Upcoming Cedar Rapids Events: A Guide to Local Activities from May 31 to June 6, 2024

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1. Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Lake County Captains

The event is a baseball game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Lake County Captains, featuring competitive pricing and a fully guaranteed purchasing experience through Vivid Seats.

• Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium
• Address: Veterans Memorial Stadium 950 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Wed, May 29, 12:05 PM – Sun, Jun 2, 2:05 PM CDT
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2. UCR @ Rock the Block

Rock the Block at NewBo City Market is a free concert series featuring local and national bands on the Bankers Trust Stage, offering live music every Friday night.

• Venue: NewBo City Market
• Address: NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Fri, May 31, 6 – 8 PM CDT
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3. ViceBox @ Chrome Horse (patio party)

ViceBox takes the stage at a patio party hosted by Chrome Horse Saloon, bringing a high-energy mix of rock and roll, funky favorites, and engaging performances.

• Venue: Chrome Horse Saloon
• Address: Chrome Horse Saloon 1201 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Fri, May 31, 6 PM CDT
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4. Cedar Rapids Gun Show

The Cedar Rapids Gun Show features vendor tables for firearms and accessories, with admissions priced at $10 for adults and $1 for children under 12.

• Venue: Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center
• Address: Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Fri, May 31, 5 – 9 PM CDT
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5. Tiny Wonders: Small-scale Works from the Collection

Tiny Wonders: Small-scale Works from the Collection exhibition highlights tiny art pieces that emphasize intricate details, fostering intimate viewer interactions and eliciting strong emotional responses.

• Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
• Address: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Fri, May 31, 12 PM CDT
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6. Guided Mansion Tours

Discover over a century of history with a 45-minute guided tour of Brucemore Mansion, exploring its various floors and learning about its past residents and collections.

• Venue: Brucemore
• Address: Brucemore 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Fri, May 31, 10 AM – 3 PM CDT
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7. Explore the Landscape

Explore the Landscape at Brucemore offers a chance to enjoy historic estate grounds, with gardens, woodland paths, and architectural views, enhanced by a new QR code tour.

• Venue: Brucemore
• Address: Brucemore 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Fri, May 31, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
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8. CEDAR RAPIDS MOOSE LODGE

The Beaker Brothers Band will perform at the Cedar Rapids Moose Lodge on June 1, 2024. The event is categorized under General.

• Venue: The Moose - Cedar Rapids 304/515
• Address: The Moose - Cedar Rapids 304/515 1820 W Post Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Sat, Jun 1, 5 – 8 PM CDT
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9. Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market

Eagle Point Solar is a corporate sponsor for the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, providing support for this community event.

• Venue: Cedar Rapids Downtown District
• Address: Cedar Rapids Downtown District 501 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Sat, Jun 1, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
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10. Culinary Class: Coffee Cupping with Golden Ember Coffee Co.

Experience coffee cupping with Golden Ember Coffee Co. Learn about coffee beans, origins, and brewing techniques in a sensory adventure to expand your coffee knowledge.

• Venue: NewBo City Market
• Address: NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Sun, Jun 2, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
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11. Michael Franti and Spearhead & Stephen Marley

Michael Franti and Spearhead along with Stephen Marley will perform in the 'Togetherness' 2024 Tour, blending reggae and hip-hop for an evening of music and message.

• Venue: McGrath Amphitheatre
• Address: McGrath Amphitheatre 475 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Sun, Jun 2, 7:00 PM – Mon, Jun 3, 6:59 PM CDT
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12. Cedar Rapids Vendor Fair

The Cedar Rapids Vendor Fair features interactions with local product makers and growers, live music, balloon art, face painting, and a bounce house for entertainment.

• Venue: New Pioneer Food Co-op
• Address: New Pioneer Food Co-op 3338 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Sun, Jun 2, 1 – 3 PM CDT
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13. In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)

In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) is a dramatic comedy by Sarah Ruhl, exploring Victorian notions of love and marriage through the invention of the vibrator.

• Venue: Theatre Cedar Rapids
• Address: Theatre Cedar Rapids 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Sun, Jun 2, 2:30 – 4:30 PM CDT
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14. Michael Franti

Michael Franti & Spearhead concert features high-energy live performances with a focus on optimism, inclusiveness, and globally recognized music from their latest albums.

• Venue: McGrath Amphitheatre
• Address: McGrath Amphitheatre 475 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Date: Mon, Jun 3, 5:30 – 9:30 PM CDT
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