Events for Thursday, May 28th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Join us on Cedar Rapids Daily as we highlight the best events happening around Eastern Iowa on Thursday, May 28. From wellness classes, family activities, and community markets to live music, comedy, sports, and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. We’ll cover local favorites like Meet Me at the Market, the Cultivate Community Market, the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Five Seasons Water Ski Show, and an evening of improv comedy with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood. Whether you're looking for things to do with the family, ways to get active, or a fun night out, we've got your guide to everything happening in and around Cedar Rapids today.
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 — Thursday, May 28, 2026
Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 84° and a low of 56°.
🌅 Morning & Wellness
Morning Stretch
Time: 8–9 a.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Start your day with a gentle yoga-inspired workout designed for all mobility levels.
Metta Yoga (Gentle & Chair Yoga)
Time: 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Beginner-friendly yoga classes focused on flexibility, strength, and relaxation.
Chair Yoga at the Downtown Library
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
A supportive yoga class using chairs to make movement accessible to everyone.
Go Deeper Thursdays
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Location: Online via Prairiewoods
A guided spiritual discussion group focused on personal growth and reflection.
Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Vella Yoga, Health & Wellness
Unwind with restorative poses followed by a deeply relaxing guided meditation.
👨👩👧 Family, Community & Learning
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers and their families.
Food Truck Thursdays
Time: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Enjoy lunch from local food trucks and vendors.
Tea Social
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: Anh's Bread Therapy
Meet new friends while sampling a variety of teas.
Understanding Care at Life's End
Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Bridge Senior Center
Experts discuss hospice care, palliative care, and death doulas.
English Practice Conversation Group
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Practice conversational English in a relaxed setting.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Let's Get Hooked! Crocheting for Adults
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: NewBo City Market
Learn crochet basics and create your own bookmark.
Embroiderers' Guild Demonstrations
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Watch local embroidery experts showcase their skills.
Art by Your Friends and Neighbors
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Marion Historical Museum
A community art exhibit featuring local artists.
Creative Friends
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Make/Believe CR
Bring a project and create alongside fellow artists and makers.
🎲 Games, Cards & Social Fun
Scrabble Club
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Challenge fellow word lovers in friendly Scrabble matches.
Murder Mystery Club
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Follow clues and solve a self-guided mystery.
Pokémon Night & Disney Lorcana League
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Turtle Power Games
Casual play, trading, and community gaming for all skill levels.
Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Spare Time Entertainment
This month's theme is Music Bingo with prizes and house cash.
Bingo Night
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: El Kahir Shrine
Weekly public bingo night with food, drinks, and prizes.
🚴 Community & Outdoor Events
Farm Stand Thursdays
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
Shop fresh local produce and support sustainable agriculture.
Cultivate Community Market
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
A community celebration featuring vendors, food, music, and family activities.
Meet Me at the Market
Time: 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Location: NewBo City Market
Free walks, runs, bike rides, fitness classes, and yoga for all ages.
Community Group Ride
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: NewBo City Market
A no-drop community bike ride welcoming riders of all experience levels.
Nooks and Crannies Tour
Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Brucemore
Explore hidden rooms and behind-the-scenes spaces inside the historic mansion.
📚 Books & Author Events
Author Event: Máire Roche & Gin Griffith
Time: 6–7 p.m.
Location: Marion Public Library
An evening of books, conversation, charcuterie, and local craft beer.
Understanding Migraines
Time: 6:30–7 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Learn about migraine triggers and practical management strategies.
⚾ Sports & Recreation
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities
Time: 6:35 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cheer on the Kernels as they continue their home series.
Five Seasons Water Ski Show
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Five Seasons Ski Team Show Site
Enjoy an entertaining "Disco Fever" themed waterski performance.
🎵 Live Music & Entertainment
Sammy's East Side Jam
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Sammy's Lounge
A weekly live music jam featuring local musicians.
Sips & Tunes with Donnie Heffernan
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Kingston's Steakhouse
Live singer-songwriter performances on the patio.
Palomino
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: VFW Post 788
Country music and dancing open to the public.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
Time: Evening Show
Location: Paramount Theatre
The stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway? bring their legendary improv comedy to Cedar Rapids.
Comedy Night May
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Ideal Theater & Bar
A showcase featuring local and regional stand-up comedians.
Karaoke Night
Time: 8 p.m.–Midnight
Locations: Buchona's Sports Bar & Grill & Viking Lounge
Grab the mic and sing your favorite songs.
Cup Night
Time: 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Location: Raging Ryno's
A popular Thursday night social gathering with drinks and entertainment.
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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