The University of Iowa

Zainab Johnson

Zainab Johnson’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped as she was growing up in Harlem as one of 13 siblings in a black Muslim family. She debuted on late night on NBC's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and was one of “Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch for 2019.”

Nduduzo Makhathini Trio

Nduduzo Makhathini creates ambitious music that is at once an act of cultural reclamation and a revelatory blending of technique and creativity. A leading light of South African jazz infuses the sounds of his culture with the influence of McCoy Tyner.

Julian Lage

Guitarist Julian Lage brings a top-shelf trio—including Dave King on drums and Rudy Royston on bass—to Club Hancher for two sets featuring music from Speak to Me, his fourth Blue Note album.

aja monet

aja monet will be joined by a top-tier jazz quartet as she brings her words reflecting and reimagining reality to “Infinite Dream.”

STAMPTOWN

A mix of comedy, cabaret, circus, drag, dance, music, and magic, Stamptown is completely different every time the troupe takes the stage. Hosted by Zach Zucker—a clown with a reputation—Stamptown is a see-it-to-believe-it spectacle.