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TINA − The Tina Turner Musical

Friday, May 30, 2025 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
TICKETSSeries subscriptions available for purchase nowIndividual tickets available to general public beginning at 10 a.m. on July 29Adults $115 / $89Students & Youth $115 / $89 / $45Ticket prices are subject to changePart of Hancher's Broadway SeriesAn uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying...
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Department of Dance x DanceWorks Chicago - Performance on the Pedmall

Saturday, May 31, 2025 2:00pm
Pedestrian Mall, Downtown Iowa City
At the conclusion of a 2-week summer dance workshop in the Department of Dance, DanceWorks Chicago and students from the department will present a free public performance on the pedmall, presented in partnership with Iowa City Summer of the Arts.There will also be a free, public performance at Space Place Theatre (in North Hall on the UI campus) at 7:30 PM on May 31.
TINA − The Tina Turner Musical promotional image

TINA − The Tina Turner Musical

Saturday, May 31, 2025 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
TICKETSSeries subscriptions available for purchase nowIndividual tickets available to general public beginning at 10 a.m. on July 29Adults $115 / $89Students & Youth $115 / $89 / $45Ticket prices are subject to changePart of Hancher's Broadway SeriesAn uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying...
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Department of Dance x DanceWorks Chicago Concert

Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:30pm
Space Place Theater
At the conclusion of a 2-week summer dance workshop in the Department of Dance, DanceWorks Chicago and students from the department will present a free performance in Space Place.
TINA − The Tina Turner Musical promotional image

TINA − The Tina Turner Musical

Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
TICKETSSeries subscriptions available for purchase nowIndividual tickets available to general public beginning at 10 a.m. on July 29Adults $115 / $89Students & Youth $115 / $89 / $45Ticket prices are subject to changePart of Hancher's Broadway SeriesAn uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying...
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Iowa City Philharmonic Performance

Sunday, June 1, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Immerse yourself in a captivating orchestral performance by the Iowa City Philharmonic Orchestra at the Stanley Museum of Art. Experience an afternoon of classical and contemporary pieces performed live in the lobby, where music meets visual art.The event is free and open to all, but seating is limited. Registration is strongly recommended to ensure a reserved seat: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/iowa-city-philharmonic/3094317Program1. John Adams (b. 1947)‘Shaking and Trembling,’ ‘Shaker...
TINA − The Tina Turner Musical promotional image

TINA − The Tina Turner Musical

Sunday, June 1, 2025 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
TICKETSSeries subscriptions available for purchase nowIndividual tickets available to general public beginning at 10 a.m. on July 29Adults $115 / $89Students & Youth $115 / $89 / $45Ticket prices are subject to changePart of Hancher's Broadway SeriesAn uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying...
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The Original Pinettes Brass Band - in conversation

Friday, June 6, 2025 2:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The Original Pinettes Brass Band, the ONLY female Brass Band in the Universe, will perform at the Iowa City Arts Fest at 8:00 PM on Friday, June 6. Ahead of their performance, they will join us in Voxman Music Building at 2:00 PM for a conversation about their work. More details to come.This event is free and open to the public, just like Arts Fest!(Full festival lineup available at https://summerofthearts.org/fest.../2025-iowa-arts-festival/)
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Ray LaMontagne

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
TICKETS Adults $135 / $95 / $65 Students & Youth $25* *Limited tickets available Part of Hancher's 53rd season The beloved singer/songwriter revisits the album that launched his career. Ray LaMontagne’s catalog spans nine full length records, chart topping radio singles, and a Grammy win in addition to multiple Grammy nominations. LaMontagne is on the road — including this first-ever stop in Iowa City — celebrating his first full-length album, Trouble, playing the record in its entirety as...
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GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat

Thursday, November 13, 2025 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Part of Hancher's 53rd seasonSamin Nosrat, champion of the home cook, connects food and community with her new book GOOD THINGS.Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love–the eagerly awaited follow-up to Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, scheduled to release in September 2025. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook, her development and selection of the recipes, and the culinary rituals...