Events for Friday, January 16th, 2026
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
A snowy Friday packed with wellness classes, no-school day fun, creative workshops, live music, karaoke, wine tastings, and big events around Cedar Rapids. From daytime family activities to high-energy shows and nightlife, there’s something happening from morning through midnight.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, Gutschmidt Properties, and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans, for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
🌨️ Forecast
Chance of snow
High 34° | Low 9°
🧘 Health & Wellness
Geri-Fit – Ely Public Library | 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
Price: FREE
Strength, balance, and mobility training for adults 60+.
Gentle Yoga – Hiawatha Public Library | 10–11 a.m.
Price: FREE
Slow, mindful movement and breath awareness.
Hot Vinyasa Flow (Happier Hour) – Toula Yoga | 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Price: Studio pricing (varies)
Energizing, heated flow to unwind into the weekend.
👨👩👧 Family, Youth & No-School Fun
Winter Explorers In-Service Camp – Indian Creek Nature Center | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Price: $55 members | $75 non-members
Nature exploration and journaling for K–5 students (pre-registration required).
Baby & Toddler Story Time – Ladd Library | 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Price: FREE
Stories, songs, and playtime for newborns to age 3.
Community Crafting for Dolly – Cedar Rapids Public Library | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Price: FREE
Create crafts for Dolly Parton’s birthday celebration.
Fiber Friends: Wool Gathering – Ushers Ferry | 1–4 p.m.
Price: $24 | $28 non-resident
Hands-on fiber arts for ages 8–13.
No School Day BOGO Passes – Play Lab Action Park | 12–10 p.m.
Price: $7.50–$12.50 per person (BOGO deals)
All-day fun with in-service day discounts.
Babysitting Basics Workshop – Linn County 4-H | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Price: Price not listed
Learn childcare, safety, and emergency basics.
✍️ Arts, Learning & Community
Community Writers Circle – Hiawatha Public Library | 1–2 p.m.
Price: FREE
Adult writing group for sharing and feedback.
Friday Film Classics – Ely Public Library | 2–3:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Enjoy a classic film each Friday.
Stained Glass: One & Done – Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | 6:30–10 p.m.
Price: $65
Create a stained-glass project in one evening.
🎵 Live Music, Shows & Nightlife
Ideal Idol Vol. V – Ideal Theater & Bar | 7–11 p.m.
Price: $5 to compete | FREE to attend
Karaoke competition with a $1,000 grand prize.
Cedar County Cobras – CSPS Hall | 8 p.m.
Price: $15 advance | $18 door
Roots & blues duo in an intimate setting.
Fresh Fighters + Nirvomit – Ideal Theater & Bar | Doors 7 p.m. | Show 8 p.m.
Price: $15 advance | $20 day-of | $20 tables
Foo Fighters & Nirvana tribute night.
Finally Friday Music – CR Midnight Smoker BBQ | 4–7 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live blues with BBQ and happy-hour specials.
Bad Rumor – Checkers Tavern | 7 p.m.
Price: FREE
Rock and blues to kick off 2026.
KAT Blue & The True Believers – Campbell Steele Gallery | 7 p.m.
Price: Price not listed
High-energy blues performance.
Casey Klein – The Red Frog | 8–11 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live local music.
Karaoke Night – The Shack Tavern | 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
Price: FREE
Friday night karaoke hosted by DJ Mikey Z.
Jockstrap: Night of 1000 Rogers – Basix | 10:30 p.m.
Price: Price not listed
Late-night themed party.
🍷 Food, Drink & Special Events
Wine & Cheese Pairing – WineStyles Cedar Rapids | 6 p.m.
Price: $35 | $30 club members
Curated wine and cheese pairings (RSVP required).
Wine Tasting – Benz Beverage Depot | 5–7 p.m.
Price: FREE
Complimentary tasting with a wine expert.
International Hot & Spicy Day – 350 First | All day
Price: Menu pricing varies
Special spicy dishes available Jan 16–17.
Winter White Out Party – Kingston’s | 6–9 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live music, drink specials, wear white.
🎭 Theater & Big Events
GT Arenacross AMA Championship – Alliant Energy PowerHouse | Jan 16–17
Price: Ticket pricing varies
High-energy indoor motocross action.
Die Fledermaus – Paramount Theatre | Jan 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Price: Ticket pricing varies
Cedar Rapids Opera with Orchestra Iowa.
I Spy a Murder – Giving Tree Theater | 7:30–10 p.m.
Price: Price not listed
Interactive mystery where the audience helps solve the crime.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, Gutschmidt Properties, and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans.
With convenient locations throughout the area, a deep commitment to relationship banking, and the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust is the bank of choice for Cedar Rapids locals. CRBT provides full service commercial and consumer banking as well as trust and asset management services, all while making your banking experience so much more than you expected. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust: The people you can bank on. Learn more at crbt.bank.
Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.
Whether it’s your first house, an investment property, or your dream home, Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans makes mortgage lending a home run. With competitive rates, great turnaround times, and programs for buyers, sellers, and those looking to refinance, Jean’s Team is ready to step up to the plate for you and make getting a home loan feel like pitching a perfect game, every time. Learn more at cmghomeloans.com/mysite/jean-sellnau. CMG Mortgage, Inc., CMG Home Loans, and CMG Financial, NMLS# 1820, as well as Jean Sellnau, NMLS# 6180, is an equal housing lender.
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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