Already a user?
Log In
Not a user? Sign up to find local events for you, or manage your events/locations.
Popular on Hoopla
-
Check out area food events
-
See what's new at local theaters
-
Corridor full of live music this weekend
-
10 things to do for less than $10 this week
-
Art Exhibitions
-
Aroma Artisan Pizza opens in NewBo City Market
-
Hancher's sapphire season set to sparkle
-
New York company sets dance in unexpected places
-
Break Out! Escape Room
<p><section><p><br></p></section><section><span itemprop="description"><p><strong>The newest escape room to hit Cedar Rapids is <u>NOW OPEN!</u></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.crbreakout.com/">Check out our website!</a></p><p>An escape room is a live action adventure game in which participants are "locked" in a room. Using teamwork, communication and their wits each player must solve puzzles, find clues, keys and unlock the riddle before the time is up!</p><p>Each room takes one hour and there are three different experiences to choose from! </p><p>Games:</p><p><strong><u>Taken: </u></strong><em>You know she is missing but something does not add up? Can you solve the mystery?</em></p><p>Fear Factor: Low</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>P</u></strong><u>risoner of War: </u><em>Operation Enduring Freedom was your last tour of duty. You were supposed to be back on American soil by now. Instead, you are a Prisoner of War and the confined spaces you share with your fellow Marines seems to grow smaller every day. </em></p><p>Fear Factor: Moderate</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Child's Play: </u></strong><em>To bring back your children and stop the evil lurking within you have to figure out what happened before police arrest you and keep you from the crime scene. </em></p><p>Fear Factor: High</p></span></section></p> 2017-08-23 22:00:00 -0500
8/23/1711:00 a.m.Break Out!Cedar Rapids -
Museum Store Featured Artist of the Month for August
<p><strong>CRMA Museum Store August Artist of the Month: Angela Tornabane</strong></p><p><span lang="EN">Angela Tornabane’s pottery is a delight to hold. She is comfortable with the aesthetic parameters of utilitarian pottery and indeed wants you to enjoy the daily use of her hand thrown or pinch pot creations. For her, practical functionality is essential to its conception, feeling that pottery can have a practical use and an inherent beauty. Her glazes burn on the hilly edges revealing the beautiful clay body, pooling in the valleys with deep, rich color with a finish like jewels. She </span>chooses atmospheric firings such as the soda and wood kiln to bring out the color of the unglazed clay body. It is important for her to thoughtfully wad her pieces to leave marks on the bottom of the pot, enhancing her carved designs. <span lang="EN">The time with each pot, letting the clay inspire what becomes the end result, is her Zen clarity. </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2017-08-23 16:00:00 -0500
8/23/1712:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
-
Letters to My Ancestors:The Watercolors of Tara Moorman
<p>Cedar Rapids-based artist Tara Moorman has long been known for her exquisite watercolor paintings. This exhibition displays a new series, inspired by old photographs of Moorman’s relatives found at her mother’s home. Moorman describes her ancestors with Garrison Keillor’s phrase, “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” Using the photos as inspiration for her paintings allowed Moorman to have a conversation of sorts with her ancestors and momentarily step into their world. </p><p><strong>Free Summer admission from July 1, 2017 through September 3, 2017, thanks to our generous sponsors: The Schmidt, Vander Leest & Wenzel Group of R. W. Baird, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Transamerica, and UFG.</strong></p> 2017-08-10 16:00:00 -0500
8/23/1712:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Page-Turner: Books and Reading in Art March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
<p><strong>Page-Turner: Books and Reading in Art</strong></p><p>March 2017 – March 2018</p><p> </p><p>From Marvin Cone’s enchanting paintings of his daughter Doris engrossed in a book to Mary GrandPre’s charming illustrations for the blockbuster Harry Potter series, books and reading have inspired artists in a variety of ways for generations. This exhibition casts a wide net, including objects created out of books, books from artist’s collections, name plates and illustrations from books, and, of course, images of people reading. This exhibition’s long run will allow for a wide variety of reading-related programming over the course of the year.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Free Summer Admission July 1, 2017-September 3, 2017</strong></p><p><strong>Thanks to our sponsors: The Schmidt, Vander Leest & Wenzel Group of R. W. Baird, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Transamerica, and UFG.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2017-08-23 16:00:00 -0500
