Monday-Tuesday, January 25-28 • Cinema Fairfield: “A Complete Unknown.” Against the backdrop of New York’s vibrant movie scene in 1961, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of music. Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. (2 hour, 20 minutes). 7 p.m. with captions Monday. Sondheim Theater, FACC, 200 N. Main, Fairfield. $7 admission.
Monday, January 27 • Iowa City Poetry Slam. In this Bard-room brawl of poetic excellence, poets compete for audience adoration and great prizes in a three-round elimination. To enter, bring three of your best poems. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., slam 7–9 p.m., the last Monday of every month. Coffee Emporium, 301 E. Market St., Iowa City. Facebook.com/ICPoetry-Slam.
Monday, January 27 • Community Writing Center. Get one-on-one assistance with your projects from writing faculty from U of I and Kirkwood CC. 6–8 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room E. ICPL.org.
Monday, January 27 • Skye Consort. Evocative arrangements of music from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, and the U.S. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Monday, January 27 • Netted Flower Earrings. Use a Huichol-inspired netting stitch and an ombre cast of colors to make these flower earrings. No experience needed. RSVP through Kirkwood CC. 5:30–8:30 p.m., Beadology, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com. Kirkwood.edu.
Monday, January 27 • Learn to Square Dance. Free introductory session. 7 p.m. Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. (641) 472-5069.
Monday, January 28 • Tough Conversations About Our Racial Divide … and How We Can Being to Heal. A presentation and panel discussion based on three books of positive change by Dave Markward, Daniel Henderson, and Steve Berry. 10 a.m. Ottumwa Library, 102 W. 4th St., Ottumwa.
Tuesday, January 28 • Monthly Death Cafe. An informal, communal occasion to create open communication about end of life. Not a support group. 7–9 p.m., The Green House, 505 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Tuesday, January 28 • Ancient Sound Bath. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of tambouras, swara mandala harps, flute, and vocalists. Pay-what-you-may, suggested $20. Proceeds benefit to Golden Magnolia. 7:30 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. wernerelmker@gmail.com.
Wednesday, January 29 • Twyla Tharp Dance. This work, choreographed to Beethoven’s thorny and thrilling Diabelli Variations and originally commissioned by Hancher, returns home. Featuring Third Coast Percussion. 7:30 p.m., Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Wednesday, January 29 • Jeremie Albino. Roots-rock singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. xBk Live, Des Moines. (515) 344-3348.
Wednesday, January 29 • Johnny Rogers: Buddy & Beyond. Buddy Holly tribute act. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Wednesday, January 29 • The Slaps. On their strange and beautiful new album, Mudglimmer, the Slaps lean into their idiosyncrasies. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Wednesday, January 29 • 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, January 30 • Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. This heartwarming puppet play examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th St., Rock Island. QuadCityArts.org. Free.
Thursday, January 30 • Marbin. High-energy Chicago-based progressive jazz-rock quartet. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, January 30-February 1 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Pay-what-you-may vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/
Friday, January 31 • Folsom Prison Experience. A Johnny Cash Dramatic Production. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Friday, January 31 • Judy Carmichael. Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist, and one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, January 31 • Leftover Salmon. This progressive bluegrass band has been pushing boundaries for 30 years. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, January 31 • Jaden Decker. Country artist from Montana. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Friday, January 31 • Leyla McCalla. Cellist, tenor banjo player, guitarist, multilingual singer, and songwriter. Her latest record, Sun Without the Heat, is a potent amalgam of history and mastery. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Hancher, Strauss Hall Cabaret, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Fri-Sat, January 31–February 1 • Day Fades Into Night. Unbeknownst to her husband, a bereaved mother has resurrected her daughter as a specter in the old toy room. By Bridget Dieden. 8 p.m., Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building, U of I, Iowa City. PerformingArts.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, February 1 • 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, February 1 • Tough Conversations About Our Racial Divide … and How We Can Being to Heal. A presentation and panel discussion based on three books of positive change by Dave Markward, Daniel Henderson, and Steve Berry. 1 p.m. Iowa City Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City.
Saturday, February 1 • That’s Yesterday’s News. Popular local historian Terry Abrisz offers a tour into Burlington’s past guided by newspaper headlines and advertisements of yesteryear. This month: When the Greatest Generation wasn’t very good! 10 a.m. Burlington Public Library, burlington.lib.ia.us (319) 753-1647. Free.
