Three Women, FilmScene—The Chauncey,

Iowa City, Sunday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m., $12-25

The Vino

Vérité series is back in August with Three Women, a film by Ukrainian director Maksym Melnyk. The evening will consist of hors d’oeuvres, a wine tasting, a screening of the film, a Q/A with Melnyk, in addition to a dessert reception. Three Women is Melnyk’s first feature film upon graduating from a university in Potsdam, Germany last year where he majored in documentary film direction. The film takes place in the Ukrainian village of Stuzhystsya, and it follows three female protagonists who cope with social reality and loneliness. Vino Vérité is presented by Bread Garden Market, Little Village and FilmScene. Tickets are $12 for students, $20 for FilmScene members, and $25 for the public.

Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Pride at FilmScene: Go Fish, FilmScene—Ped Mall, $10

Saturday, Sunday and Thursday, Aug. 19, 20, 24. My Neighbor Totoro on 35mm, FilmScene—The Chauncey, Free-$5

Saturday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. Top Gun, FilmScene in the Park, Free

Sunday and Wednesday, Aug. 20 and 23. Irma La Douce, FilmScene—The Chauncey, $10-11

Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Drylongso, FilmScene—The Chauncey, $10

Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10 p.m. Late Shift at the Grindhouse: Malibu Beach, FilmScene— The Chauncey, $8

Saturday and Wednesday, Aug. 26 and 30. The Fortune Cookie, FilmScene—The Chauncey, $10-11

Sunday and Thursday, Aug. 27 and 31 Avanti! FilmScene—The Chauncey, $10-11

Sunday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Fear of a Black Hat, FilmScene—Ped Mall—Rooftop, $20

Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 10 p.m. Late Shift at the Grindhouse: The Lair of the White Worm, FilmScene—The Chauncey, $8

48 Hour Film Project, Varsity

Cinema, Des Moines, Monday-Thursday, Aug. 7-10, $15-20 Head to Varsity Cinema to catch a few of the 48 Hour Film Project’s premiere screenings in early August. Short films will be presented that were created just days before the screening. Audience members will have the opportunity to talk with filmmakers in-person at the Varsity and vote for their favorite films. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24.

Des Moines

Friday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Finding Nemo, Birdland Pool, Des Moines, Free

Monday, Aug. 14 at TBD Squaring the Circle Screening and Q/A w/Jay Vigon & Margo Nahas, Varsity Cinema, Des Moines, $9-12

Wednesday, Aug. 16 at TBD. Oldboy, Varsity Cinema, $9-12

Friday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m Monster’s University, Brody Middle School Park, Des Moines, Free

Friday, Aug. 18 at TBD Passages, Varsity Cinema, $9-12

SUMMER SEND-OFF

Aug. 19, 5 – 8 p.m. Centennial Park Say goodbye to summer, and fuel up your superpowers for the school year with super hero-themed fun.

There’s always something fun — and free — to do in North Liberty, including the City Slate collection of special events. Every event on the slate is free to attend. The City Slate is made possible by our community sponsors: Centro, Inc; The Family Dental Center; The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID; Hills Bank; MidWestOne Bank; Shive-Hattery; South Slope Cooperative; University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union. Get the full schedule and all the details at northlibertyiowa.org/cityslate

Community

Crandic

Thursdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 5:30 p.m. Meet Me At The Market, NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids, Free

Friday, Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Dasia Day, Iowa Children’s Museum, Coralville, Free

Friday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. Art & Write Night, UI Museum of Natural History, Iowa City, Free

Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. Writing Arts Grant & Proposals, Public Space One Close House, Free-$20

Sunday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Summer Flora Circles, Public Space One Close, $40

Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Health Fair, Ladd Library, Cedar Rapids, Free

Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. Downtown Grab-A-Job, Downtown Library, Cedar Rapids, Free

Friday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. Rock the Chalk, Downtown Iowa City, Free

Saturday, Aug. 12 at 6 a.m. Courage Ride, Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City, Free-$90

Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. All Ages Art: Balsa Wood Buildings, Public Space One Close, Free

Saturday, Aug. 12 at 12 p.m. IC Press Co-op Open Studio, Public Space One, $10-20

Sunday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. Iowa City Flea Market, Public Space One Close, Free

Sunday, Aug. 13 at 12 p.m. Art Gardens School, Public Space One, $10-50

Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. New Bohemia Walking Tour, Masaryk Park, Cedar Rapids, $5-7

Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Trivia Night, Kalona Brewing Co., Free

Friday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. Northside Night Market, James Theater, Iowa City, Free

Kick-It Expo, Xtream Arena, Coralville,

Saturday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m., $15 Sneaker heads, gear up for the next Kick-It Expo, an annual buy, sell and trade expo presented by Vice Iowa City. Kick-It provides a vibrant and exciting space for buyers, sellers and collectors to connect, trade and do business. Expo organizers are celebrating their 5th anniversary this year, and it’ll be the biggest event yet. There will be over 60 vendors at Kick-It selling sneakers, vintage, art, streetwear, jewelry and more. Kick-It will also have entertainment at this year’s event. Tickets are $15 for entry.

Friday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Fashion, Art, Activism w/Cey Adams and Andre Wright, Tuesday Agency, Iowa City, Free

Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. The Big Fit, Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City, $15

Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. core4 gravel, Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, Iowa City, $50-105

Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Plein Air PopUp, Artifactory, Upper City Park North, Iowa City, Free

Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Taste of Iowa City, Downtown Iowa City, Free

Thursday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. Grab-A-Job, Ladd Library, Cedar Rapids, Free

Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. Art Market, James Theater, Iowa City, Free

Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Vendor Market at Dark, Downtown Cedar Rapids, Free

Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. Full Moon Night Hike, Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids, $5-7

Friday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Game Night, Giving Tree Theater, Marion, $28

Des Moines

Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQIA + Game, the Slow Down, Des Moines, Free

Thursdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 6 p.m. Trivia Night, Exile Brewing Co., Des Moines, Free

Friday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. First Friday, Mainframe Studios, Des Moines, Free

Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. Art of 20th Century Cinema, Des Moines New Age Shop, Free

Friday, Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. River Run Garbage Grab, Fourmile Community Recreation Center, Des Moines, Free

Friday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. Looking Back, Moving Forward: Art & Activism Teen Workshop w/Rae Stern, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Sunday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. Lecture w/Rae Stern, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. 75th Anniversary Community Lawn Party, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Friday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. Belonging Project Reception, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. the Water Ride, Confluence Brewing Company, Des Moines, $25

Sunday, Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Gallery Talk w/ Ingrid Lilligren, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Toast to Terrariums, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, $42.50-50