Good morning, Iowa City.

The Iowa City Downtown District, in partnership with The Englert Theatre and local businesses, announced the free Northside Saturday Nights outdoor concert series will begin tomorrow—May 3 and run through September 27 on select Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The series features live performances by local and regional musicians, starting with the Tanya English Band, and supports local restaurants and retailers downtown.

Iowa Workforce Development announced $3.4 million to support registered apprenticeship programs statewide — the funds will help more than 5,000 apprentices earn while they learn as training centers like Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center expand their space to meet growing enrollment.

GuideLink Center in Iowa City reshapes the community's response to addiction and mental illness by offering 24/7 walk-in care for adults in crisis—providing an alternative to jail and hospitalization.

Since it opened in February 2021, the center has had nearly 8,000 encounters and helped more than 6,000 people access needed care.

University of Iowa women's wrestling coach Clarissa Chun was named the 2024 USA Wrestling Women's Coach of the Year by USA Wrestling on Thursday afternoon, sharing the honor with Sara McMann.

In her first season, she led the Hawkeyes to a 16-0 record in duals — winning a national Duals title and earning multiple awards.

Caitlin Clark will return to Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the Fever preseason game on Sunday and secondary market tickets average $440+ with prices ranging from $146 to $2,368.

UI Day of Play

9 AM – 1 PM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience adaptive recreation and inclusive activities for all ages.

41st Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

10 AM – 12 PM — Lower City Park — Fundraising event — Support a great cause while enjoying a fun run in the beautiful surroundings of Iowa City.

Chinese Bilingual Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories in both Chinese and English with fun crafts for children and caregivers.

Iowa City Mini Medical School 2025

5:15-7:30 p.m. — Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine — Free entry — Discover how collaborations in cancer research are paving the way for future clinical trials in Iowa.

BINGO Night at Coach's Corner Sports Pub

6-8 p.m. — Coach’s Corner — Play for a chance to win money off your tabs in a fun sports bar atmosphere.

Lucius Concert

12:30 AM — The Englert Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Catch an unforgettable performance by Lucius in Iowa City.

Vintage Remix Pop-up Shop

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Crowded Closet Thrift Shop — Free entry — Discover a curated collection of unique vintage clothing and accessories at this semi-annual event.

Riverdance Performance

2-5 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy Award-winning fusion of Irish dance and music that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Sunday Open Mic Comedy Night

9:00-10:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of comedy followed by all night karaoke fun.

AA: Sunlight of the Spirit Group

6-7 p.m. — Uptown Bill's Coffee House & Neighborhood Arts Center — Free entry — Gather for a supportive discussion focused on promotion of recovery and community spirit.