Saturday, February 1 • QSCO: Omar’s Journey. A concert opera adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. 7:30 p.m., River Center, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Saturday, February 1 • Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah. “A more absorbent and sensitive kind of jazz. Stretch Music finds him experimenting with moods and electronic textures…” —Pitchfork. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Hancher, Strauss Hall Cabaret, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, February 1 • Bella Sala Event Center Anniversary Party. Featuring a free concert by Ruthless County, and a beer & whiskey tasting ($5 tickets, benefiting No Foot Too Small). Bella Sala, 205 Park Rd., Tiffin. https://bellasalaanniversarybash.eventbrite.com
Saturday, February 1 • Iowa City Fab Lab: Winter Open House. Check out Iowa City’s fabrication lab and learn about all it’s offerings. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., IC Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St., Iowa City. ICFabLab.org.
Saturday, February 1 • Tough Conversations About Our Racial Divide … and How We Can Begin to Heal. Presentation and panel discussion based on three books of positive change, hosted by Steven Torriano Berry. 1–3 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, Mtg. Room A. (202) 243-9779. Free.
Saturday, February 1 • North Liberty Snuggie Crawl. Bundle up in an as-seen-on-TV sleeved blanket, and enjoy suds and food specials with neighbors and friends. Shuttles transport snugglies on a continuous loop all evening. 7 p.m. to midnight, North Liberty. RSVP. NorthLibertyIowa.org.
Saturday, February 1 • A Night at the Circus: Fatal Fairy Tales. A thrillingly sinister, adult-recommended evening of aerial and circus spectacles. 7:30 p.m., Stoner Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Saturday, February 1 • West Coast Swing Dance. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio Ballroom, Fairfield. FB.com/WCSDanceFairfield. WCSDanceFairfield@gmail.com.
Sat-Sun, January 1–2 • Basic Decorative Box with Dividers Workshop. In this two-day workshop, make your own little decorative compartmental box for tiny items. RSVP by Jan. 25. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., IC Press Co-op, Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com.
Sunday, February 2 • Johnson County Market. Free parking at the indoor market. Every Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4262 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Building C, Iowa City. (315) 325-4049. Free.
Sunday, February 2 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Monday, February 3 • Birdy Brunch. Join Naturalist Austin Roe for an indoor discussion about various sparrows and key traits, then attempt to identify these tricky brown birds. 10–12 p.m., Jefferson County Park, Fairfield. JeffersonCountyConservation.com.
Monday, February 3 • Dogs in a Pile. Funk and jazz. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Common Chord, Davenport. CommonChordQC.org.
Tuesday, February 4 • Guster: We Also Have Eras Tour. A chronological journey through the band’s 30-year evolution, complete with theatrical sketches and Swift-like costume changes. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Tuesday, February 4 • UI Monthly Jazz Jam. 7–9 p.m., Wilder, Graduate Hotel, 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. Performing-Arts.uiowa.edu/events.
Wednesday, February 5 • 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, February 6 • Comedy Thursdays: April Macie. Side-splitting comedy for mature audiences. With Doug Thompson. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Thursday, February 6 • Meet the Artist: Steve Prettyman and Judy Bales: Evanescence. Reception for an exhibit that combine photos by Steve Prettyman with fashion art and photographic portraits by Judy Bales. 4–5:30 p.m., Indian Hills Art Gallery, 525 Grandview, Ottumwa. (641) 683-5111.
Thursday, February 6 • Let’s Get Abstract. Express yourself, get silly, or let your mind wander as you create something abstract in a no-pressure environment. 6–7:30 p.m., Cedar Rapids Public Library. CRLibrary.org.
Thursday, February 6 • Make Candles & Valentines. Make your very own candle and Valentine’s Day card. Supplies provided. RSVP requested. 6–7:30 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Friday, February 7 • Fairfield First Fridays. Activities and entertainment around the Fairfield square. 6-9:30 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Friday, February 7 • Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing. 7 p.m., Samba lesson, 8 p.m. dance. Old Brick, Iowa City. CorridorDance.org.
Friday, February 7 • Bloody Valentine’s Murder Mystery. Enter Aphrodite’s palace for a fun evening of games, trivia, riddles, music, flowers, and murder! Dionysus will be tending bar. 6–8:30 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.og.
Friday, February 7 • Iowa’s Black History. Explore Iowa’s Black history during this free presentation. 10 a.m., Burlington Public Library. Burlington.lib.ia.us.
Friday, February 7 • Folsom Prison Experience. This fun, semi-immersive drama delivers a high-intensity recreation of one of the most important days in Johnny Cash’s musical career. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, February 7 • Roman Cadillacs. Classic rock covers you’ll want to dance to. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Friday, February 7 • Matt Landon Duo feat. Richie Bliesener. Jazz guitar, vocals, and piano. 7 p.m., Night Cap Listening Lounge, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitol-Theater.com. Free.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 7–9 • Brenton Skating Plaza. Outdoor skating rink, open nights and weekends through March, weather permitting. Principal Riverwalk, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines. (515) 237-1386.
Saturday, February 8 • 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, February 8 • Cat Cafe. Looking for your next feline friend or just need a kitty fix? Meet adoptable cats and kittens and enjoy activities with SAINT Animal Rescue and Critter Crusaders. 10 a.m.–noon, Cedar Rapids Public Library. CRLibrary.org.
Saturday, February 8 • Villages Folk School Classes. Pick from four classes: Leather for Beginners—Earrings; Stained Glass for Beginners—Valentines; EcoArt Workshop—Tiny Gardens; or Valentine Heart Glass Sculpture. Various times and locations, Keosauqua and Bonaparte. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, February 8 • Bockfest 2025. This epic winter party features two bands, food trucks, prizes, beer, and goats. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., APAC, Amana. AmanaRVPark.com.
Saturday, February 8 • Free Second Saturdays at the Figge. Free admission from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. every second Saturday. Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport. FiggeArtMuseum.org.
Saturday, February 8 • Black History Heroes Artwork for Teens. Help with an artwork installation project on the Koza Teen Space windows. 1–3 p.m., Iowa City Public Library Teen Space. ICPL.org.
Saturday, February 8 • Love Kalona. Horse-drawn carriage rides, photo booth, chair massages, fine dining, savings around town, and a gift-basket drawing. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Kalona downtown and Kalona Chamber, 514 B Ave., Kalona. KalonaChamber.com.
Saturday, February 8 • My Bloody Valentine. This alternative Valentine’s party boasts two stages of live hip-hop, metal, and punk music, a cash-prize costume contest, and bloody props and decorations. Dress to disgust. All ages, 21+ to drink.
Saturday, February 8 • Model Stranger. An eclectic synthesis of psychedelic grunge and classic rock. 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Saturday, February 8 • Emanuel Ax and Anthony McGill. Top-flight musicians—each a Hancher favorite—perform a perfect program for piano and clarinet. 7:30 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, February 8 • James Tutson. The Iowa R&B and soul artist releases his new album, Fool For You. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, February 8 • The Pork Tornadoes. Popular Iowa cover band. With Super Size Seven. 8 p.m., Club 5 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, February 8 • For Those About to Yacht. Sun-drenched melodies of the late ’70s and early ’80s—from Hall & Oates to Steely Dan. 7 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Saturday, February 8 • Muscatine Symphony Orchestra. Dinner and concert. 5–8 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 400 Iowa Ave., Muscatine. MuscatineSymphony.org.
Saturday, February 8 • Cupid’s Lounge: Ramona and the Sometimes. With Loving Forkful. Local bands sing love songs. 8:30 p.m., xBk Live, Des Moines. XBKLive.com
Saturday, February 8 • Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra: Mozart’s Requiem. 7:30 p.m., Five Flags, Dubuque. FiveFlagsCenter.com.
Sat-Sun, February 8–9 • Des Moines Symphony: Chen Conducts Rachmaninoff. Feat. pianist Jon Kimura Parker. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Sunday, February 9 • Ian George. Indie folk, pop, and rock. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sunday, February 9 • Johnson County Market. Free parking at the indoor market. Every Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4262 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Building C, Iowa City. (315) 325-4049. Free.
Sunday, February 9 • 2nd Sunday Garden Forum: Creating a Pollinator MicroPrairie. Learn how to create a native plant/pollinator sanctuary in whatever space you have available. With Master Gardener Kari Pohl. 2–4 p.m. in-person and livestream, Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Sunday, February 9 • Gallery Talk: Figments and Phantoms. Join associate curator Elizabeth Gollnick and Rachel Cox, artist and associate professor of photography at the U of I, as they discuss the Figments and Phantoms exhibition in the John Brady Print Gallery. 1:30 p.m., Des Moines Art Center. DesMoinesArtCenter.org.
