Thursday, April 17 • Black-Light Eggs-stravaganza. Use a black-light keychain to find eggs hidden in the museum gallery—in the dark! 6:30-8 p.m. RSVP. American Gothic House Center, Eldon. Free.
Thursday, April 17 • Rob Schneider: Rescue Husband. A stand-up comic and SNL veteran. 7:30 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Thursday, April 17 • Chicago Tap Theatre. The company bridges the gap between tap and other forms of concert dance while adopting a story-based, emotional approach. 7 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Thursday, April 17 • CASA Conference: Beyond Symbolism: Real Impact. Powerful discussions, inspiring speakers, and meaningful action to create real change for youth in the child welfare system. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. IowaCasaFriends.org.
Thursday, April 17 • Halestorm’s Lzzy and Joe: Living Room Sessions. Acoustic, stripped-down versions of Halestorm favorites and music that has inspired the band. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Thursday, April 17 • The Tallest Man on Earth. “Mr. Matsson is a guitar-slinger rooted in folk, and his songs are troubadour ballads at heart.”—New York Times. With The Still Tide. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Thursday, April 17 • Lissie. Multi-talented tour de force tours her new Americana-tinged indie folk album. 7 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Thursday, April 17 • The Thirsty Word. Area creative writers offer up their latest favorites. Every third Thursday, 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. Facebook.com. Send submissions to: sourceoffice@lisco.com.
Thursday, April 17 • Joshua Moehling & Matt Goldman with Heather Gudenkauf. A conversation with three thriller and mystery novelists. 6p.m., Marion Public Library. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Thurs-Sat, April 16-19 • “The Penguin Lessons.” Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) who went to work at a school in Argentina in 1976. (1 hour, 50 minutes). 7 p.m., with 4 & 7 p.m. showings on Saturday. Cinema Fairfield, FACC, Fairfield.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, April 17-19 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Pay-what-you-may vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Friday, April 18 • Church Of Cash: Johnny Cash Tribute. 8 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Friday, April 18 • Chicago Farmer & The Field Notes. Folk. 8 p.m., Redstone Rm, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com. Free.
Friday, April 18 • Red Cedar Chamber Music: Cross-over Quartet. Composers Blake Shaw (double bass) and Dan Padley (electric guitar) join the core ensemble to form an eclectic string quartet. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Friday, April 18 • Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out Iowa Takeover. High-energy comedy and hip-hop improv show with freestyle battles, music, and more. 8 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Friday, April 18 • Limoncello & Italian Citrus Recipes. In this demo class, Julie Parisi will teach three recipes using citrus fruits: blood orange marmellata, limoncello, and cannoli tart with fresh kumquats. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. NewboCityMarket.org.
Friday, April 18 • Tim Harmston. Tim’s self-deprecating humor veers from the dark and demented to the downright ridiculous. 7 p.m., Giving Tree Theatre, downtown Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.
Friday, April 18 • Literary Vines. An evening of literature-inspired tasting tables, online auction, music, and more. Hand-picked selections of wine and locally crafted beer with heavy hors d’oeurves. RSVP. 6 p.m., Cedar Rapids Public Library. (319) 739-0443.
Friday, April 18 • Fairfield Women’s Club Easter Bake Sale and Bazaar. Ham balls, chicken casseroles, baked goods, Easter baskets, and craft items. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., McElhinny House, 300 N. Court, Fairfield.
Friday, April 18 • Spring Flora Wild Edible Hike. Wear proper hiking attire. 10 a.m., Lacey Keosauqua State Park Beach House Lodge, 22895 Lacey Trl, Keosauqua. (319) 293-3589. (319) 887-1500.
Saturday, April 19 • Gaymers Gathering. “Tabletop cheer with gaming queers,” every third Saturday. 2–5 p.m., Press Coffee, 1120 N. Dodge St., Iowa City.
Saturday, April 19 • Houseplant Swap. Each person may bring up to five healthy houseplants or rooted cuttings to swap. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Kalona Public Library, 510 C Ave., Kalona. Kalona.lib.ia.us.
