Concerts, Cars, and a Home Show — Iowa Weekend Events
What are you up to this weekend? We have a few suggestions! Here are some of the events happening in Eastern Iowa this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
- Cedar Rapids Home Show
- Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- February 21st from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- February 22nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- February 23rd from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Visitors to the show can see the latest products and services displayed by exhibitors to assist them in building and improving their home and yard. The Cedar Rapids Home Show has thousands of ideas to help make your house a home!"
- Tickets are $5 for adults and children under 12 and under are free
- See a full schedule of events HERE
- A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- February 21st at 7:30 p.m.
- February 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- February 23rd at 2:30 p.m.
- "This Clue/Agatha Christie/Monty Python mashup will have audiences in stitches as penniless clerk Monty Navarro (Mic Evans) learns he is 9th in line to inherit the entire fortune of the D’Ysquith family. An outrageous plan of assassination — and an odd and hilarious love triangle — transpire as an uproariously-funny series of events unfolds. A single actor (Aaron Murphy) plays all the not-so-nice D’Ysquiths, which adds to the merriment!"
- Tickets range from $22 to $45 - get yours HERE
- 2020 IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
- February 21st & 22nd
- Tickets are $10 - get yours HERE
- Battle for the Bluff Rodeo
- Five Flags Center in Dubuque
- Dates/Times
- February 21st at 7:30 p.m.
- February 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- Kids Day
- "The Battle for the Bluff returns to Five Flags Center on February 21 and 22, showcasing three premiere rodeo events: bull riding, bareback bronc riding, and saddle bronc riding."
- Tickets range from $8 to $25 - get yours HERE
- Mardi Gras Party Featuring Hairball
- Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
- February 21st at 8 p.m.
- With special guest Strange Daze
- Tickets are $23 in advance/$30 at the door - get yours HERE
- Orchestra Iowa Presents Disney in Concert
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- February 22nd at 2:30 p.m.
- February 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- "Orchestra Iowa is proud to present Disney’s Magical Music from the Movies, featuring four Broadway-caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies like Frozen, Beauty & the Beast, Mary Poppins plus more, a scripted narrative presented by the singers & Maestro Hankewich, and some of the best-known film music in cinematic history."
- Tickets range from $19 to $60 - get yours HERE
- 3OH!3 Concert
- Maucker Union Ballroom in Cedar Falls
- February 22nd at 8 p.m.
- Tickets are $13.25 - get yours HERE
- Mardi Growl 2020
- Eastbank Venue & Lounge in Cedar Rapids
- February 22nd from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Featuring costumes, a dinner buffet, magic with Tim Stolba, live music from The Bamboozlers, performances from queens Lexi Belle and Mindy Belle, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, a cash bar, and more
- Benefitting Critter Crusaders
- Tickets are $45 - get yours HERE
- CinéVino
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- February 22nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- "Bring your fellow wine lovers to CinéVino to enjoy an evening filled with classic film and wine! CinéVino begins at 6 p.m. with a wine tasting featuring Midwestern wines, light hors d’oeuvres, and fine chocolates."
- Tickets are $10 - get yours HERE
- Rod and Custom Car Show
- Berndes Center in Monticello
- Dates/Times
- February 22nd from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- February 23rd from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Special guest Catherine Bach aka "Daisy Duke"
- February 22nd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- February 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under (free with a paid adult - bring a canned food item to benefit Four Oaks and get $1 off admission
- Try Hockey For Free
- ImOn Ice in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- February 22nd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- February 22nd from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- "Try Hockey For Free is open to all players between the ages of 4 through 11. On this day your son or daughter will be given an opportunity to try and play hockey for FREE. This program will be run by the most experienced and FUN coaches that RRHC has to offer."
- Kids need a bike helmet and gloves
- Get registered HERE
- Negin Farsad
- Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City
- February 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- "A self-described 'social justice comedian,' Negin Farsad has been named one of the 10 Best Feminist Comedians by Paper magazine and one of the 50 Funniest Women by Huffington Post. She is also the writer, director, and star of the romantic comedy 3rd Street Blackout and the director and producer of Nerdcore Rising and The Muslims Are Coming!"
- Tickets range from $10 to $40 - get yours HERE
- Finding Neverland
- Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls
- February 22nd at 7 p.m.
- "FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. The magic of Barrie's classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event."
- Tickets range from $33.75 to $90.75 - get yours HERE
- Wedding Open House
- Rapid Creek Cidery in Iowa City
- February 23rd from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- "Planning your dream wedding? Come out and explore the beautiful Rapid Creek Cidery, meet with fabulous local wedding vendors, and enter for your chance to win a Grand Prize valued at over $1000!"
New Movies in Theaters:
- The Call of the Wild (PG) - 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- Brahms: The Boy II (PG-13) - 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes