Panel Discussion: Tough Conversations About Our Racial Divide…and How We Can Begin to Heal — Feb. 1, 1 p.m. at Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street
Authors Dave Markward, Daniel Henderson, and Steven Torriano Berry will discuss their recently published novels, all of which discuss how racism influences different communities in different ways.
MLK Week: Art and Expression Day at the Stanley — Jan. 3, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Stanley Museum of Art, 160 West Burlington Street
The University of Iowa is hosting events in correlation to MLK Day all week. On Thursday, the Stanley will host a collaborative community mural painting event with guest artists Thomas Agran, Miriam Alarcón Avila, and Erykah Danner.
Musical: Hadestown — Jan. 24 – 26, Hancher Auditorium, 141 Park Rd.
Hancher’s Broadway series returns this weekend with “Hadestown.” The award-winning Broadway musical opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with additional shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Film: Cycling Without Age — Jan. 26, 4 p.m. at FilmScene at the Chauncey, 404 E College St.
FilmScene’s community collaborations series returns this weekend with a collaboration with the Iowa City Bike Library. The documentary short film will include a Q&A.
Performance: Gathe Raho — Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. at The Englert Theatre, 221 E Washington St.
The UI Indian Student Alliance holds an annual a cappella competition that brings together seven teams from across the country. The music combines Western and South Asian styles for a unique audience experience.
Music: The Squares, The High Council, and Next To Midnight — Jan. 25, doors open at 8 p.m. Gabe’s, 330 E Washington St.