The James Theater

The James Theater The James is a dynamic and accessible performance and event space in Iowa City.

Tickets are now on sale for our first ever 2 night run with B***y B***y Ha Ha! Join us at The James Theater valentines w...
01/14/2025

Tickets are now on sale for our first ever 2 night run with B***y B***y Ha Ha! Join us at The James Theater valentines weekend for a burlesque show that is not to be missed! We hope to see you there!

B***y B***y Ha Ha wrote you a love letter—in the form of an incredible Valentine’s Day show experience! From B***y, With Love is a valentine addressed to you, featuring the very best of Midwest burlesque and variety entertainment. Headlined by the internationally acclaimed performance artist Po’Chop and the founder of Body Confidence for Queens Mocha Mocha 2.0, this show also features flying pole dancer Kaya Sky, Valerie Van Damme, Hoochie Mane, B***y babes Matt Adore, Catty Wompass, Anita Sativa, and many more!

Tickets and information can be found at thejamesic.com

It’s a holiday miracle! Iowa’s own Dave Moore is playing the James Theater this Monday, December 23rd! Bring your friend...
12/20/2024

It’s a holiday miracle! Iowa’s own Dave Moore is playing the James Theater this Monday, December 23rd! Bring your friends and family for what promises to be an evening filled with warmth, community, and especially live music to bring us extra holiday cheer!

Tickets are $15 on our website for all ages, and the show will begin at 7pm. We hope to see you there!

thejamesic.com
Monday, December 23, 7pm, $15

Just a handful of tickets remain for Saturday and Sunday seatings of The Madrigal: A Winter Revel. Grab tickets and join...
12/14/2024

Just a handful of tickets remain for Saturday and Sunday seatings of The Madrigal: A Winter Revel. Grab tickets and join the merriment, great food and world-class entertainment! thejamesic.com

This is your last chance to purchase tickets to The 2024 Madrigal Dinner at The James Theater this weekend! We have a fa...
12/12/2024

This is your last chance to purchase tickets to The 2024 Madrigal Dinner at The James Theater this weekend! We have a fantastic lineup of food, entertainment, and theater to welcome in the warm festive spirit during these cold months.

Please visit thejamesic.com for all tickets and information. Drive safely, and we hope to see you there!

Check out our live music triple header at The James Theater, presented by The Englert Theater! You are not going to want...
12/04/2024

Check out our live music triple header at The James Theater, presented by The Englert Theater! You are not going to want to miss out on these fantastic performances all weekend! For more details, please visit thejamesic.com!

This Sunday, River Glen and Band is producing a live studio album at the James Theater! We hope to see you Sunday, Decem...
12/03/2024

This Sunday, River Glen and Band is producing a live studio album at the James Theater! We hope to see you Sunday, December 8th at 4:30pm! Tickets available online.

Building from the momentum of their 2023 release “As Above, So Below”, which features 150+ singers/musicians from Iowa, as well as being named Iowa Public Radio’s Artist of the Month for October 2023, River Glen & His Band are set to deliver their final performance of the year on Sunday, December 8th at The James Theater in Iowa City. With support from Cedar Falls favorites Joel Sires Trio and Dubuque’s own Wxlley, attendees can expect a program of original music that’s a blend of conscious folk-pop, folk-rock, and hip-hop that will both move listeners & have them moving and grooving to a generous serving of flashy musicianship and powerhouse vocals. This special all-ages performance is also a live album recording in collaboration with Darren Hushak (Pinnacle Sound, Des Moines), so all are invited to come contribute to the energy in the room and to get their fill of that magical nourishment that comes from experiencing the creation of live original music.

December 1st, The James Theater, Tickets available at the link in our bio! Join us for a Caribbean-flavored celebration ...
11/14/2024

December 1st, The James Theater, Tickets available at the link in our bio!

Join us for a Caribbean-flavored celebration of the holiday season with Des Moines’ premier steel band, Tropical Steel. Performing their “sweet island sounds” around Iowa since 1997, this orchestra of talented multi-instrumentalists has been featured at numerous festivals and events including the World Food & Music Festival, Special Olympics USA Games, and the Iowa State Fair. Bringing their signature Caribbean and Latin vibes, Tropical Steel will warm up the holidays with unique versions of traditional Christmas carols, favorite holiday tunes from various cultures, and songs of celebration and peace. Expect a family-friendly, joyous explosion of sound and color that will leave you astounded and full of holiday cheer as only the steel pan can. Don’t be surprised if the limbo pole makes an appearance and your family gets invited down to check out the instruments!

