This weekend in Iowa: a fashion fest going above and beyond in Iowa City, an alluring night of burlesque in Cedar Rapids and more

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It’s another Weekender bursting with events. Deb Talan celebrates the release of her solo album at the Englert in Iowa City. (She discussed the highs and lows of her post-divorce life in an interview with Little Village this week). Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month, which means Mainframe Studios is holding its next “First Friday” exhibition, themed around the environment. In anticipation, read our write-up of last month’s “Diverse by Design” exhibition. Other highlights include an alluring night of burlesque at the Opus Concert Cafe in Cedar Rapids and Bendigo Fletcher at the Raccoon Motel in Davenport.

The Weekender is sponsored by:

Iowa City

Forefront & The Black Pop Music Ensemble

Iowa City | Wildwood Smokehouse | Thurs, May 1, 7 p.m.

Deb Talan

Iowa City | The Englert | Fri, May 2, 6:30 p.m.

Beyond Fashion Festival

Iowa City | Various Locations | Fri-Sat, May 2-3

Trans Gander Vol II

Iowa City | Old Brick | Sat, May 3, 10 a.m.

Des Moines

Mainframe Studios | May’s First Friday: THE ENVIRONMENT

Des Moines | Mainframe Studios | Fri, May 2, 5 p.m.

Carl Verheyen Band with Joe and Vicki Price

Des Moines | xBk Live | Fri, May 2, 7 p.m.

The Domita Sanchez Show, feat. Travis Ness

Des Moines | Noce | Fri, May 2, 7 p.m.

ROLLING QUARTZ [Stand Up] Tour in Des Moines

Des Moines | xBk Live | Sun, May 4, 7 p.m.

Cedar Rapids

Moonshroom

Cedar Rapids | Ideal Theater | Thurs, May 1, 5 p.m.

The Wildwoods

Cedar Rapids | CSPS Hall | Thurs, May 1, 6 p.m.

Greg Warren

Cedar Rapids | Olympic Theater | Sat, May 3, 6:30 p.m.

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