Saturday, April 19 • Davóne Tines Recital No. 1: MASS. Using the framework of the Catholic Mass, bass-baritone Davóne Tines brings audiences through themes of spirituality, justice, and identity. 7:30 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, April 19 • 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, April 19 • Underneath a Magical Moon. A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Saturday, April 19 • UI Youth Ballet Ensemble Spring Concert Showcase. Dancers will perform pieces from their 2025 Spring Concert, “Fairy Tales: Stone Soup & Mother Goose.” 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Saturday, April 19 • The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton. The uproarious late night talk show features music, interviews, and comedy. With special guest Jim O’Heir. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, April 19 • Wisenheimer’s Two Random Guys: A Night of Improv—Uncensored. 7:30 p.m., Giving Tree, Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.
Saturday, April 19 • 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 19 • Kalona Historical Village Easter Egg Hunt. Egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., pony rides, bounce house, crafts, games, and food. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Kalona Historical Village, 715 D Ave., Kalona. KalonaIowa.org.
Saturday, April 19 • The Feralings. Iowa modern acoustic transcendental Americana band. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Saturday, April 19 • Saxophonist Lenard Simpson. Nationally touring saxophonist, composer, and educator from Milwaukee. 7 p.m., Noce Jazz & Cabaret, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Saturday, April 19 • Tigirlily Gold feat. Emily Elgin. Country music sister duo. 7 p.m., Rhythm City Casino Event Center, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.
Saturday, April 19 • We Funk: A Tribute to Parliament Funkadelic. 8 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. Wildwood-Saloon.com.
Saturday, April 19 • Amy Friedl Performs Fleetwood Mac. 8 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. Ideal-TheaterandBar.com.
Saturday, April 19 • David Knowles with Matt Fuller Band. Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.
Saturday, April 19 • Villages Folk School Classes. Choose from Stained Glass: Daisy Stake for Planter; Leather Crafting for Beginners; or Homesteading: Healthier Living. Various times and locations, Keosauqua. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, April 19 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Sunday, April 20 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Monday, April 21 • Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert. Experience the 1980s cult classic film on screen with the iconic soundtrack performed live with the original David Bowie vocals. 7:30 p.m., Adler, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Monday, April 21 • Dawes: Oh Brother Tour. Oh Brother marks a distinctive new chapter for the California rock band—one that is both introspective and accessible. 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Monday, April 21 • Iron & Wine: Light Verse Tour 2025. Iron & Wine (Sam Beam and band) and Manual Cinema present a beautiful blending of music, light, and shadow with visuals designed by the shadow puppet masters of Manual Cinema. With support by Jobi Riccio. 7 p.m., Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Tuesday, April 22 • The Cher Show: A New Musical. This Tony-winning musical is packed with so much Cher it takes three women to play her. 7:30 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Tuesday, April 22 • Cinderella with Opera Iowa. A family-friendly vocal and comedic tale. Students free. 7 p.m., WAPAEC Auditorium, Washington. DesMoinesMetroOpera.org.
Tuesday, April 22 • Tonic Sol-fa: End of an Era Tour. In-demand vocal group. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines HoytSherman.org.
Tuesday, April 22 • Ellis Paul: Holy. Revered singer-songwriter. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Wednesday, April 23 • VARIETOPIA with Paul F. Tompkins. Modern variety show. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, April 23 • The Jungle. Free screening of Matt Wechsler’s new documentary on our food system. 7 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield.
Wednesday, April 23 • Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies. An entertaining and enlightening review of the science that our favorite movies got wrong—and got right. 7:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Wednesday, April 23 • Paleface Swiss. Swiss deathcore band. 7 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Wednesday, April 23 • 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 24 • Capital City Pride: Mercury Stardust. Known as the Trans Handy Ma’am, their unique brand of compassionate education in the home repair space has earned them internet fame. 6 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org. CapitalCityPride.org.
Thursday, April 24 • Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour. The best-selling duo of all time and one of country music’s most beloved acts. 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Thursday, April 24 • Hayes Carll & Corb Lund. An unforgettable night of storytelling and music that blends the best of outlaw country, Western, and Americana. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Thursday, April 24 • Third Coast Percussion & Jessie Montgomery: Strum, Strike, Bend. A Hancher-favorite ensemble is joined by Hancher’s composer-in-residence. 7 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, April 24-26 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Pay-what-you-may vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, April 24-26 • Footloose: The Musical. Various times, St. John Auditorium, IHCC, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5111.
Friday, April 25 • The Way Down Wanderers. Bluegrass, folk, and rock. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Friday, April 25 • Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance. Megawatt sets, including fan-favorite hits and classics. 7 p.m., Wells Fargo, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Friday, April 25 • Dehd. Indie rock. With Sweat FM and Merlin Brando. 9 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, April 25 • Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets. A three-woman tribute to Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingCapitolTheater.com.
Friday, April 25 • Maria Bamford. Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, April 25 • Martin Sexton: Abbey Road Show. His rendition of the Beatles album. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, April 25–27 • Showcase of Needle Arts. Cedar Valley Embroiderers’ Guild. Fri. 10–6, Sat. 10–4, Sun. 10–4, American Legion, 625 31st Street, Marion.
Sat-Sun, April 26-27 • Fairfield Renaissance Faire. The King & Queen hold court, live sword battles, Scottish bagpipes, blacksmithing, and more. Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, April 26 • 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 26 • Market Basket Weaving. Learn to make this pretty starter basket with instructor Linda Chmelar. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Stone House, 26983 J40, Bentonsport. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, April 26 • Uptown Marion Pages & Panels Tour. Swamp Fox Bookstore celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with discounts, giveaways, and a fundraiser. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Swamp Fox Bookstore, 1375 7th Ave. Marion. SwampFoxBoookstore.com.
Saturday, April 26 • Helping Elders Stay in Their Homes. Fairfield Cares presents the results of their home healthcare survey along with practical solutions for help. 1 p.m. FACC, Fairfield.
Saturday, April 26 • An Evening of Improvisational Theater. Quick-witted comedy. 7 p.m., Washington Auditorium, Washington. WashingtonAuditorium.org.
Saturday, April 26 • Chief Black Hawk Talk. Featuring historian-documentarian Russ Fry. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Optional 1 p.m. carpool to Black Hawk’s grave at Iowaville Cemetery. RSVP. American Gothic House, Eldon. (641) 652-3352.
Saturday, April 26 • Pieta Brown & Bo Ramsey. Iowa music royalty. 7:30 p.m., Cafe P, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Saturday, April 26 • The Gabriel Espinosa Band. Pianist Misha Tsiganov. 7 p.m., Noce, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Saturday, April 26 • Palomino. 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s country hits. 7:30 p.m., Ottumwa Eagles, 109 S. Green St., Ottumwa. (641) 682-3957.
Saturday, April 26 • Bayati. Middle Eastern classics featuring belly dance performances. 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.
Saturday, April 26 • Duke Tumatoe. American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. 8 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Saturday, April 26 • DM Symphony: Music From Final Fantasy. An awe-inspiring orchestral production. Joseph Giunta conducts. 7:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Saturday, April 26 • Bright Eyes. American indie rock band. 7:30 p.m., Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.
Saturday, April 26 • SEISO: Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. Seiso.us.
Saturday, April 26 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Sat-Sun, April 26–27 • Fairfield Renaissance Faire. Sword duels, Scottish bagpipes, Japanese drums, fairies, kids’ quest, blacksmithing, woodworking, storytelling, and more. 9 a.m., Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Fairfield. Fairfield365.com.
Sunday, April 27 • A Walk Through Earth’s 4.6 Billion Year History. Join the Southeast Iowa Sierra Club and Lonnie Gamble for a Deep Time Walk through Jefferson County Park. This transformative experience helps reimagine our relationship with earth by walking 4.6 km to represent 4.6 billion years. All ages welcome. 1-4 pm. Meet at Main Parking Lot. Jefferson County Park, Fairfield. Rain date: May 4.
Sunday, April 27 • SEISO: Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. 6:30 p.m., Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant. Seiso.us.
