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The James Theater
Performing arts theater
ππ We saw our grandson in a play there and loved it. Small and intimate. All seats are good.
4.90 (18 reviews)
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Public Space One (South)
Art gallery
ππ One of the most valuable resources in Iowa City for creatives and the community!
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Willow Creek Theatre Company
Theater company
ππ Amazing theater, clean, comfortable and easily accessible for downtown IC! A great way to start a night downtown, w a show! BYOB! We will definitely be going back...
4.90 (10 reviews)
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The Black Angel
American restaurant
ππ Food is tasty and prepared well. Slim menu, which is always a good sign (I don't trust restaurants with huge menus). Po' boys are a good choice, as are the Perez tacos. Has the same problem as every other restaurant in town- not enough wait staff-so service is slow. Bar is well-stocked, bartender se...
$$ $$
4.80 (49 reviews)
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Riverside Theatre
Performing arts theater
This nonprofit 118-seat black box theater stages shows all year, ranging from classics to new works.
4.80 (46 reviews)
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Double Tap (Tap Tap) - Iowa City
Bar
ππ This place was awesome fun! The workers were really nice and helpful. Lots of old and new games, Skee ball and pinball games. Most game's cost 50 cents. Good selection of beer on tap. Also got a pizza and it was good for bar food. On Sunday's from noon -8pm you can bring your kid's for family day....
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4.70 (106 reviews)
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SpareMe Bowl & Arcade Iowa City
Video arcade
ππ Eight pinball machines (most in one location in Iowa City), retro video arcade games, Skee ball, bowling, and a bar. The second floor with more bowling alleys and more video arcade games are still under construction (updated: now open). Bowling balls are fun with a pool ball look. The bar/pinball ar...
4.60 (114 reviews)
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Old Brick
Event venue
ππ They serve the homeless free breakfast. Tables are set up and a waitress comes to take their order like a restaurant asking, "And how would you like your eggs?"
4.60 (82 reviews)
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Gabe's
Live music venue
ππ Probably the greatest college town live music venues in the country. Have seen many acts here. Mac Lethal, Smashing Pumpkins, Black Keys, Radkey, GZA, L7, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sludgeplow, and many others. Grimy bathroom. Stickers on everything. When I took my son here he said "It smells like the Can...
4.50 (107 reviews)
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Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade
Video arcade
ππ Very fun area added to Pizza Ranch. It was clean and spacious with a decent amount of different games to play. I would say the money went further than other game centers we've been at in the past. Will definitely return.
4.50 (64 reviews)