Events for Friday, September 11th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
It’s looking like a beautiful Friday in Eastern Iowa, with mostly sunny skies and a full lineup of things to see and do! 🌤️ Start your day with Geri-Fit and wellness programs, then explore Grant Wood history, MakerSpace activities, the Coe College Alumni Exhibition and a hands-on sourdough workshop. 🎨🥖 Tonight brings Dungeons & Dragons, birding stories at Indian Creek Nature Center, live music, comedy, theater and an interactive murder-mystery bingo experience.
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 | Friday, September 11
🌤️ FORECAST
🌤️ Mostly sunny with a high of 82° and a low of 65°. It’s looking like a beautiful Friday to get out and enjoy Eastern Iowa!
☀️ Friday, September 11 | Top 10 Highlights
🎭 The Mercy Seat
😂 Killers of Kill Tony
🎤 SPT Theatre’s Triple Threat: Good, Bad, & Ugly
🔪 Holy Mother of Bingo! – Murder Mystery Bingo Theatre
🎸 Redemption at Kickstand
🎶 Dogs on Skis at Cedar Ridge
🐦 Today’s Office with the Birdchick
🥖 Beyond the Basics: Intermediate Sourdough
🖼️ Coe College Alumni Exhibition
🧙 Witches?! In Salem?!
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & COMMUNITY
💪 Geri-Fit
🕐 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 FREE
Improve strength, balance, flexibility and mobility with this exercise program designed for adults 60 and older.
☕ Encore Café
🕐 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Registration required
Enjoy a dietitian-reviewed meal along with activities and educational opportunities designed to promote health, wellness, social connection and quality of life.
🎨 ARTS, CULTURE & CREATIVITY
🖼️ Gallery Talk: Grant Wood’s Memorial Window
🕐 11–11:30 a.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Building | 💲 FREE
Learn more about Grant Wood and his pivotal stained-glass work, Memorial Window, during this casual 30-minute talk in the downtown Veterans Memorial Building.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕐 1–4 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, sublimation printing, heat presses and more during open MakerSpace hours. All ages are welcome; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
🖌️ Coe College Alumni Exhibition
🕐 4–6 p.m.
📍 Coe College, Sinclair Auditorium
Celebrate Coe's 175th anniversary with an exhibition featuring the work of 23 alumni artists from the classes of 1964 through 2022. The opening reception is from 5–7 p.m.
🥖 Beyond the Basics: Intermediate Sourdough
🕐 4–7 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Take your sourdough skills to the next level with this hands-on workshop covering high-hydration doughs, inclusions, advanced shaping, fermentation, scoring and more. Designed for experienced home bakers.
📚 LIBRARIES & LEARNING
✍️ Community Writers’ Circle Announcement
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
The Community Writers’ Circle is taking a short break this fall.
👧 FAMILY & TEENS
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
🕐 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Tweens and teens can embark on an adventure and enjoy the collaborative world of Dungeons & Dragons.
🍔 FOOD & COMMUNITY
🍔 El Kahir Basket Night
🕐 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine | 💲 $10
Choose a hamburger, cheeseburger or tenderloin basket, all served with French fries and condiments. Beverages are available separately from the full bar.
🐦 NATURE & SPECIAL EVENTS
🐦 Today’s Office with the Birdchick
🕐 Doors 6:30 p.m. | Program 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 $10 members / $12 nonmembers
Birdchick Sharon Stiteler shares humorous stories from her unusual career in birding, from flying over the Mississippi River to working in the wilderness of Alaska. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
🎭 THEATER & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
🎭 MVLCT Presents: The Mercy Seat
🕐 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 First Street Community Center Uptown Theatre, Mount Vernon | 💲 $25 adults; discounts for students and seniors
Neil LaBute’s drama follows Ben and his longtime lover Abby in New York City the day after September 11, exploring love, identity, escape and the consequences of starting over. Rated R for strong language, mature themes and adult situations.
🧙 Witches?! In Salem?!
🕐 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 George Washington High School
Travel back to Salem Village in 1692 for a theatrical examination of the people, pressures and hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials.
🎤 SPT Theatre’s Triple Threat: Good, Bad, & Ugly
🕐 8–10 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
Enjoy an evening of original comedy sketches, live music and performances featuring local writers, actors, musicians, poets and dancers.
😂 Killers of Kill Tony
🕐 7 p.m.
📍 Paramount Theatre
Fan favorites from Kill Tony bring their stand-up comedy to Cedar Rapids, featuring longer sets from comedians including David Lucas, Martin Phillips, Dedrick Flynn and Ahren Belisle. Lineup subject to change.
🔪 Holy Mother of Bingo! – Murder Mystery Bingo Theatre
🕐 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Giving Tree Theater
Become part of an interactive murder-mystery comedy as a church fundraiser turns into a night of suspicious characters, real bingo games, unexpected twists and plenty of laughs.
🎸 LIVE MUSIC
🎶 Dogs on Skis
🕐 6–9 p.m.
📍 Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery & Distillery
Enjoy a late-summer evening with Dogs on Skis at Cedar Ridge.
🎸 Redemption
🕐 7–10 p.m.
📍 Kickstand
This high-energy rock and pop cover band brings songs from across the decades to life with powerhouse vocals, guitar-driven energy and a set designed to keep the crowd moving.
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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