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Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:30pm
The Englert
A singular, American songwriter continues her artistic journey with a new band in tow.
Farmhouse/Whorehouse
Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Looking back on a childhood spent in the shadow of the Chicken Ranch.
José James
Thursday, September 18, 2025 8:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
An eclectic vision of musical crosspollination guides an artist unconstrained by genre.
Alan Sparhawk in Conversation
Friday, September 19, 2025 12:00pm
Public Space One
Join us for public conversation with musician Alan Sparhawk, co-founder of the legendary band Low, as he reflects on the role of creativity in navigating grief.
Canceled
Roger Guenveur Smith in Conversation
Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00pm
Old Capitol Museum
An internationally acclaimed actor, writer, and director, Smith visits Iowa City to perform two solo shows: In Honor of Jean Michel Basquiat and Frederick Douglass NOW.
Kaveh Akbar in conversation
Friday, September 19, 2025 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
A renowned author and UI professor considers the range of voices that define America.
32 Sounds
Friday, September 19, 2025 6:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Sink into an astonishing soundscape that just might change how you hear the world.
Roger Guenveur Smith
Friday, September 19, 2025 7:30pm
The James Theater
This is one of two stirring shows by an internationally acclaimed actor, writer, and director.
2006
Friday, September 19, 2025 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Long time friends move into a college apartment together. It goes about as well as expected.
Alan Sparhawk and His Band followed by a DJ set with JD Samson
Friday, September 19, 2025 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Two indie icons bring their current projects to Iowa City.