Events for Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Wednesday in Cedar Rapids features a full day of wellness classes, community conversations, creative activities, and local entertainment under sunny skies. Residents can enjoy yoga, meditation, cycling, caregiver support groups, networking events, trivia nights, chess, Dungeons & Dragons, wine and cocktail tastings, and community learning opportunities throughout the corridor. The day also includes special events like the Linn County Ride of Silence, a spotlight on Cedar Rapids’ upcoming Familiar Cat Café, and multiple library programs focused on history, genealogy, literacy, and creativity.
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.
☀️ Cedar Rapids Daily — Wednesday Events Guide
Forecast: Mostly sunny with a high of 64 degrees and a low of 45.
🧘 Health, Wellness & Fitness
🏋️ GERIFIT
🕗 8 – 8:45 a.m. & 1 – 1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Free wellness classes for adults 60+ focused on strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.
🚴 Cycle Class Wednesday Mornings
🕠 5:45 – 6:30 a.m.
📍 The MAC – Midwest Athletic Club
High-energy morning cycle class with instructor Martha Boge.
🧘 Gentle Yoga
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 Hands In Harmony
All-levels yoga class focused on mindful movement and breathwork.
🧘 Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Dynamic flow-style yoga class open to all experience levels.
🪑 Chair Yoga with Jamie
🕓 4 – 5 p.m.
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
Accessible chair yoga designed for beginners, injury recovery, and mobility support.
🌿 Somatic Slow Flow
🕠 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
📍 Rootspace Wellness
Slow-paced yoga and somatic movement class focused on breath and nervous system regulation.
🧠 Mindful Meditation
🕠 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
📍 Vella Yoga, Health & Wellness
Guided mindfulness meditation with practical tools for stress relief and emotional awareness.
☠️ Death Cafe
🕖 7 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Open discussion exploring death, grief, mortality, and consciousness in a welcoming environment.
💼 Business, Careers & Learning
☕ 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
🕣 8:30 – 10 a.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Weekly entrepreneur networking event featuring Familiar Cat Café founder Kat Sung.
📄 Craft Your Perfect Resume
🕧 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
Workshop covering resume structure, job tailoring, and showcasing skills effectively.
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4 – 5 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
Casual conversation group for adults practicing English.
📚 Learn & Practice English at the Library
🕔 5 – 6 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
Guided English learning sessions with games and conversation activities.
💰 Social Security: What You Need to Know
🕕 6 – 7 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Free financial literacy seminar hosted by Farmers State Bank focused on maximizing Social Security benefits.
👨👩👧 Community Support & Caregiving
☕ Wednesday Afternoon Caregiver Coffee
🕜 1:30 – 3 p.m.
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Support group for caregivers to connect and share caregiving experiences.
❤️ Meaningful End-of-Life Conversations
🕠 5:30 – 7 p.m.
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Panel-led discussion exploring end-of-life planning and conversations.
🤱 Hopeful Mama Foundation Support Group
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Support group for women navigating fertility journeys.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creativity
🛠️ Makerspace Open Hours
🕑 2 – 5 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, heat presses, and more.
🎲 Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Weekly tabletop adventure sessions for all ages and experience levels.
♟️ Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Casual chess club for beginners and experienced players alike.
🌕 Lunar Light Path
🕕 6 – 8 p.m.
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
Discussion group for spiritual exploration and connection.
🩸 Blood on the Clocktower
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
Social deduction game night for players ages 14 and older.
📚 Books, History & Libraries
🌳 Mary Pope Osborne’s Birthday Celebration
🕘 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Magic Tree House trivia and prize drawing celebrating the beloved author.
🧬 Genealogy Junkies
🕕 6 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Genealogy enthusiasts gather to research family history together.
🇺🇸 History Book Club
🕖 7 – 7:45 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Discussion of The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan.
🍷 Food, Drinks & Tastings
🍸 Martini’s in May: Cocktail Class
🕕 6 – 8 p.m.
📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
Hands-on martini-making class featuring spring-inspired cocktails.
🍇 The Grape Escape Wine Tasting Class
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 WineStyles Cedar Rapids
Educational wine tasting focused on grape varietals and flavor profiles.
🥞 Free Breakfast for Veterans & Active Military
🕕 6 – 10 a.m.
📍 Hy-Vee
Complimentary breakfast honoring veterans and active military members.
🚴 Recreation & Outdoor Activities
🚴 2026 Linn County Ride of Silence
🕕 6 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Square Park
Silent community bike ride honoring cyclists injured or killed on roadways.
🎤 Trivia, Games & Entertainment
🧠 Weekly Free Trivia at NewBo City Market
🕕 6 – 8 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Trivia Mafia hosts free weekly trivia with prizes.
🍺 Trivia Wednesdays
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Voodoo Brewing Co. – Cedar Rapids
Weekly pub trivia night with prizes and bragging rights.
🍕 Trivia on Tap
🕡 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Interactive trivia night with music rounds, prizes, and team play.
📺 Survey Says: A Friendly Feud Bar Game
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 The Pedaler’s Fork
Family Feud-style game night with prizes and team competition.
🚗 Special Events & Miscellaneous
🎖️ Familiar Cat Café Featured at 1 Million Cups
🕣 8:30 – 10 a.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Hear plans for Cedar Rapids’ upcoming cat café opening in 2026.
🐱 Familiar Cat Café Community Spotlight
📍 Cedar Rapids
Upcoming community-focused cat café featuring adoptable cats, local art, and refreshments.
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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