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Things to Do Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023
The Gazette
Aug. 12, 2023 5:45 am
Fundraiser/Benefit
Five routes will take riders through the scenic Amish countryside near Hills and Kalona and out as far as North English and Millersburg. Routes lengths range from 18 to 100 miles.
• When: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City
• Cost: $90; free children 12 and under
HEALTH/FITNESS
This 28-mile fun ride begins and ends in the village of Amana and travels through the northern portion of Iowa County.
• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Hotel Millwright, 800 48th Ave., Amana
• Cost: Free
COMMUNITY
6th Annual Open Air Vendor Market
Do some shopping. Afterward, take a self-guided museum tour for $5.
• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: The Granger House Museum, 970 10th St., Marion
• Cost: Free
MUSIC
Red Clay Strays will perform with special guest Taylor Hunnicutt. The band from southern Alabama finds its origins in classic country, rockabilly, and gospel-fed soul all the while ushering in a new era of rock ‘n’ roll.
• When: 7 to 11:30 p.m.
• Where: First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave., Iowa City
• Cost: $20 to $110
Family friendly
Watch “Sonic the Hedgehog2.” Gates open and kids’ activities begin at 7 p.m. Movie begins at dusk.
• When: 7 to 11 p.m.
• Where: McGrath Amphitheatre, 475 First St. SW, Cedar Rapids
• Cost: Free
HOBBY
Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night
William Kurth from the University of Iowa department of physics and astronomy discusses the ongoing NASA Juno mission. Weather permitting, view the Perseid meteor show on the large telescopes.
• When: 8 to 10 p.m.
• Where: Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center, 1365 Ivanhoe Rd., Ely
• Cost: Free
Source: Hooplanow.com
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