Events for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
There’s plenty happening around Eastern Iowa today! 🌿 Start with Tai Chi, caregiver coffee, and senior social hour, then enjoy storytimes, creative activities, MakerSpace open hours, and a visit from the Iowa Children’s Museum. 📚🎨 Explore local history with the Cherry Sisters presentations, catch Red Cedar Chamber Music at Uptown Artway, or unwind with Practice in the Prairie. Tonight brings Cork N Canvas, book clubs, adult game night, The Thorn at the Paramount Theatre, comedy open mic, trivia, curling instruction, and speed dating.
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, September 22, 2026
🌤️ FORECAST
⛈️ Slight chance of storms early, with a high of 60° and a low of 47°. Cooler temperatures are on the way, so dress in layers and keep an eye on the morning weather!
☀️ TUESDAY HIGHLIGHTS
🍒 Chew on This: Meet the Cherry Sisters
🎻 Red Cedar Chamber Music: Cactus Quintet
🧘 Practice in the Prairie
🎭 The Thorn at the Paramount Theatre
🎨 Just Jules – Cork N Canvas Iowa
⛳ Tee Up for a Chains Interrupted!
💘 Fall in Love – Speed Dating
🥌 Curling Instructional League
🎲 Adult Game Night
🎤 Comedy Open Mic
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
🧘 Tai Chi
🕗 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 Free
Join Tom for a relaxing morning session of Tai Chi. Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. A Zoom option is available.
👨 Men's Caregiver Coffee
🕗 8–9:30 a.m. & 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia | 💲 Free
Male caregivers are invited to share their experiences, learn caregiving tips, and connect with others. No registration required.
🧘 Tai Chi – Advanced Class
🕘 9–9:45 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
This Tai Chi class focuses on exercises that support physical and mental well-being and is hosted in partnership with Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
🧘 Tai Chi for Beginners
🕙 10–10:45 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
A beginner-friendly Tai Chi class for those who are new to the practice or unsure where to start. Hosted in partnership with Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
👵 Senior Social Hour
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
Seniors are invited to gather for coffee, socializing, and a variety of activities. Guests are welcome to bring their own crafts or games.
👩 Women's Caregiver Coffee
🕜 1:30–3 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia | 💲 Free
A support group for female caregivers to share stories, listen, learn caregiving tips, and connect with others. No registration required.
🧠 Dementia Basics
🕑 2–3:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Explore the basics of dementia and ways to support someone living with dementia during this six-week series. Open to caregivers, volunteers, and the larger community. Registration was requested by August 26.
🌸 Practice in the Prairie
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 Free
Enjoy outdoor yoga and Pilates on the Amazing Space patio and lawn, surrounded by prairie and woodlands. Bring your own mat and equipment. There is no indoor alternative in case of inclement weather.
🌿 Taking Up Space
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 The Studio at Illuminations, Suite 112 | 💲 $25
A reflective and experiential class exploring voice, body, preferences, self-trust, and the practice of showing up with greater clarity and presence. Taught by Stefanie Munsterman of The Spark Movement.
📚 LIBRARIES, LEARNING & BOOKS
📢 Dramatic Improv Club Update
🕘 9–10 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
An update for everyone who expressed interest in the library’s Dramatic Improv Club.
🎟️ Free Raffle Alert!
🕘 9–10 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Adults and teens can participate in a special free raffle made possible by a generous patron donation.
📖 Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library | 💲 Free
Children ages 2–5 can enjoy stories, songs, movement, and bubbles during this fun-filled story time.
☕ Story Time @ Stillwater Coffee
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Stillwater Coffee, hosted by Hiawatha Public Library
Enjoy a story time paired with coffee—a fun way to start the morning!
✏️ Tween & Teen Sketch and Scribble
🕞 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
Relax with sketching and writing using provided notebooks, pens, pencils, and sketching supplies, accompanied by relaxing or lo-fi music.
📚 What'cha Reading Book Club – The Evening Edition
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Swamp Fox Bookstore, 1375 7th Avenue, Suite A, Marion
Share what you’ve been reading in this low-pressure book club with no assigned reading. Attendees can select an advance reader copy to take home and shop the bookstore before or after the event.
🧙 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Club
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library | 💲 Free
Join fellow readers for a discussion of fantasy and science fiction. This month’s description asks: “He thought he’d gotten away with murder. Then his victims came back to haunt him.”
