Events for Thursday, May 14th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
🌤️ Thursday in Eastern Iowa is packed with wellness, community events, creativity, and nightlife! Enjoy yoga, story times, Makerspace activities, Pokémon and Lorcana nights, Meet Me at the Market, live music, art workshops, improv, trivia, karaoke, and a Kernels game. Don’t miss the City View Spring Showcase and Metro Motor Madness Bike Night Thursday evening!
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.
Thursday, May 14 Events in Cedar Rapids & Eastern Iowa
Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 75° and a low of 55°.
☀️ Morning Events
Morning Stretch
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 8 – 9 a.m.
💲 Free
Start your morning with a gentle group exercise class that incorporates yoga-inspired stretching for all mobility levels.
Sacred & Profane Art Exhibit
📍 St. Pauls United Methodist Church
⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💲 Free
View a special gallery exhibit featuring fiber art and icons by artists Robert Appel and Timothy Hein.
Together in Song Chorus
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
💲 Free
A welcoming chorus for people living with dementia, caregivers, and volunteers focused on music, connection, and community.
Metta Yoga – Gentle
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
💲 $15 single class
Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class focused on relaxation, mindfulness, and flexibility.
Preschool Story Time
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 10 – 11 a.m.
💲 Free
Young children and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, and a themed craft activity together.
Sensory Story Time
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 10 – 10:30 a.m.
💲 Free
This inclusive story time offers a calm, sensory-friendly environment with stories and play.
Toddler Time
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 10:30 – 11 a.m.
💲 Free
Toddlers and caregivers can enjoy books, songs, and interactive activities designed for early literacy.
Metta Yoga – Chair
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
💲 $15 single class
A gentle chair yoga session designed for beginners and participants of all abilities.
🌤 Afternoon Events
Chair Yoga at Ladd Library
📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 1 – 2 p.m.
💲 Free
Instructor Tammy Bayer leads an accessible chair yoga class tailored to varying mobility levels.
Tea Social
📍 Anh's Bread Therapy
⏰ 1 – 2 p.m.
💲 Varies
Enjoy tea, conversation, and a relaxing social gathering with the community.
Scrabble Club
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 1 – 4 p.m.
💲 Free
Test your vocabulary skills in a casual and friendly Scrabble meetup.
Daytime Knit Wits
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1 – 3 p.m.
💲 Free
Knitters and crocheters are invited to craft and socialize together.
55+ Tech Advice – Your Digital Afterlife
📍 Bridge Senior Center
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Learn how to organize and protect your digital legacy, passwords, and online accounts.
Good Time Social
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 2 – 3:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Caregivers and loved ones are invited to gather for games, conversation, and refreshments.
How to Impress at Your Job Interview
📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 2 – 3 p.m.
💲 Free
Practice interview skills and receive tips on how to stand out during job interviews.
Makerspace Open Hours
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 3 – 6 p.m.
💲 Free
Explore creative technology like 3D printers, Cricut machines, and heat presses.
Day of Caring Afterparty
📍 Big Grove Brewery
⏰ 3 – 5 p.m.
💲 Free
Celebrate volunteering efforts with appetizers and networking at Big Grove Brewery.
Teen STEAM
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 4 – 5 p.m.
💲 Free
Teens can participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities.
English Practice Conversation Group
📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 4 – 5 p.m.
💲 Free
Adults can practice conversational English in a welcoming, informal setting.
City View Spring Showcase
📍 City View Community High School at Kirkwood Regional Center
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Students showcase projects, learning experiences, and real-world achievements from the semester.
🌆 Evening Events
Pokémon Night – Free Play & Trade
📍 Turtle Power Games
⏰ 5 – 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Fans of Pokémon can battle, trade cards, and connect with other players of all experience levels.
Disney Lorcana League Casual Play
📍 Turtle Power Games
⏰ 5 – 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Join fellow Disney Lorcana players for casual matches, trading, and league fun.
Creative Friends
📍 Make/Believe CR
⏰ 5 – 8 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring your own art project and enjoy a creative, community-focused workspace.
Metro Motor Madness Bike Night
📍 Metro Harley-Davidson
⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy vintage motorcycles, live music, food, and fundraising for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.
Meet Me at the Market
📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
💲 Free
Community members can join walks, runs, biking, dance fitness, and yoga classes for all skill levels.
Palomino Live Music
📍 VFW Post 788
⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
💲 $10 cover
Dance the night away to live country music from Palomino Band.
Nooks and Crannies Tour
📍 Brucemore
⏰ 5:30 – 7 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Explore rarely seen rooms and hidden details of the historic Brucemore mansion.
Second Thursday Art Chat
📍 Tree of Liminality
⏰ 6 – 8 p.m.
💲 Pay what you can ($5 suggested)
Artists and creatives are invited to share projects, ideas, and feedback in a casual setting.
ARA Gallery Liquid Pour Class
📍 ARA Gallery & Interiors
⏰ 6 – 8 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Create an ocean-inspired liquid pour painting in this guided Cork N Canvas workshop.
Paint Your Own Doormat
📍 The Painted Butterfly
⏰ 6 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Design and personalize your own decorative doormat in this DIY crafting workshop.
Tango Práctica
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 6 – 7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Learn and practice tango dancing in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment.
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs Fort Wayne TinCaps
📍 Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ 6:35 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Enjoy minor league baseball plus special Iowa Department of Public Safety Night festivities.
Pinsanity! Pinball Tournament
📍 First Turn Games
⏰ 6 – 9 p.m.
💲 $6 entry
Compete in six rounds of pinball action during this monthly tournament.
Intro to Improv
📍 Improv Incubator CR
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
💲 Registration required
Learn the basics of improv comedy and scene-building in this six-week beginner course.
Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
📍 Spare Time Entertainment
⏰ 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy themed trivia and game-show style competitions with prizes and team play.
“Gossip” – A TellersBridge Storytelling Event
📍 Parlor City Pub & Eatery
⏰ 7 – 9 p.m.
💲 Varies
Storytellers share tales about secrets, rumors, and unforgettable gossip-filled moments.
Karaoke at The Keg
📍 The Keg CR
⏰ 8 – 11 p.m.
💲 Free
Sing your favorite songs during a lively community karaoke night.
Karaoke Night
📍 Buchona’s Sports Bar & Grill
⏰ 8 p.m. – Midnight
💲 Free
Enjoy karaoke, drink specials, and late-night fun at Buchona’s.
Cup Night w/ Rahlan Kay
📍 Raging Ryno's
⏰ 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
💲 Varies
Relax and unwind with music, drinks, and laid-back Thursday night vibes.
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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