8/23/1712:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
chair yoga
<p>Come to this free class to try chair yoga with instructor Christy Vilardo. No complicated maneuvers or complex movements and no previous experience with yoga needed. No cost. If you would like caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know by calling (319)221-8866 or emailing Mary at mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org</p> 2017-06-22 15:45:00 -0500
8/23/173:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Late Nights at the NCSML
<p>The museum store and all galleries will be open until 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings between May 10th and September 27th! </p><p>Exhibits this summer include <em>Dale </em><em>Chihuly Venetians from the George R. Stroemple Collection </em>and <em>Twists and Turns: The Story of Sokol. </em></p><p><em><em>Regular admission rates apply to visit the exhibits. Members are always free.</em></em></p><p><em>General – $10<br>65+ – $9<br>Active Military (with ID) – $5<br>Veterans – $5<br>Students 14+ – $5<br>Youth (6-13) – $3<br>Children 5 & under – FREE<br>NCSML Member – FREE</em></p><p> </p> 2017-08-23 20:00:00 -0500
8/23/174:00 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Book Discussion: Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence by Gail Sheehy
<p>Join Joan Ortega, a social worker, in discussing an easy-to-read road map of caregiving. First Lady Rosalynn Carter says “this book can drastically lighten the heaviest of loads.” No cost. The book can be purchased at the Mercy Medical Center Gift Shops. A limited number of copies are available in our resource lending library. Registration by email (mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org) or phone (319.221.8866) is requested at least three days before the event. If you would like caregiving assistance while attending this event, please let us know by calling (319)221-8866 or emailing Mary at <a href="mailto:mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org">mrink@familycaregiverscenter.org</a></p> 2017-08-23 17:30:00 -0500
8/23/174:00 p.m.Family Caregivers Center of MercyCedar Rapids -
Widow & Widowers
<p>A social organization for widowed survivors that meet the fourth Wednesday evening for dinner and fellowship.</p><p>Reservations required.. Call Audrey at 319-396-3721</p> 2017-06-01 20:00:00 -05008/23/175:00 p.m.American LegionMarion -
Bicyclists of Iowa City Wednesday Night Social Ride
<p>Meet at Hudson’s Southside Tap (next to Paul’s Discount near the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 6). Start at Hudson's Tap on Hwy 1. Ride the trail to Benton St and south to Terry Trueblood Park. Continue south to Hwy 22 past Riverside Casino. Return on Oakcrest Hills Road. <strong>Helmets required.</strong></p><p>27 Miles</p><p>Host: Rick Walton 319-354-8090</p> 2017-08-07 20:00:00 -0500
8/23/176:00 p.m.Hudson's Southside TapIowa City -
Fish and Seafood Specialties - Cooking Class
<p><strong>Fish and Seafood Specialties: </strong><em>Back by popular demand.</em><strong> </strong><strong><i>On the menu: </i></strong>Shrimp with Creamy Wine Sauce, BBQ Shrimp, Plank-Grilled Salmon and Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli with appropriate sides. $50.00</p><p><strong> August 23 (Wednesday) 6 to 9 p.m.</strong></p> 2017-07-21 21:00:00 -05008/23/176:00 p.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
Friendship Crochet Club
<p>Bring your current crochet project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday at 6 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love of the craft. </p> 2017-08-23 20:00:00 -0500
8/23/176:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
-
The Quilt Trail
<p>We are excited to welcome Suzi Parron! Suzi's journey began in Adams County, Ohio, where the quilt trail movement originated. After working with founder Donna Sue Groves, Suzi set out on her own voyage of discovery. She traveled across the country, sometimes alone, sometimes with her faithful barn-quilting pup, Gracie. Together they met dozens of barn owners, barn quilt artists, and committee members who shared their stories. Join us to learn more! </p> 2017-08-01 19:00:00 -0500
8/23/176:00 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Quartermania
<p>Join us every Sunday & Wednesday 8pm-Midnight. $6 cover gets you 25 cent games of bowling, 25 cent pop, 25 cent shoe rental plus 50 cent drafts of Busch Light & Miller High Life. Ladies pay only $3 on Wednesdays! </p> 2017-08-23 00:00:00 -05008/23/178:00 p.m.Westdale Bowling Center & Lazer TagCedar Rapids -
Bonaparte Farmers Market.
