Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa City will close several downtown streets starting at 6 a.m. today for the Iowa City Pride festival vendor setups + parade staging near College Green Park, with on-street parking restricted until about 1 p.m.

Eugene Ely, a Williamsburg native, became the first person to take off from and land on a Navy ship (a pioneering feat in naval aviation) and his achievements are honored at the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenfield.

A federal judge permanently barred the cancellation of over 1,000 NEH grants, criticizing DOGE’s use of ChatGPT in arts funding cuts—a decision that has Iowa City Public Library president Sam Helmick hopeful that soon, federal dollars will support summer programs and ease local funding crunches.

Iowa City celebrated Juneteenth Friday at South District Market with music, food and dancing that showcased Black history and freedom through educational projects and local student displays.

The event was hosted by the Iowa City Freedom School & community partners, bringing families together to honor shared heritage.

Six Iowans serving in the military have died since December, including Air Force Maj.

Brad Hovey who was killed in a B-52 crash and reservists who died in overseas attacks – a reminder of the heavy cost of duty.

The Iowa DNR said 10 beaches are not safe for swimming over the Juneteenth holiday weekend due to high E. coli and algae levels; updates are available via hotline + online reports.

Twisted Wire Jewelry Workshop

12-4 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $88 — Create beautiful twisted wire jewelry pieces with guided instruction and all materials included.

Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2

7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of trivia fun hosted by Christophers Bar Exam.

Lazy Lego Day

10 AM - 12 PM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Enjoy building with LEGO bricks and watching a LEGO movie in a relaxed environment.

The Stonekeeper's Sound Healing Series

7-8:30 p.m. — Harvest Preserve — $25 — Experience a serene sound healing gathering amidst sacred standing stones, honoring the land and its ancestors.

Christopher's Bar Exam Trivia Night

8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Free entry — Compete in a fun pub quiz with cash prizes and team challenges.

Start of Summer Dance

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Kick off the summer season with music, dancing, and good vibes in a welcoming atmosphere.

NITE Concert Featuring Panic Priest

7-11:30 p.m. — Gabe's — $20.92 — Experience the vibrant sounds of NITE supported by Panic Priest live on stage.

Sunday Fun Day: Paper Ladybugs

2-4 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Create adorable paper ladybugs in a fun, family-friendly craft day.

Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2

7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Challenge your brain with Trivia hosted by Christophers Bar Exam at this popular local spot.

Southside Ride at Dream City

5-6 p.m. — Dream City — Free entry — Family-friendly bike ride hosted by Iowa City Bike Library in a vibrant community setting.