Iowa Cello Daze, an annual celebration for performers and fans of the violoncello, will be hosted by the University of Iowa School of Music Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27. All the Daze events are free and open to the public.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present “Jazz That Moves,” a performance featuring the UI World Beat Ensemble and the UI Latin Jazz Ensemble, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in The Mill in downtown Iowa City.

For more than 30 years, the University of Iowa's Dance Gala has wowed audiences by showcasing some of the best choreography and dance from one of the most highly acclaimed dance programs in the country. Don't miss the program, which runs through Oct. 26.

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts will present a Gallery Production, "thisisnotaWarPlay | thisisaWarPlay," written by Micah Ariel James and directed by Joshua Raheim, at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Theatre B of the UI Theatre Building.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free recital by the Clarinet Studio at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the University Capitol Centre on the UI campus.

Writers’ Workshop graduate and instructor Don Waters will read from his new novel, "Sunland," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

A survey shows Iowa consumers don't understand how to enroll in the health-insurance exchanges triggered by the federal Affordable Care Act. The survey was conducted by the University of Iowa's Public Policy Center.

University of Iowa students, faculty and staff, and the general public can learn the basics of rowing during classes sponsored by UI Recreational Services' Hawkeye Community Rowing.

Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumnus Jeff Griffin will read from "Lost and" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

New York artist David Humphrey will give a public lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in Room 116 of Art Building West.

Two individuals—Mike Hoenig and Travis Taylor—will be honored for their contributions to creating awareness and support for those with disabilities at the University of Iowa Disability Celebration Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the University Capitol Centre.

Francesca Rendle-Short will read from her book "Bite Your Tongue" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading, sponsored by the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program, also will be streamed live on the UI Writing University website.