Beer, Comedy, and Concerts — Eastern Iowa Weekend Events
Spring is in the air and there's lots to do here in Eastern Iowa! These are some of the big events happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
- Arch Allies
- ImOn Ice in Cedar Rapids
- March 6th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $15 to $20 - get yours HERE
- Comedian Bill Engvall
- Rhythm City Casino & Resort in Davenport
- Dates/Times
- March 6th at 6:30 p.m.
- March 6th at 9 p.m.
- Tickets range from $25 to $60 - get yours HERE
- Comedian Greg Hahn
- Penguin's Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- March 6th at 8 p.m.
- March 7th at 8 p.m.
- 21 and over - 2 drink minimum
- Tickets are $22 in advance - get yours HERE
- The Roots & Boots Tour
- Meskwaki Casino in Tama
- March 6th at 8 p.m.
- 21 and over
- Featuring Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin
- Show is SOLD OUT
- 2020 Spring Gallery Walk
- Downtown Iowa City
- March 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- "For over 20 years, this event has taken over downtown and filled your favorite businesses with wonderful works of art. Make an evening of it and grab a bite to eat, shop, and gallery walk in beautiful downtown Iowa City! Visit 7 of the venues during the Gallery Walk for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to one of the shops! In order to qualify, participants will have their Gallery Walk postcard or map stamped at each location visited."
- See the list of participating businesses HERE
- Event is free
- 2020 IGHSAU Girls State Basketball Tournament
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
- Dates/Times
- March 6th beginning at 10 a.m.
- March 7th beginning at 3 p.m.
- Tickets are $10 for ages 5 and older - get yours HERE
- Iowa Deer Classic
- Iowa Events Center in Des Moines
- Dates/Times
- March 6th from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- March 7th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- March 8th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Moving the seminars and big buck and shed contests and displays to the upper level and adding more great hunting booths. Try out the latest in archery equipment. Shop hunting gear, accessories, clothing, blinds, tree stands and lots more. Talk to land management folks and hunting and fishing outfitters from throughout the U.S., Canada, and Africa. Bring your antlers for official measuring, bring your bow for our 300 and 3D shoots, attend world-class seminars plus activities for kids."
- Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for ages 10 to 15, and ages 9 and under are free - get yours HERE
- Hazy Hideaway Cedar Rapids Beer Summit
- DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- VIP hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- "Join us at the Doubletree Convention Center on March 7th for a craft beer festival like no other. We’ll have over 100 craft beer styles from more than 50 breweries for your taste buds to try. We’ll also have live music, great vendors, and delicious food available for purchase to ensure a perfectly crafted experience."
- BEER SUMMIT IS SOLD OUT
- River Kings Indoor Football
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
- Tickets range from $13 to $55 - get yours HERE
- Tyler Farr
- Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
- March 7th - doors open at 8 p.m.
- With special guest Ross Ellis
- Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door - get yours HERE
- Clint Black
- Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside
- March 7th at 8 p.m.
- Show is SOLD OUT
- Mom Prom
- Ashton Hill Farm in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- "Join us at Ashton Hill Farm in Cedar Rapids for dancing, drinks, sequins, sweet treats, and so much more! Formal attire is encouraged. This is also a special night to help other local moms in need. Please bring a package of new diapers (or partially opened packages that your kids may have outgrown) and you'll be entered to win a raffle prize. All diapers will be donated to the Eastern Iowa Diaper bank."
- Tickets are $40 - get yours HERE
- Trilogy - Featuring the Music of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Doors
- Five Flags Center in Dubuque
- March 7th at
- "Experience the sights and sounds of these epic bands all in one memorable night! Each member of each band looks and sounds like the person they are portraying. Trilogy is made up of professional musicians from all over the nation. Each musician was handpicked specifically for each role."
- Tickets range from $13 to $38 - get yours HERE
- Orchestra Iowa Presents Russian Rebellions
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th at 7:30 p.m.
- "Ballet Quad Cities will join Orchestra Iowa on stage for a new interpretation of Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks Concerto in the March Masterworks Rebellious Russians concert."
- Tickets range from $16 to $56 - get tickets HERE
- Family Fest 2020
- Bridge View Center in Ottumwa
- March 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Family Fest is a FREE single-day event created by Bridge View Center to give back to our community, showcase and highlight STEM initiatives and activities and other educational and health/wellness components, and allow our kids to also have a little bit of fun and be entertained."
- Event is free
- Spring Garage Sale
- Dubuque County Fairgrounds - Grand Ballroom
- March 7th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Admission is $1
- 2020 NewBo Puzzle Tournament
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th
- Family Round begins at 10 a.m.
- Adult Round begins at 1 p.m.
- "Assemble a team of up to 4 people and head on down to NewBo City Market for a fun day of puzzles! Your team entry gets you access to the tournament, your puzzle (which you'll get to keep at the end!), and a free age-appropriate beverage for each of your teammates at NewBo Beer and Wine!:
- Entry is $35 to $50 - get registered HERE
- Lucky PAWS Casino Night
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Benefiting the Friends Helping Friends Foundation
- "Attendees will enjoy free underground parking, a red carpet entrance to the event, Vegas-style games by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Cedar Rapids Aerie #2272, yummy Hors D' Oeuvres, music, and a cash bar! We have Floor Dice, Craps, Texas Hold em', Plinko, Black Jack and a Horse Race."
- Tickets are $50 - get yours HERE
- Whine and Wags 2020
- Eastbank Venue & Lounge in Cedar Rapids
- March 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Benefiting the Cedar Valley Humane Society
- "This year’s event features dinner, specialty drinks featuring event sponsor Tito's Handmade Vodka, music, our signature silent auction, wine pull, and special animal guests throughout the evening!"
- Tickets are $75 - get yours HERE
- Comedian Nate Bargatze 'Good Problem to Have' Tour
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- March 8th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $20.20 to $149.75 - get yours HERE
- Bar2Bar 5k
- Irish District in Cedar Rapids
- March 8th from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- "A graceful run/walk through the Irish District with brief stops in some of our favorite haunts. This year, checks will go to help Camp Courageous raise money to purchase a new bus."
New Movies in Theaters:
- Onward (PG) - 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- The Way Back (R) - 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes