Events for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! πŸŽ‰

Snowy Wednesday, January 21st in Cedar Rapids brings something for everyoneβ€”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: 30Β°F | Low: 10Β°F

🧘 Health, Wellness & Support

Geri-Fit
πŸ•— 8:00–8:45 AM & πŸ• 1:00–1:45 PM
πŸ“ Ely Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Strength, balance, and mobility classes for adults 60+.

Wednesday Afternoon Caregiver Coffee
πŸ•œ 1:30–3:00 PM
πŸ“ Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center
πŸ’² Free
Support and connection for caregivers (in-person & Zoom).

Meditation
πŸ• 1:00–2:00 PM
πŸ“ Nassif Community Cancer Center
πŸ’² Free
Guided meditation to reduce stress and support wellbeing.

Soulful Living Yoga with Anji
πŸ•  5:30–6:30 PM
πŸ“ Illuminations Cedar Rapids
πŸ’² $15
All-levels vinyasa yoga with breathwork and meditation.

Yoga Flow
πŸ•€ 9:30–10:30 AM
πŸ“ Illuminations Cedar Rapids
πŸ’² Pricing varies
Dynamic, breath-led yoga for all experience levels.

Soul Care for Adults: Creative Arts Grief Group
πŸ•  5:30–7:00 PM
πŸ“ Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
πŸ’² Free (registration required)
Monthly grief support using creative expression.

πŸ“š Libraries, Learning & Community

Cuppa & Conversations
πŸ•˜ 9:00–10:00 AM
πŸ“ Ely Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Casual conversation over your favorite morning drink.

Kid Connect
πŸ•€ 9:30–11:00 AM
πŸ“ Hiawatha Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Playgroup for young children and caregivers.

Baby & Toddler Story Time
πŸ•€ 9:30–10:30 AM
πŸ“ Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
πŸ’² Free
Stories, songs, and play for newborns to age three.

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
πŸ•š 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
πŸ“ Ladd Library
πŸ’² Free
Career-readiness skills with gift card incentive.

Craft Your Perfect Resume
πŸ•§ 12:30–3:30 PM
πŸ“ Ladd Library
πŸ’² Free
Resume-building workshop tailored to job seekers.

Mahjong
πŸ•‘ 2:00–4:00 PM
πŸ“ Hiawatha Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Open play American mahjong.

English Practice Conversation Group
πŸ•“ 4:00–5:00 PM
πŸ“ Ladd Library
πŸ’² Free
Practice speaking English in a friendly setting.

Learn & Practice English
πŸ•” 5:00–6:00 PM
πŸ“ Ladd Library
πŸ’² Free
Guided English conversation for all proficiency levels.

Lego Building
πŸ•“ 4:00–7:00 PM
πŸ“ Ely Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Creative Lego building for all ages.

Teens: VR Headsets
πŸ•” 5:00–7:00 PM
πŸ“ Ely Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Try games and virtual travel experiences.

Dungeons & Dragons
πŸ•Ÿ 4:30–6:30 PM
πŸ“ Cedar Rapids Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Weekly tabletop adventures for all skill levels.

Cedar Rapids Chess Club
πŸ•  5:30–7:30 PM
πŸ“ Cedar Rapids Public Library
πŸ’² Free
Learn, play, and teach chessβ€”open to all ages.

Family Art Night
πŸ•  5:30–6:30 PM
πŸ“ Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
πŸ’² Free (registration required)
Hands-on art projects for families.

🎨 Arts, Culture & Creativity

Trading Night
πŸ•“ 4:00–7:00 PM
πŸ“ Coulee Cards & Gaming
πŸ’² Free
Monthly trading night with free food and giveaways.

Meet the Author: Jaida Schupp
πŸ•• 6:00 PM (Doors 5:30 PM)
πŸ“ The History Center
πŸ’² $8 | $6 members
Author talk and discussion. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.

Dirk Quinn Band
πŸ•• Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ Ideal Theater & Bar
πŸ’² Ticketed
High-energy instrumental funk and jazz fusion.

Midweek Movie Night – David Lynch Month
πŸ•– 7:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ CSPS Hall
πŸ’² Ticketed
Special screening celebrating the films of David Lynch.

⚾ Sports & Youth Training

Double Play Camp
πŸ•  5:30–6:30 PM
πŸ“ D-BAT Marion
πŸ’² Program pricing varies
Improve bat speed and exit velocity.

NextGen Swing Clinic
πŸ•• 6:00–7:00 PM
πŸ“ D-BAT Marion
πŸ’² Program pricing varies
Swing mechanics clinic led by Dalton Shuffield.

🎲 Games, Trivia & Social

Weekly Free Trivia
πŸ•• 6:00–8:00 PM
πŸ“ NewBo City Market
πŸ’² Free
Trivia Mafia night with prizes.

Trivia Night
πŸ•• 6:00 PM
πŸ“ The Pines Pizza & Pub
πŸ’² Free
Trivia plus $13 large two-topping pizza special.

Trivia Wednesdays
πŸ•‘ 6:30–8:30 PM
πŸ“ Voodoo Brewing Co.
πŸ’² Free
Weekly trivia with prizes and craft beer.

Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
πŸ•– 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Lindale Neighborhood Pub
πŸ’² Free
Rotating games: trivia, music bingo, and more.

Survey Says: Friendly Feud
πŸ•– 7:00 PM
πŸ“ The Pedaler’s Fork
πŸ’² Free
Team-based survey game with house cash prizes.

Board Game Night: Poker Peril
πŸ•‘ 6:30 PM
πŸ“ First Turn Games
πŸ’² Free
Learn and play a fast-paced strategy card game.

🎢 Nightlife & Music

Midweek Break & Beats
πŸ•£ 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM
πŸ“ 1st Ave Tap
πŸ’² Free | 21+
Late-night DJ vibes to reset your week.

🍽️ Food & Lunch Events

YOLO – Your Other Lunch Option
πŸ•¦ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
πŸ“ Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
πŸ’² $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 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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