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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Happy Tuesday! We hope everyone had a fun and safe spring break.

This week, you could pick from blues, dream pop, folk and classical music or weather, wildlife and history lectures. Plus there’s stand-up comedy, a Simon Estes documentary, and Easter egg hunts.

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Co-Editors: Anthony Capps & Amber Mohmand
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Event Spotlight

Weary Ramblers

Music

Celebrate the Blues: Weary Ramblers and The Other Brothers

7 p.m. Saturday | Stephens Auditorium

For KHOI's spring fundraising concert, the Weary Ramblers, winners at the 2026 International Blues Challenge, headline a concert with opener The Other Brothers, semifinalists at the 2026 International Blues Challenge. $15+

 

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Calendar of Events

Ongoing

🎥 Cyclone Cinema: Eternity
7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday | Carver 101
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
FREE

Tuesday, March 24

🌧️ Iowa’s 2020 Derecho: What Have Meteorologists Learned?
6 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union
Meteorologist William Gallus breaks down the science behind the devastating 2020 wind storm. He shares new research on predicting these "land hurricanes" to improve future warning times.
FREE

🎖️ A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
7 p.m. | Ames Public Library
Dressed in full Union Army regalia, O.J. Fargo focuses his first-person presentation on an individual Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience. After a brief overview of the state’s involvement, the audience is introduced to a returning Civil War veteran (played by Fargo). He will detail the experiences of an Iowan during the conflict.
FREE

 

🎤 Tokyo Tea Room w/ Mr. Softheart
8 p.m. | The Maintenance Shop
This UK-based dream pop band brings their psychedelic, melodic sound to Ames for an intimate set. They are joined by the atmospheric indie-rock stylings of Mr. Softheart.
$16 public; $12 ISU students

Wednesday, March 25

🥎 Softball: Iowa State vs. Drake
4 p.m. | Cyclone Softball Complex
In-state rivals meet as the Drake Bulldogs visit Ames for a single-game showdown. This matchup often brings high energy as part of the local rivalry series.

👩‍🏫 Menopause 101: Symptoms, Treatments, and What to Expect
7 p.m. | Ames Public Library
Join for a clear, straightforward overview of menopause and perimenopause. Rachel Frederick, a physician assistant and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, will discuss typical symptoms, myths and misconceptions, and modern approaches to care.
FREE

😂 Daniel Tosh: My First Farewell Tour
7 p.m. | Stephens Auditorium
Known for his biting satire and long-running show Tosh.0, the comedian brings his latest stand-up set to Ames. Note: This show contains mature content and language.
$45+

Thursday, March 26

Renowned photographer Joel Sartore presents his mission to document every species living in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. His stunning visuals aim to inspire action for global conservation.
FREE

 

🏛️ Museum Meetup: Make and Model
6 to 8 p.m. | Christian Petersen Art Museum
In partnership with the Student Innovation Center’s 3D Lab and FIRST Lego League, University Museums invites you to build and design a Lego work of art while discovering how resin 3D printing and advanced 3D scanning can replicate objects, support conservation and increase art accessibility.
FREE

 

🎤 Doomed Pioneers
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing
An enchanting and eclectic folk duo returning for a special spring performance. Their unique sound combines haunting vocals with rich instrumental layers.
$5

🎹 Du, Meine Welt!: The World of Clara and Robert Schumann
7:30 p.m. | Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall
This collaborative recital explores the romantic and musical world of Clara Wieck and Robert Schumann. It features guest artists alongside faculty members for an evening of 19th-century German Lieder and piano works.
FREE

Friday, March 27

🎤 Run Dog / Joel Sires
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing
Run Dog makes their Alluvial debut alongside favorite Iowa songwriter Joel Sires. This Americana-indie showcase is a perfect way to beckon spring.
$7+

Saturday, March 28

📝 American Revolution Transcribe-a-thon
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Ames Public Library
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by helping history live on. You can bring the words of the people who lived during the American Revolution to life at the library's Transcribe-a-thon. This event is part of the Library of Congress's "By the People" volunteer transcription program. At 10 a.m., there'll be a presentation by Richard Kehrberg of the Iowa State University Department of History on Revolutionary War-era handwriting and documents.
FREE

 

🎭 Senior Variety Show Auditions 2026
Noon to 4 p.m. | Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St.
Story County seniors aged 60+ are invited to bring a 3 minute, theme-related act. The show will take place Aug. 14 and 15.

 

Celebrating Alluvial's 11th anniversary with the final night of the Iowa No Mountain Boys residency.
$5

Sunday, March 29

🎥 Ben-Hur
2 p.m. | Movies 12
A Jewish prince (Charlton Heston) is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, but it's not long before he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. This film also plays at 7 p.m. April 1.
$12+

 

🐰 Easter Community Eggstravaganza
2 to 4 p.m. | St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave.
Families and friends are invited to an afternoon of laughter and community including photos with the Easter Bunny, making festive crafts, playing games and a cake walk. Everything is planned inside, so the fun won’t be affected by the weather.
FREE

 

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt
2 to 4 p.m. | Memorial Lutheran Church, 2228 Lincoln Way
This annual Easter Egg Hunt includes crafts, coloring eggs and playing games, with the Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m.
FREE

Monday, March 30

🎥 Simon Estes: A Heart & A Voice
5:30 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union
A documentary screening and conversation with world-famous bass-baritone and Iowa native Simon Estes. He reflects on his legendary career and his philanthropic efforts across the globe.
FREE

 

👨‍🏫 A Distinctively Christian Approach to Engineering
6 p.m. | 2630 Memorial Union
This lecture by Paul Griffioen and Justin Vander Werff, engineering professors at Dordt University, explores how a Christian approach can offer both a sense of purpose within the engineering profession and a philosophical framework for practicing engineering with integrity and depth.
FREE

 

🎻 Chamber Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m. | Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall
The ISU Chamber Orchestra performs a selection of classical and neoclassical works designed for a smaller, more intimate string and wind configuration. This performance highlights precision and classical style.
$10 public; free for students

Upcoming events on our radar

👩‍🏫 April 2: A Conversation with Author Lyz Lenz, Memorial Union
🎭 April 2-12: Over the River and Through the Woods, Ames Community Theater
🎭 April 4: Peter Pan, Stephens Auditorium
🎤 April 10: The Fab Four, Stephens Auditorium

 

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