Join us next Thursday, November 21, for our third monthly Open Mic Night, presented by House of Words and Caleb Rainey! ...
11/12/2024

Join us next Thursday, November 21, for our third monthly Open Mic Night, presented by House of Words and Caleb Rainey! This new style of interactive open mic welcomes and encourages all kinds of acts and performances. See our website for more information, and to pre purchase tickets!

NOTE: This months Open Mic will be held on the second floor of Iowa Conservatory at 123 N Linn st, just down the block from The James Theater!

Orchestra Iowa is proud to present their first ever Candles & Classics at The James Theater, Wednesday November 13, 2024...
11/08/2024

Orchestra Iowa is proud to present their first ever Candles & Classics at The James Theater, Wednesday November 13, 2024! There will be 6:30 and 8:30pm shows, get your tickets now at the link in our bio before they are gone!

Candles & Classics is a new concert series from Orchestra Iowa where classical masterpieces meet classic rock and pop hits. Set in some of the Corridor’s most intimate and unique venues, small ensembles perform diverse works in the glow of hundreds of candles. Experience popular masters of the past and present.

Iowa City Community Theater’s production of 39 Steps premiers this weekend at The James Theater, with shows this and nex...
11/07/2024

Iowa City Community Theater’s production of 39 Steps premiers this weekend at The James Theater, with shows this and next weekend! Check out our website for tickets and information!

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

Iowa Conservatory’s She Kills Monsters premiers tomorrow, Friday October 25th, and runs all weekend! Come check out all ...
10/25/2024

Iowa Conservatory’s She Kills Monsters premiers tomorrow, Friday October 25th, and runs all weekend! Come check out all the hard work from some amazing students, and enjoy their performance of She Kills Monsters! Tickets available at thejamesic.com.

She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister. The Evans sisters never were especially close, but after Tilly’s death Agnes receives a notebook containing a game scenario created by her sister. She discovers that Tilly was a well-known Dungeons & Dragons player, and that she was passionate about online fantasy gaming. In order to unlock more secrets about her mysterious young sibling, Agnes recruits a “dungeon master” named Chuck to help her understand and grieve Tilly. Chock-full of supermodel elves, do******ix warrior women, and nasty ogres, She Kills Monsters is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss, and acceptance.

We are thrilled to have Monica Basile back at the gallery to show the culmination of illustrations for her Oracle Deck. ...
09/24/2024

We are thrilled to have Monica Basile back at the gallery to show the culmination of illustrations for her Oracle Deck. These 12 ink engravings represent seasonal milestones in the progression from fall into winter, and winter into spring, inviting us to appreciate the beauty in the dark season and approach the cycles of life with equanimity and reverence.

TONIGHT! Join us for The Two Tracks, a folk band coming to The James all the way from Wyoming. We’re thrilled to have th...
09/20/2024

TONIGHT! Join us for The Two Tracks, a folk band coming to The James all the way from Wyoming. We’re thrilled to have this band in town... don’t miss their one-night-only performance! Tickets at the link in our bio.

Been thinking of doing an open mic? Join us tomorrow for House of Words open mic night! This is a new & interactive open...
09/18/2024

Been thinking of doing an open mic? Join us tomorrow for House of Words open mic night! This is a new & interactive open mic where creatives have a home that fosters and supports their growth while providing top notch entertainment for those who appreciate performing arts.

The first half will have 12 open mic performers and the second half will have 4 artist spotlights. Each open mic performer will have the opportunity to win over the audience and earn an artist spotlight that will be professionally filmed! We’ll see you there!

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 📢Tonight’s performance of Once Upon a Time in the People’s Republic of John...
09/06/2024

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 📢

Tonight’s performance of Once Upon a Time in the People’s Republic of Johnson County has been postponed. If you already purchased your ticket, it is good for any other performance both this weekend and next. For full refunds contact [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience but hope to see you another night!

We’re two weeks out from The Two Tracks, one night only at The James! This Americana band comes to us all the way from f...
09/06/2024

We’re two weeks out from The Two Tracks, one night only at The James! This Americana band comes to us all the way from foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this show. Get your tickets now at the link in our bio!

If you love Shakespeare, you can’t miss Crooked Path Theatre Company’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor! You can...
08/20/2024

If you love Shakespeare, you can’t miss Crooked Path Theatre Company’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor! You can get your tickets at the link in our bio.

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We had a blast this weekend with The Blake Shaw BIGish Band! Join us this week for more great shows, including Liz Moen, Brian Johannesen, Marc Janssen, and more... check the schedule and get tickets at the link in our bio. 🎶

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