Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comic Tom Arnold, an Ottumwa native, will perform at the Englert Theatre on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Iowa City & he will share stories of growing up in Iowa and his early career path. The Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Paws & Pints is hosting fun February events, including a Puppy Bowl Watch Party (for pet lovers), a Galentine's Celebration and Puppy Yoga. Local residents can look forward to enjoying community festivities throughout the month. We Are Iowa
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Vino Vérité: The Dating Game
7-9:30 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — $25 public, $20 members, $12 students — Explore love in modern China with film, wine, and hors d'oeuvres alongside a filmmaker Q&A.
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Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Test your knowledge with a fun trivia night hosted by Christophers Bar Exam.
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UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free admission — A vibrant community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement activities designed to enhance early literacy skills for children and caregivers.
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Trivia Night at St. Burch Tavern
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Gather your trivia team for a chance to win a $50 gift card while testing your brainpower.
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Ballroom and Latin Dance Social
7-10 p.m. — Old Brick — $6-$12 — Enjoy a night of Foxtrot dancing and socializing with live music for dancers of all levels.
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Clue Live on Stage
2-4 p.m. — Hancher Showcase — Ticket prices range from $45 to $396 — Experience the mystery and humor of Clue as guests unravel a murder at Boddy Manor.
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Bringing Nature Home: Pocket Prairie Program Forum
2 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to create a pocket prairie and support local pollinators and ecosystems.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy bilingual stories, songs, and crafts for children and caregivers in a vibrant cultural setting.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Quinton's Bar & Deli — Cash prizes — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun interactive pub quiz challenge with friends!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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