Join us every Saturday from May 3rd to September 27th for Northside Saturday Nights!

Curated by The Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Banks, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this FREE music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists. Grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just looking for a fun evening out, this event guarantees something special for everyone.
And what’s better than enjoying great tunes? Pairing them with delicious food and drinks from our Northside businesses, of course! Attendees can order from any of the Northside restaurants and savor their treats on the street while soaking in the ambiance of Northside’s sights and sounds.

Additional support for the music series comes from Think Iowa City, Phoebe Martin Realtor, and KCL Engineering.

Mark your calendars, rally your friends, and make Northside Saturday Nights your go-to spot for a weekly dose of music, culinary delights, and good vibes. We’ll see you on the Northside!

Dirty Blonde
Saturday, July 12 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dirty Blonde is a 3-piece music group from Des Moines, Iowa. The band formed in 2021 and is made up of members Nick Jackson (vocals, guitar), Eamon Reed (vocals, guitar, bass), and Charlie Bell (percussion, drums). Our sound fuses jangly guitar and melodic bass lines with rock adjacent and jazz-inspired drum grooves. The group self-released their debut EP “Come August” in 2022, a two-song EP entitled “She Wore Blue” in 2024, and various singles, including “Melody” and “Delia” in 2024. They continue to work on new projects and plan to release a full-length album within the year, along with help from producer Luke Tweedy and other Des Moines area musicians.