Featured Events in Cedar Rapids in April, 2025 (July Updated)

Welcome to Cedar Rapids Merit Badge University 2025! Join us for a fun-filled day of learning and earning merit badges at Mount Mercy University . Our event offers a variety of exciting merit badges taught by experienced instructors, covering a wide range of topics. Tickets will be available on January 31st at 12am. If your Merit badge is sold out, keep checking back as we add more merit badges or have schedule or capacity changes and more tickets may become available. We want to inform our attendees about the increase in cost of our Merit Badge University this year. The significant rise in food prices has impacted our ability to maintain last year's pricing. Additionally, we have introduced the use of Eventbrite to help our volunteer committee members organize and efficiently create another fantastic event for our Troop families. We greatly appreciate your understanding and continued support of Troop 37's Merit Badge University. Your contributions are essential to our mission of keeping kids engaged in Scouting, and we remain committed to serving our community in this capacity. Current Merit Badge list, updated : 2/7 - Emergency Preparedness prerequisite update 2/5 - added Weather, update Gardening prerequisite 2/11- updated sold out, enviro-sci prerequisite update 4/7 -Updated sold out Information Source: Troop 37 - Swisher Iowa | eventbrite

Free Admission for all ages! Our Featured Food Vendor is Boulevard Grill. The Show is being held in Exhibit Hall A on the 1st Floor. Information Source: JC Shows | eventbrite

Welcome to the Rooted in Resilience Luncheon ! Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and connection as we come together to celebrate our strength and perseverance. Come enjoy delicious food, engaging speakers, and a supportive community as we reflect on our resilience and look towards a bright future. Don't miss this opportunity to honor resilience in our community with the presentation of our annual Rooted In Resilience Award . We can't wait to see you there! NewBo City Market strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact nolan@newbocitymarket.org. No refunds or exchanges. Ticket sales support the instructor, as well as the non-profit mission of the NewBo City Market as a small business incubator. When you enter NewBo City Market, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use. Information Source: NewBo City Market Events | eventbrite

Our immensely popular Dinner Detective shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows, here you will find no cheesy costumes, no recited campy dialogue and no hokey song and dance. Our performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. In many instances, guests are seated with the performers and don't even realize it until they die...the performers, that is! Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone and find clues as the mystery unfolds. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime. The Dinner Detective performs at The DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. We offer an amazing murder mystery show paired with a fantastic four-course plated dinner. Coffee and tea are included, and there is a cash-only cash bar available as well. OUR MENU: • Classic Garden Salad• Choice Of Entree: Tuscan Chicken Marsala w/ Cacciatore style sauce; Roasted Pork Loin w/ Creamy Mushroom and Black Pepper Sauce; OR Grilled Portobello Mushroom Stack w/ Risotto• Chocolate Lava Cake Please note, prop guns, loud simulated gunshots, and short lighting blackouts are used as part of the performance. Our show does not have a theme or time period, and our performers are not in costume. You can choose whether or not to participate in the show! Our guests are encouraged but not required to perform or participate. However, since our actors are hidden in the audience, other audience members may interact with and interrogate you on their own. The show takes place all around you! Our actors are seated all around the room, possibly at your table. We also ensure each table gets to see every clue and witness every important scene, so all guests have an equal chance to solve the mystery! The Dinner Detective is a show geared toward adults. We have a strict age limit of 15 years old, due to mild adult content, loud noises, and swearing. Business casual or dressy casual wear is required for our events, unless otherwise specified in the event description! No logo/printed T-shirts, shorts, ballcaps, flip-flops, or torn clothes are permissible. Jeans are acceptable unless otherwise specified in the event description. FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes, there is a minimum age requirement of 15 to attend. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Self-Street Parking is free on the weekends. Self- Ramp Parking: the first hour is free with each additional hour at $0.75 with a max of $12. What can I bring into the event? Due to hotel policy, no outside food or drink is allowed. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can email cdr.info@thedinnerdetective.com with questions. What's the refund policy? Due to our theatrical and venue contracts, we cannot allow for any cancellations once your purchase has been completed. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, please bring your confirmation page along with a valid ID for entry. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Should you need to reschedule and it is at least 7 days before your scheduled event, then a $20 per ticket transfer fee will apply. If the event is within 7 days, all sales are final and no transfers will be allowed. No meal changes within 4 days of show date. Information Source: Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | eventbrite

