Six things to do in Eastern Iowa this week (2/9/26-2/14/26)

COMEDY

Second City: Laugh Harder, Not Smarter

The Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise. It is the oldest improvisational theater troupe to be continuously based in Chicago, with training programs and live theaters in Toronto and New York. Since its debut in 1959, it has become one of the most influential and renowned in the Englishspeaking world.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14

Where: Englert Theatre, 220 E. Washington St., Iowa City

Cost: $25-$55

EDUCATIONAL

Business Breakfast Series: The Importance of Collaborations between Businesses and Education

The Business Breakfast Series is a gathering of area employers and industry experts for a morning of networking and in-depth discussion about the latest issues in economic development. Every event is moderated by representatives of The Gazette news division with diverse panelist perspectives. February’s Topic focuses on ."The importance of collaboration for businesses and education" How are businesses and education organizations working together to help meet each other's needs? How does collaboration help the workforce? How does it provide real, hands-on experiences for students?"

Panelists joining the conversation include:

Eric Townsley - District Administrator of College Community School District

Nate Klein- Vice President for Education at Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11

Where: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids

Cost: $5

ENTERTAINMENT

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Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience

For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the Lifetime series 'Raising Spirits,' has shared her messages of comfort and healing with more than a million audience members worldwide.

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10

Where: Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids

Cost: $53.75+

SPORTS/RECREATION

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of jaw-dropping moves and heart-pounding thrills. The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Cedar Rapids with their most legendary tour ever.

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13

Where: Alliant Energy PowerHouse, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids

Cost: $35+

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THEATER

'Guys & Dolls'

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. 'Guys and Dolls' is about a couple of big city gamblers and the women who love them.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14

Where: Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids

Cost: $27+

‘Merrily We Roll Along’

Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one’s ideals.

When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13-22

Where: CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd St. SE, 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids

Cost: $39-$55

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