Sunday, February 9 • Second Sunday Sound Bath. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, and the human voice. Second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m., Source Vibrations Sound Clinic, Fairfield. SourceVibrations.com/calendar/.
Monday, February 10 • Knit Wits. Get your knit on. 6–7:30 p.m., Marion Public Library, Community Room A, Marion. MarionPub-licLibrary.libnet.-info/events. Free.
Monday, February 10 • Trivia Night at Coach’s Corner. Free to play. Mondays 6 p.m., Coach’s Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Monday, February 10 • Carden Circus. 6:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Tuesday, February 11 • Grant Wood Country Forum. This six-week Zoom series explores art, history, and culture associated with Grant Wood. Free. 6:30–8 p.m., online via Zoom. RSVP: CRLibrary.org.
Wednesday, February 12 • Food Addiction Group. Discuss the 12 steps as a spiritual solution to food craving, dieting, bulimia, or obsession with exercise. Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m., Fairfield First United Methodist Church, Fairfield. FoodAddicts.org. Free.
Wednesday, February 12 • Pretty Woman: The Musical. 8 p.m., Adler Theatre, RiverCenter, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Wednesday, February 12 • Momix: Alice. Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Moses Pendleton’s newest dance creation inspired by Alice in Wonderland. 7 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Wednesday, February 12 • Adam Sinclair & The Jimbobcats. 2nd Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Noble House Kava Bar, Fairfield.
Wednesday, February 12 • Wild Horses. This Americana band’s live show is a foot stompin’ and hands wavin’ kind of time. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Wednesday, February 12 • Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. 7 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Wednesday, February 12 • Basic Laser Cutter. Learn how to use this versatile tool to create engravings, jewelry, ornaments, and more. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Iowa City Fab Lab, Iowa City. ICFabLab.org.
Wednesday, February 12 • 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, February 13 • Marc Maron. Podcaster, actor, and comedian. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Englert.org.
Thursday, February 13 • “Pal”entine Night at the Figge. Grab a drink and enjoy a variety of art-making and art-enjoying activities, including crafts, self-guided tours, scavenger hunt, and more. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Figge Art Museum, Davenport. FiggeArtMuseum.org.
Thursday, February 13 • Black History Month: 42. SCC presents a free screening of 42, a film about the first Black baseball player in the major league. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Thursday, February 13 • Capital City Pride: Tee Franklin. DC Comics writer of the GLAAD-nominated Harley Quinn series. 6 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Thursday, February 13 • The Crossing. The acclaimed 18-voice choir and the Kantorei choir of UI perform, concluding with David Lang’s poor hymnal. 7:30 p.m., Voxman Music Building, Concert Hall, U of I, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Thursday, February 13 • Flatland Cavalry. This country band is in the midst of a breakout year following the release of their acclaimed album, Wandering Star. 8 p.m., Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Thursday, February 13 • Landowner’s Prescribed Fire Workshop. 8:30 a.m., Lee County Conservation Center, Heron’s Bend Park, 2652 Highway 61, Montrose. DesMoinesCounty.iowa.gov/conservation/.
Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun, February 13–16 • Des Moines Home & Garden Show. Home-related products and services, stunning displays, industry experts, and presentations from home professionals. Various times, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, February 13–15 • Washington Quilt Walk. Thurs. 4–7, Fri. 10–5, Sat. 10–1, various locations, including the Public Library, Washington. Washington.lib.ia.us.
Friday, February 14 • Owl Prowl. After learning about owls, hear romance in the air on a short night hike. 6–7 p.m., Jefferson County Park Nature Center, Fairfield. (641) 472-4421.
Friday, February 14 • Dessert & Wine Tasting. Enjoy four desserts paired with four perfect wines, plus music by Jamie Hunerdosse. 7–9 p.m., Corked 101, Burlington. (319) 752-7409.
Friday, February 14 • Friday Skate Night. Rollerskaters of all skill levels are welcome. Rentals available. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Ottumwa YMCA, 611 N. Hancock St. (641) 684-6571.
