What's happening in Iowa City this weekend?

There are 45 events happening in Iowa City this weekend (August 28 – August 30, 2026), including House Party Thursdays – $1 Drinks at Elray's Live & Dive, Drag Show @ Studio 13 at Studio 13, The Squares at Elray's Live & Dive, Teaching with the Museum: Faculty Workshop & Happy Hour at Stanley Museum of Art. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Iowa City this weekend?

Yes — 6 events in Iowa City this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

Where can I find things to do in Iowa City, Iowa?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Iowa City. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

Your Weekend Guide to Iowa City

August 28 – August 30, 2026 · 45 events

This weekend in Iowa City, Iowa brings 45 live events across the city — from arts & culture to music to community. 6 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Sunday (12)Arts & Culture (15)Music (15)Community (12)Theater (6)Free (6)

Events in Iowa City This Sunday

12 events are listed for Sunday, including Sundae Sundays at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom (11:00 AM), Special Event: Winter Hymns at FilmScene (at the Chauncey) (12:30 PM), Crooked Path Theater Presents: As You Like It at The James Theater, The Prose Exchange (Sunday Group) at PorchLight Literary Arts Center. Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.

Thursday, August 27

Elray's Live & Dive

House Party Thursdays – $1 Drinks

Nightlife

Studio 13

Drag Show @ Studio 13

Theater

Elray's Live & Dive

The Squares

Music

Friday, August 28

Stanley Museum of Art

Teaching with the Museum: Faculty Workshop & Happy Hour

Art

Stanley Museum of Art

Friday Crafternoons

Art

Weatherdance Fountain Stage – Downtown Ped Mall

Friday Night Concert Series: The Beaker Brothers

Saturday, August 29

Iowa City Farmers Market

Iowa City Farmers Market — Saturday

Festival

Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp

Iowa City Farmers Market

Community

10:00 AM · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Workout with Performance Health and Fitness at Big Grove Iowa City

Free

Sunday, August 30

11:00 AM · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Sundae Sundays

FreeFood & Drink

12:30 PM · FilmScene (at the Chauncey)

Special Event: Winter Hymns

From $12.5FilmFamily

The James Theater

Crooked Path Theater Presents: As You Like It

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Iowa City this weekend?: There are 45 events happening in Iowa City this weekend (August 28 – August 30, 2026), including House Party Thursdays – $1 Drinks at Elray's Live & Dive, Drag Show @ Studio 13 at Studio 13, The Squares at Elray's Live & Dive, Teaching with the Museum: Faculty Workshop & Happy Hour at Stanley Museum of Art. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in Iowa City this weekend?: Yes — 6 events in Iowa City this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
What events are happening in Iowa City this Sunday?: 12 listed events are happening in Iowa City this Sunday, including Sundae Sundays at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom (11:00 AM), Special Event: Winter Hymns at FilmScene (at the Chauncey) (12:30 PM), Crooked Path Theater Presents: As You Like It at The James Theater, The Prose Exchange (Sunday Group) at PorchLight Literary Arts Center.
Where can I find things to do in Iowa City, Iowa?: VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Iowa City. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

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