Happy Purim!

This weekend is going to be chilli with the mixing of traditional pipe and rock from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. The week’s other events include boys basketball, country artist Gary Allan, pancakes, acrobats and the Reign of Terror.

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Event Spotlight

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Calendar of Events

Ongoing

🎥 Cyclone Cinema: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday | Carver 101

One year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, Abby (Piper Rubio) runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends, uncovering dark secrets about the true origins of Freddy's and unleashing a hidden horror.

FREE

🥞 Ames Kiwanis Clubs’ Pancake Days Fundraiser
4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday | First United Methodist Church

All the pancakes you can eat, plus scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, milk or coffee. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis member or at the door. All proceeds benefit local youth projects.

$12 age 11+, $5 age 5-10

🎭 The Revolutionists
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday | Fisher Theater

A "brutal comedic quartet" about four real women who lived during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. This ISU Theatre production explores themes of sisterhood, legacy and how we tell our stories in times of chaos.

$20 public, free for students and youth

Tuesday, March 3

👩‍🏫 Women in the American Founding
6 p.m. | 2630 Memorial Union

Karen Kedrowski, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and co-director for the Center for Cyclone Civics, explores the often-overlooked roles of women in the early republic. This lecture highlights their contributions to the political and social foundations of the U.S.

FREE

🏀 Boys Basketball: Ames vs. Urbandale
7 p.m. | Ames High School

The Little Cyclones take on the Urbandale J-Hawks in this substate final match.

$6

🎭 The Peking Acrobats
7 p.m. | Stephens Auditorium

World-class gymnasts and jugglers push the limits of human agility and control in this vibrant cultural display. The performance features traditional Chinese music and gravity-defying stunts for all ages.

$28+

Wednesday, March 4

👨‍🏫 OLLI at Iowa State: Spring 2026 Course Preview
1:30 p.m. | Online via Zoom

Hear about OLLI at Iowa State’s course offerings for the spring directly from the instructors. You do not need to be an OLLI at Iowa State member, nor do you need to pre-register to attend the Course Preview. Online registration will open on Friday.

FREE

👨‍🏫 Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement
6 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union

Journalist and author Elaine Weiss shares the dramatic history of the "Freedom Schools" that educated Black Americans during the Jim Crow era. It is an intimate portrait of patriots who risked everything for the right to learn and vote.

FREE

🎤 A Night of Protest Songs
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing

Community musicians perform in solidarity with immigrants, with proceeds benefitting the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice.

$5 suggested

🎤 Jazz Night Rocks!!!
7:30 p.m. | Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

This themed jazz performance blends classic big band swing with rock-inspired arrangements and contemporary fusion. It highlights the improvisational skills of ISU's premier jazz students and faculty.

$10 public; free for students and youth

😂 Aldo Campana
8 p.m. | Maintenance Shop

The Student Union Board hosts stand-up comedian Aldo Campana.

FREE

Friday, March 6

🎤 An Evening with Sicard Hollow
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing

A progressive bluegrass quartet that blends jam-band energy with traditional roots. Their high-speed picking and original songwriting make for a rowdy night.

$15+

Saturday, March 7

🐟 Ames Anglers 2026 Kick-off
8 a.m. | Story County Conservation Center

Speakers include Mike Cox, of Story County Conservation, Seth Fopma, of Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Lee Huey, of Ames Anglers, discussing topics related to fishing and conservation projects.

FREE

🏕️ Summer Camp Fair
9 to 11 a.m. | City Hall Gym

Explore local and regional summer camp opportunities for kids and teens at this comprehensive community fair.

FREE

👋 International Friendship Fair
10 to 11:30 a.m. | Ames Public Library

Community members and ISU students gather to share cultural traditions and dispel stereotypes through conversation and exhibits. This event fosters intercultural understanding and new local friendships.

FREE

🏀 Men’s Basketball: Iowa State vs. Arizona State
1 p.m. | Hilton Coliseum

The Cyclones take on the Sun Devils in a high-stakes Big 12 conference matchup. If you can't score tickets, the show will be broadcast on FS1.

🎶 ISU Treble Choirs Spring Concert, Choral Play
4:30 p.m. | Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

This innovative, joyful concert showcases musical play in a variety of ways — from dancing to music mechanics and from evocative images to evocation interactive sound play with you, the audience.

$10 public; free for students

🎤 Tom Pevear
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing

A night of authentic country blues and soulful storytelling in the taproom.

$5

🎤 Gary Allan
8 p.m. | Stephens Auditorium

Country music powerhouse Gary Allan performs his signature "dark and dreamy" brand of modern country hits. This concert showcases his gritty vocals and three decades of chart-topping singles.

$39+

Sunday, March 8

🎶 Iowa State Singers
1:30 p.m. | Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

ISU’s flagship choral ensemble performs a sophisticated program of a cappella and accompanied masterworks. This group represents the highest level of choral artistry within the department.

$10 public; free for students

Upcoming events on our radar

🌱 Mar. 20-22: 2026 Garden Quilt Show, Reiman Gardens

📖 Mar. 23: Art Cullen, Ames Public Library

😂 Mar. 23: Daniel Tosh: My First Farewell Tour, Stephens Auditorium

📖 Mar. 26: Norah O'Donnell, Ames City Auditorium

📷 Mar. 26: The National Geographic Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals, Memorial Union