World-class, first-run plays can be seen at the internationally acclaimed Playwrights’ Center where visitors are welcome year round to a series of free readings and workshops through the their PlayLabs festival, one of the nation’s most comprehensive play development programs.
Ready for retro fun? Memory Lanes offers a state-of-the-art facility with 30 bowling lanes, a full-service bar and restaurant featuring pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and other favorites along with a full bar, live music, 29 LCD screens, two outdoor sand volleyball courts, darts, and arcade games. For live music, head to Cabooze, featuring music artists ranging from up-and-coming, buzz-worthy acts to groups on nostalgia tours.
Looking to get active? Visitors can enjoy cycling, running, or walking along the Mississippi River’s scenic East River Road that forms Seward’s eastern border. To work up a sweat with community, Solcana Fitness offers queer-friendly, social-justice minded, feminist workouts designed for folks of all fitness levels and backgrounds. Visitors to the area can check online for a drop in schedule.
For a peaceful cool down, Common Ground Meditation Center offers a number of mindfulness classes, retreats, courses, workshops and lectures, all open to the public with drop-in options, as does Big River Yoga, a locally owned studio offering studio classes, outdoor classes, online sessions, and massages.