The Independence Brew-B-Q is this weekend. (http://www.celebrateindee.com/)
There are more than 190 fun things to do this weekend in the Hoopla event database, including 75 live music shows. What fun things will you be doing this weekend?
Friday
The Bourne Legacy – Movie: To become an elite government operative, a man hands himself over to the same agency that birthed the likes of Jason Bourne, but he’s eventually forced to go on the run.
Michael Ian Black - Beloved by young and old, Michael Ian Black is America’s foremost comedy maker. Does Michael perform stand-up comedy? And how! He regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of humorous jokes and observations.
Friday Night Concert Series – Organic Underground + Uniphonics - Join us on Friday Nights in the Ped Mall for The Friday Night Concert Series, presented by Billion Automotive, starting May 18 – August 31, 2012. Concerts are held outside of the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel.
Saturday
Independence Brew-B-Q - The end-of-summer ritual in its 7th year that celebrates two great American institutions, Barbecue & Beer.
Woodfest - Enjoy all things wood, arts and crafts for sale and many demonstrations. All hand made items! Seminars, equipment suppliers, a wood expo in comfortable facilities.
Central City Bluegrass Festival – The 38th Annual Central City Bluegrass Festival at the Linn County Fairgrounds.
Meskwaki Rockfest 2012 - Lifehouse, Fuel, Hurt and Puddle of Mudd perform at the Meskwaki Rockfest 2012.
Cheap Trick - Cheap Trick brings the summer outdoor concert series to a close at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort on Saturday.
John Brown’s Body + Aaron Kamm & The One Drops + Fire Sale - John Brown’s Body’s “Future Roots” uses reggae as a foundation, but incorporates dub, drum and bass, and electro to create a sound both timeless and forward. Described by LA2DAY as “delivering the most forward-thinking reggae music in the world today” the 8-piece band’s killer live show has super heavy rhythms, a three piece horn section, air tight drum and bass and “the most gorgeous melodies in all of modern reggae music” [All Music Guide], all backed by a dubbed-out sound engineer.
Sunday
Apollo Fest 3 - EctoArt Studios Brings you our 3rd Annual Art & Music Festival
OSG - Iowa City’s hot new nine-piece oozes funky juice and hip-hop soulful sweetness.
The Stray Birds - Hailing from southeastern Pennsylvania, The Stray Birds have crafted an original sound that draws upon the richness of American folk music traditions. Talented multi-instrumentalists who perform with captivating musicality, the signature power of their sound lies in outstanding songwriting that soars in three-part harmony.
