Summer of the Arts
FREE, family-friendly entertainment in Iowa City all summer long. Enjoy arts and culture at its best
The mission of Summer of the Arts is to build community by bringing people together in the Iowa City Area to experience, learn about, and enjoy free arts and cultural programs. Summer of the Arts brings people together to experience the arts, out loud, in the heart of Iowa City. Since 2005, Summer of the Arts has hosted summertime, family-friendly, arts and cultural festivals. We create synergy wi
We are back at the river this weekend.
Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings, sponsored by Veridian Credit Union, is back july 27th.
Get ready to hear the amazing music of David Zollo & The Body Electric. This powerhouse team will make the park come alive create a sensational Saturday. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is also providing children's activities while Big Grove Brewery provides adult beverages. Don't forget, Moo Moo's Ice Cream Truck, Selina's Creations, and Luna's Tacos of Iowa City will be there to make it a dinner and a show.
It's all happening at 1001 S Clinton St. Thank you Kim Schillig, Realtor at Lepic-Kroeger, Realtors for sponsoring the stage. Thank you Shaner Magalhães, Realtor and Nanci Kohl - State Farm Agent for sponsoring the band.
The rain has cleared off and Music on The Move is getting ready to start with The Feralings at North Market Square Park! Thanks to Hills Bank for sponsoring the series and to Martin Construction, Iowa City for this performance!
It looks like the rain is going to fade just in time for this performance to go as planned, so come on down to hear the Feelings at North Market Square Park!
Let's move tonight with Music on the Move, sponsored by Hills Bank.
Today, we are heading to N Market Square Park with The Feralings. It's going to be a terrific Tuesday at 600 Fairchild Street.
Thank you Martin Construction, Iowa City for sponsoring the band.
Let's move tonight with Music on the Move, sponsored by Hills Bank.
Today, we are heading to N Market Square Park with The Feralings. It's going to be a terrific Tuesday at 600 Fairchild Street.
Thank you Martin Construction, Iowa City for sponsoring the band.
You can enjoy THREE nights of live music this week! https://conta.cc/46enB6S
Three nights of live music this week! Summer of the Arts July 23, 2024 Hello Lisa, This week is all about the music and the fun we have getting together with all of you at our various events. If you prefer the smaller, more intimate exper
This Friday we are going big! The Vivian Shanley Quartet AND Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts Quartet are make waves at this week's Friday Night Concert Series, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City.
It's a night packed with amazing music and local talent, all for free on the Ped Mall stage! You don't want to miss what they are bringing on July 26.
Thank you ReUnion Brewery, Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City, and Bread Garden Market & Bakery for sponsoring the stage. Thank you Graduate Iowa City for sponsoring the band.
Right now, Summer of the Arts staff and volunteers are setting up ar Mercer Park for tonight's Free Movie Series showing, sponsored by Storelocal Iowa.
While the movie starts at sundown, Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department are here now with various activities that are fun for the whole family. Come on down for some games before the big picture show!
Thank you Urban Acres Real Estate and GreenState Credit Union for sponsoring the series. Thank you ImOn Communications for sponsoring the screen.
Let's all go to the movies! Spies in Disguise, sponsored by GreenState Credit Union Urban Acres Real Estate is headed to to the Free Movie Series.
Lance Sterling is the world’s greatest spy, who successfully accomplishes even the most dangerous missions with suave and a ready quip. Socially awkward genius Walter Beckett is a tech geek whose bizarre, non-lethal gadgets make him a running joke in the agency. An unexpected event forces them to rely on each other in order to save the world, but there’s one small feathered problem…
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will have fun children's activities before the movie starts, so come to Mercer Park early for family friendly fun. Thank you ImOn Communications for sponsoring the screen. Thank you Storelocal Iowa for sponsoring the movie.
On until 9: Natural Habits!
Charlotte Blu Music on until 7:15. Come out to the Ped Mall!
Today is the day!
Tonight's Friday Night Concert Series, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, features Charlotte Blu Music and Natural Habits. The schedule is as follows...
6:30 PM: Charlotte Blu
7:30 PM: Natural Habits
Thank you Luna's Tacos of Iowa City for sponsoring the performers. Thank you ReUnion Brewery, Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City, and Bread Garden Market & Bakery for sponsoring the stage.
Today is the perfect day to treat yourself! Eat for the Arts is at Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City today, just in time for you to have a decadent dinner. 15% of all purchases today go to support Summer of the Arts and our programming.
