Events for Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Extreme cold outside, plenty happening inside. From baby story time and teen D&D to yoga, art workshops, live music, improv, theater, and RoughRiders hockey, Friday January 23rd is packed with warm, wintry ways to get out and have fun.

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

Forecast: Partly cloudy. High of -4°, low of -12°.

👶 Kids & Family

Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Ladd Library | Free
Stories, songs, and playtime for newborns to age three.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library | Free
Teen-only D&D sessions held the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month.

🧘 Health, Wellness & Self-Care

Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 🕐 1–1:45 p.m. | Ely Public Library | Free
Strength, balance, and mobility classes for adults 60+.

Art in the Moment Tour
🕑 2–3 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Free (registration required)
A dementia-friendly art tour for participants and care partners.

Hot Vinyasa Flow – Happier Hour
🕟 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Toula Yoga | Studio pricing applies
A sweaty, mindful flow to wrap up the workweek.

Day of Self Renewal
🕣 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | $110 / $95
A full-day retreat featuring wellness services, meditation, and lunch.

🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creative

Diamond Art Drop-In
🕘 9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library | Free
Create sparkling diamond-art animals — supplies provided.

Community Writers Circle
🕐 1–2 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library | Free
An adult writing group for sharing and creative support.

Friday Film Classics
🕑 2–3:30 p.m. | Ely Public Library | Free
Weekly classic movie screenings.

Pick Any Project Workshop
🕙 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | The Painted Butterfly (Fairfax) | Project-based pricing
Open-style DIY workshop with over 150 project options.

🍲 Food & Drink

Pour the Roar
🕒 3–5 p.m. | Whiskey River Grill | Free samples
Toppling Goliath beer samples, prizes, and discounted drafts.

Cookin’ for a Cause Chili Cook-Off
🕕 6–8 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | $10
Chili tasting, celebrity judges, and fundraising for ADA accessibility.

🎭 Theater, Comedy & Performing Arts

Chamber III: Dance Music
🕢 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Opus Concert Café | Pricing not listed
A chamber concert celebrating music inspired by dance.

Living Improverty
🕗 8–10 p.m. | CSPS Hall | Pricing not listed
Short-form and musical improv comedy.

I Spy a Murder
🕢 7:30–10 p.m. | Giving Tree Theater | Pricing not listed
An interactive WWII-era murder mystery.

A Modern Salon
🕖 7–10 p.m. | Brucemore | $75 (21+)
An elegant evening of music, storytelling, wine, and desserts.

🎶 Live Music & Nightlife

Finally Friday Music
🕓 4–7 p.m. | CR Midnight Smoker BBQ | Free
Live music featuring David Lee Paul Schroeder & Bryce Janey.

Friday Night Music: Justin Goodchild
🕕 6–9 p.m. | Cedar Ridge Distillery | Free
Acoustic pop with looping and upbeat vibes.

Rollin’ with Jen
🕕 6 p.m. | The Pines Pizza & Pub | Free
Acoustic favorites paired with pizza and drinks.

Richrath Project REO
🕖 7–9:30 p.m. | Olympic South Side Theater | Pricing not listed
A tribute to the legacy of Gary Richrath and REO Speedwagon.

3 for the Road
🕖 7–10 p.m. | Campbell Steele Gallery & Venue | Free
Classic rock favorites in Uptown Marion.

Blame Papa
🕗 8 p.m.–12 a.m. | North Point | Free
High-energy live band performance.

Redemption
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m. | Otis’ Tailgators | Free
Rock and pop covers designed to keep the crowd moving.

Karaoke at The Shack
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m. | The Shack Tavern | Free
Late-night karaoke hosted by DJ Mikey Z.

🏒 Sports

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. USA Hockey NTDP
🕖 7:05 p.m. | ImOn Ice Arena | Ticketed
An exciting night of hometown hockey action.

🧘‍♀️ Special Workshops

Bradshaw Wish Yoga Weekend (Friday Session)
🕕 6–8 p.m. | Toula Yoga | $85 single / $240 for 3
Flow-focused yoga workshop led by Chicago-based instructor Bradshaw Wish.

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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