FILE PHOTO - Tara Popenhagen of Cedar Rapids picks drinks up from the bar to serve at the Fieldhouse on the evening of its grand opening on Blairs Ferry Road on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Popenhagen is the assistant manager, a server and a bartender.(Julie Koehn/The Gazette)
We have more than 160 event listings for things to do this weekend. We highlight a few of our favorite below. What will you be doing this weekend?
If you are simply looking for places with food and drink specials for the Super Bowl, we’ve got you covered with more than a dozen here.
Friday
Grape Expectations – Wine Tasting Fundraiser – This annual Marion Library Foundation fundraiser happens in Campbell Steele Gallery. It is a ticketed event, and registration is limited, so get your tickets early if you’d like to join us for a lovely evening event.
1987 Iowa Basketball Reunion w/Funkdaddies – FunkDaddies is a funk band playing horn-driven soul and R & B, and is based in Iowa City, Iowa. FunkDaddies was formed with the purpose of bringing the best, funky dance music to the Midwest, performed by highly accomplished musicians. Inspired by Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, and all the great Motown artists, FunkDaddies brings its own irresistible, high-energy sound and first-class stage show to audiences everywhere.
ARC Taste of Galena – You may have to travel for this but it’s worth it. Galena’s best-ranging from restaurateurs to winemakers and cheesecake bakers to caterers-will gather together to celebrate “Serving the Best” for the Galena Art and Recreation Center.
Saturday
The Pines CD-release concert – Join David Huckfelt, Benson Ramsey and company in celebrating the release of their brand new CD, Dark So Gold. Hitting the streets just a few days prior, Dark So Gold is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the new year.
Grown And Sexy Saturdays – Claszic Soundz Entertainment w/DJ Freeze will provide the beat to move your feet and BZ Media Promotions will be in the building. This is the Ultimate Grown & Sexy Party Affair!
XV- As a huge fan of comic books and superheroes, XV has set the stage for a triumphant story to take place. Inside the jewel case of an amazi
ng album, as well as the real world that XV plans to become one of Hip-Hop’s greatest artists.
Sunday
Super Bowl food and drink specials – We’ve gathered some information as best we could to track down the bars and restaurants that are having specials during the Big Game on Sunday between New England and the New York Giants.
Sunday family movie – Treasure Budies: Disney’s irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them halfway across the world to the ruins of ancient Egypt. With the help of some exotic new friends, this epic adventure is a treasure trove of pure Buddy fun.
More things to do
Loni Love at Penguins Comedy Club
“The Importance of Being Earnest”
The Second City: Laugh Out Loud Tour