<p><em>Bonaparte Farmers Market</em>.</p><p><span><span> </span>Produce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts, flea market items, etc. Vendors vary week to week,.</span></p> 2017-08-24 18:00:00 -05008/24/173:00 p.m.Bonaparte MercantileBonaparte -
Meet Me at the Market
<p>Free Bike, Walk, Run, Dance and Yoga event held at NewBo City Market each Thursday May-September at 6 pm. Group and individual activities. See website or Facebook for special events each Thursday night.</p> 2017-08-24 20:00:00 -05008/24/175:00 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Annual Central City Bluegrass Festival
<p>BMAI 4<sup>th</sup> Annual Central City Bluegrass Festival</p><p>August 24 – 26, 2017</p><p>Bands from 5 states</p><p>Linn County Fairgrounds</p><p>Central City Road</p><p>Central City, IA 52214</p><p> </p><p>Thursday 6pm pot luck & jam session are free</p><p>Friday show $20, starts at 7pm </p><p>Saturday 2 shows $25 at 1pm & 7pm</p><p>Saturday evening show $20 after 6pm</p><p>Weekend pass $35</p><p>Children 13-16 $5 per day</p><p>Children 12 & under free</p><p> </p><p>Jamming is encouraged and guest bands are welcome.</p><p> </p><p>Festival in A/C building, bring your lawn chairs.</p><p>Camping has 30 & 50 amp sites with water, $20, tent camping $10.</p><p>Lodging: Microtel Inn Marion, Iowa (319) 373-7400</p><p>12 miles away, ask for bluegrass rate.</p><p> </p><p>Contact BMAI (641) 799-1442</p><p><a>Iowabluegrassmusic@gmail.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.iowabluegrassmusic.com/">www.iowabluegrassmusic.com</a></p>8/24/176:00 p.m.The Linn County FairCentral City -
Country Friends Dance Club
<p>Country Friends is a group of people who enjoy country dancing. The purpose of the County Friends Dance Club is to promote and enjoy country dancing. We teach and dance a mixture of couples (2 step, triple two, cha-cha, waltz) and line dancing. First two visits are free. For more information, visit our website @ https://sites.google.com/site/countryfriendsdanceclub/ or call 319-350-3877 for more information. </p> 2017-08-24 21:00:00 -0500
8/24/177:00 p.m.Elks Lodge No. 251Cedar Rapids -
Jazz Under The Stars - Ritmocano
<p>Iowa's Jazz Station, 88.3 KCCK, concludes 30 years of free jazz concerts in Cedar Rapids, with the Latin Jazz sounds of <strong>James Dreier and Ritmocano</strong> at the McGrath Amphitheater.</p><p>The music starts at 7:00pm. Bring your lawn chair and picnic, or enjoy food from on-site vendors.</p><p>Here is the rest of the 2017 lineup:</p><p>In Noelridge Park:</p><p>Aug. 3 - Goosetown</p><p>Aug. 10 - Damani Phillips Trio</p><p>Aug. 17 - 10 of Soul</p>
8/24/177:00 p.m.McGrath AmphitheatreCedar Rapids -
Cirque Italia
<p align="center">2017 Press Release – Unit I (SILVER)</p><p align="center">GET READY CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, BECAUSE IT’S TIME TO BE AMAZED! CIRQUE ITALIA IS COMING WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW AND TONS OF EXCITEMENT!</p><p>Cirque Italia is a unique show in every sense. After five years of consolidation, a rigorous casting selection, and over 1,000 performances nationwide; this spectacular production has become the greatest version of a “traveling circus”. Cirque Italia is proud to have developed a well-deserved reputation as one of the most innovative shows to be staged in the US. </p><p>Conceived by Mr. Manuel Rebecchi, and meticulously directed and produced by Chanté DeMoustes, Cirque Italia is a creative mix of the best elements of entertainment and technology. A “never-seen-before” production that combines acrobatics, dance, contortion, and even high-performance BMX and roller-skating. All performances are done in ways that push the physical boundaries of human abilities, which leaves audiences amazed and astonished.</p><p>Performers from all over the world are united under the magic spiral of the white and blue big top. They merge their extraordinary selection of skills and put together a stimulating spin on the industry by embracing the element of water. Cirque Italia has managed to find a delicate balance between the poetic and expressive power of the human body and the versatility and fluidity of water as an artistic scenario.</p><p>With a magnetism that draws you into your deepest fantasies, the water circus offers two hours of high-end entertainment. Mermaids and dinosaurs make dreamy appearances while awakening the inner child within you. Laser lights and bubbles act as interdimensional movers. Aerialists, acrobats, and contortionists take the human body to the next level – one you never thought possible!</p><p>You may think that such a sophisticated production is out of your budget, but Cirque Italia is committed to bringing Las Vegas to your own hometown. They bring an experience and make it not only memorable, but affordable with very competitive prices and special offers.</p><p>Cirque Italia also contributes to the modernization of the performing arts and the circus industry by abiding by a strict animal free policy. The company takes a leading stance in offering quality entertainment beyond the use of animals.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.cirqueitalia.com">www.cirqueitalia.com</a> and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location.</p><p><strong>When: August 24-27</strong></p><p><strong>Where: 4400 6<sup>th</sup> St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404</strong></p><p><strong>At: Hawkeye Downs Speedway</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Under the grand, swirling White and Blue tent!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>• August 24 THURS: 7:30pm</strong></p><p><strong>• August 25 FRI: 7:30pm</strong></p><p><strong>• August 26 SAT: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm</strong></p><p><strong>• August 27 SUN: 1:30pm, 4:30pm</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Box office hours:</strong></p><p><em>The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show - </em>10am – 9pm</p><p>You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text message.</p><p>Non vediamo l'ora di vedervi allo spettacolo! Let Your Imagination Wander...and come DIVE into the Magical world of CIRQUE ITALIA. </p> 2017-08-07 21:30:00 -0500
8/24/177:30 p.m.Hawkeye DownsCedar Rapids -
Little Sports Explorers
<p>Explore the World of Sports this summer with Little Sports! Children ages 2-6 have an opportunity learn about soccer, t-ball, tennis, basketball, football and volleyball.</p><p>*New this year* Program for 2-year olds </p><p>Fridays from 9:00-9:45 am we will host an open gym for 2 - 4 year olds that want to explore sports. We will have different sports stations set up and the kids can try different sports and large motor skills. Instruction breakouts will be given for those that are ready.</p> 2017-08-25 09:45:00 -0500
8/25/179:00 a.m.Zion Lutheran ChurchHiawatha -
-
Woodfest
<p>Celebrating all things wood and wood related. Ongoing demonstrations and sales of furniture, toys, home and garden, bowls, carvings, tools. </p><p>August 25-27</p> 2017-03-11 17:00:00 -06008/25/1710:00 a.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & Event CenterAmana -
Doodlebugs Preschool Series at the Hiawatha Public Library: Mix It Up!
