Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.
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.
Looking ahead to summer fun? Join them for the Summer Camp Fair this March and get a head start on planning for summer break! Families are invited to stop by, explore a variety of local organizations, and learn about youth programs, camps, and activities happening across Story County.
Whether your kiddo loves art, sports, science, the outdoors, or trying something totally new, there’s something for everyone. Come ask questions, gather info, and discover great options to make this summer one to remember.
The International Friendship Fair offers a unique opportunity for community members and ISU international students to dispel stereotypes and gain a better intercultural understanding of one another.
International volunteers will share their cultures in a fun and educational atmosphere through informal presentations, pictures, native attire, historical and world-famous places, instruments, food, games, and activities!
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Ames-ISU YWCA.
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.
Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.
Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.
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!