WinterFest, Sports, & Parties -- Weekend Corridor Events

2019 is here and there are some great winter events on the way! Here are some of the big things happening here in Eastern Iowa this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Burlesque in the Black Box feat: The Va Va Voom!
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- January 11th & 12th at 7:30 p.m.
- "Come and join Cedar Rapids’ burlesque troupe, The Va Va Voom! as they make their return to the “black box” of Theatre Cedar Rapids"
- PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned
- Tickets are $35 and are SOLD OUT
POUND After Dark at Lowe Park -- Disco/DJ Lighted
- Lowe Park in Marion (Indoors)
- January 11th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- "Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out"
- Event is free
Wells Fargo Advisors Shootout 2019
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- January 12th at 10:15 a.m. (final match begins at 7:15 p.m.)
- Re-entry is allowed with a hand stamp
- Tickets are $10 for 18+, $5 for ages 3-17 (with high school I.D.), and free for 3 and under
RoughRiders Hockey
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
- January 12th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Madison Capitols
- Boys and Girls Club Night
- Tickets range from $12.75 to $25 - get yours HERE
5th Annual Mid-Winter Renaissance Faire
- Cedar Rapids Public Library
- January 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring visits with the Queen and King, live sword fighting, juggling, Pirate Comedy Hour, crafts, music, and more
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
- Event is free
Onesie Bar Crawl
- Downtown Iowa City
- January 12th from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  - Check-in from 4 to 6 p.m. at Iowa City Yacht Club
  - Participating bars include Brothers, Blue Moose, DC's, Fieldhouse, Studio 13, Pints, Sports Column Inc, & Union
  - After-party from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Brothers
- Wristband purchase includes two free drinks, exclusive drink/food specials, free cover, and prizes
- Wristbands are $10 in advance and $25 day-of - get yours HERE
Winter Sucks Party
- Metro Harley-Davidson in Cedar Rapids
- January 12th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring a Masquerade Ball (please dress up), the unveiling the new University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital raffle bike, and food for sale from Wild Hogs
- BYOB
CR Craft & Vendor Market
- City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
- January 12th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Featuring 20+ vendors
- Free parking, admission, and raffle opportunities
5th Annual Winter Fishing Academy
- Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center in Toddville
- January 12th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring speakers, workshops, crafting, lunch, and more - see a full schedule HERE
- Cost is $20 per adult
Hawkeye Men's Basketball
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City
- January 12th at 1:30 p.m.
- vs. Ohio State
- Star Wars Game
- Broadcast on BTN
- Tickets range from $20 to $35 (limited tickets left) - get yours HERE
Coralville WinterFest 2019
- Iowa River Landing in Coralville
- January 13th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring crafts, games, entertainment, prizes, face painting, a photo booth, horse-drawn trolley rides and more
- Event is free
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Auditions
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- January 13th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- "Please arrive to the TCR lobby no earlier than 6:30 p.m. to check in and to fill out an audition form. Be prepared to state all potential rehearsal conflicts. Auditions will begin with a group dance audition followed by individual singing and small group acting auditions. You need only attend one night of auditions, then callbacks if requested"
- Must be 16+ to audition
- For details on characters and what to prepare click HERE