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John Mulaney brings his sharp, unforgettable comed John Mulaney brings his sharp, unforgettable comedy to Cedar Rapids tomorrow night! Catch the four-time Emmy Award-winning writer, comedian and actor live at McGrath Amphitheatre with a very special guest.

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 13
🕗 8–10 p.m.
📍 McGrath Amphitheatre, 475 1st St. SW

Make plans for a night of big laughs downtown. 
Learn more and get tickets - CREventslive.com
🌝 Come on downtown for Market After Dark—an unforg 🌝 Come on downtown for Market After Dark—an unforgettable summer night where the streets light up and the energy is electric.

On Saturday, August 29, from 6:30–11 p.m., enjoy 120+ vendors, nonstop entertainment, and Diamond Empire live on the main stage, plus food, beer, wine, art, kids activities, creative placemaking displays, and endless photo ops in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids.

It’s one of downtown’s most popular, free, open-air events—there’s nothing else like it.

Save the date for Market After Dark on August 29, 2026, and don’t miss this extraordinary night in Downtown Cedar Rapids! All you need to know about this special night can be found at the link in our bio.

Brought to you by ImOn | @imon_communications
🌽 Pick up fresh, locally grown sweet corn and all 🌽 Pick up fresh, locally grown sweet corn and all your seasonal favorites at this Saturday's Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market August 15th from 7:30am-12pm. 

Bring the  family to join NewBoCo in Green Square Park for a morning of  STEM activities including algorithm art and fun with bubbles.  See you downtown Saturday morning!

More info at the link in our bio 🔗 @newboco
🌚 Don't miss the most popular event of the summer 🌚 Don't miss the most popular event of the summer when Market After Dark bursts onto the  scene  with its unique and vibrant atmosphere. This event features a variety of 120+ vendors and entertainment, with Diamond Empire on the main stage filling the air with music! 

🎸 This special night market brings a fun mix of  food, beer, wine, art, entertainment, kids activities and plenty of photo ops--like inside  Slinky Neon Alley!  Experience it all on  Saturday,  August 29th, from  6:30 - 11:00pm in downtown Cedar Rapids. 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor ImOn | @imon_communications
✨🎬 Grab the family and join us at McGrath Amphithe ✨🎬 Grab the family and join us at McGrath Amphitheatre on Aug 8, 2026 for Elio — a cosmic adventure about finding your true self among the stars. Gates open 7pm, kids' activities kick off right away, movie starts at dusk. Proudly presented with Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. See you downtown! 🌌 

#DowntownCR #McGrathAmp #MoviesOnTheRiverbank @crbankandtrust
Today’s market has been cancelled due to weather Today’s market has been cancelled due to weather
🎸 BlocktoberFest5 in August? (There's Xmas in July 🎸 BlocktoberFest5 in August? (There's Xmas in July, so  BlocktoberFest in August works for us!) 

Don't miss the School of Rock, Pork Tornados and Reggae Rapids outside at Cliff's Dive Bar downtown at  2nd St. and 2nd Ave SE this Saturday evening, August 1st from 5 - 11 pm.

Cover charge goes to Kiss Your Kids Foundation and the Iowa Giving Crew. Only $10; or VIP option=$25. Bought to you by Van Meter, Fun not Fancy Restaurant Group and Mango Mustache.
@cliffsdivebar
🥪 Downtown Cedar Rapids has you covered for dining 🥪 Downtown Cedar Rapids has you covered for dining from breakfast to nightcap. 🍽️ Drop your go-to downtown spot in the comments, tell us your favorite places (tag them in the comments) and dishes —then check out the ultimate downtown foodie map at the link in our bio. 🥗 🌭 🍕 🍝 🍱 🦐 

#ShopLocalCR #DowntownCR #EatLocalIowa
🎨 New public art projects from Whimsical Twist, Me 🎨 New public art projects from Whimsical Twist, Metro STEAM Academy and Iowa BIG are bringing blooming color and student creativity to the Downtown District this summer. Native Iowa flowers are painted on windows at the Smulekoff Building and at Town Centre and a Cedar River-inspired planter can been seen is in front of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Also, a mural raising awareness for mental health and the unhoused community on now gracing the back of Foundation2.

Thank you to the artists, students, educators and partners helping make downtown more vibrant and welcoming for everyone. @whimsical.twist | @crmetrohs | @iowabig
Swing into Downtown Cedar Rapids for Rahlan Kay’s Swing into Downtown Cedar Rapids for Rahlan Kay’s 1st R&B Brunch at CityWalk Eatery on Sunday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

🍗 Enjoy a delicious brunch, live R&B vibes, and a perfect Sunday atmosphere in the heart of the city.

@citywalkeatery | @rahlankay
Looking for a place to gather in Downtown Cedar Ra Looking for a place to gather in Downtown Cedar Rapids? Head to Kingston Yard, Cedar Rapids’ premier outdoor entertainment district, where you can enjoy dining, entertainment, and a family-friendly atmosphere all in one destination.

With restaurants, salons, apartments, commercial spaces, a central lawn featuring the ImOn Stage, and convenient parking, Kingston Yard offers plenty to explore on the southwest side of downtown. Discover more at kingstonyardcr.com
🎨 Looking for something inspiring to discover in D 🎨 Looking for something inspiring to discover in Downtown Cedar Rapids? Visit the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and explore dynamic exhibitions, iconic works by Grant Wood, and a collection of more than 7,800 works of art spanning many eras.

From ongoing favorites like Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon and Marvin Cone: An American Vision to current exhibitions like Visions of America: The Nation at 250 and Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, there’s always something new to experience. Plan your visit at crma.org | @cr_museum_of_art
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