Here are 13 must-see new and returning festivals and shows coming to the Iowa City area in 2023
The next 11 months in Iowa City will see film, music and literary festivals, performances by emerging and renowned Iowa artists and familiar summertime events.
This includes the return of FilmScene’s Refocus Film Festival and a what is to be certainly a spectacular performance from the American Ballet Theatre at the Hancher Auditorium.
Here’s a look at 13 festivals and shows slated for 2023 in the Iowa City area you’ll want to know about in advance.
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
Where: Xtream Arena, 200 E. Ninth St., Coralville
When: Feb. 9
Tickets: Xtream Arena’s website
The rapper Julius Dubose, known as A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, released his fourth studio album “Me vs. Myself” in 2022.
Now, the hip-hop artist is touring across North America and the United Kingdom, stopping in Coralville in February.
Dubose, with 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify and millions of Instagram followers, rose to national attention with his debut album “The Bigger Artist” and “Hoodie Szn.”
He’s collaborated with artists including 50 cent, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, Ed Sheeran and more.
Greg Brown retirement show
When: Feb. 16
Where: Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Tickets: Visit the Englert Theatre's website to purchase tickets.
It's not surprising that the beloved Iowa singer-songwriter Greg Brown's first retirement show in February sold out.
With an added date, people who missed out have a new opportunity to witness the folk artist take center stage, joined by the Burlington-born Americana producer and musician Bo Ramsey. Read More…
