Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

The Northside’s own Iowa Conservatory invites you to attend Hadestown: Teen Edition. ICON’s first summer musical is going to be one to remember as The James Theater becomes transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind theatergoing experience including balcony seating, interactive performances, and a special "Road to Hell" moving platform experience. You will not want to miss out on this production, with a talented cast up and down and a live band to drive the performance, this show is sure to be unlike anything else you experience this summer! For tickets and additional information, visit this link.

The Northside’s own Iowa Conservatory invites you to attend Hadestown: Teen Edition. ICON’s first summer musical is going to be one to remember as The James Theater becomes transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind theatergoing experience including balcony seating, interactive performances, and a special "Road to Hell" moving platform experience. You will not want to miss out on this production, with a talented cast up and down and a live band to drive the performance, this show is sure to be unlike anything else you experience this summer! For tickets and additional information, visit this link.

The Northside’s own Iowa Conservatory invites you to attend Hadestown: Teen Edition. ICON’s first summer musical is going to be one to remember as The James Theater becomes transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind theatergoing experience including balcony seating, interactive performances, and a special "Road to Hell" moving platform experience. You will not want to miss out on this production, with a talented cast up and down and a live band to drive the performance, this show is sure to be unlike anything else you experience this summer! For tickets and additional information, visit this link.

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

The Northside’s own Iowa Conservatory invites you to attend Hadestown: Teen Edition. ICON’s first summer musical is going to be one to remember as The James Theater becomes transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind theatergoing experience including balcony seating, interactive performances, and a special "Road to Hell" moving platform experience. You will not want to miss out on this production, with a talented cast up and down and a live band to drive the performance, this show is sure to be unlike anything else you experience this summer! For tickets and additional information, visit this link.

The Northside’s own Iowa Conservatory invites you to attend Hadestown: Teen Edition. ICON’s first summer musical is going to be one to remember as The James Theater becomes transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind theatergoing experience including balcony seating, interactive performances, and a special "Road to Hell" moving platform experience. You will not want to miss out on this production, with a talented cast up and down and a live band to drive the performance, this show is sure to be unlike anything else you experience this summer! For tickets and additional information, visit this link.

A new Northside neighbor, Marcelo Aruani, has recently purchased the house across from Ace Hardware at 711 Church St. and is inviting Northsiders to a neighborhood gathering with food, fun, and music by the Bear Cat Hot Club trio. Marcelo says, “bring a chair and stories to share.” Funding for this event is provided by our friends at RSFIC. Hope to see you at 711 on 7/11!

Northside artist and muralist Thomas Agran invites you attend the opening reception for his show “Hickory Hill,” a new body of landscape work at Public Space One on S. Gilbert St.  The show features works ranging from 6 inches to 6 feet, all created over the last 18 months on location in this beloved Northside park. Works in progress from this show can be explored on Instagram, and more information about the show including statements can be found here. The show runs from July 11 through August 9.

ICON invites all neighbors to attend their Open House to experience the Iowa Conservatory’s energy, creativity, and purpose. Tour their inspiring space, meet school leaders and faculty, explore student work, and learn more about the bold, innovative education happening right here on the Northside. Learn more about classes enrolling for this fall: STEAM Middle School for grades 6–8, and Iowa’s only private accredited Performing & Visual Arts High School for grades 8+ and Gap year.

Summer of the Arts’ popular Music on the Move series is back for 2025 with a wider variety of performers and locations. We encourage Northsiders to turn out for what looks to be a fun performance on Wednesday, July 9, at North Market Square Park. This event features the Alone Tonight Quartet, a Django Reinhardt-inspired group of accomplished musicians. Piano, drums and bass make up the steady back line, while a cast of guest soloists sit in to fill out the fourth in this combo. Expect to hear songs from old films, cabarets, and Looney Tunes as heard through the floorboards of your cheap apartment upstairs from the theater. Bring a chair and rock out with your neighbors!

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

It’s back! This popular potluck and social event returns to its familiar spot in front of the Brown Street Inn. Bring a dish to share, a beverage, and a chair if you’re so inclined. Also, organizers need volunteers for tasks on the Friday before and the day of. Please use this link sign up as a helper. Hope to see you there!

