Events for Friday, March 6th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Showers and storms with a high of 70°, but Friday is stacked across Cedar Rapids. Start your day with GeriFit at Ely Public Library or Tai Chi at Cedar Rapids Public Library, then gear up for a huge night. Catch Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids, experience audience-powered D&D at Brucemore, or cheer on the RoughRiders at ImOn Ice Arena. Add live music all over town, fish fries everywhere from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788 to St. Jude Catholic Church, plus late-night karaoke and dance floors — and you’ve got a Friday that refuses to stay home.
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
Chance of showers and storms likely
High: 70° | Low: 41°
💪 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
GERIFIT
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Strength and balance class designed for adults 60+. Focuses on mobility, flexibility, and bone health.
Seated Chair Yoqi
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Gentle blend of yoga and Qi Gong ending with guided meditation.
Tai Chi for Older Adults
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
12-week Tai Chi series focused on improving balance and coordination.
Advice on Aging for Older Iowans & Caregivers
🕤 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
On-site support for caregiving, Medicaid, elder services, and aging resources.
Reiki Share
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
💲 Varies
In-person Reiki session open to practitioners and those wanting to receive healing energy.
Getting Clear About Your Plans (Retreat)
🕡 6:30 p.m. (Fri) – Sat
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $125–$195
End-of-life planning retreat with workshops and guided reflection.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & KIDS
Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and playtime for newborns to age three.
Expressive Arts with Tanager
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Creative arts program for Pre-K–2nd grade focused on emotional expression.
Lindale Mall Derby Race
🕚 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
📍 Lindale Mall
💲 Free to watch
Pinewood Derby race featuring Scouts and their custom-built cars.
Tic-Tac-Toe Day & Oreo Cookie Day
🕘 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Play tic-tac-toe and celebrate with an Oreo.
🎨 ARTS, CULTURE & SPECIAL EVENTS
Coffee & Kolach (Virtual)
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (Online)
💲 Free
First Friday virtual cultural program via Facebook & YouTube Live.
Trash & Tribulation: Audience-Assisted D&D
🕢 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Brucemore
💲 $15 adults | $10 students
Interactive live Dungeons & Dragons adventure where audience ideas shape the story.
Guys and Dolls
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
💲 Ticketed
Classic Broadway musical comedy about luck and love.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Finally Friday Music
🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 CR Midnight Smoker BBQ
💲 Free
Feel-good live music and BBQ vibes.
First Friday Jazz – Carson Parker Trio
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Opus Concert Café
💲 $15 cover
Live jazz featuring Carson Parker Trio.
The Dick Watson Quartet
🕠 Doors 5:30 p.m. | Music 7 p.m.
📍 Campbell Steele Gallery & Venue
💲 $10 cover
Live jazz with wine, beer, and desserts available.
Jessica Mar & Dad Duo
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 The Pines Pizza & Pub
💲 Free
Family-friendly live music night.
Coffeehouse Nights
🕖 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Lowe Park
💲 Free
Intimate acoustic performance featuring Jarrod Hogan.
Bad Rumor Live!
🕗 8 p.m.
📍 Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar
💲 Varies
Blues, classic rock, and southern rock.
Sugar & Spice Trio
🕘 9 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 Otis' Tailgators Sports Bar
💲 Varies
High-energy weekend kickoff performance.
Barb Francisco
🕖 7–10 p.m.
📍 Checkers Tavern
💲 Free
Live local music with great food.
🏒 SPORTS
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Sioux City Musketeers
🕖 7:05 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
💲 Ticketed
USHL hockey action with hometown energy.
AAU Girls State Wrestling
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Alliant Energy PowerHouse
💲 Ticketed
One of the largest all-girls wrestling tournaments in the nation.
🎉 NIGHTLIFE, TRIVIA & SOCIAL
RNB Night: Best Dressed
🕗 8 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
💲 $10 before 10 p.m. | $20 after
30+ dance party celebrating a one-year DJ anniversary.
Old School Steppers Night
🕘 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
📍 Fireside CR
💲 $10
Soul music, stepping, food & drink specials.
Freaky Friday – Adult Trivia
🕣 8:30 p.m.
📍 Buchona’s Sports Bar & Grill
💲 Free to play
Rated-R trivia night for adults 18+.
Karaoke
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
📍 The Shack Tavern
💲 Free
DJ-hosted karaoke party.
The Weakest Twink Returns
🕙 10 p.m.
📍 Basix
💲 Varies
Weekly entertainment competition with cash prizes.
🍽️ FOOD & SPECIAL DINING EVENTS
Fish Fry – VFW Post 788
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788
💲 Varies
Classic Friday fish fry tradition.
Fish Fry – St. Jude Catholic Church
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 St. Jude Catholic Church
💲 $15 adults | Discounts available
Lenten fish fry with multiple dinner options.
Fish Fry – El Kahir Shrine
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine
💲 $17 adults | $8 kids
All-you-can-eat dine-in fish fry.
Fish Fry – Whiskey River Grill
🕓 4–9:30 p.m.
📍 Whiskey River Grill
💲 $23
All-you-can-eat fried cod dinner.
National Crab Meat Day
🕓 Starts 4 p.m.
📍 350 First
💲 Menu pricing
Special crab linguine available all weekend.
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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