Friday, February 14 • Valentine’s Day with Max Wellman. Romantic jazz standards. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Noce Jazz & Cabaret, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Friday, February 14 • Dandelion Stompers: Valentine’s Day Release Party & Dance. Hot jazz, high-energy dancing, and new album debut. Doors 6 p.m., music at 8 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Friday, February 14 • Brad & Kate. Pop-folk group lead by husband-and-wife duo Kate and Brad Myers. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, February 14 • Collective Soul. The band celebrates three decades of rock music-making with its most ambitious project to date, Here to Eternity. 8 p.m., Riverside Casino, Riverside. (319) 648-1234.
Friday, February 14 • Dirty Rotten Scoundrel’s Valentine’s Ball. With special guest Dustin Smith of the Maytags, they’ll be transforming xBk into a retro school dance straight from the 1950s. 8 p.m., xBk, Des Moines. XBKLive.com.
Fri-Sat, February 14–15 • Shawn Maxwell. This Chicago-based jazz saxophonist and composer brings his own distinct voice to the genre. Friday 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield, CafeParadiso.net; Saturday 8 p.m., The Washington, Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Fri-Sat, February 14–15 • Harry Potter & The Halfblood Prince in Concert. The movie accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Fri-Sat, February 14–15 • Sign of the Times: Slippery When Wet. SPT Theatre’s original sketch comedy show with music. 8 p.m., CSPS, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Fri-Sat, February 14–15 • Puppets & Pastries: Dessert Theatre For Adults. Desserts, wine, and a show by Eulenspiegel Puppets. 7 p.m., Owl Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West Liberty. PuppetsPuppets.com.
Fri-Sat, February 14–15 • Second City: Mo’ Funny, Less Problems. An uproarious celebration of comedy genius through two acts of scripted scenes, musical comedy, and legendary improvisation. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 14-16 • Brenton Skating Plaza. Outdoor skating rink, open nights and weekends through March, weather permitting. Principal Riverwalk, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines. (515) 237-1386.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 14-16 • Murdered by the Mob: Mystery Dinner Theater. Welcome to D’Angelo’s, the hottest speakeasy in all of Chicago. Various times, Fireside Winery, 1755 P Ave., Marengo. TKMTheatricalProductions.com.
Saturday, February 15 • 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, February 15 • Gardening Tips from David Ford. A comprehensive guide to preparing your garden for spring, including understanding soil science, and a beginner’s guide to the microbial world of soil. 3-4:30 p.m. Main conference room, Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Saturday, February 15 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. Improv shows every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre Company, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Saturday, February 15 • Cletus T. Judd. Country music artist and comedian. 7:30 p.m., BVC Theater, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Saturday, February 15 • Fairfield Contra Dance. Live music, all dances taught, no partner necessary. Adults and experienced kids welcome. 7 p.m. lesson, 7:30 dance. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, 51 1/2 N. Court, Fairfield. FFADC.blogspot.com.
Saturday, February 15 • Drag Show @ Studio 13. 10 p.m., Studio 13, Iowa City. Facebook.com/studio13ic.
Sat-Sun, February 15–16 • Lady & the Tramp. Classic Disney animated movie. 11 a.m., FilmScene, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
Sunday, February 16 • Drumline LIVE. Riveting marching-band stage show. 7–9 p.m., Gallagher Bluedorn, Cedar Falls, GBPAC.org.
Wednesday, February 19 • 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.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 21-23 • Brenton Skating Plaza. Outdoor skating rink, open nights and weekends through March, weather permitting. Principal Riverwalk, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines. (515) 237-1386.
Saturday, February 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.
Wednesday, February 26 • Skywarn Storm Spotter Training. This 2-hour class covers severe weather hazards, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, and covers the general structure and movement of severe thunderstorms, important storm features, and safety. 6-8 p.m. Fairfield Elks Lodge, 51-1/2 S. Main St., Fairfield. Open to the public, no RSVP required.
Wednesday, February 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, February 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.
Friday, February 28 • Shamrock Tenors. These Irish music sensations take you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs. Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. (641) 226-5350.
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 28-March 2 • Brenton Skating Plaza. Outdoor skating rink, open nights and weekends through March, weather permitting. Principal Riverwalk, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines. (515) 237-1386.
Saturday, March 1 • 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.
Wednesday, March 5 • 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.