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

Northside neighbors are cordially invited to attend a meeting with Jennifer Miller, MHA, MPH, RD, Chief Administrative Officer of UI Health Care’s Downtown Campus, who will provide an update on progress, plans, and services regarding the former Mercy Hospital facility. The NNA organized a similar meeting last year with UI Health Care leadership. We’re eager to learn more about what’s happened since then and what we might look forward to in the future. We hope to see many neighbors there!

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

Gather with neighbors and friends during Iowa City’s annual Party in the Park series! From June 12 through August 14, weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm, enjoy live music, visits from the ICPL Bookmobile, and outdoor family-friendly recreation activities at some of your favorite Iowa City Parks. Tonight the party is happening right here in the Northside at our beloved Happy Hollow!

Treat yourself to delicious food, drinks, and sounds to support a good cause! Join neighbors and friends in the Northside Marketplace when IC Speaks and Caleb Rainey perform new poems for you. Freewill donations will benefit the young poets of IC Speaks as they prepare for their trip to Brave New Voices to compete on a national stage!

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

Join neighbors and friends as we celebrate hard work, new beginnings, and the power of community! The Student Build Program of Johnson County is proud to dedicate its second completed home on the Northside — built by local students gaining hands-on construction skills while creating affordable housing for local families through the Housing Fellowship. There’ll be remarks from project partners, tours, and light refreshments. See you there!

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoying food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. Tonight’s performance is by The Swampland Jewels. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

The folks at John’s invites the community to their annual Open House celebrating 77th years in business on the Northside! There’ll be free beer (of course) from many local breweries, food, wine samples, music and more. Bring your friends!

Northside Saturday Nights are back! Sponsored by the Downtown District and curated by The Englert Theatre, this FREE music series, running from May 3 to Sept. 27, promises to ignite Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside block of N. Linn Street or bring your own chairs while enjoy food & drink from the surrounding restaurants. You’ll find more info and a complete line-up of the summer’s performers at https://downtowniowacity.com/2025-northside-saturday-nights/.

Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) and FilmScene invite Northsiders to enjoy a FREE premiere film screening, discussion, and reception event that promises an engaging afternoon for the community. Included in today’s line-up will be a short film about the NNA’s Winter Social, held at The James on Jan. 30, 2025, and featuring many neighbors you’ll recognize! The films will be shown at 3:30, followed by a short conversation with filmmakers and participants at 3:45, and topped with a reception and refreshments at 4 PM.

The Horace Mann Carnival is coming up soon and the Mann PTO could use neighbors’ help in making this annual event a big success. Consider donating auction items (including your time and skills) or prizes, baked goods, and more. For auction items, contact Kristin Clark at clarkkristin@yahoo.com; for the 2025 Mann Carnival Wishlist, see https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MA2A7VUXV5JV... . Most important, mark your calendar and plan to attend!

In honor of Arbor Day and to continue restoring the Northside’s tree canopy, we invite neighbors to join in a tree-planting effort at Oakland Cemetery. Gather at 12:30 PM at the Brown Street entrance for refreshments and socializing, Planting will begin at 1 PM, and tools and instructions will be provided. Please park at Happy Hollow Park, since space is limited at the cemetery. Sponsors for today’s event include the Iowa City Parks & Recreation and Forestry Departments, Heritage Trees of Johnson County, and the Northside Neighborhood Association. All ages welcome!

The Horace Mann Parent Teacher Organization invites all Northside neighbors to attend its annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser. Just $5 per person, and kids age 4 or younger eat free. Pancakes for a good cause: What could be more delicious? :-)

The Northside Neighborhood Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, March 24, and we hope to see as many neighbors there as possible for this important gathering. We will elect new Steering Committee officers, hear reports about various Northside events and projects, and discuss other Northside activities and priorities for the coming year. ALSO: Please bring along one or more pairs of new earbuds to donate to Mann students for use with electronic learning devices. Thanks much, see you there!

Big news! The Northside Neighborhood Association will receive a special award from the annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony this year! Make plans to attend this event and celebrate this recognition of the Northside’s commitment to our neighborhood’s historic heritage.

Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) and FilmScene invite Northsiders to enjoy a free premiere film screening, discussion, and reception event that promises an engaging afternoon for the community. Included in today’s line-up will be a short film about the wall mural painted last year along the 200 block of Brown Street! The films will be shown at 12:30, followed by a short conversation with filmmakers and participants at 12:45, and topped with a reception and soup cook-off in the Chauncey lobby starting at 1 PM.