Events for Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Friday, February 6th in the Cedar Rapids area is your official permission slip to kick off the weekend early. Start the day with free fitness and wellness classes, storytimes, and creative programs for kids, then roll into afternoon films, writing circles, and homeschool play time. By evening, it’s all about First Friday energy—live jazz, painting parties, theater festivals, cabaret, comedy, trivia, karaoke, and multiple live music options across town. Add in fish fries, puzzle races, and R&B dance nights, and Friday proves there’s no excuse to stay in.
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
Partly Cloudy & Windy
High: 40° | Low: 17°
📅 Friday, February 6 — Cedar Rapids Area Events
💪 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
GERIFIT (Ages 60+) – FREE
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Strength and balance training to improve mobility, flexibility, and bone health. Held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Seated Chair YoQi – FREE
🕙 10–11 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Gentle blend of yoga and Qi Gong ending with guided meditation.
Advice for Older Iowans & Caregivers – FREE
🕤 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Marion Public Library
Drop-in help with aging services, Medicaid questions, and caregiver support.
Reiki Share – FREE
🕕 6–8 p.m. | ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
Group Reiki experience open to practitioners and non-practitioners.
👶 FAMILY, KIDS & EDUCATION
Baby & Toddler Story Time – FREE
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Ladd Library
Stories, songs, and movement followed by open play for ages 0–3.
Expressive Arts with Tanager – FREE
🕙 10–11 a.m. | Downtown CR Public Library
Creative healing through theater, movement, music, and art (Pre-K–2nd grade).
America’s Courageous Change Makers – FREE
🕤 9:45 a.m. | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Arts-integrated performance featuring all Johnson STEAM Academy students.
Home School Action Hour – $5 per hour
🕑 2–4 p.m. | Play Lab Action Park
Discounted homeschool PE time on ninja courses, trampolines, and more.
📚 ARTS, WRITING & CULTURE
Coffee & Kolach (Virtual) – FREE
🕐 1–2 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum (Online)
Monthly coffee-hour program streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Community Writers Circle – FREE
🕐 1–2 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Adult writing group focused on sharing and creative growth.
Friday Film Classics – FREE
🕑 2–3:30 p.m. | Ely Public Library
Weekly classic movie screening.
Sewing 101 – Pricing not listed
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Beginner sewing class covering tools, stitches, and basic projects.
🎨 ART & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
Cork N Canvas – First Friday Painting – $35
🕕 6–8 p.m. | 350 First (DoubleTree Rooftop)
Guided painting night with supplies included. Food and drinks available.
🎭 THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
InstaPlay! 24-Hour Play Festival – FREE to participate
🕡 Starts 6:30 p.m. | Kirkwood Community College
Teams write, rehearse, and perform original 10-minute plays in one weekend.
Cupid Cabaret – Pricing not listed
🕖 7–11 p.m. | Olympic South Side Theater
Operatic cabaret featuring rising collegiate vocal talent.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
First Friday Jazz: Chris Jensen – $15 cover
🕔 5–7 p.m. | Opus Concert Café
Live jazz with drinks, vibes, and a live radio broadcast.
Finally Friday Music – FREE
🕓 4–7 p.m. | CR Midnight Smoker BBQ
Live blues and BBQ to kick off the weekend.
The George Jazz Trio – FREE
🕖 7–10 p.m. | Campbell Steele Gallery (Marion)
Live jazz standards in an intimate gallery setting.
Tumbling Dice: Rolling Stones Tribute – FREE
🕢 7:30–10:30 p.m. | North Point
Two sets of Stones classics with special guests.
RNB Night: Valentine’s Edition – $10 cover | 30+
🕗 8 p.m.–12 a.m. | Ideal Theater & Bar
Dress-up R&B dance night with DJ Rahlan Kay.
Ideal Idol Vol. V – $5 to compete | Free to watch
🕖 7–11 p.m. | Ideal Theater & Bar
Weekly karaoke competition with a $1,000 grand prize.
Coffeehouse Nights at Lowe Park – FREE
🕖 7–8:30 p.m. | Lowe Park
Live music in a relaxed, intimate setting (February: Cedar County Cobras).
Karaoke Night – FREE
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m. | The Shack Tavern
Hosted by DJ Mikey Z.
😂 GAMES, TRIVIA & SOCIAL FUN
Adult Puzzle Palooza – $40 per team
🕠 5:30–8 p.m. | American Legion Post 555
Puzzle race with cash prizes and bar open.
Ladies Night Out Loud (Comedy) – Pricing not listed
🕖 7 p.m. | Giving Tree Theater
Stand-up comedy showcase featuring three female comedians.
February Freaky Friday Trivia – FREE
🕣 8:30 p.m. | Buchona’s Sports Bar
Adult trivia with prizes including Casamigos tequila.
Darts for People Not Good at Darts – $20 per team
🕖 7 p.m. | Stadium Bar & Grill
Casual co-ed darts tournament (registration required).
🍽️ FOOD & DRINK
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry – $16
🕛 12–8 p.m. | The Flamingo
Classic Friday fish fry, all you can eat.
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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