Events for Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
61 degrees in February? Tuesday’s bringing the heat in Cedar Rapids. Start strong with Tai Chi at the library, coffee and creativity at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, or genealogy deep-dives around town. In the evening, take your pick—curling lessons at ImOn Ice Arena, bingo and brews at Lion Bridge Brewing Company, country dancing at Elks Lodge 251, comedy at Old Neighborhood Pub, or full Mardi Gras flavor at Blooms and Bistro at Blooms. Slight chance of showers late—but zero chance of being bored.
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.
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🌦 Forecast: Slight chance of showers late | High 61° | Low 47°
🧘 Health & Wellness
Tai Chi
🕗 8–9am
📍 Ely Public Library
Relaxing morning Tai Chi session with Tom.
Gentle Yoga & Yoga Nidra
🕔 5:15–6:15pm
📍 Toula Yoga
Gentle movement + deep relaxation meditation.
💲 $20 drop-in
Dance Sweat Smile
🕠 5:45–6:45pm
📍 Vella Yoga, Health & Wellness
Beginner-friendly cardio dance series focused on fun and movement.
Meditation & Healing Energy Circle
🕕 6–8pm
📍 The Granger House Victorian Museum
Guided meditation followed by healing energy session.
💲 $5
👶 Kids, Teens & Family
Make Lanterns for Lunar New Year
🕘 9am–7pm
📍 Ely Public Library
Drop-in craft to create festive paper lanterns. FREE
Early Learning Story Time
🕙 10–10:30am
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Stories, songs, and bubbles for ages 2–5.
Teen Maker Club
🕓 4–5:30pm
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Hands-on sewing basics and felt patch projects.
Family Art Night
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Ladd Library
Creative art exploration for families. Registration required.
Senior Crafting Social
🕐 1–2pm
📍 Marion Public Library
Free seasonal crafts and social time for seniors.
📚 Learning & Community
Men’s Caregiver Coffee
🕗 8–9:30am & 🕙 10–11:30am
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Support group for male caregivers. FREE
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
🕙 10am–4pm
📍 Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
Research your family history with volunteer help. FREE
Free Help to Build Your Family Tree
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 Cedar Rapids FamilySearch Center
Free genealogy assistance for beginners and experienced researchers.
High School Humor: Grant Wood’s Early Illustrations
🕧 12:30–1:30pm
📍 The History Center
Explore the teenage humor of artist Grant Wood.
💲 $8 public | $6 members
Annual LAMBA Member Meeting
🕖 7–9pm
📍 Sag Wagon
Review 2025 accomplishments and vote on board members.
🎨 Arts & Creative
Coffee & Art Club
🕤 9:30–11am
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Free coffee and open art time. Donations welcome.
Creative Arts Open Studio
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Bring your own supplies and create in community.
💲 $10
Chatty Crafters
🕔 5–7pm
📍 Ely Public Library
Bring your own craft and socialize.
Fishing Rod Building Course
🕕 6–9pm
📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Build a custom Rainshadow spinning rod.
💲 $10 registration + materials ($90+)
Lorcana: Whispers in the Well Prerelease
🕠 5:30pm
📍 First Turn Games
Sealed deck tournament with 6 packs of the new set.
💲 $35
🎯 Games, Sports & Clubs
El Kahir Shrine Cornhole Blind Draw
🕠 5:30pm doors | 6:30pm start
📍 El Kahir Shrine
Double elimination blind draw tournament.
💲 $10 (100% payout)
El Kahir Shrine Tuesday Night Out
🕠 5:30–8pm
📍 El Kahir Shrine
Drinks, food, cornhole and casual fun.
Cedar Valley Woodcarvers Monthly Meeting
🕓 4–9pm
📍 Hiawatha Community Center
Woodcarvers of all skill levels gather to learn and carve.
Learn to Curl
🕖 7–8:30pm
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
Beginner curling class. Registration required.
🎉 Trivia, Music & Nightlife
Bingo!
🕔 5–8pm
📍 Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Bingo, prizes and pints.
90’s Boy Band Music Bingo
🕕 6–8pm
📍 The Pines Pizza and Pub
Music bingo featuring 90’s boy band hits.
Kicking Country
🕕 6–9pm
📍 Elks Lodge 251
Live country band and dancing.
💲 $10 | $5 members
Trivia Night
🕖 7pm
📍 Mulligan's Pub
Free team trivia with prizes.
Trivia Night at The TapHaus
🕡 6:30–8:30pm
📍 The TapHaus
Team trivia night with prizes.
Comedy Open Mic Night
🕖 7–9pm
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
Free stand-up comedy showcase.
Tuesday Takeover
🕖 7pm–1:30am
📍 Downtown Cedar Rapids
Trivia at Bricks Bar & Grill, karaoke at Cliffs Dive.
🍽️ Food & Special Events
Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday at Blooms
🕗 8am–2pm
📍 Blooms and Bistro at Blooms
Gumbo, king cake, beignets & chicory coffee for one festive day.
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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