Events for Thursday, February 12th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! ๐
Rain or snowโwho cares? Thursday, February 12th in Cedar Rapids is stacked. Think AI talks, powerhouse speakers, Galentineโs parties, live music, karaoke, trivia, and fun for kids and teens all day long. Learn something, sip something, sing somethingโjust donโt stay home.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
๐ฆ๏ธ WEATHER
Chance of rain & snow | High 43ยฐ | Low 27ยฐ
๐ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 โ CEDAR RAPIDS AREA EVENTS
๐ LECTURES, EDUCATION & TALKS
Thursday Forum: From Perception to AI
๐ฃ 8:45โ11:30 a.m. | Coe College, Kesler Auditorium (Hickok Hall)
A four-part series exploring the evolution, impact, and real-world use of large language models, presented by Associate Professor Michael Stobb.
๐ฒ $40 series | $12 per lecture (includes coffee & pastries)
Contemporary Issues Forum
๐ 7โ8:30 p.m. | Coe College, Sinclair Auditorium
Speaker: Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.), trailblazer, combat veteran, and Thunderbird pilot, sharing leadership and resilience insights.
๐ฒ Pricing not listed
How to Impress at Your Job Interview
๐ 2โ3 p.m. | Ladd Library
Practice interview skills and earn a $10 Goodwill voucher.
๐ฒ FREE
Women in Leadership: Galentineโs Get Together
๐ฆ 11:30 a.m. | Mount Mercy Graduate Center
Networking, conversation, and light bites.
๐ฒ FREE
๐ถ FAMILY, KIDS & TEENS
Abraham Lincolnโs Birthday Activities
๐ 9 a.m.โ7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Drop-in crafts and activities celebrating Lincoln.
๐ฒ FREE
Sensory Story Time
๐ 10โ10:30 a.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Low-sensory story experience.
๐ฒ FREE
Preschool Story Time
๐ 10โ11 a.m. | Ely Public Library
Stories, songs, and crafts (ages 3โ5).
๐ฒ FREE
Teen STEAM
๐ 4โ5 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Hands-on STEAM projects.
๐ฒ FREE
Teen Board & Card Games
๐ 5โ7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Drop-in games and hangout.
๐ฒ FREE
Art from the Heart Teen Hang
๐ 6โ8 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Pizza, art, and creativity for ages 13โ18.
๐ฒ FREE
Eco-Explorers: Animal Trail Treasure Hunt
๐ 1โ2:30 p.m. | Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Ages 5โ7 explore winter animal tracks.
๐ฒ $10
๐ HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
Caregiving for Mid-to-Late-Stage Dementia
๐ 10โ11:30 a.m. | DeWolf Innovation Center
Six-week caregiver support group.
๐ฒ FREE (registration required)
Caregiver Losses & Grief
๐ 1โ2:30 p.m. | DeWolf Innovation Center
Support group focused on grief and change.
๐ฒ FREE (registration required)
Good Time Social (Caregivers)
๐ 2โ3:30 p.m. | DeWolf Innovation Center
Social gathering with games and refreshments.
๐ฒ FREE
Tai Chi for Well-Being
๐ฅ 10:30โ11:30 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Balance-focused movement.
๐ฒ FREE
Chair Yoga
๐ 1โ2 p.m. | Ladd Library
Accessible yoga for all mobility levels.
๐ฒ FREE
Metta Gentle Yoga
๐ค 9:30โ10:30 a.m. | Prairiewoods
๐ฒ $15 single | punch cards available
Metta Chair Yoga
๐ฅ 10:45โ11:45 a.m. | Prairiewoods
๐ฒ $15 single | punch cards available
๐จ ARTS, CULTURE & CREATIVITY
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power (Film)
๐ 6โ7:30 p.m. | African American Museum of Iowa
Documentary screening and discussion.
๐ฒ FREE
Kirkwood Songwriting Studio Showcase
๐ 7โ9 p.m. | Kirkwood CC, Ballantyne Auditorium
Student-written and performed songs.
๐ฒ FREE
Second Thursday Art Chat
๐ 6โ8 p.m. | Tree of Liminality
Creative discussion and feedback.
๐ฒ $5 suggested donation
The Art & Soul of Contemplative Gardening
๐ก 6:30โ8 p.m. | Prairiewoods
Three-week reflective gardening series.
๐ฒ $25 series
๐ท GALENTINEโS, VALENTINEโS & SOCIAL EVENTS
Classic Cocktail Prix Fixe Dinner (for Two)
๐ 5:30โ8:30 p.m. | Big Grove Brewery
Five courses with cocktail pairings.
๐ฒ $80 per couple
Galentineโs Day at Midtown Reserve
๐ 5โ10 p.m. | Midtown Reserve
Champagne, specials, and vibes.
๐ฒ FREE entry
Galentineโs Sip & Shop
๐ 6โ8 p.m. | Refined Living
Sips, shopping, gifts, and prizes.
๐ฒ FREE (registration encouraged)
Galentineโs Wine & Chocolate Pairing
๐ 6 p.m. | WineStyles Cedar Rapids
๐ฒ $38 | $33 club members
Galentineโs Store Party
๐ 4โ7 p.m. | Maurices
Styling, snacks, and gifts with purchase.
๐ฒ FREE
๐ฒ GAMES, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Ideal Idol Vol. V
๐ 7โ11 p.m. | Ideal Theater & Bar
Karaoke competition with $1,000 prize.
๐ฒ $5 to compete | FREE to watch
TellersBridge: โFirst Loveโ Storytelling
๐ 7 p.m. | Parlor City Pub & Eatery
Live personal storytelling.
๐ฒ FREE
Palomino (Live Country Music)
๐ 5:30โ8:30 p.m. | VFW Post 788
๐ฒ $10 cover
Thursday Night Karaoke
๐ 8โ11:45 p.m. | Buchonaโs
Sing and get BOGO drink deals.
๐ฒ FREE
Bingo โ Public Invited
๐ 6โ9 p.m. | El Kahir Shrine
๐ฒ $6 entry packet
Romantic Films Trivia Night
๐ 7 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment
๐ฒ FREE
๐ฎ GAMES & SPORTS
TCG Trade Night
๐ 5โ7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games
๐ฒ FREE
Pokรฉmon Night: Free Play & Trade
๐ 5โ7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games
๐ฒ FREE
Dedicated Doubles Pickleball
๐ 6โ8 p.m. | Backyard BBQ Iowa
๐ฒ $20 per team
Adult Pickup Basketball
๐ 8โ9 p.m. | Palo Community Center
๐ฒ Pricing not listed
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.
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
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 Iโ380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a storyโwrite yours in one of their homes. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.
Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We canโt 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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