Events for Thursday, August 6th, 2026.

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Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today's episode for Thursday, August 6, we're highlighting a full day of community festivals, live music, family fun, wellness activities, and summer entertainment. Featured events include First Thursday in New Bohemia, Meet Me at the Market, KCCK Jazz Under the Stars, Dear Evan Hansen, the Five Seasons Water Ski Show, Uptown GetDown, Jeep Night, Picasso in the Park, and Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Whether you're looking for free family activities, local art, live music, or a fun night out, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you discover the best events 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 6

🌤️ Forecast

Mostly sunny with a high of 79° and a low of 62°. It's a beautiful summer day to explore Eastern Iowa with outdoor concerts, art walks, wellness activities, family fun, and community events happening all day long.

🌟 Today's Highlights

🎨 First Thursday in New Bohemia
🎶 KCCK Jazz Under the Stars
🚶 Meet Me at the Market
🎭 Dear Evan Hansen
💦 Five Seasons Water Ski Show
🎨 Picasso in the Park
🎵 Uptown GetDown
🖼️ Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🚙 Jeep Night
🎭 Faces of Unity Opening

💪 Health & Wellness

🧘 Morning Stretch

8:00–9:00 a.m. | Ely Public Library | FREE
Start your morning with gentle stretching and yoga-inspired movement designed for every mobility level.

🌿 Metta Yoga – Gentle

9:30–10:30 a.m. | Prairiewoods
Beginner-friendly yoga in a peaceful natural setting.

🪑 Chair Yoga

1:00–1:45 p.m. | Fairfax City Hall | FREE
Accessible chair yoga suitable for all experience levels.

🪷 Metta Yoga – Chair

10:45–11:45 a.m. | Prairiewoods
Gentle chair yoga focused on strength, flexibility, and relaxation.

🌸 Day of Self Renewal

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods
Enjoy massage, yoga, meditation, lunch, and a peaceful retreat experience.

☯️ Into the Oneness: Qigong

12:45–1:35 p.m. | Prairiewoods
Gentle movement, meditation, and healing practices.

🎶 Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep

1:45–2:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods
Relax deeply with singing bowls and guided yoga nidra.

🧘 Summer Teen Yoga

4:00–5:00 p.m. | Breathing Room Yoga
A welcoming class designed specifically for teens.

💬 Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)

4:00–5:00 p.m.
Weekly online spiritual discussion.

📖 Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (Zoom)

7:00–8:30 p.m.
Reflect on contemplative living through Thomas Merton's writings.

🌼 Ageless Insights: Navigating Death & Dying with Dignity

10:00–11:30 a.m. | Elmcrest Country Club
A thoughtful discussion about end-of-life planning, hospice care, and meaningful conversations.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

🎣 Fishing & Canoeing for Kids

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Pinicon Ridge Park | $15
Kids ages 9–12 learn fishing and canoeing with provided equipment.

🎨 Picasso in the Park

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Greene Square Park | FREE
Hands-on art activities for young artists.

📚 Preschool Story Time

10:00–11:00 a.m. | Ely Public Library | FREE

📖 Early Learning Story Time

10:00–10:30 a.m. | Ladd Library | FREE

🎼 Symphony Kids

10:30–11:00 a.m. | Marion Public Library | FREE
Interactive music literacy with Orchestra Iowa.

🚚 Rolling Recmobile + Free Lunch

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Cleveland Park | FREE

🌳 Your Library at Redmond Park

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Cleveland Park | FREE
Books, games, giveaways, story time, and Mobile Technology Lab activities.

🎮 Tween & Teen Movie Day

1:00–3:15 p.m. | Marion Public Library | FREE

🧪 Teen Makers & Gamers

3:30–5:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | FREE
Create clay trinket trays while supplies last.

📚 Libraries, Learning & Community

🖨️ Makerspace Open Hours

12:00–4:00 p.m. | Marion Public Library

💻 Virtual Author Talk: Holly Capelle

1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual via Marion Public Library

🧶 Daytime Knit Wits

1:00–3:00 p.m. | Marion Public Library

🎲 55+ Game Day

1:30–3:30 p.m. | Bridge Senior Center

📖 While Others Sleep Mystery Book Club

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

💼 Searching & Applying for Reliable Jobs Online

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Ladd Library

⚖️ Civil Rights Commission Community Office Hours

2:00–4:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

☕ Good Time Social

2:00–3:30 p.m. | DeWolf Family Innovation Center

🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group

4:00–5:00 p.m. | Ladd Library

📚 Learn & Practice English

5:00–6:00 p.m. | Ladd Library

🎲 Dungeons & Dragons

5:00–8:00 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

🧩 Puzzle Night

6:00–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

❤️ Caregiver Support Group

6:00–7:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library

🎭 Dramatic Improv Club

6:00–7:30 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

🎵 Together in Song Meet & Greet

10:00–11:30 a.m. | DeWolf Family Innovation Center
Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day while learning about the Together in Song Chorus.

🌽 Markets & Local Shopping

🥕 Farm Stand Thursdays

4:00–7:00 p.m. | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm

🛍️ Free Summer Admission

12:15–8:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Explore all galleries free through August.

🏛️ The History Center Museum Hours

4:00–8:00 p.m.
Explore exhibits highlighting Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and Quaker Oats history.

🎨 Arts & Culture

🎨 First Thursday in New Bohemia

5:00–9:00 p.m. | FREE
Experience galleries, artist receptions, live demonstrations, ceramics, photography, film, dance, and community art throughout NewBo.

✉️ First Thursday Art Opening: Late Stage Postalism

6:00–9:00 p.m. | Tree of Liminality | FREE

📸 Faces of Unity by Tharren Keith

6:00–7:30 p.m. | CSPS Hall | FREE

🎭 Dear Evan Hansen

Theatre Cedar Rapids
Experience the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

📖 Junk Journal Workshop

6:00–8:00 p.m. | 237 Collective
Create a personalized junk journal using found materials.

🎵 Live Music & Entertainment

🚶 Meet Me at the Market

5:30–7:15 p.m. | NewBo City Market | FREE
Walks, runs, biking, dance fitness, yoga, and family activities.

🎺 KCCK Jazz Under the Stars

6:30–9:00 p.m. | Noelridge Park | FREE
Featuring Joey Schnoebelen Quintet with opening act Night School.

🎤 Uptown GetDown

6:00–9:00 p.m. | City Square Park | FREE
Enjoy live music by Last Call.

🌊 Five Seasons Water Ski Show

7:00–8:00 p.m. | Ellis Park | FREE
This week's Disco Fever-themed performance.

🎸 Maize Island Duo

5:30–8:30 p.m. | VFW Post 788 | $10 Cover

🎙️ Sips & Tunes featuring Luke Fox

8:00 p.m. | Kingston's Steakhouse

🎲 Games, Trivia & Social Fun

🚙 Jeep Night

5:00–8:00 p.m. | McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | FREE
Jeep competition, burgers, family fun, and prizes.

🎯 Survey Says: Friendly Feud

7:00 p.m. | Spare Time | FREE

🎮 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment

7:00 p.m. | Spare Time | FREE

🎱 Bingo

6:00–9:00 p.m. | El Kahir Shrine
Public welcome.

📚 Hot Takes Book Club

6:30 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique

👠 Girls Night Out: The Show

8:00–10:00 p.m. | The Ideal Theater & Bar
National touring live revue for ages 21+.

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

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