Upcoming Events

The Art of Melodic Construction

Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Voxman Music Building

Join master vibraphonist and educator Stefon Harris as he unveils the art of melodic construction, one note at a time. In this interactive clinic, Harris will break down the essential elements of melody, guiding participants through how each tone interacts with harmony to create emotionally articulate music.

Sponsored by the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorship Program under the UI Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost, School of Music, African American Studies, and...

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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, May 8, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami — whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks provided. Stay for five minutes or hang out for a while, it's up to you.

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Hail Mary

Friday, May 8, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Theatre Building
By Zoe Senese-Grossberg
Directed by Meredith G. Healy
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
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Conduct Your Calm: Chair Yoga

Friday, May 8, 2026 2:00pm to 2:30pm
University of Iowa Main Library

Join us for a 30-minute chair yoga session set to orchestral music. Through gentle, seated stretches and steady breathing, you’ll relax your body and quiet your mind. Think of yourself as the maestro, conducting each movement and breath as your body creates its own beautiful music.

This session is suitable for beginners as well as those with yoga experience. Chairs will be provided. Advance registration is required for this free event and all are welcome.

Before or after yoga, take a look at the...

The Hawkeye Choir

Friday, May 8, 2026 2:00pm
Voxman Music Building

The Hawkeye Choir

Group Singing Experience Class
MUS:1610

This concert is free and open to the public.

MA Recital: Ana Luz Clark, flute.

Friday, May 8, 2026 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building

MA Recital: Ana Luz Clark, flute.

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

This concert is free and open to the public. 

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Application Deadline: Small Important Project Grants

Friday, May 8, 2026 5:00pm
111 Church Street

This new Obermann Center program offers modest yet swift support for those portions of research and creative endeavors by UI scholars that are important toward advancing a project but do not have enough funding from other sources. We will grant ten awards of $500 or less per academic year. Note that funds need to be spent by June 30 of each year.

Eligibility: Open to all University of Iowa faculty and staff researchers

Graduate students: Note that the Graduate College offers Small Grants for the...

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Deep Fried Dolphins

Friday, May 8, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Theatre Building
By Cianon Jones
Directed by Josh Turner
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series

Johnson County Landmark in concert with Stefon Harris

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00pm
Tavern Blue

Join the UI Jazz program’s premier jazz ensemble in concert with esteemed vibraphonist Stefon Harris. Featuring Harris’ original compositions and arrangements, this concert will be the highlight of the year. Free, open to the public and early arrival highly suggested!

Sponsored by the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorship Program under the UI Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost, School of Music, African American Studies, and Tippie College of Business.

Clarinet Studio recital 622

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Clarinet Studio recital 622

This concert is free and open to the public.