This place is so much fun. I've gone to two painting classes now, once alone and once with a date…read moreand I had a blast both times and came home with a beautiful painting. The teachers are great and show you exactly how to make your painting look like a professional painted it. An evening well spent!

I hadn't been to this new location of Brush & Barrel before (they moved to this location from the…read more1st Ave location in 2021), so this was a great chance to check it out. My husband and I had such a great time testing out our creative brains as we painted Picasso-inspired faces. Thankfully, the staff were generous with the paint! I think I asked for more paint 3-4 times... maybe I just like to glob in on, though. :) The space we painted in fit approximately 20-25 people. There was another room where splatter painting occurs. I think every one of us in our group said, "OooooOOOOooooo," as we passed that room on our way out. I will be curious to check it out sometime.

I hadn't been to Hancher Auditorium since it was rebuilt-- having been destroyed in the 2008 flood…read moreand reopening in 2016. Well, I can say I finally got to see and experience this updated IC gem this weekend and it does not disappoint. My kiddos got me Mean Girl tickets for Mother's Day last year and alas, it was finally here! The show was dynamite, the venue was gorgeous, acoustics were great and staff were lovely. We got there insanely early, so parking wasn't an issue though I hear closer to showtime it can be! Tickets were priced as you'd expect. Even bathroom lines weren't horrendous, you got in and out no problem. Hancher offers many types of shows, and honestly many don't appeal to me but I appreciate the wide variety they showcase and all of the art they bring to Iowa City! When their new schedule comes out each year I am always sure to take a look, in hopes something catches my eye. I can't wait for my next time enjoying a show at Hancher!

This auditorium is beautiful! I attended a UI graduation here and it was great! The architecture of…read morethe building is fantastic. The sound inside during graduation was clear and the seats were comfortable. It would be a great place to attend a show.

We've been here twice now. My daughter loves coming for squishes. They have a fun selection of…read morebooks, candles, and lots of fun items.

Beautiful center - a hidden gem in my opinion! I attended a Yelp event here and absolutely fell in…read morelove! Great trails, relaxing areas, and I love that they offer events through out the season! Definitely a great place to visit for some rest and relaxation among nature!

If you haven't been out for a while, time to check out the new Nature Center about 1/2 mile from…read morethe old building. Environmentally friendly with many displays. Check their website for more info. They have a new room in the rear in which you can hear the birds in the backyard through microphones installed outside. Many activities for families, nature hikes, naturalist talks. Much to see.

I have to review this place after Kent S slammed it. I think this is a great venue in Iowa city…read morethat brings a lot of entertainment ranging from comedy to live music. Also a pool hall with leagues and such. I used to come here as a junior high kid when they had dances and pizza. It's truly been a staple of the east side IC hood for years. High school football banquets, graduation Parties, proms, weddings. I thought the staff is pretty damn nice and cool. You ll occasionally get a free beer if you make nice. The drinks and bar food are also pretty cheap. 3 bucks for a premium draft. Keep on trucking first avenue club!!!

I've been here a few times now to see a band I love. This is the only place they play at in Iowa…read moreso I keep coming back to see them. This place is pretty good. The space isn't fancy at all but it works for smaller bands. The bathrooms aren't very nice and there is never any paper towels which drives me nuts. The bar staff is usually pretty quick and I've never had to wait too long to get served. Although last time I was there they ran out of Busch Light. I know you probably think I'm too cool to drink that stuff but the truth is I'm not. I love that cheap beer. Prices for drinks are pretty fair.

Great business with great communication. Bus was clean and roomy with great sound system and a neat…read moretv!

I attended a graduation party here and was incredibly impressed with the space. When we arrived to…read moreset up, the owner was cleaning up from the previous party which had only finished about 30 minutes earlier. Even though that was not much time, the space was very clean and he was very helpful. There is ample parking out front. The space is well lit and very comfortable. The bar area was stocked with ample amounts of soda, water, beer, and spirits. Honestly, I really don't know what else to say. This was a very cool, hip, trendy space to have any kind of function. If I ever needed to host an event, this would be up at the top of my list of places to check on.

Rude service and over priced for what a 2nd art class could put together. Would not recommend!!!read more

IC Balloons provided beautiful balloons for our company's ribbon cutting last month! The balloons…read morewere beautifully made according to our brand guidelines and made everything pop! They also went above and beyond our expectations and even helped with set up and take down! Quality of balloons were superb and they provided us with excellent customer service throughout the process. The owner was so friendly & professional! Truly gives you a value for your money. We are going to hire IC Balloons for our Grand Opening at the end of the month!