Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!

Welcome to your daily roundup of what’s happening around town, proudly presented by Gutschmidt Properties and Jeans Team with CMG Home Loans. Whether you’re looking to get active, enjoy some live music, or spend quality time with family, there’s something for everyone this Friday, November 7th. Let’s dive in!

What’s the Weather Like?

Partly Cloudy: High of 62°F and a low of 34°F. Perfect for enjoying the outdoors!

Health & Wellness

Jerry Fit Strength Training
Ely Public Library
8:00–9:00 a.m. & 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Seated Chair Yoga
Hiawatha Public Library
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Mindful Labyrinth Walk
Groundswell Cafe
4:00–6:00 p.m.

Family & Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Ladd Library
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Expressive Arts Session
Cedar Rapids Public Library
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Fall Luminary Walk
Morgan Creek Park
5:30–7:30 p.m.

Community Gatherings

Memory Games & Brain Boosters
Ely Public Library
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Spirits-Based Book Study
Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Coffee & Collage Session
Live on National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library’s Facebook & YouTube
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Meet Muralist Zing
Fias Fines
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Mansion Mixer: Paws and Projectors
Brucemore
6:30 p.m.

Theater Performances

Open Mic Poetry Night
Tree of Liminality
6:00–8:00 p.m.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Prairie High School Theatre
7:00 p.m.
Amelie Amalie Teen Edition
George Washington High School
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Urinetown the Musical
Kirkwood Community College
7:30–10:30 p.m.

Live Music

Finally Friday Music: Billy Lee Janie & DJ Johnson
KR Midnite Smoker Barbecue
4:00–7:00 p.m.
First Friday Jazz
Opus Concert Cafe
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Coffeehouse Nights: The High Crust
Lowe Park
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Seals and Crofts Two
Olympics Southside Theater
7:00 p.m.
Del2 Friday Night Acoustic Frog
Red Frog
Until 11:00 p.m.
Redemption
North Point
(Time not specified)
Westwood’s “Can You Hear Me” Release Party
Hazzard County
9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Marty Garrett Live
First Avenue Tap
9:00 p.m.

Sports & Nightlife

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
ImOn Ice Arena
7:05 p.m.
Friday Night Fish Dinner & Karaoke
Cedar Rapids Eagles 2276
Dinner: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Karaoke: 8:00 p.m.
First Friday’s R&B Night
Ideal Theater and Bars
9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.

Special Sales & Events

Fall Tool Sale
Acme Tools
7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Fall Film Festival
Mount Mercy University
12:45–3:00 p.m.
Trade Show Productions Gun Show
Hawkeye Downs Expo Center
5:00–9:00 p.m.

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Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Gutschmidt Properties and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans.

Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Henderson 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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Events for Friday, November 7th, 2025