Events for Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! πŸŽ‰

Thursday, February 5th in the Cedar Rapids area is all about balance: mind, body, and fun. Ease into the day with gentle yoga, tai chi, qigong, or a full Day of Self Renewal, then feed your brain with AI lectures, library programs, and book clubs throughout the afternoon. As evening hits, the city comes alive with gallery receptions, First Thursday at the Cherry Building, author talks, family bingo, live raptors at the Superb Owl Party, and game nights from Dungeons & Dragons to PokΓ©mon. Wrap it all up with live music, trivia, karaoke, paint-and-sip, or a late-night jam. Thursday’s lineup proves you don’t have to wait for the weekend to make plans.

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.

πŸŒ₯️ WEATHER
Mostly Cloudy | High 41Β° | Low 29Β°

πŸ“… Thursday, February 5

🧘 HEALTH, WELLNESS & MOVEMENT

Morning Stretch – FREE
πŸ•— 8–9 a.m. | Ely Public Library

Tai Chi for Well-Being – FREE
πŸ•₯ 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep – $10
πŸ•œ 1:45–2:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods

Into the Oneness: Qigong – $12
πŸ•§ 12:45–1:35 p.m. | Prairiewoods

Metta Yoga (Gentle) – $15 single / punch cards available
πŸ•€ 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Prairiewoods

Metta Yoga (Chair Yoga) – $15 single / punch cards available
πŸ•₯ 10:45–11:45 a.m. | Prairiewoods

Day of Self Renewal – $110 ($95 without private room)
πŸ•£ 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods

πŸ“š LIBRARIES, LEARNING & TALKS

Thursday Forum: From Perception to AI – $12 per session / $40 series
πŸ•£ 8:45–11:30 a.m. | Hickok Hall, Kesler Auditorium

Heart Health Quiz (Drop-In) – FREE
πŸ•˜ 9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library

Preschool Story Time – FREE
πŸ•™ 10–11 a.m. | Ely Public Library

Sensory Story Time – FREE
πŸ•™ 10–10:30 a.m. | Downtown CR Library

Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture: Artificial Empathy & AI – FREE
πŸ•š 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Kirkwood Community College

Lunch with Librarians – FREE
πŸ•› 12–1 p.m. | Ely Public Library

Searching & Applying for Reliable Jobs Online – FREE
πŸ•‘ 2–3 p.m. | Ladd Library

English Practice Conversation Group – FREE
πŸ•“ 4–5 p.m. | Ladd Library

Learn & Practice English – FREE
πŸ•” 5–6 p.m. | Ladd Library

❀️ SUPPORT, CAREGIVING & COMMUNITY

Caregiving for Mid- to Late-Stage Dementia – FREE (registration required)
πŸ•™ 10–11:30 a.m. | DeWolf Center

Caregiver Losses & Grief – FREE (registration required)
πŸ• 1–2:30 p.m. | DeWolf Center

Caregiver Support Group – FREE
πŸ•• 6–7:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library

Civil Rights Commission Office Hours – FREE
πŸ•‘ 2–4 p.m. | CR Public Library

🎨 ART, CULTURE & HISTORY

Beethoven Club Monthly Program – FREE
πŸ•™ 10–11 a.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

History Happy Hour (Scott Dix) – $8 / FREE for members
πŸ•“ 4–6 p.m. | The History Center

CRMA Exhibition Reception – FREE
πŸ•” 5–6:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Cherry Building First Thursday – FREE
πŸ•” 5–7 p.m. | The Cherry Building

Flowerpot Painting at AAMI – $10
πŸ•‘ 6:30–7:30 p.m. | African American Museum of Iowa

Cork N Canvas: Quarter Barrel Painting – $35
πŸ•• 6–8 p.m. | Quarter Barrel

🎲 GAMES, BOOKS & HOBBIES

55+ Game Day – FREE
πŸ•œ 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Bridge Senior Center

Mystery Book Club – FREE
πŸ•‘ 2–3 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

Dungeons & Dragons (Adults) – FREE
πŸ•” 5–8 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

Teen Board & Card Games – FREE
πŸ•” 5–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library

Silent Book Club – FREE
πŸ•• 6–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library

Tango PrΓ‘ctica – FREE
πŸ•• 6–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

PokΓ©mon Night – FREE
πŸ•” 5–7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games

Disney Lorcana League – FREE
πŸ•” 5–7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games

🎢 MUSIC, TRIVIA & NIGHTLIFE

Made With Love Market – FREE
πŸ•“ 4–7:30 p.m. | Kingston’s Steakhouse

Superb Owl Party – FREE
πŸ•  5:30–7 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

Ideal Idol Vol. V – $5 to compete / Free to watch
πŸ•– 7–11 p.m. | Ideal Theater & Bar

Sammy’s East Side Jam – Pricing not listed
πŸ•• 6–9 p.m. | Sammy’s Lounge

Palomino (Live Music) – $10 cover
πŸ•  5:30–8:30 p.m. | VFW Post 788

Name That Tune Live – FREE
πŸ•– 7 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn

Trivia Night (Think & Drink) – FREE
πŸ•– 7 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment

Family Bingo Night – FREE
πŸ•” 5–8 p.m. | The Pines Pizza & Pub

Bingo Night (El Kahir Shrine) – $6 entry packet
πŸ•• 6–9 p.m.

Tea & Tarot – FREE / goodwill donation
πŸ•• 6–8 p.m. | ReAlive Metaphysical Shop

Cup Night with Rahlan Kay – FREE
πŸ•— 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m. | Raging Ryno’s

Thursday Night Karaoke – FREE
πŸ•— 8–11:45 p.m. | Buchona’s Sports Bar

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 storyβ€”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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