Good morning, Iowa City.

University of Iowa professor Luke Tierney, who retired on July 1, was awarded the Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics with a $1M honor for his decades of work on the R Project, a widely used open-source tool for data analysis, and he plans to reinvest his prize in further innovations.

Drop In Bike Ride

5:45-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Free entry — Join a fast-paced bike ride with a focus on teamwork and camaraderie on the road.

Public Observing Night at Van Allen Observatory

8-9 p.m. — Van Allen Observatory — Free entry — Experience a guided tour of the spring sky using small telescopes, weather permitting.

Pope Cactus + Lady Franklyn Improv Show

7-8 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Support local artists — Experience a night of hilarious improv from the house teams of Willow Creek.

Free Summer Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

7:30-10 p.m. — Lower City Park — Free entry — Experience the magical chaos of Shakespeare's comedy with fairies, lovers, and a play-within-a-play.

Computer Essentials – Senior Planet

10:30-11:45 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Learn to use computers and the internet in a supportive environment tailored for beginners.

Discovery Garden Parties: Floral Sun Catchers

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on gardening activities and explore nature in a family-friendly environment.

Music on the Move: Goat Hollow Boys

6:30-8 p.m. — Happy Hollow Park — Free entry — Experience heartfelt Iowa Country-Punk from local favorites Goat Hollow Boys.

Movie Night: The Devil Wears Prada 2

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Vue Rooftop — Dinner and drinks available for purchase — Enjoy a classic film under the stars with great food and craft cocktails.

Friday Night Ride at the Bike Library

6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Bike Library — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop ride for intermediate levels while connecting with fellow cycling enthusiasts.

Big Grove Battleground: SCWPro Wrestling

6-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of high-stakes wrestling action alongside award-winning craft beer.