Events for Friday, February 13th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Mostly sunny and 53? That’s your sign to get out, Cedar Rapids. Start the day with story times, nature camp, writing circles, or even a $50 Friday the 13th tiny tattoo—then roll straight into Galentine’s shopping, three-course Valentine dinners, tastings, and live music. Tonight is stacked with Candlelight concerts, salsa dancing, speed dating, improv, bingo, rock shows, and nonstop karaoke. Whether you’re feeling classy, crafty, competitive, or a little chaotic—it’s a full-send Friday, February 13th.
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.
🌤️ FORECAST
Mostly Sunny | High 53° | Low 29°
🌅 MORNING & DAYTIME
GERIFIT
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m. | Ely Public Library
FREE strength & balance class for ages 60+.
In-Service Day Camp: Creative Kids
🕘 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Indian Creek Nature Center
Members $55 | Non-Members $75 (Pre-registration required)
Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Ladd Library
FREE
Pied Piper: Percussion
🕤 9:30–11:15 a.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
FREE preschool concert
Expressive Arts with Tanager
🕙 10–11 a.m. | Downtown Library
FREE
Friday the 13th Tiny Tat Flash
🕛 12–7 p.m. | BOSS Ink
$50 tattoos (2” or under)
Fiber Friends: Cards & Dyeing
🕐 1–4 p.m. | Ushers Ferry
$24 | $28 Non-Resident
Community Writers Circle
🕐 1–2 p.m. | Hiawatha Library
FREE
Friday Film Classics
🕑 2–3:30 p.m. | Ely Public Library
FREE
💕 HAPPY HOUR & EARLY EVENING
Gal/Valentine Shopping
🕒 3–6:30 p.m. | French Pastry by Sandrine
No cover (purchases vary)
The Tomahawk Experience
📍 350 First
Premium 3-course dinner (pricing varies)
Galentine’s Day at The Glittering Pear
🕓 4–7 p.m.
FREE entry
Valentine’s Day at 350First
🕓 4–10 p.m.
3-course dinner (pricing varies)
Finally Friday Music
🕓 4–7 p.m. | CR Midnight Smoker BBQ
FREE entry
Valentine’s Tasting
🕔 5 p.m. | Westside Spirits
Pricing varies
El Kahir Basket Night
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
$10 meal baskets
🎶 NIGHTLIFE, MUSIC & SHOWS
Astrology Connections
🕕 6–8:30 p.m. | The Bar
$38 ticket
Galentine’s at Big Grove
🕕 6–10 p.m.
FREE
Salsa Basics
🕡 6:30–8 p.m. | Rootspace Wellness
$20 single | $35 couple
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
🕡 6:30–7:45 p.m.
$50.88
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer
🕣 8:45–10 p.m.
$33
Speed Dating (28–49)
🕡 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Lion Bridge
$35 (Men’s seats only)
Living Impoverty Improv
🕗 8 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
$10
Sugar & Spice Creepy Prom
🕖 7–10 p.m. | Old Neighborhood Pub
$5 entry
Ideal Idol
🕖 7–11 p.m. | Ideal Theater
$5 to compete
Bingo (Ely Legion)
🕖 7–9 p.m.
$1 for 3 boards
Bingo at Lowe Park
🕕 6–8:30 p.m.
$0.25 per card
Valentine’s Swim
🕕 6–8:30 p.m. | Bender Pool
$3 per person or pass
Love Bites Rock Show
🕕 6–11:45 p.m. | Ideal Theater
Ticketed event (pricing varies)
Guys & Dolls
🕢 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Cedar Rapids
Ticketed (pricing varies)
Merrily We Roll Along
🕢 7:30–9:30 p.m. | CSPS Hall
Ticketed (pricing varies)
GTT Tavern Improv
🕖 7 p.m. | Giving Tree Theater
Ticketed (pricing varies)
Karaoke at The Shack
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
FREE entry
Rolling with Jen
🕗 8–11 p.m. | Moco
FREE entry
Live Music Friday
🕕 6–9 p.m. | The Pines
FREE entry
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
Harlem Globetrotters
Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Ticketed (pricing varies)
Dance Mania Competition
Paramount Theatre
Ticketed (pricing varies)
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 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.
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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