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ALLEYCAT

13 South Linn Street, Iowa City

AlleyCat is Iowa City's premier venue for live and local entertainment. With Open Mic every Sunday and Thursday plus live local, regional and national entertainment, including bands, comedians, poets, and more every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, we give you a chance to unwind and forget about the daily grind. Plus classic bar food, great cocktails, mocktails, and a selection of fun games. Located right below Studio 13, it's a truly unique entertainment experience open Tues - Sun from 8pm until 2am. AlleyCat is 21+ on Tues and 19+ Wed - Sun (on show nights). Please note, on the rare occasion we do not have a show on a normal show night, we are 21 and up and will have that posted at the entrance.

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​​BASIX (CEDAR RAPIDS)

 3916 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Club Basix opened in 1997 serving the Cedar Rapids LGBTQIA+ community for over 25 years. In 2012 Legendary Drag Performer Pretty Belle purchased Club Basix, rebranding it Belle's Basix for a decade of service to the community. In 2022, Belle was ready for their next adventure and we agreed to carry on the Basix tradition. With (in)famous drag shows, Cedar Rapids' best happy hour and fun events throughout the week, Basix is your neighborhood bar. Open 7 days a week from 5pm until 2am.

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​STUDIO 13 (IOWA CITY)

13 South Linn Street, Iowa City

Studio 13 Iowa City, located in the alley of 13 South Linn Street, is one of the most popular nightclubs in Iowa. This exciting space is populated with comedy acts, drag shows, late night karaoke, award winning DJ performances, and so much more. Here we offer both amazing entertainment and a variety of specials that make the excursion more than worth it. Studio is truly a fun place to hang out with friends, sing a little too loudly, and simply enjoy the night. Open Tuesday - Sunday 8pm until 2am. We are 21+ on Tues and 19+ Wed - Sun (on show nights).

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STUDIO 13 (WATERLOO)

304 West 4th Street, Waterloo

Studio 13 Waterloo, located at 304 West 4th Street, Waterloo, is the Cedar Valley's newest & hottest nightclub. With drag shows, trivia, games & more plus the best Karaoke & DJs. Stop in to see what the buzz is all about. Open 5pm until 2am, 7 days a week.

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TEQUILA COWGIRL​

347 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City

Tequila Cowgirl, located at 347 S. Gilbert Street, is Iowa City's #1, and only true country nightclub. You'll find over 50 types of Tequila, along with 4 frozen drink machines, delicious specialty cocktails, mocktails, food provided by Sam's Pizza, and more. With sports on every day, karaoke, line dancing, DJs & more, there's always something going on. Plus we have Iowa City's best VIP area and birthday deals! Tequila Cowgirl is a great place to dance, chill, watch the game and have fun. You can rent the venue for your private event too. Open 6pm until 2am, Mon - Sat.​

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