Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
There’s plenty happening around Eastern Iowa this Tuesday! ☕ Connect with fellow caregivers, explore local history at The History Center, or help clean up the community with the City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge. 🐦 Visit Indian Creek Nature Center for Project FeederWatch, get creative at Senior Create Hour, or bring the family to story time and Mean Girls Jr. 🎬 You can also support local kids with the Shoes for Kids fundraiser, try curling at ImOn Ice Arena, or wrap up the night with trivia, music bingo, and comedy open mic.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
☀️ CEDAR RAPIDS DAILY
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Your guide to what’s happening around Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa — in five minutes or less!
🌤️ FORECAST
Mostly sunny with a high of 61° and a low of 41°.
⭐ TOP 10 TUESDAY HIGHLIGHTS
☕ Men's & Women's Caregiver Coffee at the DeWolf Family Innovation Center
📚 Chew on This: From Suffrage to Stacks at The History Center
🌿 City Manager's 1-Bag Challenge at McGrath Amphitheatre
🐦 Project FeederWatch at Indian Creek Nature Center
🎨 Senior Create Hour at Hiawatha Public Library
🎬 Mockingjay, Part 1 Movie Showing at the Downtown Library
🎭 Mean Girls Jr. at Harding Middle School
🥾 Eat for a Cause: Shoes for Kids at Zio Johno's
🥌 Learn to Curl at ImOn Ice Arena
🎤 Comedy Open Mic at Old Neighborhood Pub
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
☯️ Tai Chi
🕗 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Enjoy a relaxing morning Tai Chi session with Tom. Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
Join virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92535179244?pwd=UFAzcVcvcmtQTTR4dWhuQUwvSy90QT09#success
☕ Men's Caregiver Coffee
🕗 8–9:30 a.m. & 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A welcoming group for male caregivers to share experiences, learn caregiving tips and connect with others. No registration required. Contact the Center for Zoom information.
☯️ Tai Chi – Advanced Class
🕘 9–9:45 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Build strength, flexibility and overall well-being through this Tai Chi class hosted in partnership with Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
☯️ Tai Chi for Beginners
🕙 10–10:45 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
New to Tai Chi? This beginner-friendly class offers a welcoming place to get started and learn the basics.
☕ Senior Social Hour
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Gather with other seniors for coffee, conversation and weekly activities. Feel free to bring your own crafts or games.
☕ Women's Caregiver Coffee
🕜 1:30–3 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A support group for female caregivers to share stories, listen, learn caregiving tips and connect with others. No registration required.
💜 Life After Caregiving
🕒 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A supportive group for those navigating life after the loss of a loved one and the end of caregiving. Discuss grief, self-care and planning for the future. Registration was requested by October 6.
🧘 Somatic Movement Class
🕔 5–5:50 p.m.
📍 The Studio on Third
A gentle movement class designed to help release energy held in the body. No athletic experience or ability needed; movements are customized to each participant.
Book here: https://us.wellnessliving.com/rs/book-process.html...
🌀 Sisters of the Moon Circle: We Are Stardust
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Explore astrology, the zodiac and your birth chart in this monthly in-person moon circle. Attendance is free, with a suggested $20 love offering.
👶 FAMILY & KIDS
📖 Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Stories, songs, movement and bubbles for children ages 2–5.
🎨 Expressive Arts for Kids
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
A creative program featuring stories, drama, music, movement and visual arts, supporting children's mental wellness. Designed for children and their caregivers.
🧶 Tween & Teen Crafty Hangout
🕞 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Choose from knitting, crochet, jewelry and friendship bracelet crafts. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of creativity, music and hanging out.
🎬 “Mockingjay, Part 1” Movie Showing
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library – Downtown, Whipple Auditorium
Continue the Hunger Games movie series with this PG-13 showing. The series wraps up with “Mockingjay, Part 2” on November 12 and Hunger Games-themed activities on November 14.
🎭 Harding Middle School Presents: Mean Girls Jr.
🕡 6:30–8 p.m.
📍 Harding Middle School Auditorium
The Harding Drama Department takes on this fearless musical about chasing popularity and staying true to yourself. Advanced tickets are strongly recommended.
Tickets: https://cedarrapidshardingms.ludus.com/show_page.php...
📚 EDUCATION, BOOKS & HISTORY
📖 Chew on This: From Suffrage to Stacks
🕧 12:30 p.m.
📍 The History Center | 💲 $10 general admission / $8 members
Explore the story of the women who helped establish Cedar Rapids' public library, led by Ada Van Vechten. Bring a sack lunch; dessert is provided. Sponsored by Bankers Trust.
