Events for Thursday, August 13th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today’s episode for Thursday, August 13, we’re highlighting wellness and support programs, arts and culture, family activities, creative workshops, local markets, live music, comedy, sports, games, and special community events. Whether you’re looking to stay active, explore your creative side, spend time with the family, catch a show, enjoy live entertainment, or support a local cause, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you discover what’s happening across Eastern Iowa—in five minutes or less.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
☀️ Cedar Rapids Daily | Thursday, August 13
🌧️ Thursday Forecast
Showers and storms are likely, with a high of 78° and a low of 66°. Keep an umbrella handy and have an indoor backup plan as you explore events happening across Eastern Iowa.
Highlights:
🎤 John Mulaney with Very Special Guest
🎷 KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin
🎨 Moravian Folk Art Workshop
🖼️ Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🏄 Five Seasons Water Ski Show – Disco Fever
🚶 Meet Me at the Market
🎭 Dear Evan Hansen at Theatre Cedar Rapids
🎉 Palo Fun Days
🎸 Uptown Getdown
🌿 Health, Wellness & Support
🧘 Morning Stretch
8–9 a.m. | Ely Public Library | Cost: Not listed
Start your Thursday with a mobility-friendly workout incorporating elements of yoga. Bring a yoga mat if possible.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | $15
Enjoy a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class focused on movement, breathing, strength, flexibility and relaxation.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair
10:45–11:45 a.m. | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | $15
An accessible yoga option using a chair for support, welcoming people of all fitness levels and abilities.
🪑 Chair Yoga at the Downtown Library
1–2 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | Cost: Not listed
Try beginner-level chair yoga with instructor Tammy Bayer, with modifications available for different mobility levels.
💙 Loss of a Spouse Support
2–4 p.m. | Calvary Baptist Church | Cost: Not listed
A confidential support group providing an opportunity to discuss the challenges of grieving the loss of a spouse.
💙 Life After Caregiving Drop-In Grief Support
2–3:30 p.m. | DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia | Free
Connect with others experiencing the loss of caregiving or a loved one in this welcoming, no-registration-required support group.
🎨 Arts, Culture & Learning
🇨🇿 Moravian Folk Art Workshop
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | $25 members / $30 non-members
Learn traditional Moravian folk-art techniques directly from visiting artists and create your own project during this hands-on workshop.
📓 Journaling with Melody
10 a.m.–noon | DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia | Registration required
Explore journaling as a tool for self-care and self-discovery with author Melody Jones, joining virtually.
🖼️ Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
12:15–8 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | FREE
Explore all 16 galleries at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art at no cost during the museum's annual Free Summer Admission program.
🖼️ 55+ Docent-Guided Tour: “Visions of America – The Nation at 250”
1:30–3:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Cost: Not listed
Join a docent-guided exploration of artwork depicting America's history and identity. Meet in the museum lobby.
🎨 Second Thursday Art Chat
6–8 p.m. | Tree of Liminality | Pay what you can; $5 suggested donation
Bring your creative work—visual art, writing, performance or another medium—and connect with fellow artists in a casual, supportive setting.
🧱 Summer Fun LEGO Challenge Night
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | Cost: Not listed
Work together to complete a series of creative LEGO challenges in this laid-back evening activity.
🎭 Dear Evan Hansen
Theatre Cedar Rapids | July 17–August 16 | Cost: Not listed
See the Tony Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a teenager whose life changes dramatically after a tragic event thrusts him into the spotlight.
👨👩👧👦 Family, Kids & Youth
📚 Preschool Story Time
10–11 a.m. | Ely Public Library | Cost: Not listed
Enjoy stories, songs and a craft designed for preschoolers ages 3–5, with younger siblings welcome.
🎬 Tween & Teen Movie Days
1–3:15 p.m. | Marion Public Library | Cost: Not listed
As summer winds down, teens and tweens can enjoy an afternoon movie and snacks in the Teen Programming Room.
🎨 Picasso in the Park
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Greene Square Park | Cost: Not listed
Young artists can paint, color, glue and create hands-on projects while enjoying a morning in the park.
