Bingo cards, bookstore talk, and a cause-driven bite

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Wednesday is a little light on verified one-day happenings, but there are still a few solid ways to get out tonight—from a Prairie Lights author event to low-key bingo stops and a dine-for-a-cause lunch-or-dinner plan.

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Books

Prairie Lights hosts Tom Lin in conversation

University of Iowa Writing events Tom Lin reads from "Babylon, South Dakota" on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City, joined by Thomas Mira y Lopez. It’s a sharp midweek pick for readers who like their fiction big, strange, and very discussable.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Where: Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City.
Why go: A new-novel reading plus conversation makes this one more salon than signing line.

Community

Eat for the Arts turns lunch or dinner into support

Summer of the Arts calendar Eat for the Arts at Hudson’s Southside Tap runs Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm in Iowa City. Easy agenda: grab a meal, support Summer of the Arts, feel mildly heroic.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Where: Hudson’s Southside Tap, Iowa City.
Why go: It’s the simplest kind of fundraiser: show up hungry, help local arts.

Fun & Games

PinSocial brings Wednesday bingo and prize energy

Think Iowa City events calendar BINGO lands at PinSocial in Tiffin on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Free to enter, prize-driven, and refreshingly low-pressure for anyone who wants a social night without overcommitting.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Where: PinSocial, Tiffin.
Cost: Free to enter.

Nightlife

Coralville goes old school with Wednesday bingo

Think Iowa City events calendar OLD SCHOOL BINGO starts Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Tailgators in Coralville and runs until 9:00 pm. The pitch is simple: classic bingo, free play, and a cash blackout round for a little extra suspense.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Where: Tailgators, Coralville.
Why go: A breezy weeknight option with real prize stakes and zero prep required.

Eastern Daily Picks

Eat for the Arts at Hudson’s Southside Tap: Turn a regular meal into a small boost for Summer of the Arts. at Hudson’s Southside Tap, Iowa City, 2026-05-27, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm.
BINGO – Every Wednesday at PinSocial: Midweek bingo with prizes and a built-in excuse to gather the crew. at PinSocial, Tiffin, 2026-05-27, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Tom Lin in conversation with Thomas Mira y Lopez: A lively Prairie Lights reading for fiction fans who like bold new work. at Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City, 2026-05-27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
OLD SCHOOL BINGO @ Tailgators Sports Bar Coralville, IA: Classic bingo night with a cash-blackout twist. at Tailgators, Coralville, 2026-05-27, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
West Coast Swing Foundations: A welcoming dance night with no partner or experience required. at PS1 Close House, Iowa City, 2026-05-27, 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM.
OWLS - Disc Golf 101: A daytime outdoors option for anyone ready to trade screens for fairways. at Jones County Conservation, 2026-05-27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Note: All times are local to the event listing unless a source notes otherwise. Event details come from the linked source pages.