Events for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Snowy Wednesday, January 21st in Cedar Rapids brings something for everyone—fitness, family fun, career help, library programs, games, trivia, live music, and movies. Bundle up, pick your plan, and get out there.

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 Forecast

Chance of snow early and late
High: 30°F | Low: 10°F

🧘 Health, Wellness & Support

Geri-Fit
🕗 8:00–8:45 AM & 🕐 1:00–1:45 PM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Strength, balance, and mobility classes for adults 60+.

Wednesday Afternoon Caregiver Coffee
🕜 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center
💲 Free
Support and connection for caregivers (in-person & Zoom).

Meditation
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Nassif Community Cancer Center
💲 Free
Guided meditation to reduce stress and support wellbeing.

Soulful Living Yoga with Anji
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $15
All-levels vinyasa yoga with breathwork and meditation.

Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 Pricing varies
Dynamic, breath-led yoga for all experience levels.

Soul Care for Adults: Creative Arts Grief Group
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 Free (registration required)
Monthly grief support using creative expression.

📚 Libraries, Learning & Community

Cuppa & Conversations
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Casual conversation over your favorite morning drink.

Kid Connect
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Playgroup for young children and caregivers.

Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and play for newborns to age three.

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Career-readiness skills with gift card incentive.

Craft Your Perfect Resume
🕧 12:30–3:30 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Resume-building workshop tailored to job seekers.

Mahjong
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Open play American mahjong.

English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Practice speaking English in a friendly setting.

Learn & Practice English
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Guided English conversation for all proficiency levels.

Lego Building
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Creative Lego building for all ages.

Teens: VR Headsets
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Try games and virtual travel experiences.

Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Weekly tabletop adventures for all skill levels.

Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Learn, play, and teach chess—open to all ages.

Family Art Night
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
💲 Free (registration required)
Hands-on art projects for families.

🎨 Arts, Culture & Creativity

Trading Night
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Coulee Cards & Gaming
💲 Free
Monthly trading night with free food and giveaways.

Meet the Author: Jaida Schupp
🕕 6:00 PM (Doors 5:30 PM)
📍 The History Center
💲 $8 | $6 members
Author talk and discussion. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.

Dirk Quinn Band
🕕 Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Ideal Theater & Bar
💲 Ticketed
High-energy instrumental funk and jazz fusion.

Midweek Movie Night – David Lynch Month
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 CSPS Hall
💲 Ticketed
Special screening celebrating the films of David Lynch.

⚾ Sports & Youth Training

Double Play Camp
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 D-BAT Marion
💲 Program pricing varies
Improve bat speed and exit velocity.

NextGen Swing Clinic
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 D-BAT Marion
💲 Program pricing varies
Swing mechanics clinic led by Dalton Shuffield.

🎲 Games, Trivia & Social

Weekly Free Trivia
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Trivia Mafia night with prizes.

Trivia Night
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Pines Pizza & Pub
💲 Free
Trivia plus $13 large two-topping pizza special.

Trivia Wednesdays
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Voodoo Brewing Co.
💲 Free
Weekly trivia with prizes and craft beer.

Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Lindale Neighborhood Pub
💲 Free
Rotating games: trivia, music bingo, and more.

Survey Says: Friendly Feud
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Pedaler’s Fork
💲 Free
Team-based survey game with house cash prizes.

Board Game Night: Poker Peril
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 First Turn Games
💲 Free
Learn and play a fast-paced strategy card game.

🎶 Nightlife & Music

Midweek Break & Beats
🕣 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM
📍 1st Ave Tap
💲 Free | 21+
Late-night DJ vibes to reset your week.

🍽️ Food & Lunch Events

YOLO – Your Other Lunch Option
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 (registration required)
Fresh, chef-prepared lunch in a community setting.

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.

With convenient locations throughout the area, a deep commitment to relationship banking, and the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust is the bank of choice for Cedar Rapids locals. CRBT provides full service commercial and consumer banking as well as trust and asset management services, all while making your banking experience so much more than you expected. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust: The people you can bank on. Learn more at crbt.bank.

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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