Music

Orchestra Baobab's Afro-Cuban sound is as fresh and captivating as ever. For one night only, Club Hancher becomes the Baobab Club, and the house band takes its rightful place on the stage. Don’t worry—we’ll leave plenty of space for dancing! 

Camila Fernández has deep roots and contemporary sensibilities. Building on the mariachi legacies of her famed father and grandfather, she brings the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow together as she explores the endless possibilities of mariachi and ranchero music.

Nate Smith fearlessly fuses his original modern jazz compositions with the sounds of R&B, pop, and hip-hop. A series of viral videos—viewed millions of times—has established Smith as one of the most influential and popular drummers of his generation. 

Saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Camille Thurman was last at Hancher for a Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Christmas concert in 2019. Now, Thurman and the quartet come to Club Hancher to share their captivating blend of innovation and tradition—pushing jazz forward while embracing its roots. 

Kurt Elling headlines Club Hancher for a concert featuring Christian Sands on piano in support of the release of the third volume of Wildflowers. 

Two indie icons bring their current projects to Iowa City. Alan Sparhawk’s band opens the first half of the evening. JD Samson (of Le Tigre and MEN) closes out the bill with a DJ set. 

José James and his band will share their gleaming, multifaceted sound—and likely have you dancing in no time. Local rapper and producer Jim Swim opens the show. 

Hancher welcomes everyone back with a free concert with Goose on our front lawn featuring the Hawkeye Drumline.

Classic holiday tunes come to life in this hilarious and heartwarming holiday extravaganza with Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis and The Tony Guerrero Quintet

An ensemble of stellar vocalists and instrumentalists come together to share the iconic music of RENT like never before.