The Ames Community Arts Council will host the eighth annual Business of Art Conference on Fri., Mar. 6, and Sat., Mar. 7, 2026, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This two‑day event is designed for creatives at every stage of their careers, offering professional development, networking, and inspiration.
Octagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, IA. This year's exhibit runs through March 14 and includes a reception on Thurs., Jan. 22.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
ISU's Cyclone Cinema presents Five Nights at Freddy’s 2!
Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan is set to bring his tour to Stephens Auditorium on Sat., Mar. 7, 2026 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Fri., Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. and are available at the venue Box Office and at Ticketmaster.com.
Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players, but card trading will not be allowed.
Teens in 6th - 12th grade are invited to escape into creative writing and connect with other teen writers. Each month attendees will be led through prompts and exercises to help develop and stretch their creative writing skills. Attendees will be given a chance to share their work and have a chance to support others.
ISU's Cyclone Cinema presents Five Nights at Freddy’s 2!
University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.