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Throughout the year, you'll find a number of festivals and events to entertain all ages, residents and visitors alike.

Art, culture, music, recreation and food festivals pay tribute to the area's rich heritage and Iowa traditions.

From walking tours to marathons, from live local music to national touring superstars, and from blockbuster art exhibitions to local craft fairs, find all the details right here!

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<p>Monthly Salsa Night at The Ideal is going to the next level with ANDY D CUBA and his Cuban Fever Band!!</p>

SALSA NIGHT with Andy D Cuba

Jan

22

2025

Monthly Salsa Night at The Ideal is going to the next level with ANDY D CUBA and his Cuban Fever Band!! Andy and his band travel in from out of state to light up The Ideal with their Latin…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Jan

23

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Jan

23

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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<p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the Main Theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p>

<p>$89 Floor | $59 Risers</p>

Christopher Johnstone and Tom Burke in Concert

Jan

24

2025

What do you get with an Iowa native and Broadway singer Christopher Johnstone, joined by pianist, vocal coach, and executive speaker coach Tom Burke, who over the past 20 years has helped TED…

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<p>Get those bikes ready! Registration starts at 11:30am!<br />
$30 entry fee with a 60% payout. The balance supports the I Know Jack Foundation.<br />
Best five cards wins with a payout to the top three hands (50%, 30%, 20%).</p>

Sag Wagon Poker Ride

Jan

25

2025

Get those bikes ready! Registration starts at 11:30am!$30 entry fee with a 60% payout. The balance supports the I Know Jack Foundation.Best five cards wins with a payout to the top three…

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Halfway to Pride! Free Event!

Jan

25

2025

Enjoy an afternoon of fabulous performances featuring The Pink Slips and other amazing local entertainers! Let’s come together to support and celebrate our talented performers.We’ll have free…

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<p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the Main Theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p>

<p>$89 Floor | $59 Risers</p>

Christopher Johnstone and Tom Burke in Concert

Jan

25

2025

What do you get with an Iowa native and Broadway singer Christopher Johnstone, joined by pianist, vocal coach, and executive speaker coach Tom Burke, who over the past 20 years has helped TED…

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<p>Step into the speakeasy style of The Ideal with the Dandelion Stompers, and be whisked away into a magical evening of music and dancing.</p>

Dandelion Stompers

Jan

25

2025

Voted "Best Local Band" by Little Village Magazine for 2022, Iowa's native Dandelion Stompers keep the dance floor hopping with ragtime tunes that will inspire you to jump up and cut a rug.…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Jan

30

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Jan

30

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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<p>Prepare for a high-intensity recreation of one of Johnny Cash’s most significant days in his musical career - a day that history now looks back on with amazement. While Johnny was going through a tough period, having just ended his first marriage, the band struggled to get him interested in recording in the studio. Their bold solution? Record LIVE in a prison. But what seemed simple turned into a whirlwind of drama!</p>

FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE A Johnny Cash Dramatic Production

Jan

31

2025

Join us for the Folsom Prison Experience, an immersive tribute drama directed by Stephanie Long, taking you back to that extraordinary day. Witness the challenges and triumphs as Johnny Cash…

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<p>That’s right folks, BBB is coming to CEDAR RAPIDS for ONE NIGHT ONLY! We have taken the rodeo world and turned it upside down with our HIGH ENERGY WESTERN SPORTS concept! We will have some of the rankest bulls and bull riders in the country as well as some of the fastest equine to ever go around a 3 barrel pattern PLUS freestyle bullfighting!! Following the bulls & barrels we will have a LIVE CONCERT featuring TREATY OAK REVIVAL with KOLBY COOPER to finish the night off with a bang! This will be the ONE event you don’t want to miss!!</p>

BULLS, BANDS, AND BARRELS with TREATY OAK REVIVAL & special guest Kolby Cooper

Feb

1

2025

Get ready for a wild night where the heart-pounding energy of a rodeo collides with live country music and intense barrel racing. Bulls, Bands, and Barrels is bringing a fresh, thrilling take…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Feb

6

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Feb

6

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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<p>KCCK’s All-Star Jam to support ‘da Blues, Iowa’s longest-running blues radio shows!<br />
Scheduled To Appear:<br />
Kat Blue and The True Believers<br />
Johnny Kilowatt<br />
Wonderful Smiths<br />
Plus, a truckload of special guests!<br />
BBQ provided by CR Midnight Smoker BBQ<br />
More info at<br />
www.kcck.org/dabluesapalooza</p>

