Events for Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

Hello, Cedar Rapids friends!

Welcome to your daily guide for everything happening in our lively city this Thursday. Whether you’re seeking arts, music, wellness, learning, or community fun, there’s something for everyone. Here’s the complete lineup for October 2nd!

Weather Update

Clear skies and mild temperatures: High of 86°F and a low of 56°F. Perfect for getting out and about!

Arts & Culture

• Connor Garvie with Rook Wild
  7:00 p.m. | CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd St SE
  Award-winning singer-songwriter. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door.

• Empowering Identities: A Genderqueer and Asexual Music Experience with Miss Christine
  6:07 p.m. | CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd St SE
  Free event.

• Into the Deep Tour: Home Free and The Longest Johns
  7:00 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Ave SE
  Viral sea shanty performances.

• Mister Specific Erf and Mad Delirious
  Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m. | Ideal Theatre & Bar, 213 16th Ave SE
  High-energy improv. Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the door.

• Sammy’s East Side Jam: The Mandela Effect
  6:00–9:00 p.m. | Sammy’s Lounge, 2217 16th Ave SE
  Live music, musicians welcome to join.

• The Palomino Band
  5:30–8:00 p.m. | VFW Post 788, 3240 Southgate Pl SW
  Country dancing. Admission: $10.

• Name That Tune with Matt
  4:00–6:00 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, 4640 North River Blvd NE
  Trivia night, free to play with prizes.

Visual & Performance Arts

• Creative Class: Origami Autumn Trees
  5:30–7:30 p.m. | Culinary Kitchen, NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE
  Ages 12+.

• Jillian Moore’s Exhibition Reception
  5:00–7:00 p.m. | Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, 329 10th Ave SE
  Meet the artist and view the latest works.

• First Thursday Art Exhibition: “Reimagine”
  5:00–8:00 p.m. | Tree of Liminality, 1029 3rd St SE
  Monthly art exhibition.

• Tiny Art Grand Opening
  5:30–6:00 p.m. | Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW
  Celebrate the new tiny art display.

• Improv Student Showcase
  7:00 p.m. | Groundswell Café, 201 Third Ave SW
  Admission: $5.

Wellness & Fitness

• Thursday Night Yoga
  6:30–7:00 p.m. | NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE
  Free, all levels welcome.

• Transformations Support Group
  6:00–8:00 p.m. | 1030 Fifth Ave SE
  Support group for trans and gender-diverse individuals and allies.

Community & Fundraising

• Beers in the Barnyard
  5:30–8:30 p.m. | Old MacDonald’s Farm, 4900 16th Ave SW
  Supports Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation. Tickets: $60.

• Power of Pink
  4:00–8:00 p.m. | Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, 701 10th St SE
  Refreshments, music, and fireworks at 7:15 p.m.

• Coe College Homecoming
  All day, through October 4th | Coe College, 1220 1st Ave NE
  Campus-wide events and reunions.

• Thrift Thursday
  2:00–5:00 p.m. | Central Furniture Rescue, 420 6th St SE
  Spend $25+ and get a coupon to Big Grove Brewery.

Learning & Workshops

• Living the Dream: Sustainability
  12:00–2:00 p.m. | Wesley Center, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1340 3rd Ave SE
  Salad potluck and sustainability talk.

• Job Search Workshop: Avoiding Scams
  2:00–3:00 p.m. | Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW
  Learn to spot job scams.

• Tango Practica
  6:00–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE
  No partner required.

• Spiritual Wisdom of Trees Book Study
  10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
  Group discussion.

• Civil Rights Commission Office Hours
  2:00–4:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE
  Drop-in for questions and resources.

Food, Drinks & Social Events

• Pub 217 Anniversary
  All day, October 2nd–5th | Pub 217, 217 3rd St SE
  Special discounts and surprises.

• Mean Girls Trivia
  7:00 p.m. | Spare Time, 4601 First Ave SE
  Free to play, house cash prizes.

• AFP Eastern Iowa Happy Hour
  4:00–6:00 p.m. | Ideal Theatre & Bar, 213 16th Ave SE
  Networking event.

• Strikes and Slices
  9:00–11:00 p.m. | Spare Time Cedar Rapids, 4601 First Ave SE
  Unlimited bowling and pizza for $9.99 per person.

• Farm Stand Market
  4:00–7:00 p.m. | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave NW
  Fresh, locally grown produce.

Thank you for checking out the Cedar Rapids Daily! For a full list of events and to sign up for our daily newsletter, visit our website. Special thanks to our sponsor, Gutschmidt Properties, for their community-focused real estate services.

Have a fantastic Thursday, Cedar Rapids!

Upload Media Group and its partners are not responsible for any issues, errors, or misunderstandings that may arise from the use of AI - assisted content.