Good morning, Iowa City.

Hancher Auditorium announced new details for the Stop/Time Festival on Friday, Apr.

3 and Saturday, Apr. 4. The event features guest authors, new performers and free community activities including a performance on Saturday (12:30 p.m. at UI’s Pentacrest) that brings together local artists and audiences.

Think Iowa City Restaurant Week runs Feb.

16–23 with 17 restaurants offering special menus in local areas. The event is part of Foodie February, and non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Think Iowa City office or at participating restaurants.

Claude, a sleek French lounge, opened Jan.

10 at 215 N. Linn St. in Iowa City and serves craft cocktails and French small plates from 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Sunday (reservations accepted for parties of six or more) in an elegant 1870 building.

The Iowa City Community School District board questioned its leadership after a recent $10 million loan from the health insurance fund was taken without prior board notification, prompting plans to cut $5–6 million from the 2027 budget and review oversight policies in a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Iowa women beat Purdue 83-74 on Thursday as Ava Heiden recorded 21 points, 13 rebounds + three assists to secure the Hawkeyes’ tenth straight win and a 41-40 series lead.

Wildlife Bioblitz

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore nature in a fun and educational scavenger hunt with community enthusiasts.

The Storyteller Mic

10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — AlleyCat — $4 White Claws — Share your song, poem, or weekend stories in a lively open mic setting.

Tune Out Music Trivia

7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music trivia with friends and great brews.

Classic Fringe Earrings Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $70 total ($35 instructor fee, $35 materials fee) — Learn brick stitch techniques to create unique earrings with flowing fringe.

West Coast Swing Foundations

6:15-9 p.m. — Public Space 1 — $10 flat fee or $5 for first-timers — Learn the basic swing dance moves and enjoy social dancing with others.

Dreamer and the Hoping Machine Inaugural Concert

7-9 p.m. — The James Theater — $20 GA/$12 students — Experience the debut performance of the Family Folk Machine band with original songs by choir members.

Ethan Bell Band Live Performance

10 PM – 1:30 AM — Elray's Live & Dive — $5 — Experience the dynamic Ethan Bell Band as they blend country, pop, and hip-hop in an unforgettable night of music.

Big Book Sale

10 AM – 3 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Support the Library — Explore a diverse collection of used books and media for all ages.

Primary Trust

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Witness the heartwarming Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a man’s journey of self-discovery amid whimsical friendship.

Tune Out Music Trivia Night

7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge with friends at this lively trivia night.