This free summer-long concert series, sponsored by the Iowa City Downtown District in collaboration with The Englert Theatre, spotlights local musical talents through live, outdoor performances on N. Linn Street every Saturday evening from May 4 to September 28, from 6-8 PM. Neighbors are encouraged to bring their own chairs or use the available picnic tables along the street while enjoying food from Northside restaurants. Come savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the beautiful Northside as you enjoy an evening out on the town. See the full line-up of artists here.

Iowa Conservatory – ICON – Iowa City’s new performing arts high school, invites Northside neighbors to attend its latest production: “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” at The James Theatre. This captivating story is brought to life in a glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March growing up in Civil War America. Performances are suitable for all ages and will be held at 7:30 PM on May 16, 17, and 18, with a 2 PM show on Saturday the 18th. General admission tickets are just $20 and can be ordered here.

This free summer-long concert series, sponsored by the Iowa City Downtown District in collaboration with The Englert Theatre, spotlights local musical talents through live, outdoor performances on N. Linn Street every Saturday evening from May 4 to September 28, from 6-8 PM. Neighbors are encouraged to bring their own chairs or use the available picnic tables along the street while enjoying food from Northside restaurants. Come savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the beautiful Northside as you enjoy an evening out on the town. See the full line-up of artists here.

Three . . . two . . . one . . . Blast off! This year’s space-themed Spring Carnival is a fundraiser for the Horace Mann Elementary School PTO and a community builder. The Carnival and online auction (April 26-May 4) are the PTO's primary fundraising events for the year. Proceeds support Mann teachers, staff, and students in a variety of ways, covering projects that are outside of the school's budget, such as field trips, assemblies, visiting authors/artists, and special curricular materials for teachers. Mann PTO also promotes a sense of belonging and community by sponsoring the back-to-school ice cream social every August, and they provide yearbooks and Mann t-shirts to students with financial need. Help them out and make plans to attend this fun event!

Please join NNA Steering Committee members and other neighbors for an informal Northside community-input meeting with Dr. Denise Jamison, UIHC VP for Medical Affairs, and Brad Haws, UIHC CEO. They will share an update on the UI’s planning process for the former Mercy Hospital facility — a valued Northside service provider — and hear neighborhood questions and concerns. Registration will be required to attend this event; more information coming soon.

The Northside Neighborhood Association’s Tree Interest Group invites Northside neighbors to join them on Saturday morning, April 27, to help plant more than 75 trees and shrubs at Oakland Cemetery. The group will gather at 8:45 AM at the Oakland administration building (near the Brown Street entrance), begin their work at 9, and expect to be done by lunchtime. Shovels and gloves will be provided. Parking is limited at the cemetery and should be reserved for persons with limited mobility. Happy Hollow Park is one block away and has parking available. Hope to see you there!

Attention all Northsiders! Join your neighbors in Ace Hardware’s North Dodge parking lot for coffee, donuts, and helpful tips on home and yard energy efficiency strategies. Five half-hour educational sessions are planned on how to fix common problems in your home and landscaping to keep the Northside cool – all free, fun, and informative. You’ll find the full schedule and workshop descriptions here. A shout-out to the NNA’s partners in this FREE neighborhood event: Johnson Clean Energy District and our friends at Ace Hardware. Hope to see you there! 

The Northside Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, and we hope to see as many neighbors there as possible for this important gathering. We will elect new Steering Committee officers, hear reports from committees and interest groups, review the outcomes of our Feb. 28 “Pitch Night” event, 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!

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

All Northside families and friends are invited to attend Horace Mann Elementary School’s Annual Talent Show. Stop by and enjoy Mann students’ many talents in the performing arts and more!

For more than 20 years, the Iowa City Spring Gallery Walk has taken over downtown and filled your favorite businesses with wonderful works of art. This free event is open to everyone to enjoy a self-guided tour of shops, galleries, and other locations that have curated featured artists and pieces of art. Several Northside organizations are featured on this year’s walk, including the James Theatre, which will be showing pieces by @carlosmaldonadoart, a local artist who captures the unique energy of all your favorite Northside businesses. John’s Grocery and Brix will be there with food. Complete Spring Gallery Walk details can be found here.

The NNA is teaming up with the nonprofit Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) to hold a “pitch night” at Goosetown Café. This special event is designed to solicit ideas from Northside neighbors for projects that will help build community within our neighborhood – projects for which RSFIC may provide grant funding and other forms of support. Refreshments will be served to get your “creative juices” flowing. Bring your neighbors and your ideas, and join us for a lively and productive evening!

The City's Water Division is hosting a Lead Reduction Open House to help raise awareness about the Iowa City Lead Reduction Program, which launched in November 2023. The program will help the City adapt to the new Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, which were passed in the wake of the Flint, Michigan water crisis. The risk of lead exposure in your drinking water comes from lead or lead-contaminated water service lines, which are owned by the property owner, or a home’s plumbing. This event is ideal for residents who have questions, who may have older homes with increased risk of lead, or who just want to learn more. Program details can be found at www.icgov.org/water.

Save the date for a special meeting that will help Northside and Goosetown residents save money, upgrade your home, and play your part in combatting climate change! The Northside Neighborhood Association is partnering with the Johnson Clean Energy District on a new project to assist homeowners by providing FREE energy coaching services during the winter of 2023-24. Come to hear all about it! Contact neighbors Barbara Eckstein (eckstein.barbara5228@gmail.com) or Mike Fallon (mjfjr@yahoo.com) for more information.

For more than 20 years, the Iowa City Fall Gallery Walk has taken over downtown and filled your favorite businesses with wonderful works of art. This free event is open to everyone to enjoy a self-guided tour of shops, galleries, and other locations that have curated featured artists and pieces of art. Several Northside organizations are featured on this year’s walk, including Public Space 1, the James Theatre, and Artifactory. You’ll find complete details here.  

Tickets are now on sale for Iowa City’s favorite beer festival. Join John’s Grocery and other event sponsors in taking over the streets of the Northside Marketplace. This is the fest’s 27th year and will include the Iowa City BrewFest, the popular sampling event. Come enjoy the Bohemian nature of the historic Northside with great craft beers, neighborhood food, beer games, and much more. The festival is open for anyone to walk through, but only those with an official BrewFest glass will be able to sample beer and wine from vendors on the street. For tickets and more info, visit https://downtowniowacity.com/events/northside-oktoberfest/.

This volunteer-run event is a chance for you to bring in an item that needs fixing and learn about repair from a volunteer. Come any time with your items. You'll sit with our fixer team who will help you learn about making repairs. Short demonstrations will be held throughout the event:
9:30 AM: Preparing tools for winter - Holly Hotchkiss
10:30 AM: Canning basics (Michal Eynon-Lynch)
11:30 AM: Restoring cast iron and stainless steel cookware (Tobey Epstein)
12:30 PM: Button sewing basics (Harper Sherwood-Reid)