The Quire, a local choral group, began 16 years ago with 14 members; it has since increased to more than 40, and it aims to continue employing music to bring an eclectic group of people together. While...

Going to be stuck in Iowa City through May? Don’t worry — there’s plenty going on to keep you occupied. Whether it’s a reading by a Writers’ Workshop alum or an acoustic rock concert, there’s...

Joe Hotek, an employee at John’s Grocery, 401 E. Market St., said this week’s pick for Beer of the Week is Millstream’s German Pilsner. “It’s a really well balanced German-style beer,” Hotek...

Delvis, along with the Whines, will bring its fun and carefree vibe to the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave., at 9 p.m. today. Admission is $6. Performing for only its second time in Iowa City, the three-piece...

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...

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...