Upcoming Events

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Insights into Iowa’s Transportation History with a panel of experts

Friday, May 1, 2026 2:30pm
Ames Public Library
Join Bill Whittaker, Brennan Dolan, Ray Werner, and Libby Wielenga for insights into Iowa’s transportation history—covering pre-settlement roads, early Highway Commission history, the Good Roads Movement, and key innovations. Open to the public and sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation in honor of America 250.
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Celebrating International Student Success

Friday, May 1, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
ReUnion Brewery
International students and scholars are invited to join International Programs for a celebration of community and achievement, coming together to reflect on and recognize the accomplishments of this academic year!

DMA RECITAL I: Erik Lopez Reyes, bassoon

Friday, May 1, 2026 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA RECITAL I: Erik Lopez Reyes, bassoon

This event is free and open to the public.

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Psychological and Brain Sciences Colloquium: Jeremy Wolfe

Friday, May 1, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Psychological and Brain Sciences Building

Dr. Jeremy Wolfe is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Radiology in the Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wolfe’s research focuses on visual search and visual attention. He investigates how people find what they are looking for and why they might fail to notice something that’s right in front of their eyes. He has a particular interest in socially important search tasks in areas like medical image perception (e.g., cancer screening), security (e.g., baggage screening)...

DMA II Recital: Eric Luminais, Flute

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA II Recital: Eric Luminais, Flute

This event can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

This event is free and open to the public.

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Art & Write Night

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Iowa softball vs. Purdue

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00pm
Pearl Softball Field
The Iowa softball team hosts Purdue.
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Iowa baseball vs. Illinois

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:05pm
Duane Banks Field
The Iowa baseball team hosts Illinois.

Black Pop Music Ensemble

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:00pm
Tavern Blue

Black Pop Music Ensemble

This concert is free and open to the public.

Canceled
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Beetlejuice. The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!