Houby Days, an Arts Festival, & Uptown -- Weekend Corridor Events

It's a very busy spring weekend here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of the big events and activities going on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Corridor:

41st Annual Houby Days
- Czech Village in Cedar Rapids
- May 18th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 19th from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., & May 20th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Egg and mushroom breakfast, carnival, contests, kids activities, parade, and more
- Live music from Bryce Janey and the Linn County Blues All-Stars & Wooden Nickel Lottery
- Get a full schedule of events HERE
Uptown Friday Nights
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- May 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Live music from Black The Sun and FOUR DAY CREEP
- Admission is $5 at the gate - 21 & over only
93rd Hawkeye Downs Season Opener
- Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
- May 18th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Opening ceremonies at 7:20 p.m.
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- May 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- feat.The Fez
- Event is free
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- May 18th & 19th at 7:30 p.m. and May 20th at 2:30 p.m.
- Rated G
- Tickets range from $31 to $40 - get yours HERE
Cedar Rapids Titans Football
- U.S. Cellular Center
- May 18th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Sioux Falls
- Tickets range from $8 to $40 - get yours HERE
Live Band Karaoke
- U.S. Cellular Center Bud Light Lounge
- May 18th at 7:30 p.m.
- Come early - limited space
- Admission is $6 at the door
Marion Arts Festival
- Marion Square Park
- May 19th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 5k, light-graffiti blackout tent, food vendors, Empty Bowls sale, and more
- Check out a full schedule of events HERE
Orchestra Iowa Presents: Classical Mystery Tour - A Beatles Tribute
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- May 19th at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $18 to $54 - get yours HERE
Robins Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast
- Robins Fire Department
- May 19th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Cost is a free will donation
Independence Farmers Market
- 100 1st St W in Independence
- May 19th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park
- May 19th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Iowa City Farmers Market
- Chauncey Swan Ramp in Iowa City
- May 19th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- 10^th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park
- May 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.