Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Iowa City.
Chef Thyron Mathews, a 16-time Grand Champion and Netflix BBQ Showdown winner, talked with Today in Iowa about common home grilling mistakes and his journey from a student-athlete in Oelwein to a Food Network star ahead of the BBQ & Brews event at Principal Park today.
The event runs from 12 pm to 4 pm and offers Iowa pork, craft brews and live music to support local food banks.
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson visited four Iowa counties on Friday to meet with farmers and agricultural businesses to address rising tariffs that cost Iowa exporters an extra $68 million this April.
She said opening up trade for Iowa products and E-15 is key to ensuring long-term fair deals — urging trade partners to play fair.
Today, Hothouse Yoga hosts the Move, Flow, Be Triathlon at its remodeled Coralville studio — offering a 3K or 5K walk/run, a restorative yoga session, and a meditation and sound healing experience — with an $80 registration fee that benefits the Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. rain or shine.
Radical Relaxation Yoga
5-6 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience a community-focused yoga class dedicated to relaxation and healing.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Week 1: Hiking, Nature, and Fire
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Harvest Preserve in Iowa City — $9.38 ticket service fee — Explore nature, learn hiking do's and don'ts, and enjoy campfire fun with marshmallows.
University Heights Farmers Market
4-6 p.m. — Former University Athletic Club parking lot — Free entry — Enjoy local produce and community atmosphere at the vibrant farmers market.
Bingo Night at Coach's Corner
6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy a lively BINGO night in a vibrant sports bar atmosphere with friends.
Adaptive Boccia
6:15-7:15 p.m. — Ashton House — Registration not yet open — Discover the unique and inclusive sport of Adaptive Boccia with local community members.
Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St — Free entry — Experience local musicians kick off the summer concert series.
Open Source Exhibition
12-3 p.m. — PS1 Northside — Free entry — Explore a vibrant gallery, zine library, and micro-retail space at this community event.
Radical Relaxation Yoga
5-6 p.m. — 538 S Gilbert St — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a nurturing space for relaxation with certified yoga instructors focusing on community healing.
Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedy and karaoke at this local hotspot.
Portrait Drawing Session
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Arts Iowa City — $10 — Uninstructed long-pose drawing session for artists of all levels from a live model.
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