Doors open at 5:00 PM! See you there!
This weekend the Free Movie Series, sponsored by Urban Acres Real Estate and GreenState Credit Union, is going to new heights with Spies in Disguise.
This feathery field agent and terminally delightful sidekick will bring the laughs with a side of heartwarming. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is also joining in on the fun with children's activities happening before sundown. It's all happening this Saturday at Mercer Park in Iowa City.
Thank you ImOn Communications for sponsoring the screen. Thank you Storelocal Iowa for sponsoring the movie.
Check out Kevin Burt tonight at Music on the Move! https://conta.cc/3WnoNBu
Live Music and Another Movie This Week! Summer of the Arts July 16, 2024 Hello Lisa, It's hard to believe we're half way through our season! That means you've had the opportunity to join other community members and visitors at free events f
Today, Burt is bringing the beat on Music on the Move, sponsored by Hills Bank. Kevin Burt is at Willow Creek Park in Iowa City tonight to put on a show that no one will want to miss.
It's all happening at 6:30 PM. Thank you On With Life for sponsoring our performer. Thank you Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department for being such freat partners.
It's time for double the fun!
This week's Friday Night Concert Series, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, features Charlotte Blu Music and Natural Habits. Double the performers, double the fun... and whole lot of talent. The FREE concert starts at 6:30 PM on the Ped Mall Stage.
Thank you Luna's Tacos of Iowa City for sponsoring the performers. Thank you ReUnion Brewery, Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City, and Bread Garden Market & Bakery for sponsoring the stage.
We are getting closer and closer to tonight's showing of Barbie, sponsored by Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor. It's happening at the Iowa City Municipal Airport at sundown. Once you turn in, look for our Free Movie Series banner. Volunteers will direct you to an appropriate space depending on your vehicle.
Thank you GreenState Credit Union and Urban Acres Real Estate for sponsoring the series. Thank you ImOn Communications for being our summer screen sponsor.
Today we are going to Barbieland!
The Free Movie Series, sponsored by GreenState Credit Union and Urban Acres Real Estate, is proud to present Barbie! Come out for a fun with your favorite doll... and Ken.
Show starts at sundown at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Thank you ImOn Communications for sponsoring the screen. Thank you Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor for sponsoring the film.
The VIBE is hot on the Ped Mall! We'll be here until 9 pm and it's a nice night! Thanks to our presenting sponsor McGrath Toyota of Iowa City and tonight's band sponsor Vortex Digital Business Solutions for supporting tonight's show!
Tonight!
The Friday Night Concert Series, sponsored by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, is proud to welcome Vibe CR to the Ped Mall Stage. Show starts at 6:30 PM.
Thank you Vortex Digital Business Solutions for sponsoring the band. Thank you ReUnion Brewery, Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City, and Bread Garden Market & Bakery for sponsoring the stage.
Next week is the day to treat yourself for Eat for the Arts. Joseph's Steakhouse Iowa City is the place to be!
15% of all purchases that day go to support Summer of the Arts and our programming. You deserve a night out, so dine out with us.
Let's think pink!
Saturday, the Free Movie Series, sponsored by GreenState Credit Union and Urban Acres Real Estate, is proud to present "Barbie".
Come on out to the Iowa City Municipal Airport to see a movie about a doll who can do anything! Oh, and Ken is along for the ride too.
Movie starts at sundown. Thank you ImOn Communications for sponsoring the screen. Thank you Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor for sponsoring the film.
Lots of live music this month! https://conta.cc/3L4bFL6
July Concert Schedule! Lots of Live Music in the month of July! Summer of the Arts July 10, 2024 PRESENTING SPONSORS FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES RHYTHMS AT RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS July's Friday Night Concerts 6:30-9 PM, Iowa
Dave Zollo at Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department McPherson Park right now until 8p!
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The mission of Summer of the Arts is to build community by bringing people together in the heart of Iowa City to experience, learn about, and enjoy free arts and cultural programs.
Summer of the Arts brings people together to experience the arts, out loud, in the heart of Iowa City. Since 2005, Summer of the Arts has hosted summertime, family-friendly, arts and cultural festivals. We create synergy with marketing, fundraising, and operations while maintaining the unique identity of each of our five events. Our generous sponsors and donors ensure we are able to offer free, family-friendly, high quality entertainment every summer for our community to enjoy.
When you head to downtown Iowa City this summer, get ready for fun, a few surprises, and the best collection of FREE cultural entertainment in the area.
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Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
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