Summer of the Arts

Eat for the Arts at Blackstone
2022-12-05 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive Suite 1, Iowa City, 52245
Eat for the Arts at Blackstone on Monday, December 5!
10% of the cost of your order will support free and accessible arts programming!
Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Pancheros, Riverside Drive
2023-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Pancheros – Riverside Dr., 965 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 52246
Eat for the Arts on Tuesday January 24 at Pancheros on Riverside Drive, as part of their Queso for a Cause program! Enjoy a delicious burrito and burrito bowl and add all the extras!
Visit the Riverside Drive location between 5:00-8:00PM. Pancheros will donate 100% of the sales on all EXTRAS during this time period. Extras include: queso, extra guac, extra meat, chips & queso, and chips & guac.

Eat for the Arts at The Stuffed Olive
2023-02-07 15:00 - 23:59 | The Stuffed Olive, 121 E. College St., Iowa City, 52240
Eat for the Arts on Tuesday, February 7 at The Stuffed Olive! 15% of your purchase will support our free arts programming in 2023.
Enjoy a martini and share a tapas and flatbread with friends!
Martini Menu
Food Menu

Eat for the Arts at Short's Eastside
2023-02-15 11:00 - 20:00 | Short’s Eastside, 521 Westbury Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Eat for the Arts on Wednesday, February 15 at Short’s Eastside! 15% of your purchase will support our free arts programming in 2023.
Enjoy a Baxter or Quimby (or your favorite) burger, or grab chicken fingers and cheese fries!

Eat for the Arts at Stella
2023-03-08 11:00 - 21:00 | Stella, 1006 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, 52242
Eat for the Arts on Wednesday, March 8 at Stella. 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming!

Eat for the Arts at Tavern Blue
2023-03-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Tavern Blue, 805 2nd St., Coralville, 52241
Eat for the Arts at Tavern Blue on Thursday, March 23. 10% of your purchase will support free arts programming!
Eat in, take out, or make it delivery!

Summer in the Spring: Celebrating 40 Years of the Iowa Arts Festival
2023-03-26 14:00 - 17:00 | The Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Come join us for a taste of summertime in the spring as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival with an eclectic cast of local all-stars. Proceeds from this matinee show, featuring The Beaker Brothers, Dandelion Stompers, The Recliners, The Savage Hearts, Winterland, and Dave Zollo & the Body Electric will benefit Summer of the Arts, the nonprofit organization that stages the Iowa Arts Festival, The Iowa City Jazz Festival, the Friday Night Concert Series, and more. Audiences will be treated to a short, lively set from each of these acts, pictures and video of epic Iowa Arts Festival performances, and perhaps a few other surprises as well. There will also be a silent auction where you can win items that include iconic musical memorabilia, art objects, and signed posters commemorating the rich history of free live music in downtown Iowa City.

Eat for the Arts at Hudson's Southside Tap
2023-04-12 11:00 - 21:00 | Hudson’s Tap, 482 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
Eat for the Arts on Wednesday April 12 at Hudson’s Southside Tap! 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming.

Eat for the Arts at Vine Tavern & Eatery-Iowa City
2023-04-25 11:00 - 2023-04-26 02:00 | Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St., Iowa City, 52240
Eat for the Arts on Tuesday April 25 at the Iowa City Vine Tavern & Eatery. 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming. Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Short's Downtown
2023-05-10 16:00 - 21:00 | Short’s Downtown, 18 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Short’s Downtown on Wednesday May 10! 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming. Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Tribute Eatery & Bar
2023-05-25 11:00 - 21:00 | Tribute Eatery & Bar, 901 E. 2nd Ave. Suite 100, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Eat for the Arts at Tribute Eatery & Bar on Thursday May 25. 10% of your purchase will support free arts programming. Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Players Sports Bar & Grill
2023-06-08 15:00 - 2023-06-09 02:00 | Players Sports Bar & Grill, 219 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts on Thursday June 8 at Players Sports Bar & Grill! 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming. Eat in, take out, or order online!
Fun fact: if you’re at Studio 13, you can order food from Players, so eat between dancing!

Eat for the Arts at Oasis Falafel
2023-06-20 11:00 - 20:00 | Oasis Falafel, 206 N. Linn St., Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Eat for the Arts at Oasis Falafel on Tuesday June 20. 10% of your purchase will support free arts programming. Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Pat and Fran's Irish Pub
2023-07-10 11:00 - 22:00 | Pat and Fran’s Irish Pub, 808 5th St. Suite 8, Coralville, 52241
Eat for the Arts at Pat and Fran’s Irish Pub on Monday July 10. 15% of your purchase will support free arts programming! Eat in, take out, or order online.

Eat for the Arts at Joseph's Steakhouse
2023-08-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Joseph’s Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
A fancy date night dinner that supports free arts programming? Pull out all the stops with multiple course, drinks, and dessert!
Eat for the Arts at Joseph’s Steakhouse on Wednesday August 2, and 15% of your purchase will help us fund our always-free events.

Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop
2023-09-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Vue Rooftop, 328 S. Clinton Street Suite A, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop on Thursday, September 7! 15%of your purchase will be donated to our free arts programming.
Sit out and admire the views with a delicious appetizer, entrée, and drink–it’s the perfect place for date night, happy hour, or just because!

