All Downtown Events

Enter the Happy Zone at the Art Center of Burlington with this bold and bright exhibit of contemporary abstract paintings from acclaimed Cedar Rapids artist Mary Zeran. Both the month-long show and the artist reception - 1 to 3 PM April 25 - are free and open to the public.... Read More on April Gallery Show: Happy Zone

Two of our favorites, Jerad and Nathan from Stumptown, live and loud on the west end of Jefferson Street. For more information, follow Wake N Bake Breakfast Company on Facebook.

Head to the west end of Jefferson Street for live music - start mellow with the acoustic sounds of Jera & Carol starting at 6 PM, then get ready to rock with The Vadens at 9 PM. No cover. For more information, follow Wake N Bake Breakfast Company on Facebook... Read More on Jera & Carol/The Vadens

The Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League gifts local kids with Christmas joy through the Toys for Tots program; provides transportation for area veterans to the VA Hospital in Iowa City and funds an annual scholarship at Southeastern Community College - and you can help, just by enjoying a delicious ham &... Read More on Marine Corps League Annual Dinner

The "Baddest lil show" returns to Memorial Auditorium. Ringside tables on the floor are $25 per seat (10 seats per table); lower balcony seats are $20 and upper balcony $15. All ages. Tickets available at tickemaster.com. For more information, visit burlingtonriverfront.org.

Live music on the west end of Jefferson Street with Fort Madison-based rock band Rock Steady. for more information, follow Wake N Bake Breakfast Company on Facebook.

It's a weekend showdown at Corked 101 with Aaron Lotzow (Bloom) and Annette Siebers battling it out on the keyboards. Shows start at 8 PM on both Friday and Saturday. This event is hugely popular, so make sure to reserve your seat early! Tickets are $15 and available at Corked... Read More on Dueling Pianos

Finally, all that 80s music and movie trivia may come in handy! Teams of up to four players will compete for a $200 cash prize. Registration starts at 6 PM; trivia at 7 - but arrive early if you want to play; this is a popular event! For more information,... Read More on 80s Trivia Night

It's a weekend showdown at Corked 101 with Aaron Lotzow (Bloom) and Annette Siebers battling it out on the keyboards. Shows start at 8 PM on both Friday and Saturday. This event is hugely popular, so make sure to reserve your seat early! Tickets are $15 and available at Corked... Read More on Dueling Pianos

Begun as an experiment combining hip hop with classical music by Antonio Vivaldi, the founding artistic director of Fly, Kathy Musick Wood created a piece called "Out of Context". Based in Houston, the all-male company labeled as an artistic phenomenon crosses street dance with classical choreographic principles...their technique is hip... Read More on Civic Music - Fly Dance Company: The Gentlemen of Hip Hop

Vendors, readers and healers - all things metaphysical. $5 entry fee. For more information, follow The Broom Closet on Facebook.

Don't miss this debut performance from two of Greater Burlington's most talented musicians joining forces for the first time! Crossroads is a new endeavor from Bloom's Aaron Lotzow and country artist David Kroll. Admission is $10 at the door and reservations will not be taken, so be there early and... Read More on Crossroads

Spend a fun afternoon sampling a variety of sweet and savory cheesecakes from Stinky Binky's Cheesecake Co. and sipping a glass of wine or craft beer. $50 cost includes a commemorative glass, $10 drink voucher, and all-you-care-to-eat cheesecakes, chuffles, charcuterie and more. For more information, follow Stinky Binky's Cheesecake Co.... Read More on Cheers, Chatter & Cheesecake