Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
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🎓 Education
UI will extend UI WILD programs including School of the Wild, Sailing Club, and Lifetime Leisure Skills classes at Macbride through next year even though the lease ends July 1, 2029; the Sailing Club now must pay $500 monthly from Aug.
1 — nearly triple its previous rate.
🎉 Iowa City Events
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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.
Sidewalk Sales at Beadology Iowa
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Discover 50-75% off on unique craft items during the only sidewalk sale of the season.
Wish Upon a Star Bingo Fundraiser
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Suggested donation — Enjoy a night of Cartoon Character Bingo while supporting Make-A-Wish Iowa.
July Sonic Meditation
12-1 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $20 — Engage in communal sound healing through group toning and intentional vibrations.
Folk and Jazz Night with Stephanie Catlett, Dan Padley & Tara McGovern
6:30-8 p.m. — James Alan McPherson Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free evening filled with atmospheric folk and jazz performances in a family-friendly setting.
MC Chris Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Gabe's — $24.07 — Enjoy a night of rap and hip-hop with MC Chris's sharp punchlines and energetic performance.
Teen Summer Skate Night
5:30-7 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Skate, hang out, and enjoy a high-energy night with music and friends.
2026 Iowa City Farmers Market
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Chauncey Swan Ramp — Various payment options available — Explore fresh local produce and community activities at the open-air market.
Soldering Sampler Workshop
12-4 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $88 — Learn the fundamentals of soldering and create a variety of samples in this hands-on workshop.
Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia hosted by Christophers Bar Exam.
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