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Nightlife,
reimagined.

Elevate your nightlife with our carefully curated live entertainment schedule, best-in-class bar program, and breathtaking historical ambience. We invite you to be authentic, to connect, and to experience magic.

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Step into our world

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

No screens here - experience the magic of carefully curated live performance.

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COCKTAILS & BAR

Our program is classically inspired, perfectly executed, and appealing to every palette.

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VENUE

The breathtaking Ideal Theater, built in 1914, is authentic and original - just like our guests.

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Upcoming Events

  • Feb 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    Cork N Canvas Iowa presents "sip and paint" each month at The Ideal! Create lasting memories AND beautiful artwork to take home.
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  • Feb 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – Feb 14, 2025, 12:00 AM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    It's time for the next round of Ideal Idol!! Every Thursday during regular karaoke, you can sign up to enter the Ideal Idol Vol III contest - the grand prize winner receives $500!
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  • Feb 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    Sam Joens entertains for Live Music Happy Hour on Feb 14 - Valentine's Day.
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HOURS

Tues 4PM

Wed 4PM

Thurs 4PM

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Friday 4PM

Sat  SHOW

Sun/Mon Closed

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