Events

WelcomeFest

Your warm welcome to campus and Ames! Spring 2026 WelcomeFest Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:30 – 8:00 pm Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union A signature bi-annual event, WelcomeFest attracts thousands of students and 100+ businesses and departments. This event gives vendors the opportunity to welcome students to our community and promote their products, services, and […]

22 Jan

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Memorial Union

2229 Lincoln Way, Ames

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Charlie Parr w/ Tony Polecastro

The incomparable Charlie Parr is back with Tony Polecastro opening the night! Fri 1/23 7pm – $20 adv/$25 DoS all ages In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has […]

23 Jan

7:00 pm

Alluvial Brewing

3715 W. 190th St., Ames

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Cocoa Picasso

Get cozy, sip some hot cocoa, and unleash your inner artist in this fun, family- friendly painting experience! Join Naturalist Amber as she guides you through a simple step-by-step gouache painting session that’s perfect for beginners and budding artists alike. With clear instructions, helpful tips, and creative encouragement, you’ll paint a beautiful nature-inspired scene – […]

24 Jan

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

McFarland Park

56461 180th St., Ames

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Community Volunteer Fair

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through giving back to the community. Join local organizations that utilize volunteers to help achieve their mission. A wide variety of organizations will be on site to share about available volunteer opportunities.

24 Jan

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Ames Public Library

515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

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Barn Owl Band

Ames’ own Barn Owl Band will be sharing their talents at an inaugural performance at Chocolaterie Stam in Historic Downtown Ames! Morgan Stagg will open for the Barn Owl Band from 2 p – 2:30 p followed the band themselves. We invite you to come and hear this local gem and Morgan.

24 Jan

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Chocolaterie Stam

230 Main Street

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Delirium Musicum

Delirium Musicum is a self-conducted chamber orchestra that pulses with ferocious passion and infuses L.A.’s crackling energy into every performance, disrupting expectations and redefining “classical” music as the new red-hot concert experience. A 21st-century musical phenomenon, Delirium Musicum breathes fire into masterworks from the Baroque to the music of tomorrow, delivering a concert experience that […]

24 Jan

Featured

7:00 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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Indigo Monks

$10 at the door, all ages! Ames’ premier jazz combo that performs classic standards, originals, & non-standard classics. The Indigo Monks are a twelve member group of current and former Iowa State University faculty, staff, and students. We have been playing jazz arrangements spanning Duke Ellington to Taylor Swift in the Ames area for the […]

24 Jan

7:00 pm

Alluvial Brewing

3715 W. 190th St., Ames

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Winter Puzzle Competition

Join us for our 2026 winter puzzle competition on Saturday, January 24 from 7 PM – 9 PM. Puzzlers will be competing to see who can complete a 1000-piece puzzle the fastest. The top 3 teams will receive prizes. Tickets go live Friday, Jan. 16 @ 6 PM. For more information:https://dogearedbooksames.com/events/puzzle-competitions

24 Jan

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dog-Eared Books

301 Main St., Ames

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Beginning Cross Stitch

Curious about cross stitch but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is a relaxed introduction to the basics, designed to help you feel confident and comfortable with needle and thread. We’ll cover everything you need to know to get started, including fabric and thread basics, reading a simple chart, starting and ending stitches, […]

25 Jan

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Prairie Rose Needleworks

500 Main St, Ste 103

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Bryon Dudley & The Tempo of Doom

Celebrating the release of his new EP, “A Bringer Of Clouds,” Bryon Dudley will be joined by drummer Aaron Alcott and bassist Marc Bailey (aka The Tempo of Doom) for a one-time performance! Marc, an accomplished songwriter, will open the evening with a set of his own! Please join us for this one-time event!

25 Jan

7:00 pm

London Underground

212 Main St., Ames

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Poster Sale

The Memorial Union will host our annual winter Poster Sale, taking place January 26 through 30, 2026, in the Campanile Room on the 2nd floor. The sale will be open daily from 10am to 6pm. Find an extensive collection of imagery, ranging from timeless classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. Other items include postcards, tapestries, […]

26 - 30 Jan

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

ISU Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

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Wheel Throwing: Mugs & Bowls

This 6-week class, running from January 27-March 3, will be led by instructor Suzy Block. Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will have finished mugs and bowls at the end of the course. Open to ages 16+. Tickets

27 Jan

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Octagon Center for the Arts

427 Douglas Ave., Ames

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