Puppet Power Conference 2025: Pre-conference workshop

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, Ames

This hands-on workshop welcomes all ages and skill levels to build puppets using provided materials to be featured in the Community Puppet Parade on October 18. Come, create and be part of the celebration for the Puppet Power 2025: Applied Puppetry Conference.

free

ISU Symphony Orchestra

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, ISU 300 Union Dr, Ames

ISU Symphony Orchestra in concert Sat., Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m.

$10

ISU Theatre presents JULIUS CAESAR

Fisher Theater Ames

JULIUS CAESAR By William Shakespeare Adapted by Brad Dell Shakespeare's timeless historical thriller unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome. This staged reading will be performed at Fisher Theater before touring central Iowa. October 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm in Fisher Theater Youth matinee October 2 at 10:00 am. Visit the Iowa State Center website for details […]

$20

Pullstring & Colin Bracewell w/ Kibble – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames

Hailing from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, popular rock band Pullstring’s brand of MN power pop is influenced by many artists throughout the decades and brings what fans call “nostalgic vibes'' to listeners. Their palette of sounds ranges from bittersweet melancholy to upbeat anthems and in the past couple of years they've toured relentlessly and played to packed venues around the Midwest. 

$12