‘daBluesapalooza 2025

Feb

8

2025

KCCK's All-Star Jam to support 'da Blues, Iowa's longest-running blues radio shows! Scheduled To Appear: Kat Blue and The True Believers Johnny Kilowatt Wonderful Smiths Plus, a truckload of…

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<p>The Pork Tornadoes are without a doubt, one of the most well-known and loved party bands of the Midwest. Recent accolades include being voted ‘Best Cover Band’ by the Iowa Music Awards (2x), ‘Best Live Band’ by Little Village’s Best of the CRANDIC and ‘Best Band’ by CBJ’s Best of the Corridor awards.</p>

THE PORK TORNADOES WITH SUPER SIZE SEVEN

Feb

8

2025

They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. The band will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from…

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<p>Beloved jazz pianist Eddie Piccard, who has entertained area audiences for decades, takes the stage every second Saturday of the month with his legendary quartet. This time, though, the legendary love song master brings you a Special Edition of his Saturday Night Jazz Club - just in time for Valentine’s Day!</p>

Saturday Night Jazz Club SPECIAL EDITION

Feb

8

2025

Grab your sweetheart (or any loved one) and celebrate jazz - and romance - with Eddie Piccard on February 8!Nearly every Saturday Night Jazz Club sells out, so get those tickets in…

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<p>One of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone), Flatland Cavalry is in the midst of a breakout year following the release of their acclaimed album, Wandering Star, last fall—their first project in partnership with Interscope Records. Of the album, No Depression praises, “They just don’t make them like Flatland Cavalry anymore…a collection of songs that feel timeless right out of the gate, warm and twangy with full-bodied arrangements,” while American Songwriter declares, “offers an upward glance that radiates within each of its 13 songs…it provides a bounty of bright light.”</p>

FLATLAND FOREVER TOUR With Special Guest Tyler Halverson

Feb

13

2025

Following the release of Wandering Star, the Nashville and Texas-based band was nominated for Group of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards (their first nomination), earned their first RIAA Gold…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Feb

13

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Feb

13

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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Special Valentine’s Day Dueling Pianos

Feb

14

2025

A perfect way to celebrate love, laughter, and great music! Tickets go fast, and this event usually sells out! Don’t miss your chance—secure your seats early.

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<p>Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15, 2025 @ 8:00 PM<br />
This is a General Admission seated show held in the Main Theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p>

<p>$25 Advance | $30 Door</p>

Slippery When Wet

Feb

14

2025

About SPT TheatreEvery couple of months this group of misfits and wacky fun-sters gets together in a room...a Writers' Room in fact...and writes a series of original comedy sketches. (Ok,…

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<p>Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15, 2025 @ 8:00 PM<br />
This is a General Admission seated show held in the Main Theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p>

<p>$25 Advance | $30 Door</p>

Slippery When Wet

Feb

15

2025

About SPT TheatreEvery couple of months this group of misfits and wacky fun-sters gets together in a room...a Writers' Room in fact...and writes a series of original comedy sketches. (Ok,…

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<p>On Valentine’s Day weekend, bring your sweetheart to The Ideal and “let’s get it on” to Marvin Gaye as performed by Jackie’s Boy, a multiple Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter out of Savannah, GA with multiple #1 records and collaborations with Flo Rida, Madonna, Chris Brown, Sean Kingston, Justin Bieber and more.</p>

Marvin Gaye Tribute

Feb

15

2025

On Valentine's Day weekend, bring your sweetheart to The Ideal and "let's get it on" to Marvin Gaye as performed by Jackie's Boy, a multiple Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter out of…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Feb

20

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Feb

20

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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<p>Comedy headliners:<br />
Skin bone<br />
Uncle Hank<br />
Low down<br />
Big Homie blocks<br />
Burn Poe</p>

<p>Rap Headliners:<br />
G Herbo<br />
Malo Buckzz<br />
Fendi<br />
Korporate</p>

Iowa Smash Comedy & Rap

Feb

21

2025

Comedy headliners:Skin boneUncle HankLow downBig Homie blocksBurn PoeRap Headliners:G HerboMalo BuckzzFendiKorporate

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<p>On the third Friday of the month, the Sam Ross Quartet provides the perfect soundtrack for west coast swing, east coast swing, the lindy hop, jitterbug and more!</p>

SWING NIGHT | 3RD Friday of the Month

Feb

21

2025

On the third Friday of the month, the Sam Ross Quartet provides the perfect soundtrack for west coast swing, east coast swing, the lindy hop, jitterbug and more! Enjoy dancing to live music…

