Events for Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
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 Pokémon. 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.
🌥️ WEATHER
Mostly Cloudy | High 41° | Low 29°
📅 Thursday, February 5
🧘 HEALTH, WELLNESS & MOVEMENT
Morning Stretch – FREE
🕗 8–9 a.m. | Ely Public Library
Tai Chi for Well-Being – FREE
🕥 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep – $10
🕜 1:45–2:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods
Into the Oneness: Qigong – $12
🕧 12:45–1:35 p.m. | Prairiewoods
Metta Yoga (Gentle) – $15 single / punch cards available
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Prairiewoods
Metta Yoga (Chair Yoga) – $15 single / punch cards available
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m. | Prairiewoods
Day of Self Renewal – $110 ($95 without private room)
🕣 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods
📚 LIBRARIES, LEARNING & TALKS
Thursday Forum: From Perception to AI – $12 per session / $40 series
🕣 8:45–11:30 a.m. | Hickok Hall, Kesler Auditorium
Heart Health Quiz (Drop-In) – FREE
🕘 9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Preschool Story Time – FREE
🕙 10–11 a.m. | Ely Public Library
Sensory Story Time – FREE
🕙 10–10:30 a.m. | Downtown CR Library
Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture: Artificial Empathy & AI – FREE
🕚 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Kirkwood Community College
Lunch with Librarians – FREE
🕛 12–1 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Searching & Applying for Reliable Jobs Online – FREE
🕑 2–3 p.m. | Ladd Library
English Practice Conversation Group – FREE
🕓 4–5 p.m. | Ladd Library
Learn & Practice English – FREE
🕔 5–6 p.m. | Ladd Library
❤️ SUPPORT, CAREGIVING & COMMUNITY
Caregiving for Mid- to Late-Stage Dementia – FREE (registration required)
🕙 10–11:30 a.m. | DeWolf Center
Caregiver Losses & Grief – FREE (registration required)
🕐 1–2:30 p.m. | DeWolf Center
Caregiver Support Group – FREE
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library
Civil Rights Commission Office Hours – FREE
🕑 2–4 p.m. | CR Public Library
🎨 ART, CULTURE & HISTORY
Beethoven Club Monthly Program – FREE
🕙 10–11 a.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
History Happy Hour (Scott Dix) – $8 / FREE for members
🕓 4–6 p.m. | The History Center
CRMA Exhibition Reception – FREE
🕔 5–6:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cherry Building First Thursday – FREE
🕔 5–7 p.m. | The Cherry Building
Flowerpot Painting at AAMI – $10
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m. | African American Museum of Iowa
Cork N Canvas: Quarter Barrel Painting – $35
🕕 6–8 p.m. | Quarter Barrel
🎲 GAMES, BOOKS & HOBBIES
55+ Game Day – FREE
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Bridge Senior Center
Mystery Book Club – FREE
🕑 2–3 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Dungeons & Dragons (Adults) – FREE
🕔 5–8 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Teen Board & Card Games – FREE
🕔 5–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Silent Book Club – FREE
🕕 6–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Tango Práctica – FREE
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Pokémon Night – FREE
🕔 5–7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games
Disney Lorcana League – FREE
🕔 5–7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games
🎶 MUSIC, TRIVIA & NIGHTLIFE
Made With Love Market – FREE
🕓 4–7:30 p.m. | Kingston’s Steakhouse
Superb Owl Party – FREE
🕠 5:30–7 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ideal Idol Vol. V – $5 to compete / Free to watch
🕖 7–11 p.m. | Ideal Theater & Bar
Sammy’s East Side Jam – Pricing not listed
🕕 6–9 p.m. | Sammy’s Lounge
Palomino (Live Music) – $10 cover
🕠 5:30–8:30 p.m. | VFW Post 788
Name That Tune Live – FREE
🕖 7 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn
Trivia Night (Think & Drink) – FREE
🕖 7 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment
Family Bingo Night – FREE
🕔 5–8 p.m. | The Pines Pizza & Pub
Bingo Night (El Kahir Shrine) – $6 entry packet
🕕 6–9 p.m.
Tea & Tarot – FREE / goodwill donation
🕕 6–8 p.m. | ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
Cup Night with Rahlan Kay – FREE
🕗 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m. | Raging Ryno’s
Thursday Night Karaoke – FREE
🕗 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 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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