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Featured Events
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Thu, Apr 16The Ideal Theater & BarThe third Thursday of the month is just for the ladies. Come meet, mingle and make friends in an empowering space - no pressure, all positivity. RSVP to get in free!
Fri, Apr 17The Ideal Theater & BarWhen the teachers clock out, the punchlines clock in. Three educators ditch the lesson plans and bring the unfiltered comedy to the stage at Laugh Local: Nada School Night. EARLY SHOW & LATE SHOW
Sat, Apr 18The Ideal Theater & BarSome nights ask for permission. This one doesn’t. Put on the mask and follow the beat...this is Soul Seduction at The Ideal, returning for Volume III.
Sun, Apr 19The Ideal Theater & BarA little smoke in the air, a lot of soul on stage—Kris Lager’s 4/20 bash is your Sunday done right.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Apr 25The Ideal Theater & BarCedar Rapids meets Nashville for a night of soaring, all-original alt-rock at The Ideal.
Thu, Apr 30The IdealOn the last Thursday of the month, Lucky Cat presents a curation of stand-up comics from near and far. This month's headliner: Zach Martina of Ann Arbor, MI
Sat, May 09The Ideal Theater & BarBlack eyeliner. Big feelings. Come relive your glory days and scream-sing like your AIM away message depends on it.
Multiple DatesWed, May 13The IdealEvery second Wednesday of the month, The Ideal AND The Olympic host an open jam. Buy a cup for $10, and get all-night drink deals at both.
Fri, May 15The Ideal Theater & BarDiesel-road troubadour Todd Day Wait meets Iowa’s raw rising voice Clayton Brown for a night of true country storytelling at The Ideal Theater on May 15.
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