Eat for the Arts at Get Fresh Café
2023-09-19 09:00 - 18:00 | Get Fresh Café, 109 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Get Fresh Café on Tuesday, September 19! 10% or your order will be donated to support our free arts programming!
Smoothies and Freshies are a MUST for staff during our festivals–we highly recommend! Stop by for a coffee drink and chia pudding on your way to work, and then go back for lunch or dinner. Try the Thai Peanut Wrap, Cashew Chicken Salad, the Big Cheese, or grab a lunchbox: a sandwich or wrap with two sides!

Eat for the Arts at Harry's Bar & Grill
2023-09-28 07:00 - 21:00 | Harry’s Bar & Grill, 116 E. Washington St., 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Harry’s Bar & Grill on Thursday September 28. 10% or your purchase will help support our free arts programming!
Check out the fried chicken, breakfast food, and all the comfort food with attitude.

Eat for the Arts at Sanctuary
2023-10-12 16:00 - 22:00 | Sanctuary Pub, 405 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Sanctuary on Thursday, October 12! 20% of your purchase will help us support our always-free and accessible arts programming, so eat, drink, and be merry!
The pizza is always a great option, or go for a Pub Burger! Vegetarian? The Royal Grilled Cheese is a delight!

Eat for the Arts at Alebrije
2023-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Alebrije Restaurant, 401 S. Linn St., Iowa City, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Alebrije on Wednesday, October 25! Please note that restaurant hours run 5:00-9:00 PM on this day.
15% of your purchase will help us support our always-free and accessible arts programming.
Where to start with this menu? Try the salsa sampler, and if you’re feeling spicy, try the Camarones a la Diabla. If not, the Tacos al Pastor are sure to please!

Eat for the Arts at BlackStone
2023-12-05 11:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive Suite 1, Iowa City, 52245
Eat for the Arts at BlackStone on Tuesday December 5! 10% of your purchase will support free arts programming.
Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Pancheros Riverside Drive
2024-01-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Pancheros – Riverside Dr., 965 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 52246
Eat for the Arts at Pancheros Riverside Drive on Monday January 29!
ORDER ALL THE EXTRAS, because the money made from the extras will be donated to us to support our free and accessible arts programming! Please note that this is only valid from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, so go for dinner.
Eat in, take out, or order online, and make sure you get extra queso, guacamole, cheese, and/or protein!

Eat for the Arts at Twelve01 Kitchen and Tap
2024-02-07 06:30 - 21:00 | Twelve01 Kitchen and Tap, 1210 1st Ave., Coralville, 52241, United States
Eat for the Arts at Twelve01 Kitchen and Tap on Wednesday February 7! 10% of your purchase will support our always-free arts programming.
Eat in, take out, or order online!
Please note the hours:

Breakfast/lunch: 6:30AM-2:00PM
Dinner: 5:00PM-9:00PM

Eat for the Arts at Harry's Bar & Grill
2024-02-26 07:00 - 14:00 | IA
Eat for the Arts at Harry’s Bar & Grill on Monday February 26! 10% of your purchase will support our always-free arts programming.
Eat in, take out, or order online!

Eat for the Arts at Short's Eastside
2024-03-13 11:00 - 20:00 | Short’s Eastside, 521 Westbury Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Bring you loved ones and you appetite to Short’s Eastside in Iowa City.
It’s all happening on March 13, at 521 Westbury Dr. 15% of all purchases that day go to support Summer of the Arts and our programming. Have a bite with us and support some of the Corridor’s favorite local restaurants.
Bon appetit!

Eat for the Arts at Andale Andale AND Andale Cantina Bar & Grill
2024-03-28 11:00 - 21:00 | Andale Cantina, 780 Community Dr. #1, North Liberty, 52317, United States
It’s an Eat for the Arts delicious double!
Come out to either Andale Andale or Andale Cantina Bar & Grill. It’s all happening March 28 at 1451 Coral Ridge Ave in Coralville and 780 Community Dr #1 in North Liberty. 20% of all sales at either location go to support Summer of the Arts and our programming.

Eat for the Arts at The Wedge Pizzeria
2024-04-18 11:00 - 21:00 | The Wedge Pizzeria, 521 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, 52246, United States
Save the date to grab a slice. April 18th is Eat for the Arts at The Wedge Pizzeria. 20% of all sales that day goes to support Summer of the Arts and our programming.

Eat for the Arts at Hudson's
2024-04-25 11:00 - 21:00 | Hudson’s Tap, 482 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
Join us April 25 for a wonderful meal at Hudson’s in Iowa City. 15% of all sales that day goes to support Summer of the Arts an our programming.
It’s all happening in Iowa City. Save the date to savor the flavor!

Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop
2024-06-20 16:00 - 22:00 | Vue Rooftop, 328 S. Clinton Street Suite A, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Vue Rooftop on Thursday June 20! Start with a charcuterie board and cocktails and move on to a New York strip steak, sea scallops, summer salad, or veggie pasta. Prefer sandwiches? Try the pimento cheese burger.
15% of your purchase will support our free arts programming!

Eat for the Arts at Joseph's Steakhouse
2024-07-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Joseph’s Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Joseph’s Steakhouse on July 18! 15% of the cost of your meal will be donated to our always-free arts programming.
Make it a date, a friend’s night, or treat yourself to a fine dining experience!
