines, Joshua and Friends Rockin Fundraiser (2/10): Joshua is joined by his talented and amazing musician friends to create an unforgettable ROCKIN' evening and raise some money.
Des Moines, Live @ xBk (2/4): We will be playing our first live show! Hope to see you there! TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE https://www.xb
Des Moines, Lounge Session with Damon Dotson (2/3): Damon will be coming back to perform LIVE at Surety He will be playing his signature hits all ni
Des Moines, Menlo Park & the Music Makers @ Chuck's (2/11): Acoustic vibes, good food, good drinks, good friends just plain ol' Good! Come on in!!!!
Des Moines, Middeath Pro Presents Cant Kill A Good Thing __ No Ring, No Rules (2/17): MidDeath Pro returns to Bogg's Hull Ave Tavern in Des Moines on Friday, February 17th!
Des Moines, MINI SESSION WITH ANNA JONES, INGENUE BOUDOIR (2/4): Looking for the perfect gift for that someone in your life who is impossible to shop for. We have th
Des Moines, MTG: Phyrexia All Will Be One Prerelease (2/3): MTG: Phyrexia All Will Be One Prerelease FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Des Moines, PharmaCE Expo 2023 (2/3): Experience high-quality live continuing education from experts across practice settings. Featured to
Des Moines, RAGBRAI L Route Announcement Party (2/4): We're about to tell the best-kept secret in Iowa! The official RAGBRAI L route will be announced her
Des Moines, Restorative Meditation With Reiki (2/3): During the 45 minute class you will receive support in relieving stress, tension, and anxiety to restore your own foundation of health, energy, and vitality.
Des Moines, Solomon & Kitzman Presents: Smells! (2/4): Saturday, January 28th 7 PM Show (6:30 PM Doors) $5.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door Solomon
Des Moines, Story Sprouts (2/3): Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that explores
Des Moines, Surety Lounge Sessions with The Sheet (2/4): Looking for a vibey spot for date night? Stop in for some good vibes with The Sheet at the Surety Ho
Des Moines, The 10th Annual True Hearts Fortune Fair! (2/11): Join us for the 10th Annual True Hearts Fortune Fair!
Des Moines, The Art of Romance Art Exhibition (2/10 - 2/11): Come celebrate romance or romantic love in all its artistic forms in this first art exhibition of 2023 at the Des Moines New Age Shop.
Des Moines, The National Treasures with Carnival on Mars (2/4): Local boys make it big and come back home to the Greenwood Lounge to entertain the masses. The Na
Des Moines, The Snacks at Gas Lamp (2/2): The Snacks are rockin Gas Lamp EVERY Thursday! 8:00-11:00 No Cover 21+ Event
Des Moines, Trivia Night at Kellys Little Nipper (2/2): Join us every Thursday for trivia night starting at 7 PM! Free to play with prizes every round,
Des Moines, Trivia on the occult and music guest The Midlanders (2/3): Join us for Trivia on the occult and music guest The Midlanders on February 3, 2023 at Friday 8:30 PM.
Des Moines, Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run (2/11): The 34th annual Red Flannel Run is the Wellmark YMCA's largest fundraiser! Taking place Saturday, February 11, 2023, all proceeds go towards making the YMCA facilities and programming accessible to AL
Des Moines, Winter sucks! Lets S.k.a.t.e. (2/11): Saturday, February 11th, at Noon inside of The Merle Hay Mall we're hosting our biannual game of S.k.a.t.e and product giveaway!
Dubuque, Battle for the Bluff Rodeo (2/17): The Battle for the Bluff returns to Five Flags Center on February 17 and 18, showcasing three premiere rodeo events: bull riding, bareback bronc riding, and saddle bronc riding.
Dubuque, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra - Birds Fly, We Dance (2/4 - 2/5): Take a sonic trip to Latin America with the DSO! Thrill your senses with the rhythms and sounds of a wide range of styles including music by Brazilian, Argentinian, Mexican, and American composers.
Dubuque, Group Psychic Reading with Psychic Medium Tori from the Spirit Realm Network (1/22 - 2/26): Join us for a special night at Higher-Self Holistics with Psychic Medium, Tori Rock!
Dubuque, Joby Bell, organist (2/3): Save teh date for Joby Bell, organist on February 3, 2023 at University of Dubuque Heritage Center 2255 Bennett St.
Dubuque, L&MOP NISOM Kids Concert w/ Kristina + Shawn @ Public Library (2/11): The L.&M.O.P. is a free music concert series is for preschool children and their families, held at the Carnegie Stout Library.
Dubuque, Live Music: Flash in a Pan @ The Lift (2/10): Live Music: Flash in a Pan @ The Lift, Friday, February 10, 2023 AT 9:00 PM
Dubuque, Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival (2/12): Every year, Dubuque celebrates the Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival in its downtown Washington Park.
Fort Dodge, Acoustic Republic @ Fort Dodge Moose Lodge (2/3): Save the date for Acoustic Republic @ Fort Dodge Moose Lodge on February 3, 2023 at Fort Dodge Moose Lodge , 424 1st Ave S.
