Things to do this weekend

Looking for a little weekend entertainment? It's summer in Iowa, so there's plenty going on. If you're up for a road trip, try the Iowa State Fair on for size, or if you prefer to stay closer to home, perhaps the St. Jude's Sweet Corn Festival is more your speed. It's also Kids Day with the Iowa Hawkeyes for their annual scrimmage Saturday.

Here are a few other highlights:

Cabaret in the Courtyard

Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21

The beat goes on at Brucemore this weekend and next with Cabaret in the Courtyard. The courtyard will be transformed under the stars with cocktail tables and chairs. This weekend, Kevin Worley, a Cedar Rapids native touring with the Tony-winning “Jersey Boys,” will perform to a sold-out crowd. Don't despair, though, tickets are still available for Orquesta Alto Maiz next weekend. Bring beverages but no food.

Cabaret in the Courtyard: 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday (8/12-14 and 19-21), Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, $15 to $20, www.brucemore.org

Clearheart Vodka Crawl

Friday, August 13

The always-popular Clearheart Vodka Crawl, presented by Cedar Ridge Vineyards and Distillery, begins at Bricks. Register from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. From there, head to Volume, Teeghans, the Piano Lounge, Dublin City and end up at DC's, where prizes will be given away at 10 p.m. For just $10, you get a glass to carry from bar to bar and a vodka drink at each pit stop. So head downtown for a what will clearly be a good time.

Clearheart Vodka Crawl: 5:30 p.m. Friday (8/13), Registration at Bricks, 320 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, $10, www.downtowncr.org

Here are a few other ideas, too. Just get out there and enjoy!

CRBT Drive-In Movie: Night at the Museum

7 p.m. Saturday (8/14)

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, 500 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, free, www.downtowncr.org

Wylde Nept

9 p.m. Saturday (8/14)

The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, $8, www.icmill.com

Lisbon Sauerkraut Days

8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday (8/14)

Lisbon, Iowa. Kraut Route 5K run/walk that starts at 8 a.m. with a parade kicking the events off downtown at 10 a.m.  The food booths, Kraut Tent, and the carnival all starts at 11 a.m. following the parade.  The day is filled with musical entertainment all day long in the Kraut Tent.  There's also a Baggo tournament, bathtub races, kiddie tractor pull, bingo, carnival rides, karaoke, chicken chip bingo, followed by the main stage band featuring the "Large Midgets." Come and enjoy!

www.sauerkrautdays.com