Sunday, April 27 • 360 Superstars. An urban circus with dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, and more. 4 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Sunday, April 27 • Napoleon Douglas Presents: Soul Sunday. Gospel selections by Donovan McCamey, Adrienne Brown, and more, plus soul-food brunch and bar fare. 3 p.m., Noce Backstage, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Sunday, April 27 • Latin, Ballroom & Swing Dance. Lesson 7:30, dance 8–9:45 p.m., no partner needed. Sundays. Morning Star Studio, Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Sunday, April 27 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Monday, April 28 • Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. A blend of Americana, patriotic, and hymnody. 7:30 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CRCommunityConcert.org.
Tuesday, April 29 • Monthly Death Cafe. An informal occasion to create open communication about end of life. 7–9 p.m., Green House, Iowa City. Facebook.com.
Tuesday, April 29 • Life Design: The Last Class. The Last Class invites you to one final confetti cannon, “I’m not throwin’ away my shot” lesson. Ophira Eisenberg, standup comedian, writer, and former host of NPR’s comedy trivia show Ask Me Another, will MC. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Tuesday, April 29 • Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: Land of Hope and Dreams. Americana, patriotic, and gospel. 7 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa. (641) 777-5903.
Tuesday, April 29 • May Day Baskets. Craft little baskets for treats to place on a friend’s doorstep. Choose the paper, cut the shapes with the Cricut machine, then assemble. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight. A collective of classical musicians breathe beautifully dark energy into legendary rock and metal tracks. 8 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • The Talbott Brothers. Country and Americana with blue-collar grit and unapologetic authenticity. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • Katie Dahl. Songwriter and playwright known for her smart songs, wry wit, and wise spirit. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • 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, May 1 • The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity. Explorer Series feat. photographer David McLain. 6:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Thursday, May 1 • The Wildwoods. Folk and Americana trio. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Thursday, May 1 • Moonshroom. Psychedelic bluegrass. 5–7:30 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, May 1-3 • Pella’s Tulip Time Festival. Tulips, Dutch attire, parade, food, fun, and more in downtown Pella. PellaHistorical.org/tuliptime.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, May 1-3 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Pay-what-you-may vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Friday, May 2 • Deb Talan. Album release show for I Thought I Saw You. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, May 2 • Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. A high-energy, all-request sing-along show. 9:30 p.m., The Vue, 328 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. VueRooftop-ic.com/duelingpianos.
Friday, May 2 • Fairfield First Fridays. Entertainment, art, music, and food around the square. 6-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Saturday, May 3 • Fairfield Farmers Market—Opening Day! The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, May 3 • Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre: New Puppeteers Festival. Participants have written their own scripts, crafted materials, and built their own puppets. 10 a.m., West Liberty Community Center, 1204 N. Calhoun St., West Liberty. PuppetsPuppets.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Allure: A Night of Burlesque at Opus. A night of classic and neo burlesque acts. 8 p.m., Opus Concert Cafe, Cedar Rapids. ArtsIowa.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Orchestra Iowa Family Discovery Day: Tchaikovsky Discovers America. Music is woven into the the story of Tchaikovsky’s arrival in New York, with actors and the symphony on stage performing excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s most famous works. 3 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Sat-Sun, May 3–4 • Maifest in Amana. German food and music, Saturday morning parade, maipole dancers all weekend, and more. Various times, Festhalle Barn, AmanaColonies.com.
Sat-Sun, May 3–4 • 2025 Chalk the Walk. Iowa’s largest annual Madonnari festival in downtown Mount Vernon. Chalk art, food vendors, and live music. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Mount Vernon’s Historic 1st Street. VisitMVL.com.
Sat-Sun, May 3–4 • Steve Treviño: Good Life Tour. America’s favorite husband can “speak wife fluently.” 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines, HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, May 4 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Sunday, May 44 • Steve Treviño: Good Life Tour. America’s favorite husband can “speak wife fluently.” 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, CREventsLive.com.
Tuesday, May 6 • UI Monthly Jazz Jam. Students, alumni, community members, and musicians passing through Iowa City. 7–9 p.m., Wilder, Graduate Hotel, Iowa City.
Wednesday, May 7 • 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.