Cirque du Soleil, Maifest, & Baseball – Weekend Iowa Events
Happy May! We are kicking off the month with some great events here in Iowa! Here is a list of everything going on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
- Cirque du Soleil Corteo
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- May 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
- May 4th at 3:30 p.m.
- May 4th at 7:30 p.m.
- May 5th at 1 p.m.
- May 5th at 5 p.m.
- "Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy, and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth"
- Tickets range from $48 to $118 for adults and $39 to $95 for children - get yours HERE
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- May 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
- May 4th at 7:30 p.m.
- May 5th at 2:30 p.m.
- "With songs from the beloved Disney movie, Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece comes to life in a visually stunning tale of passion, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero"
- Recommended for ages 10 and up - this production contains darker, more mature themes than most Disney stories
- Tickets range from $22 to $50 - get yours HERE
- Kernels Baseball
- Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Dates/Times
- May 3rd at 6:35 p.m.
- May 4th at 6:35 p.m. - post-game fireworks
- May 5th at 2:05 p.m.
- vs. Dayton
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
- 94th Season Opener
- Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center in Cedar Rapids
- May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. - gates open at 6 p.m.
- "Asphalt racing is back in Eastern Iowa with the Hawkeye Downs Season Opener. ALL of our classes will be with us for a huge night of racing. The Iowa Speedway pace car will be on display too!"
- Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students (9-17) and seniors (55+), and children 8 & under are free with a paid adult
- Vintage Torque Fest 2019
- Dubuque County Fairgrounds in Dubuque
- Dates/Times
- May 3rd from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- May 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- "Vintage Torque Fest is a fundraiser designed to help kids with congenital heart defects"
- Featuring drag racing, vendors, a car giveaway, live bands, a classic pin-up contest, a swap meet, food, and more - for a full schedule of events click HERE
- Event is free for children 12 and under and for active military with a current Military ID
- Friday tickets are $15, Saturday tickets are $20, and weekend passes are $30
- Cardi B
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
- May 3rd at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $49.50 to $125 - get yours HERE
- Williamsburg City Wide Garage Sale
- The City of Williamsburg
- May 2nd through 4th
- What Cheer Flea Market
- Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer
- Dates/Times
- May 3rd from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- May 4th from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- May 5th from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- One of the largest Flea Markets in the country - featuring antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, and more
- Admission is $2 on Friday/Saturday and free on Sunday
- Maifest
- Amana Colonies
- May 4th & 5th
- The parade kicks off the festivities May 4th at 10 a.m.
- Also featuring the World on Wheels Food Truck Fare, live entertainment, a wine, beer, & chocolate walk, the Amana Maipole Dancers, and more
- Click HERE for a full schedule of events
- Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park in Marion
- May 4th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Ely City Wide Garage Sale
- The City of Ely
- May 4th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Cost to host a sale is $5 - get the form HERE
- Maps will be available for download on Friday, May 3rd
- Coralville City Wide Garage Sale
- The City of Coralville
- May 4th
- "Stop by the Coralville Recreation Center starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the sale to get a limited first come, first serve continental breakfast, and pick up a map with addresses and directions to each of the garage sales"
- Paws for a Cause Iowa Style Pet Expo
- Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center in Cedar Rapids
- May 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- "This event is going to have several nonprofits together to showcase how they take care of their animals in need. There will be animals that will be up for adoption and for fostering. We will be having exclusive pet vendors there to help find that something special item for you and your pet. We also will be having a pet parade and contest"
- Spring 2019 Parade of Homes
- The City of Cedar Rapids
- May 4th & 5th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Tour beautiful homes in and around the Cedar Rapids metro area to see the latest in new homes and building techniques; as well as the latest in remodeling styles that can make your existing home look new again"-
- Tickets are $10 - they are available at each parade home and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, or purchase a ticket at any local Casey's General Store to save $1 - Children 12 & under are free
- See the list of homes HERE
- Sara Evans
- Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque
- May 4th at 8 p.m.
- Must be 21+
- Tickets range from $40 to $70 - get yours HERE
- German Requiem
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- May 4th at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $16 to $55 - get yours HERE
- Movin' at the Museum Fitness Classes 2019!
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids
- May 4th at 1:30 p.m.
- 'Barre Above' Class
- Event is free
- CR Craft & Vendor Market
- City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
- May 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free parking, admission, and raffle opportunities
- Hiawatha Farmers Market
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- May 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Movies This Weekend:
- Long Shot (R)
- UglyDolls (PG)
- The Intruder (PG-13)