The University of Iowa
(http://www.uiowa.edu/), iowa's first university, founded in 1847, ui is a large, public university that offers over 100 programs of study and has a student body of over 30,000 students.
Kirkwood Community College
(http://www.kirkwood.edu/), 1816 lower muscatine rd, two-year community college with a small campus in iowa city, and a main campus 20 miles north in cedar rapids.
Theater
The Englert Theatre
A historic theatre, first opened in 1912, now operates as a stage for plays, comedy and music performances, and community events. Also home to a small gallery showcasing local artwork.
Riverside Theatre
Iowa City's resident professional theatre presents both classic and contemporary theatre. Most popular are Shakespeare plays, which are performed each summer at City Park's Shakespeare Theater.
Bijou Theater
Student-operated independent theatre in the Memorial Union is the only theatre in the area showing independent, art-house, and foreign films.
Parks
Lake MacBride
Only minutes to the north, Lake MacBride and Coralville Lake offer beaches, camping, hiking, and boating.
F.W. Kent State Park
Twenty minutes west of Iowa City on Highway 6 lies F.W. Kent State Park, another popular camping destination with a small lake and beach.
Music
Gabe's Oasis
Iowa City's most popular music venue offers performances by local, regional, and national bands and musicians. Some all ages shows but mostly 19+.
The Mill Restaurant
Both a restaurant and a venue for live music, The Mill is home to performances by local and regional musicians. Every Monday is open mic night. Almost all shows 19+.
Blue Moose Tap House
Bar and live music venue, with local and national music acts. Most shows 19+.
Events and festivals
Iowa City Jazz Festival
Live jazz groups, both local and from around the world play on stages set up around downtown Iowa City.
Iowa Arts Festival
First weekend in June. Popular three-day community celebration of local and regional artists, including open admission to downtown's art galleries, live music, local food vendors, and other activities.
Friday Night Concert Series
Sand in the City
A new sand sculpture competition in which teams work with professional sand sculptors and architects to create large sand sculptures. Live music and activities for children.
Mission Creek Festival
Nationally-known acts, indie bands, and local musicians perform at various venues downtown. Literary readings by authors at local bookstores and coffee shops.
Iowa Artisans Gallery Walks
20 downtown galleries showcase the works of local and regional artists.
Iowa City Pride
Day in June. Gay pride parade, run, and festival.
Saturday Night Free Movie Series
Landlocked Film Festival
An independent film festival with film screenings, panels, and filmmaking workshops taking place at three downtown venues.