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Featured Events
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Fri, Jun 13The IdealOn the 2nd Friday of the month, The Ideal transforms into a honky tonk with live music provided by the area's finest country bands! Line dance instruction before the show!
Sat, Jun 14The IdealInternational jazz performer and Des Moines Jazz Center Hall of Famer Gabriel Espinosa appears in Cedar Rapids for an exclusive performance, joined on the bill by his former student and vocalist Kiersten Conway.
Thu, Jun 19The IdealCelebrate Juneteenth with a spectacular performance from Molly Miller and her acclaimed trio. Local support from the Nassor Cooper Project.
Fri, Jun 20The IdealOn the third Friday of each month, enjoy a dance lesson from Five Seasons Swing followed by swing jazz performed live by the Joe Shanks Quartet!
Sat, Jun 21The IdealFormed 23 years ago, BACKDOOR BETTY is joined by up-and-comers Slash Fire and Calculated for a night of genre-bending, generation-blending, all-original local rock.
Sat, Jun 28Cedar RapidsThe guys of celebrated local tribute act Fresh Fighters present an all-new, all-original project in an exclusive debut at The Ideal Theater.
Fri, Jul 04The IdealRahlan Kay and The Ideal team up to present the Family & Friends 4th of July Festival!! Featuring multiple stages, DJs, live music and food trucks, this event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Kids 12 and under get in free!
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