This weekend in Iowa: it’s a whole lotta love this Valentine’s Day weekend

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Did you know that Valentine’s Day is big for both proposals and breakups? Whether you want to lean into or tune out the festivities, today’s Weekender has you covered. The Englert sees a night of indie folk courtesy of the Milk Carton Kids and Sierra Hull. In Cedar Rapids, jazz pianist Carson Parker and vocalist Hannah Goodwin celebrate the holiday at the Ideal Theater. And at the Fleur Cinema in Des Moines, the Star City Film & Theater Festival takes place through Saturday. The fest hosts guest of honor Max Allan Collins and includes a live script read of his audio drama True Noir.

The Weekender is sponsored by:

Iowa City

The Milk Carton Kids & Sierra Hull

The Englert | Thurs, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Laundry Day – The Time Of Your Life Tour

Gabe’s | Fri, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.

Alex Williams

Wildwood | Fri, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Shiver

The ArtiFactory | Thu & Fri, Feb. 12 & 13, 7:30 p.m.

Mary Jane Knight – The Light Between the Lines

Prairie Lights | Sun, Feb. 15, 3 p.m.

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