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<p>Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide Country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and authentic sound. His most recent album, Never Enough (released on May 12, 2023 via MCA Nashville), is a statement collection of music that cements his status as one of Country’s strongest new voices.</p>

PARKER MCCOLLUM - WHAT KINDA MAN TOUR 2025 With Kameron Marlowe and special guest Lacy Kaye Booth

Feb

22

2025

Currently on his massive Burn It Down Tour throughout 2024, McCollum will be performing at some of the most iconic venues around the nation and appearing at Country music's top music…

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Video Games Live- Orchestra Iowa Pops IV

Feb

22

2025

Embark on an immersive, thrilling journey with the music of legendary video games. The dramatic music evokes memories of excitement and gaming fun. Coupled with ground-breaking technology,…

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<p>Local breakout band Running In Place, performing all of the hits with a funky twist, hit The Ideal for their 2nd Annual Spring Show. This show sold out last year, so hurry and grab those tickets NOW!<br />
Opener TBA</p>

Running in Place 2nd Annual Spring Show

Feb

22

2025

Local breakout band Running In Place, performing all of the hits with a funky twist, hit The Ideal for their 2nd Annual Spring Show. This show sold out last year, so hurry and grab those…

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<p>Monthly Salsa Night at The Ideal is going to the next level with ANDY D CUBA and his Cuban Fever Band!!</p>

SALSA NIGHT with Andy D Cuba

Feb

22

2025

Monthly Salsa Night at The Ideal is going to the next level with ANDY D CUBA and his Cuban Fever Band!! Andy and his band travel in from out of state to light up The Ideal with their Latin…

#Concert / Live Music Save

<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Feb

27

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Feb

27

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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A Lyrical Journey- Orchestra Iowa Masterworks IV

Mar

1

2025

Entr’acte, by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, is a stirring, soulful play on a Haydn masterpiece. The lyricism continues with Steinway Artist and international pianist Lorraine…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Mar

6

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Mar

6

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Mar

13

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Mar

13

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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<p>As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. With his seventh studio album, Tattoos, available now, the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story, just like his songs. And just like his songs, he’ll never hide the truth they reveal. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. His world-class pen helped create a watershed hit with Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum country-rap game changer, “Dirt Road Anthem.” And possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more.</p>

BRANTLEY GILBERT - THE TATTOOS TOUR With special guests Black Stone Cherry, Austin Snell & Colt Ford

Mar

14

2025

Tattoos further cements his legacy – 10 cowritten, co-produced tracks with an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert’s diesel-powered smoke-and-soul…

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<p>One of Iowa’s top high school jazz events returns to the Community Concert Association! The Corridor Jazz Project has been called “the crown jewel of jazz education in Iowa” by the Iowa Bandmasters Association. The event matches a high school jazz band with a professional jazz player, who go into the studio and make a professionally-produced recording. The 10 schools participating from the Cedar Rapids-Marion area will perform with their guest artists on the historic Paramount stage on March 10</p>

CRCCA PRESENTS: The Corridor Jazz Project

Mar

15

2025

Join the CRCCA today and celebrate 94 years of exciting, affordable family entertainment at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids.Attend six outstanding live performances for…

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<p>Acclaimed contemporary composer Craig Hella Johnson composed this Oratorio that is both evocative and compassionate. It is a musical response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man, that leaves audiences both hopeful and joyous.</p>

Considering Matthew Shepard

Mar

15

2025

TICKETS:$18 in advance, plus processing fees.$23 at the door, plus processing fees. Students are Free with ID.

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<p>Sail On plays the music of “America’s Band”, The Beach Boys. Performing all of the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming for all ages, and anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun.</p>

<p>Based in Nashville, Sail On performs over 100 shows every year enjoying the unique challenge and privilege of bringing one of pop music’s greatest legacies to audiences everywhere.</p>

CRCCA PRESENTS: Sail Away (Beach Boys Tribute)

Mar

17

2025

Join the CRCCA today and celebrate 94 years of exciting, affordable family entertainment at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids.Attend six outstanding live performances for…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Mar

20

2025

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

#Concert / Live Music Save

<p>The professionals sing on our stage every weekend…YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!!</p>

#ThirstyThursday KARAOKE with Vidal

Mar

20

2025

The professionals sing on our stage every weekend...YOU get to sing on it every Thursday!! A professional soundstage, professional sound system and fabulous host, Vidal, make karaoke at The…

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