<p><strong>Doodlebugs at the Hiawatha Library: </strong><strong><span>Mix It Up!</span></strong></p><p><span>We’ll read Eric Carle’s </span><span><u>The Mixed Up Chameleon</u> </span><span>and create some of our own mixed- mixed-up critters by mixing different colors together.</span></p><p><span>Preschool kids and their caregivers are welcome at this free event.</span></p><p><br></p> 2017-04-27 23:15:00 -0500
8/25/1710:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Woodfest
<p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August 25-27, 2017 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>Free admission. Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking., $1 per car. Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2017-04-20 17:00:00 -05008/25/1711:00 a.m.Amana Colonies RV Park & Event CenterAmana -
FIRST Lego League Information Session
<p>Are you interested in joining the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Lego League team? We are hosting an information session Friday, August 25. At this meeting, team applications will be handed out. Applicants will work on a project related to Lego League and hear from past members about their experiences. FIRST Lego League teams have ten members. Members are ages 10-14 years. Meetings will be Friday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 pm. Come to this session to find out more!</p> 2017-08-08 16:30:00 -0500
8/25/172:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Rock the Block
<p><noscript>&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; URL=/events/1685983558364881/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A272325152845336%2C%22action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A272325152845336%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D%5D%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;_fb_noscript=1" /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;</noscript><span data-testid="event-permalink-details">Join us Friday nights, May through September, for this free concert series featuring local bands playing on the Market Mainstage. Families bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy great music, locally-crafted food and drinks, and games in the Market Yard.</span></p><p><span data-testid="event-permalink-details"><noscript>&amp;amp;amp;lt;meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; URL=/events/1685983558364881/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A272325152845336%2C%22action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A272325152845336%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D%5D%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;_fb_noscript=1" /&amp;amp;amp;gt;</noscript><span data-testid="event-permalink-details">Support for Rock the Block at NewBo City Market is provided by a generous donation from Rockwell Collins.</span></span></p> 2017-08-25 20:00:00 -0500
8/25/175:30 p.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Woody Guthrie's American Song
<p>Songs and Writings by Woody Guthrie; Conceived and Adapted by Peter Glazer</p><p>“...The beauty and strength of this show is the way the music and the monologues lift the human spirit... the buoyant nature of the play had heads nodding and feet dancing...”<br>Diana Nollen, Review of ITAC’s “Woody Guthrie’s American Song”<br>Source/Media Group<br><br>August 25-September 3 & September 15-24, 2017 in Homestead at Die Heimat's Next Door Event Center (4430 V Street in the village of Homestead)</p> 2017-07-24 21:27:00 -0500
8/25/177:30 p.m.Die Heimat - Next DoorHomestead -
Constellations
<p>This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. (PG-13, Romantic Drama) By Nick Payne, Directed by Richie Akers. </p> 2017-08-25 21:40:00 -0500
8/25/178:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Omelet Breakfast
<p><strong>Annual Omelet Breakfast</strong> to raise funds for resurfacing our church parking lot. </p><p>Omelets with all the fixings, made to order, sausage, homemade pastries, juice and coffee</p><p><br></p> 2017-08-09 11:00:00 -05008/26/177:00 a.m.Alburnett United Methodist ChurchAlburnett -
Free Yoga Class in Greene Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is offering free outdoor yoga classes for ages 12 and up at Greene Square, 400 4th Avenue SE. Class meets weekly on Saturdays from 8:00-9:00 a.m., June 3 through August 26. No registration is required.</p> 2017-08-26 09:00:00 -0500
8/26/178:00 a.m.Greene SquareCedar Rapids -
Marion Farmers' Market
<p>The Marion Farmers' Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your community.</p> 2017-08-26 11:30:00 -05008/26/178:00 a.m.Taube ParkMarion