📚 Book Lovers Book Club
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library | 💲 Free
A general-interest book club where newcomers are always welcome. September’s selection is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.
🎨 ARTS, MUSIC & CREATIVITY
🎻 Red Cedar Chamber Music: Cactus Quintet
🕛 12–1 p.m.
📍 Uptown Artway
Red Cedar Chamber Music presents Cactus Quintet, featuring works by Mozart, David Bruce, and Gershwin. The performance includes a Mozart clarinet quintet, dances inspired by South African gumboot dancing, and a Gershwin medley.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕒 3–6 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
Explore the library’s MakerSpace, featuring 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Patrons of all ages are welcome; those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
🎨 Just Jules – Cork N Canvas Iowa
🕕 6–8 p.m. (Check-in at 5:30 p.m.)
📍 Just Jules Pub & Restaurant | 💲 $35
Enjoy an evening of painting with Cork N Canvas Iowa. All painting supplies are provided, and food and drinks are available for purchase. This is an adults-only event for ages 18 and older.
🖌️ Chatty Crafters
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 Free
Bring your own craft project and spend time socializing with fellow crafters.
🏛️ HISTORY & COMMUNITY
🍒 Chew on This: Meet the Cherry Sisters
🕧 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 The History Center, 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids | 💲 $10 general admission; $8 members
Learn the remarkable story of the Cherry Sisters, four women from Marion whose famously poor stage performances made national headlines and contributed to a landmark Iowa Supreme Court free speech case. Presented by Jenny Thielman. Bring your own sack lunch; dessert is provided.
🍒 Chew on This: Meet the Cherry Sisters After Dark
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 The History Center, 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids | 💲 $10 general admission; $8 members
Enjoy an evening edition of the Cherry Sisters presentation, featuring the same local history topic in a relaxed social setting with light hors d’oeuvres and a bar available.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & YOUTH
🏛️ Iowa Children’s Museum Visit
🕞 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
The Iowa Children’s Museum brings interactive, educational activities to the library, including programming focused on learning through play, space exploration, and more. Designed for children and accompanying adults or caregivers.
🎲 Adult Game Night
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
Enjoy an evening of games with a variety of options for individuals and small groups. This program is for adults ages 18 and older.
🎭 ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE
🎭 The Thorn at the Paramount Theatre
🕖 7–10 p.m.
📍 Paramount Theatre | 💲 $57.65
Experience The Thorn, a theatrical production bringing the story of Jesus to life through drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, and visual storytelling. Performances take place September 22 and 23.
🎤 Comedy Open Mic
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub | 💲 Free
Catch a free comedy open mic show. Sign-up information will be posted on the Lucky Cat Facebook page beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
🎶 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Mulligan’s Pub, Cedar Rapids | 💲 Free
Enjoy a different game each week, including trivia, Name That Tune, music bingo, and old-school 75-ball bingo. Free prizes are available, and all ages are welcome. Arrive early to secure a table!
🧠 Trivia Night
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Scores on 33rd
Put your knowledge to the test during Trivia Night, held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Questions and categories are designed for everyone.
🏃 SPORTS & RECREATION
🥌 Curling Instructional League
🕖 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
Try something new with a three-week curling instructional league. No experience or equipment is required. Sessions include drills and a short game. Registration is required.
🎳 Half Off Tuesday
🕚 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
Enjoy 50% off Game Zone games, open bowling, and laser tag all day long on Tuesdays. Some exclusions apply.
⛳ Tee Up for a Chains Interrupted!
🕗 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (8 a.m. sign-in; 9 a.m. shotgun start)
📍 Hunters Ridge Golf Course | 💲 $100
Take part in the annual KWLG Benefit Golf Outing, supporting Chains Interrupted. Gather your team, grab your clubs, and help make an impact.
💬 SOCIAL & SPECIAL EVENTS
💘 Fall in Love – Speed Dating
🕡 6:30–9 p.m.
📍 BarTini’s | 💲 $35
Meet singles in person during this fall speed-dating event for men seeking women and women seeking men ages 21–35. Participants will enjoy several short dates and have the opportunity to connect with mutual matches afterward. Space is limited to 36 singles.
🌙 Monday Takeover
🕘 9 p.m.
📍 Mr. B’s and Sam’s Pizza & Deli
Enjoy Monday Takeover at two local nightlife destinations.
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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