The Beer Summit, Sports, & Fundraisers — Weekend Corridor Events
The month of March is upon us! If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, here are some of the events going on here in Eastern Iowa on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday:
- Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
- Participating restaurants include: 350 First, Black Sheep Social Club, Caucho, Cobble Hill, Fong's Pizza, Huston Rogers Steakhouse, Lion Bridge Brewing Company, LP Street Food, Lucita's Diner, Nara Thai Cuisine, Paradise Bar and Grill, Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan's Bar, Pub 217, The Class Act, The Pig and Porter, The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, White Star Ale House
- February 22nd through March 2nd
- "For nine days, dine at participating restaurants and savor specialty lunch or dinner specials"
- See the list of specials HERE
- Spamalot
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- March 1st at 8 p.m.
- "This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail"
- Tickets range from $56 to $76 - get yours HERE
- The Midwest Racers’ Expo
- Hawkeye Downs Expo Center in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
- March 1st at 4 p.m.
- March 2nd from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring an auction and a trade show
- Tickets are $12 for both days - ages 11 and under are free
- Get more info HERE
- Iowa Women's Gymnastics
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- March 1st at 6:30 p.m.
- vs. Iowa State
- Senior Night
- Tickets are free for UI students and 18 and under and $10 for adults - get yours HERE
- Cedar Rapids Beer Summit
- DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex
- March 2nd - option between two sessions
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- VIP hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Enjoy unlimited beer sampling with a free tasting glass
- Featuring over 50 breweries, 100+ craft beers/ciders, entertainment, and more
- Tickets are $40 for general admission and $60 for VIP - get yours HERE
- RoughRiders Hockey
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
- March 2nd at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Des Moines
- Teacher Appreciation Night
- Tickets range from $12.75 to $25 - get yours HERE
- Hawkeye Men's Basketball
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City
- March 2nd at 4 p.m.
- vs. Rutgers
- Senior Day
- Broadcast on BTN
- Tickets range from $20 to $35 - get yours HERE
- Blue Door Bash
- DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex
- March 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
- "Gather your friends for a fun night of mingling, enjoy cocktails from a cash bar, dinner, both live and silent auctions, and the fabulous music of Bill Heller!"
- Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
- Tickets are $100 a person (group rates are available) - get yours HERE
- 6th Annual Stouts, Sours, and Oysterfest
- Club 76 The Lodge in North Liberty
- March 2nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- General admission ticket includes one dozen oysters or a serving of bouillabaisse, one commemorative glass, and one beer
- Featuring food, live music, raffles, and over 20 stouts and sours on tap
- Tickets are SOLD OUT, but some are being raffled off when available HERE
- The Cadillac Three
- First Avenue Club in Iowa City
- March 2nd at 8 p.m.
- Also featuring Republican Hair
- Tickets are $22 - get yours HERE
- Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar Grand Opening
- Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar in Cedar Rapids
- March 2nd from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- CR Craft & Vendor Market
- City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
- March 2nd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Featuring 15+ vendors
- Free parking, admission, and raffle opportunities
- Cedar Rapids Kernels Job Fair
- Kernels Stadium
- March 2nd from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Hiring:
- Concessions
- Ops Crew
- Ushers
- Souvenir Shop
- Inflatables
- Security
- Kob Squad (on-field promo team)
- Suite Waitstaff
- Must be 16+
- "Interested candidates can apply and interview in person during these job fairs"
- Get more details HERE
- Superhero & Princess Skate
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
- March 2nd from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Come ice skating and wear your favorite superhero or princess costume!"
- Face painting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost is $8 per skater (includes admission & skate rental)
- Movin' at the Museum Fitness Classes 2019
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
- March 2nd from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Featuring Zumba
- Class is free
- SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley
- Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids
- March 3rd from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - doors at 1 p.m.
- Featuring live Irish music, food & beverages, door prizes, raffles, a silent auction, and SaPaDaPaSo merchandise
- Proceeds pay for the Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade
New Movies This Weekend
- A Madea Family Funeral (PG-13)
- Greta (R) -65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes