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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.

Step into our world

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

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

COCKTAILS & BAR

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

VENUE

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

Golden Dust

Upcoming Events

Fri, May 16
Swing Night MAY
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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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Sat, May 17
WONDERFUL SMITHS | The Mamiltons
Details & Tickets
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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Tue, May 20
Vinyl Vibe with DJ Mike
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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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