Once a year, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia invites members of the community to a luncheon as a celebration of progress . This event highlights the achievements of our District businesses, local organizations dedicated to place-making, and highlight our future projects! The Robert Chadima Visionary Awards take place during the luncheon and two community members are honored for their dedication to bettering The District through an innovative and selfless lens. This award is presented annually to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the district and reflect Robert Chadima’s vision of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity for the neighborhood. The event will take place at the Olympic South Side Theater in Cedar Rapids, IA on April 15th, 2025. Doors open at 11:30am with the Program beginning at Noon. This will be a plated luncheon. The DISTRICT is alive and thriving because of many visionaries who have lived and live among us. They have inspired the community with their action, dedication, and love of the district. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 11:30am Doors Open, Networking 12-1pm State Of The DISTRICT and Presentation of Robert Chadima Visionary Awards Information Source: The District: Czech Village &New Bohemia | eventbrite

Welcome to The Dinner Detective, a thrilling interactive murder mystery dinner show that takes you on a suspenseful journey into the unknown. Unlike traditional murder mystery shows, we bring a unique and modern twist to the experience, set in the present day. At The Dinner Detective, our performers blend seamlessly with the crowd, dressed just like any other guest. This element of surprise keeps everyone guessing and creates an immersive experience where anyone could be part of the show—or the next victim....... What to ExpectInteractive Show: Our performance integrates the audience into the storyline. The actors are hidden amongst you, creating a unique and engaging experience where you might find yourself being part of the act!Props and Effects: Please be aware that prop guns, simulated gunshots, and brief lighting blackouts are part of the performance to enhance realism and excitement.No Theme or Time Period: Our show is set in the present day, allowing our performers to engage with you without the constraints of costumes or specific themes.Audience Participation: While participation is encouraged, it's not mandatory. Feel free to dive into the mystery or simply enjoy the show as a spectator. However, be prepared for spontaneous interactions, as other guests might involve you in their sleuthing!Our MenuStarters Classic Garden Salad A fresh mix of greens, tomatoes, radish, and carrots, served with your choice of dressing.Choice of Entrée Flat Iron Steak Grilled to perfection, served with a side of seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.Roasted Pork Loin Tender and juicy, served with a savory maple Dijon sauce, accompanied by seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.Seared Salmon Lightly seasoned and seared, served with a lemon herb butter, seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.Vegetarian Risotto Creamy Arborio rice cooked with seasonal vegetables and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.Dessert German Chocolate Brownie Rich and decadent, topped with coconut frosting.Strawberry Cheesecake Smooth and creamy, with a graham cracker crust and fresh strawberry topping. Information Source: Pickle Palace / Crown Hall | eventbrite

Hello Cedar Rapids!! All the way from Peoria, IL, join Drag N' Paint as we takeover Basix venue on Sunday April 27th at 1:00pm! You do not want to miss this unforgettable Glitz & Glam afternoon! Grab your tickets now! Doors open at 12:30pm. Host's Megan Couri and Miss Flo NoMo' have planned an unforgettable afternoon of wild fun! Artist Megan Couri will guide you and your group to create your own unique masterpiece. No art experience required! All art supplies and take home canvas included in your entry fee! Peoria's comedy queen Miss Flo NoMo' has gathered a group of fabulous and famous entertainers including; Dior Valentino, Ginger F. Snaps, and Barbara Busch Light! These top notch performers will not disappoint! Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook, TikTok, or www.dragpaintdrink.com Information Source: Drag N' Paint LLC | eventbrite

Creative Class: Origami Tulips! Learn how to make beautiful origami tulips, just in time for spring! This simple but elegant method of folding paper creates a festive bouquet for your home or office, and origami tulip arrangements also make great gifts. All materials including mason jar vases will be included, or feel free to bring a vase from home to put your origami flowers into. This is a beginner-level class, so no origami experience is necessary! Ages 12 and up. This will be held in the Culinary Kitchen, within the NewBo City Market. All ticket holders receive a coupon for NewBo Beer & Wine. NewBo City Market strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact nolan@newbocitymarket.org. No refunds or exchanges. Ticket sales support the instructor, as well as the non-profit mission of the NewBo City Market as a small business incubator. When you enter NewBo City Market, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use. Information Source: NewBo City Market Events | eventbrite