Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
Good morning, Iowa City.
City High students who founded the Music Impacts Community nonprofit held a Winter Soundscape concert at James Theater on Thursday — raising over $2,500 for Ronald McDonald House — and plan to expand their mission to Cedar Rapids and Davenport.
The 'Twilights' art installation, unveiled Nov.
18, transforms a dark alley connecting the Pedestrian Mall with The Graduate Hotel on South Dubuque Street into an immersive space inspired by fireflies (bringing safety and community). The project is supported by city and federal funds.
Iowa law permits car decorations on parked vehicles but bars bright or colored lights on a moving car and decals on windshields that block the view (drivers should remove antler kits with lights before driving).
Iowa Wild will host a Teddy Bear Toss at tomorrow’s game, where fans can bring a teddy bear (or stuffed animal) to toss on the ice after the team scores its first goal.
The event invites local families to join a fun tradition.
Iowa City Fab Lab Fall Holiday Open House
10 AM – 4 PM — Iowa City Fab Lab — Free entry — Explore creative holiday gifts with hands-on activities and live demonstrations.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
2-4:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Experience a classic whodunit with a twist as a snowstorm traps guests in a bed and breakfast with a murderer on the loose.
Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of comedy followed by karaoke at the Alley Cat.
Christopher's Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Cash prizes — Test your knowledge and compete for fun prizes at this interactive pub quiz.
Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo in Iowa City with friends and family.
Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter followed by karaoke at Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, IA — $18 – $42 — Experience a classic whodunit where all guests become suspects during a snowstorm.
Poetry Exchange Workshop
4:30-6 p.m. — 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Engage in a collaborative poetry workshop and share your creative works with fellow poets.
Slime and Oobleck Activity
1-2:30 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Cost not specified — Engage in fun, hands-on activities focused on STEAM learning for kids aged 5-11.
Concert Orchestra Performance
5:45-7 p.m. — Main Campus — Free entry — Experience an evening of beautiful orchestral music at this community concert.
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