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Iowa New Play Festival

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Iowa New Play Festival We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions and daily readings. Funding for the Iowa New Play Festival is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.
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Dance BFA Concert

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA Concert All performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Riverdance

Saturday, May 10, 2025 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

Camerata Singers / University Choir Concert

Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Camerata Singers / University Choir Concert Christopher Ellerston and Katelyn Peterson, graduate conductors This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. This concert is free and open to the public.
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Riverdance

Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
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Dance BFA Concert

Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
BFA Concert All performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Riverdance

Sunday, May 11, 2025 1:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
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Riverdance

Sunday, May 11, 2025 6:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
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The Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

Friday, May 16, 2025 7:30pm
The Englert
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the album 69 Love Songs, the Magnetic Fields perform the album in its entirety over the course of two nights at The Englert.
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The Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

Saturday, May 17, 2025 7:30pm
The Englert
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of the album 69 Love Songs, the Magnetic Fields perform the album in its entirety over the course of two nights at The Englert.