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Five must-see performances in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor
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Music
Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet
Get into the holiday groove with an evening of jazz performed by the Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17
Where: Opus Concert Cafe, 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: $15
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling effects.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18
Where: Alliant Energy PowerHouse, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: $34+
Eufórquestra: Home For The Holidays
Eufórquestra is energy and rhythm personified. An ever-evolving sound that has been influenced by music from all over the world with an emphasis on funk, pocket and groove.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19
Where: Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Cost:$25+
Theater
“Hadestown”: Broadway at the Paramount
“Hadestown” intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, “Hadestown” is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17
Where: Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost:$64+
Champions of Magic Holiday Spectacular
This show features leading magicians and illusionists from the U.S., United Kingdom and Mexico who have captivated audiences worldwide and bring a unique blend of magic, creativity and comedy that promises to leave audiences spellbound.
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16
Where: Paramount Theatre, 123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: $50+
Dance
IRISH CHRISTMAS CÉILÍ 2025
Celebrate the joy of the season with an afternoon of Irish dance, live music, and festive spirit! Join the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance and Doras Nua for a lively holiday céilí that brings together the warmth of community and the vibrant traditions of Ireland.
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20
Where: Coralville Center For The Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth St., Coralville
Cost: $24
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