Concerts, Hockey, & Cat Videos — Eastern Iowa Weekend Events
Spring is right around the corner, which means weekends in Eastern Iowa are going to be filled with more and more fun activities! Here are some of the big events happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
- Jake Owen Down to the Tiki Tonk Acoustic Tour
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- February 28th at 8 p.m.
- With special guests Larry Fleet & Scotty Emerick
- Tickets are almost sold out - get yours HERE
- Zac Brown Band
- TaxSlayer Center in Moline
- February 28th at 7 p.m.
- With special guests Amos Lee and Poo Bear & Sasha Sirota
- Tickets start at $39.50 - get yours HERE
- RoughRiders Hockey
- ImOn Ice in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- February 28th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Sioux Falls
- February 29th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Sioux City
- Great Clips ALS Jersey Auction
- February 28th at 7:05 p.m.
- Tickets range from $12.75 to $25 - get yours HERE
- Cedar Rapids Kernels 2020 Job Fair
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- February 28th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- "Are you looking to make extra money this summer while working in a fun-filled atmosphere? The Cedar Rapids Kernels invite you to come and fill out an application! We are looking for people who are reliable, hard-working and passionate about pleasing our fans."
- Must be 16 or older
- Download the application HERE
- Puddle of Mudd
- Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque
- February 28th at 8 p.m.
- "Puddle of Mudd rises from the ashes with their sixth studio album in nearly a decade, entitled Welcome to Galvania. Formed in 1991, Puddle of Mudd has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of number-one singles, including the hits 'Blurry,' 'She Hates Me,' and 'Famous.'"
- Tickets range from $25 to $55 - get yours HERE
- Gamicon Copper
- Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel
- Dates/Times
- February 28th from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- February 19th from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- March 1st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- "Gamicon is an annual gaming convention held in Eastern Iowa for over 25 years. We have numerous Board, Card and Roleplaying games over the course of three days and also feature a Game Library, Play to Win Games and a Games Auction."
- See a full schedule of events HERE
- Hawkeye Men's Basketball
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City
- February 29th at 11:01 a.m.
- vs. Penn State
- Broadcast on BTN
- Game is SOLD OUT
- Raise the Roof - The Cedar Rapids Kennedy Show Choir Competition
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- February 29th from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- See a full schedule of performances HERE
- Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for K-12/Seniors, and children 5 and under are free
- Million Dollar Quartet
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- February 29th at 8 p.m.
- "Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning smash-hit musical inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ’n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perking for the first and only time."
- Tickets range from $53 to $78 - get yours HERE
- Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
- Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
- February 29th at 8 p.m.
- "In 1977, history was made upon the release of THE GRAND ILLUSION album. DENNIS DEYOUNG AND THE MUSIC OF STYX celebrate that history by performing the album in its entirety plus all eight Top Ten hits"
- Tickets range from $27 to $60 - get yours HERE
- World Championship Ice Racing
- TaxSlayer Center in Moline
- February 29th at 7:30 p.m.
- "Witness as the most fearless racers shred the arenas solid ice track with over 2000 razor-sharp studs in their tires! Hitting off the chart speeds; going from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds, battling it out for one thing; the most prestigious World Championship ICE Racing Title."
- Tickets range from $15 to $33 (preshow pit party is $5) - get yours HERE
- Baby Shark Live!
- Bridge View Center in Ottumwa
- February 29th at 2 p.m.
- "Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark as he joins up with his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs, such as Baby Shark, Five Little Monkeys, Wheels on the Bus, Jungle Boogie, and Monkey Banana Dance!"
- Tickets range from $27 to $52 - get yours HERE
- 7th Annual Stouts, Sours, and Oysterfest
- Club 76 The Lodge in North Liberty
- February 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Join American Legion Post 1976 for our 7th Annual Stouts, Sours, and Oysterfest at the Post's Lodge in the beautiful surroundings of Lake McBride. VIP and GA ticket options available. This year we are again offering a traditional bouillabaisse option on the menu. Over 20 Stouts and Sours on tap for your enjoyment."
- Tickets are sold out, but you can get updates HERE
- NCAA Division III Central Region Wrestling Championships
- Five Flags Center in Dubuque
- February 29th & March 1st
- Tickets are $13 for a one-day pass and $18 to $24 for a 2-day pass - get yours HERE
- CatVideoFest 2020
- Marcus Wehrenberg Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- March 1st from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- "CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and greatest cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need at CVHS and other local animal welfare organizations, and shelters."
- Tickets are $13.38 - get yours HERE
- SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley Fundraiser 2020
- Veterans Memorial Building & Commission in Cedar Rapids
- March 1st from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Featuring live Irish music, food, beverages, face painting, door prizes, raffles, a silent auction, and more
- Proceeds pay for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cedar Rapids
- Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children
New Movies in Theaters:
- The Invisible Man (R) - 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- Impractical Jokers (PG-13) - 36% rating on Rotten Tomatoes