💻 Basic Computer Skills Education
🕑 2–3 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch Library
An introductory class for learners with little to no computer experience. Learn basic computer terms, mouse and keyboard skills, internet basics and how to navigate simple programs.
📖 Virtual Author Talk: Kelly & Zach Weinersmith
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Online through Marion Public Library
Join the New York Times bestselling authors for a virtual conversation about A City on Mars, exploring the possibilities, challenges and big questions surrounding human settlement in space. Registration required; there is no in-person component.
📚 Book Lovers Book Club
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch Library
This month's selection is A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko. Newcomers welcome.
📚 Chew on This: After Dark
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 The History Center | 💲 $10 general admission / $8 members
Enjoy an evening edition of The History Center's local history series, featuring the story of women who helped bring public education and library access to Cedar Rapids. Speaker: Tara Templeman. Light hors d'oeuvres provided and the bar will be open.
🌳 NATURE & COMMUNITY
🐦 Project FeederWatch
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 Free
Help count birds as part of this winter-long citizen science project. Drop in for a few minutes or stay awhile in the Bird Room. All skill levels are welcome.
🌎 City Manager's 1-Bag Challenge Community Event
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 McGrath Amphitheatre
Join the City of Cedar Rapids for a community litter cleanup. Welcome message begins at 2 p.m., cleanup starts at 2:15 p.m., and the group photo and refreshments are at 4 p.m. Snacks, water, safety vests and litter kits provided.
🚲 New Volunteer Orientation
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Chain Reaction Bike Hub
Interested in volunteering? Take a tour and learn about volunteer roles, scheduling and activities. All ages and biking abilities are welcome. Volunteers can stay afterward for volunteer night until 8 p.m.
🤝 November HigHER Meeting: 2027 Planning
🕗 Check-in 8:15 a.m.; meeting 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Trading Grounds, Marion
HigHER Women's Collective is looking ahead to 2027 and inviting members to share ideas for future speakers, events, experiences and opportunities.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
🎨 Senior's Create Hour: Painting for Fun!
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
A relaxing, no-pressure painting experience for older adults. No experience necessary.
🎨 Senior's Create
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Explore painting in a fun, welcoming environment. Come create and connect at your own pace.
🧶 Chatty Crafters
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Bring your own craft project and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation with fellow crafters.
🪢 Lyra / Aerial Hoop with Tamara
🕡 6:45–7:45 p.m.
📍 Aerial Elegance Academy
Join Tamara for a six-week aerial hoop session running November 10–December 15. Beginners and experienced participants are welcome.
🍽️ FUNDRAISERS & FOOD
👟 Eat for a Cause: Shoes for Kids
🕚 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
📍 Zio Johno's Marion
Dine in, carry out or order delivery to help raise funds for new shoes for children in Linn County schools. Hosted by the Marion-East Cedar Rapids Rotary Club.
Call 319-373-2400 for carryout or delivery.
🥌 SPORTS & RECREATION
🥌 Learn to Curl
🕖 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
Try curling in this one-time beginner class! No experience or equipment needed. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Register: https://cedarrapidscurling.com/index.php/calendar/learn-to-curl/open-learn-to-curl-nov10
🎤 MUSIC, TRIVIA & NIGHTLIFE
🧠 Lion Bridge – Trivia Tuesday
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Lion Bridge Brewing
Trivia is back with Christopher's Bar Exam! Bring a team or play solo. Free to join.
🎵 Weekly Music Bingo
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 The Bar, Cedar Rapids
Test your music knowledge, fill your bingo card and win house cash. Free to play, with new themes every month.
🎤 DJ Trivia
🕖 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Bushwood Sports Bar & Grill
Gather your team and put your trivia skills to the test. Free to play.
😂 Comedy Open Mic
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
Catch a free night of comedy. Sign-up link will be posted on the Lucky Cat's Facebook page starting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
🎶 Palomino
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 Elks Lodge 251 | 💲 $10 cover
Enjoy dinner, dancing and live music with the Palomino Band.
🎶 Name That Tune: 1981
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Mulligan's Pub
Bring your music knowledge and see if you can name the tunes from 1981.
🎤 Turnt Up Tuesday
🕘 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
📍 Cliff's Dive Bar & Grill
Karaoke, music and good vibes. Kitchen open until 10 p.m.
🧠 Trivia Night at Scores on 33rd
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Scores on 33rd
Join the twice-monthly Tuesday trivia night, featuring questions and categories for everyone.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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
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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