Garrison, Freezin For A Reason 10K & 5K Trail Run (2/11): Come join us for our 12th year of helping to fight hunger! 5k and 10k both start at 10am on Feb 11th.
Garrison, Marc Janssen & the Locals in Garrison! (2/19): Marc Janssen & the Locals will be in Garrison for a Sunday afternoon performance February 19th. Come join us for an afternoon of original music from the Great Midwest! Hope to see you there! Refr
Granger, Home School - Tree Detectives (2/3): On the first Friday of the month join one of our naturalists as they lead an environmental education program specifically created for homeschool students.
Iowa City, Art & Write Night (2/3): Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces afte
Iowa City, Board Game Socials (9/18 - 5/21): This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Parkview members and attenders, and just have fun together!
Iowa City, Candle Pour Bar Class (2/5): Want to create your own custom candle in a sun filled plant oasis?
Iowa City, ICCT Presents Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike (1/27 - 2/5): An absurdist, comedy romp! This quick-paced, fun filled ensemble show garnered the 2013 Tony for Best Play and starred Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde-Pierce, Kristen Nielsen, and Billy Magnusson.
Iowa City, Johnson Co Market (2/12): Local growers, makers & artisans offering fruit & vegetables, meats, specialty foods, handcrafted, homemade & small business wares. Bldg C. Free to shop
Iowa City, Live Music: Flash In A Pan At La Wine Bar (2/11): Come enjoy some bluegrass music and the best spicy fried chicken in the city!
Iowa City, Michigan _ Pre-Match Social (2/10): Come to kickoff the University of Iowa Wrestling team matches. Join us at our favorite bars and venues to prepare for the match, chat with other wrestling fans, and support the team!
Iowa City, Rent-a-Bench (2/11): Want to work on your own bike, but need tools and space to do it? Rent-a-bench is $5/hr for the public and free for active volunteers.
Iowa City, The Picture Show: RATATOUILLE (2/18 - 2/23): Kids, don't forget to pick up your Picture Show Passport, full of games, brain-teasers and film facts. Bring your Passport back to FilmScene each Picture Show screening for stickers, prizes and more!
Larchwood, Little River Band Concert (2/18): Tickets are $45.00, $55.00, and $65.00 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at the Gift Shop).
Maquoketa, Maquoketa Winter Gun Show (2/17 - 2/19): It will feature new and used handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, ammo, accessories and much more.
Marion, 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (8/27 - 4/16): Become empowered to teach yoga, transform yourself and your personal practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and grow!
Marion, Galentines Day Hosted by Goldfinch & Cedar Rapids Moms! (2/5): Join us Sunday, February 5th at 9:30am or 12:00pm and enjoy Bottomless Bevy's& a Small Bites Brunch Spread while you visit with Local Small Businesses!
Marion, Souled Out 3 (2/3): Join us for another night of Blues and Storytelling!
Mason City, James Singelis: Burning from Within (1/20 - 3/29): James Singelis approaches painting as if it were any other kind of job, and he goes to the studio and paints every day whether he feels like it or not.
Montour, Paint Night at Pilgrim Heights (2/3): Join us at Pilgrim Heights for a Paint Night event!
North Liberty, Ride Around the Lights (2/18): Enjoy a complimentary pedicab ride from Pedal Power around North Liberty Lights presented by Tryon Investments between 6 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18.
North Liberty, Snuggie Crawl (2/4): The comfy, night out on the town presented by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City will take 400 snugglers wearing the as-seen-on-TV hit of the 2000s to North Liberty's Tin Roost, Copper Boar, The Leaderboard,
Red Oak, February Open Studio (2/10 - 2/12): Come enjoy time with other creative people just like you!
Riverside, Arch Allies In Concert (2/11): A timeless tribute centered around making classic rock songs with dynamic vocals, huge guitars, dashing keyboards and powerful drums.
Sioux City, Open House for Stylists & Tattoo Artists! (10/28 - 5/26): Join the fun for The LAST Friday Night Party on The BLOCK, if you are A stylist and want to pop up for this event you are welcome!
Sioux City, Open House for Stylists & Tattoo Artists! (8/26 - 5/26): Join the fun for The LAST Friday Night Party on The BLOCK, if you are A stylist and want to pop up for this event you are welcome!
Sioux City, Steins & Vines 2023 (2/11): Powell Broadcasting, with the help of our great vendors and sponsors, presents Steins & Vines 2023.
Spencer, Magic - Prerelease: Phyrexia - All Will Be One (2/3): We want you to join us for Prerelease for the newest Magic set: Phyrexia - All Will Be One!
Waterloo, 71st Eastern Iowa Home & Landscaping Show (2/3): See what's new in home and garden tech, décor and construction at the 71st Eastern Iowa Home & Landscaping Show at the Waterloo Convention Center.
West Des Moines, Des Moines Parent Summer Camp Fair (2/18): The Des Moines Parent Summer Camp Fair is a 1-day event that brings all of these options under one roof. Families will attend, learn about their options, register, have fun, and more.
West Des Moines, The Drive-Ins at The Hall DSM (2/17): The Drive-Ins bring you the incredible music of the '50s and '60s with a fun, interactive, and authentic live show.