What to do in Ames as classes resume

Nicole Hasek, Editor-in-Chief | August 17, 2023

Vehicle Dynamics performs at an M-Shop open mic night on April 25, 2023.

Welcome Weekend

Welcome Cookout
When: Aug. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Lied Recreation Center

G.O.A.T Breakfast
When: Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Central campus, Lied Recreation Center in case of rain

The Cyclone Magic Experience
Guests attending this student-only event could win pregame field passes to the ISU vs. UNI football game, play on the court and compete in trivia.
When: Aug. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Hilton Coliseum

The Maintenance Shop

Grandma Mojo’s Improv Comedy
When: Aug. 23 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $1 at door

Vehicle Dynamics and Display Case
When: Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Cost: Free

Arts and The Workspace

Poster Sale
When: Aug. 17 to Aug. 18 and Aug. 21 to Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20
Where: Campanile Room, 2nd floor Memorial Union

Air Plant Terrarium, Drop-In
When: Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Workspace

Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Week
When: Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Workspace

Tom Stancliffe Art Exhibit
When: Begins Aug. 21
Where: Christian Petersen Art Museum

“Future Unfolding” Art Exhibit
When: Begins Aug. 22
Where: Brunnier Art Museum

“Pulped Under Pressure” Art Exhibit
When: Begins Aug. 22
Where: Brunnier Art Museum

“Extravagant Dining: Glass Epergnes” Art Exhibit
When: Begins Aug. 22
Where: Brunnier Art Museum

“Industrial Design” Art Exhibit
When: Begins Aug. 22
Where: Brunnier Art Museum

Entertainment

Farmers’ Market
When: Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Main Street

Fresh Air Back-to-School Blues Concert
When: Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Threshold Learning Center

Vinyl Vagabonds
When: Sunday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Roosevelt Park

Iowa Songwriter Showcase: JohnPaul Burtch and Scott Stilwell
When: Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Outside southeast corner of Stephens Auditorium

Quilt Show
When: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Reiman Gardens