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About Iowa City Yacht Club

AlleyCat sits at the heart of downtown Iowa City, occupying the historic 13 S Linn St address that many locals remember as the Iowa City Yacht Club. Today, this multi-genre space hosts a diverse lineup—from live music and stand-up to open mic nights, karaoke, and arcade evenings—drawing fans six nights a week and offering a reliable, no-fuss ticketing experience. With a capacity of 300, AlleyCat provides an intimate setting for both established acts and up-and-coming performers. Whether you’re planning a night of music, comedy, or a playful arcade session, we’ve got you covered with seating options and practical details to help you get in the door with ease.

Note: Seating charts are not publicly published for AlleyCat/Joystick/Joystiq-era configurations, so please check in advance for the seating layout on your event date. The venue continues to offer versatile spaces suitable for various performances, hosted under the AlleyCat brand since May 2024, with a legacy of live events dating back to the Yacht Club era.

Getting to AlleyCat is straightforward. Downtown parking relies on street meters and city ramps, and Iowa City also offers a fare-free bus program through June 2026, making transit a convenient option for attendees. Nearby, lodging options provide comfortable stays within easy reach of the venue, including hotelVetro Iowa City, Graduate Iowa City, and Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University. For visitors planning a full evening, we recommend securing a hotel and reserving dining in advance to maximize your night out in Iowa City’s vibrant downtown.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current venue name: AlleyCat, located at 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
  • Original address (as Iowa City Yacht Club): 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
  • Capacity (as Yacht Club): 300 attendees.
  • Venue type: downtown live-entertainment venue; now a multi-genre space featuring live music, comedy, and karaoke under AlleyCat.
  • Seating chart: no publicly published seating chart found for AlleyCat/Joystick; no official seating chart publicly available.
  • Renamed: Yacht Club -> Joystick Comedy Bar & Arcade (October 2021) -> AlleyCat (May 2024).
  • Notable events hosted: historically hosted live music six nights a week; later hosted stand-up, open mic, karaoke and arcade/game nights as Joystick/AlleyCat.
  • Parking: downtown parking via meters and city ramps (no dedicated on-site parking).
  • Transit: Fare-free Iowa City public transit program through June 2026.
  • Nearby hotels: hotelVetro Iowa City (201 S Linn St), Graduate Iowa City (210 S Dubuque St), Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University (328 S Clinton St).