🛝 Rollin’ Recmobile & Free Lunch
11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Cleveland Park | FREE
Enjoy free recreational activities and lunch as Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation brings the Rollin’ Recmobile to Cleveland Park.
🛍️ Community & Local Markets
🌱 Farm Stand Thursdays
4–7 p.m. | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW | Cost: Varies
Shop fresh, locally grown produce, pick up a CSA share and support a more connected and sustainable Cedar Rapids.
🍔 Food Truck Thursdays
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. | Cost: Varies
Grab lunch from local food trucks, with Wescott BBQ and Sweet Doe Company serving up the Thursday lineup.
🚶 Meet Me at the Market
5:30–7:15 p.m. | NewBo City Market | FREE
Get moving with free dance fitness, walking, running, biking and yoga. All fitness levels are welcome, and no preregistration is required.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
🎬 Music in the Courtyard: The Name Is Bond. James Bond.
Brucemore | Evening | Ticketed
Enjoy iconic James Bond music reimagined by Brucemore Artisan in Residence Gerard Estella and performed by Stephanie Goff and Allison Yoder in the historic carriage-house courtyard.
🎷 KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars: Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra
6:30–9 p.m. | Noelridge Park | FREE
Enjoy an evening of family-friendly jazz featuring the Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra and young performers from Prairie High School.
🎤 John Mulaney with Very Special Guest
8–10 p.m. | McGrath Amphitheatre | Ticketed
Four-time Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney brings his stand-up tour to Cedar Rapids for a night of comedy.
🎸 Uptown Getdown
6–9 p.m. | City Square Park, Marion | FREE
Enjoy live music in downtown Marion featuring Matt Panek & The Electric Trio.
🏄 Five Seasons Water Ski Show
7–8 p.m. | 2021 Ellis Blvd. NW | FREE
Head to the river for the Five Seasons Water Ski Show, featuring this year's “Disco Fever” theme.
🎸 Encore Legends ROCKS Metro Harley-Davidson Bike Night
5:30–8:30 p.m. | Metro Harley-Davidson Suzuki Can-Am | Cost: Not listed
Catch high-energy party rock from Encore Legends while supporting the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
🎶 Sips & Tunes
6–8 p.m. | Kingston’s Steakhouse & Event Venue | Cost: Not listed
Relax on the patio for a Singer-Songwriter Edition featuring local artists, original songs and stripped-down favorites.
🤠 Palomino Band
5:30–8:30 p.m. | VFW Post 788 | $10 cover
Enjoy an evening of country music and dancing, with food and drinks available for purchase.
⚾ Sports & Games
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Stadium | Ticketed
Cheer on the Cedar Rapids Kernels as they take on Wisconsin at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
⛳ CVHS Drives for Lives 2026
11 a.m. registration/lunch; noon shotgun start | Hunters Ridge Golf Course | $125 individual / $500 team of four
Spend the afternoon on the golf course while supporting the CVHS animal shelter. Registration includes green fees, cart rental and lunch.
🎲 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
7 p.m. | Spare Time Cedar Rapids | FREE
Gather a team of up to eight for a free weekly game night with the chance to win house cash and prizes.
🎱 Bingo
6–9 p.m. | El Kahir Shrine | $6 entry packet
Enjoy Thursday night bingo, open to the public for ages 12 and up, with food and beverages available for purchase.
🎳 Strikes & Slices
9–11 p.m. | Spare Time Cedar Rapids | $10.99
Get two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental and unlimited cheese or pepperoni pizza slices.
🎭 Special Events
🎉 Palo Fun Days
August 13–15 | Zeller Memorial Park, Palo | Admission varies
Celebrate Palo Fun Days with live music, a parade, DJ entertainment, a smoking competition, 5K, bingo, kids' activities and a beverage tent.
🏌️ CVHS Drives for Lives
11 a.m. | Hunters Ridge Golf Course | $125 individual / $500 team
Support the CVHS animal shelter while enjoying an afternoon of golf, lunch and community.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC
Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.
Warm regards,
The Cedar Rapids Daily Team
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.
