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Sat, Jan 25The IdealJan 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAIowa's Dandelion Stompers keep the dance floor hopping with tunes that will inspire you to jump up and cut a rug!
Sat, Feb 01The IdealFeb 01, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:50 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAIowa native Matt Banwart curates and headlines a night of raucous comedy inside the speakeasy atmosphere of The Ideal.- Sat, Feb 01The IdealFeb 01, 2025, 8:30 PM – 9:50 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAIowa native Matt Banwart curates and headlines a night of raucous comedy inside the speakeasy atmosphere of The Ideal.
Thu, Feb 06The IdealFeb 06, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAThe Girls Night Out Male Revue of Las Vegas, NV is on their Wild Nights Tour, and they're coming to Cedar Rapids to drive you WILD!
Sat, Feb 08The IdealFeb 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAIt's almost Valentine's Day - celebrate with the sounds of the legendary love song master, Eddie Piccard, and his jazz quartet.
Sat, Feb 15The IdealFeb 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAOn Valentine's Day weekend, bring your sweetheart to The Ideal and "let's get it on" to Marvin Gaye as performed by multiple Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter, Jackie's Boy.
Sun, Feb 16The IdealFeb 16, 2025, 9:00 PM – Feb 17, 2025, 3:00 AMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USADon your full set - and a mask - for a night of sexy intrigue to house music presented by Atlas Agency.
Thu, Feb 20The IdealFeb 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USACome together in support of Gillian Murray, mother of 3, who is battling aggressive stomach cancer. All door proceeds to support the Murray Family.
Sat, Feb 22The IdealFeb 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USALocal breakout band Running In Place, performing all of the hits with a funky twist, hits The Ideal for their 2nd Annual Spring Show.
Fri, Feb 28The IdealFeb 28, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USACelebrate the season with the funky jazz sounds of New Orleans, as performed by the 6-piece ensemble YesterNite!
Sat, Mar 01The IdealMar 01, 2025, 8:00 PM – Mar 02, 2025, 12:00 AMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USARuthless County headlines a huge night of country rock at The Ideal. Raw lyrics meet driving rhythms in a triumphant fusion of America's most iconic genres, as performed by artists both local and international.
Thu, Mar 06The IdealMar 06, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USABreakthrough T1D, a non-profit dedicated to Diabetes Type 1 research and advocacy, presents Bourbon & Bowties, a fundraiser featuring bourbon samplings, cocktails and live entertainment.
Fri, Apr 25The IdealApr 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USAThe Ideal brings you an exclusive "unplugged" session with Scotty Austin of Saving Abel, Danny Boone of REHAB, and actor Peter Dante from the Adam Sandler franchise including Waterboy, Grandma's Boy, and more. Tickets are limited.
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