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Nightlife,
reimagined.

Elevate your nightlife with our carefully curated schedule of live music and events, 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

  • Swing Night MAY
    Swing Night MAY
    May 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    On the third Friday of each month, enjoy a dance lesson from Five Seasons Swing followed by swing jazz performed live by the Sam Ross Quartet!
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  • WONDERFUL SMITHS | The Mamiltons
    WONDERFUL SMITHS | The Mamiltons
    May 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    The Wonderful Smiths headline a night of all-original Iowa music to benefit Iowans in need.
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  • Vinyl Vibe with DJ Mike
    Vinyl Vibe with DJ Mike
    May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    DJ Mike of Hilltop Plants & Records in Mt Vernon, IA presents a weekly vinyl record swap and share!
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HOURS

Tues 4PM

Wed 4PM

Thurs 4PM

Friday 4PM

Sat  SHOW

Sun/Mon Closed

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