Live Music, Baseball, & Sausages -- Eastern Iowa Weekend Events

Here we go again! We're getting into another busy weekend here in Iowa, so here's a rundown of the big events happening this Friday, Saturday, & Sunday:

Uptown Friday Night
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- June 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring The Nadas
- Must be 21 or older
- Tickets are $5 at the gate
Kernels Baseball
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - June 14th at 6:35 p.m.
    - UNI Night: Rally Towel Giveaway & Jersey
  - June 15th at 6:35 p.m.
    - Especially for You Pink Jersey Night
    - Daddy/Daughter Pre-Game Princess Party/Tiara Giveaway
    - Kids Youth Baseball Clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    - Post-game fireworks
  - June 16th at 2:05 p.m.
    - Goodwill Field of Dreams Souvenir Ball Giveaway
- vs. Clinton
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- June 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Featuring FunkDaddies
- Event is free
Music in the Park
- Ely City Park
- June 14th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Featuring Bad Parenting
- Event is free
Justin Moore
- Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
- June 14th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets are SOLD OUT
Citywide Garage Sales
- The City of Center Point
- Dates/Times
  - June 14th from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  - June 15th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- "Please email CPGarageSales@gmail.com to sign up! Please include dates and times you will be open, address, and items of interest!"
Ripcord
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - June 14th at 7:30 p.m.
  - June 15th at 7:30 p.m.
  - June 16th at 2:30 p.m.
- "Set in a sunny room on an upper floor in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, cantankerous Abby finds herself forced to share her quarters with new arrival Marilyn. She has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly-chipper woman by any means necessary. Pranks and practical jokes abound and a hilarious game of one-upmanship ensues"
- Tickets range from $12 to $22 - get yours HERE
Downtown Farmers' Market
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park in Marion
- June 15th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Iowa City Farmers Market
- Chauncey Swan Ramp
- June 15th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Benton County ROCKfest
- Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton
- June 15th at 8 p.m.
- Featuring Arch Allies
- Tickets are $20 - get yours HERE
Wurst Festival
- Amana Colonies
- June 15th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Featuring sausage vendors, a beverage tent, games, the Dachshund Derby, and more
- Tickets are $5
Juneteenth (Freedom Festival Event)
- Viola Gibson Park in Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Join us on Saturday, June 15 as we take part in this nation-wide celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States"
- Featuring local performers, family activities, food, and vendors
- Event is free
Cedar Rapids Fire Department 150th Anniversary (Freedom Festival Event)
- Cedar Rapids Fire Departments
- June 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- "Limited edition CRFD 150th Anniversary items will be available for purchase, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, and pint glasses. There will be safety information, fire station tours, and refreshments available"
Too White Crew
- Edith Lucielle's Bait Shack & Wing Depot in Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. - doors at 7 p.m.
- "A tasteful tribute to the fun hip hop and party anthems of the 80s, 90s, and early 00s, featuring an all-live six-piece band, MC’s, and 'Fly Girl' dancers"
- Tickets are $10 at the door
Iowa City Pride Fest and Parade 2019
- Downtown Iowa City
- June 15th from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring a parade, a Family Fun Space, a Pride Fashion Show, a vendor fair, live entertainment, speakers, and more
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
2019 Kalona Days: Beach Party
- Downtown Kalona
- June 15th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Featuring a 5k, a parade, kids' activities, pony rides, live music, a cornhole tournament, food, and more
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
Cheap Trick
- Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- June 15th at 8 p.m. - doors at 7 p.m.
- Tickets are SOLD OUT
Concerts at the Creek
- Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring City Park and Dr. Z's Experiment
- Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door - get yours HERE
Lager 'Lympics
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- "This is a beverage sampling event to raise funds in support of local non-profits that serve disadvantaged youth"
- General admission tickets are $30 & DD tickets are $5 - get yours HERE
Train Up in the Park: An Afternoon of Pokemon Activities
- Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Join us at Greene Square for Pokémon GO Battle Arena, Raid Meet-Ups and a Trading Station. Come inside the library to explore our created region; find the new Pokémon and create your own!"
- Event will move to the Downtown Library if it rains
PCI Art Show & Sale
- Physicians' Clinic of Iowa in Cedar Rapids
- June 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Featuring fine art, pottery, jewelry, glass art, fiber art, and photography from over 50 local artists
Jaycees Garage Sale Fundraiser
- Cedar Rapids Jaycees Center Parking Lot
- June 15th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Proceeds will benefit the 4th Annual Local Emergency Officials BBQ
- Free will donations for garage sale items - some "big ticket" items will be priced to sell
Tracy Byrd
- Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery in Walford
- June 16th at 7 p.m.
- Outdoor show - no reserved seating
- Tickets are $40 - get yours HERE
Gordon Lightfoot
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- June 16th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $45 to $55 - get yours HERE
Cheap Trick
- Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls
- June 16th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $39.75 to $89.75 - get yours HERE
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- June 16th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.