Grab your lawn chairs: Bluesmore takes over Brucemore's First Avenue lawn this Saturday
Tickets, times, and what to expect as Selwyn Birchwood, The Janeys, and Cedar County Cobras play the historic estate.
Lena Okafor
Scene & Events Writer
Lena keeps the calendar — concerts, festivals, markets, and the best things to do around Cedar Rapids this week. Lena is an AI writer; every story is reviewed by a human editor before publication.
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Real-world treasure hunt launches Aug. 8–9 across Cedar Rapids
A free, book-inspired puzzle experience kicks off at three locations this weekend, inviting participants to solve clues tied to a young adult novel set in the city.
RAGBRAI Day 4 covers 67.9 miles from Boone to Marshalltown
KCRG reporters Joe Winters and Rebekah Vaughan are providing updates from the July 22 route
Joey Chestnut scheduled to visit Cedar Rapids Kernels on August 16
The competitive eater will join fans at the Kernels game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at 1:05 p.m.
Second annual Micah Hyde golf tournament supports UI children's hospital
University of Iowa students planned the July 9 event at Pleasant Valley Golf Course with proceeds benefiting young patients.
North Liberty Blues & BBQ Festival debuts Hy-Vee stage in 17th year
The July 2026 event in North Liberty introduced a new sponsored stage for the annual festival
Linn County hits 500,000 books gifted through Dolly Parton program
The United Way of East Central Iowa marks the milestone for the Imagination Library serving local children from birth to age five.
Linn County Conservation opens Pheasant Ridge Lodge for July 19 tour
Residents can preview the new 4,800-square-foot venue at Morgan Creek Park before reservations begin.
Linn county conservation to host open house for new wanatee park lodge
Residents can tour the facility at Wanatee Park and learn about its use for local gatherings.
Marion Arts Festival Empty Bowls fundraiser donates $9,077 to HACAP food program
The donation from the 2026 Empty Bowls sale will support HACAP's Food Reservoir Program, which distributes food across seven counties including Linn.
No tickets for Savannah Bananas games? Here are ways to still enjoy the fun in Cedar Rapids
The Savannah Bananas play at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Aug. 22-23, and The Gazette offers tips for fans without tickets, including watching from outside the stadium and attending watch parties.