Concerts, Markets, & Beer - Eastern Iowa Weekend Events

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! Here are some of the big events happening here in Eastern Iowa this Friday, Saturday, & Sunday:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - May 10th at 7:30 p.m.
  - May 11th at 7:30 p.m.
  - May 12th at 2:30 p.m.
- "With songs from the beloved Disney movie, Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece comes to life in a visually stunning tale of passion, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero"
- Recommended for ages 10 and up - this production contains darker, more mature themes than most Disney stories
- Tickets range from $22 to $50 - get yours HERE
Kelsea Ballerini: Miss Me More Tour
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- May 10th at 7 p.m.
- Featuring Brett Young and Brandon Ratcliff
- Tickets range from $22 to $32 - get yours HERE
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- May 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Featuring NAOMI
- Event is free
Iowa Brewers Olympics 2019
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- May 10th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- "Join us and watch 20 Iowa breweries vie for superiority in a series of events designed to test both palates and speed with a variety of feats of strength!"
Spring Barn Show
- The Farmhouse Market in Tipton
- Dates/Times
  - May 10th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  - May 11th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Featuring farmhouse style items, rustic antiques, vintage items, and handmade goods
- Admission is $2 - kids 12 and under are free
Weekly Racing
- Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center
- May 10th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - race begins at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost is $10 for adults, $7 for students & seniors (55+), and free for 8 & under with a paid adult
The Wave 5K
- Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City
- May 11th at 10 a.m. - registration begins at 8 a.m.
- Benefiting the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
- Registration is $35 for adults, $25 for ages 9 to 17, and free for 8 and under - get registered HERE
Cedar Rapids Community-Wide Garage Sales
- City of Cedar Rapids
- May 11th
- Over 200 sales are currently listed - see the list HERE
15th Annual Benz Beerfest
- Benz Beverage Depot in Cedar Rapids
- May 11th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  - VIP Hour from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Live music from Dr Z's Experiment
- Tickets are $40 for VIP and $30 for general admission - get yours HERE
Spring Market at the Mount
- Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids
- May 11th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Featuring 40 local vendors
JCMG 2019 Plant Sale & Flea Market
- Johnson Country Fairgrounds in Iowa City
- May 11th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- "The JC Master Gardeners Plant Sale and Flea Market offers new and experienced gardeners will be able to select plants from a wide range of perennial flowers, vegetables, and herbs as well as flea market items"
- Also featuring a Butterfly House silent auction and Seed Share 3.0
Master Gardener Plant Sale
- American Legion Auxillary in Marion
- May 11th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
98 Degrees
- Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center in Davenport
- May 11th at 8 p.m. - doors at 7 p.m.
- All ages are welcome
- Tickets range from $30 to $55 - get yours HERE
Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park in Marion
- May 11th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- May 12th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.