Children’s author Anne Ylvisaker will read at 2 p.m. May 15 at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., from her latest book, The Luck of the Buttons. Admission is free. Ylvisaker has published 19 nonfiction...

Violinist Tricia Park will perform a concert with pianist Conor Hanick at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Recital Hall. Admission is free. Park, a member of the Maia Quartet, the University of Iowa’s...

Local musician David Zollo said almost everywhere he goes, he’s recognized as some sort of a performer. With shaggy hair, piercing hazel eyes, and heavily tatted arms, the Iowa City native has a certain...

Nancy Kula can’t help but envy the past. Though Iowa City’s historic Englert Theatre burned down in 1926, the financial blow sounds manageable compared with its current situation. “It’s kind of...

Musicians David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey believe that the roots of Midwestern music have a unique sound — one worth returning to. “There is a patience to it. The sort of space and quiet that exists...

The Daily Iowan sat down with John Engelbrecht, the program director for Public Space One, and spoke with him about the challenges with running a public art space, upcoming events, and what he enjoys doing...

Whether looking for the perfect beer on a warm summer afternoon or a versatile drink to complement a variety of dishes, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier fits the bill. “It’s really refreshing on a hot...

Musician Todd Snider will perform his country-folk songs at 8 p.m. May 8 in the Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St. The Portland, Ore., native was inspired to be a singer/songwriter after watching...

Riverside Theatre , 213 N. Gilbert St., will host a Shakespeare Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. May 8 to kick off the summer Shakespeare Festival. Admission is $30 for adults, $25 for seniors/students,...

Indie-rock stalwart Ted Leo will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington, with opening acts the Poison Control Center and the Color Pharmacy. Admission for the all-ages show is $12. Known...

Local Iowa City band Chasing Shade will play at 7 p.m. Friday at the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave. Admission is $5. Opening the event will be Bermuda Report and Drew Witter. The band is composed of Griffen...

To a visitor, the beige-colored room appears like any other office space — plus the heart décor. Two large pink and red mugs rest next to a telephone on the desk. Maroon candles sit on the windowsill...