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The first full week of 2026 comes to a close with a mix of events throughout our reader regions. The Loft in Waterloo celebrates a re-opening under new ownership this Saturday. A who’s who of punk and metal acts hits up xBk Live for a benefit show for Des Moines Mutual Aid. And the heavy doom Chicago group Shrineburner are making their way through the region with a Friday show at Gabe’s in Iowa City and a gig at Raccoon Motel in Davenport the following night.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
Iowa City
G. Love & Special Sauce
Wildwood | Fri, Jan 9, 8 p.m.
Shrine Burner w/ Aseethe, Acoustic Guillotine & Deivore
Gabe’s | Fri, Jan 9, 8 p.m.
Asking For A Friend – FREE SHOW SERIES
Wildwood | Sat, Jan 10, 7 p.m.
New Neighbors, Brave You, The Slow Retreat & Burn After Writing
Gabe’s | Sat, Jan 10, 8 p.m.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
Cedar Rapids
Candles & Classics – January Tango of a Showgirl
Opus Concert Cafe | Thurs, Jan 8, 6 p.m.
IDEAL IDOL VOL V
The Ideal Theatre | Thu, Jan 8, 7 p.m.
Under The Knife – Gallery Opening
CSPS | Fri, Jan 9, 5:30 p.m.
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts
CSPS | Fri, Jan 9, 8 p.m.
Cedar Falls/Waterloo
JACOB LAMPMAN, JOEL SIRES AND BEN RENDALL
Cedar Falls | Octopus | Fri, Jan 9, 8 p.m.
Grand ReOpening of the Loft
Waterloo | The Loft | Sat, Jan 10, 5 p.m.
JOSHUA MUTANT, MORE CHEESE, WRESTLING W/ WOLVES AND LOVE BOMB
Cedar Falls | Octopus | Sat, Jan 10, 8 p.m.
Des Moines
Raw Space / Heaven Drugs / Knives
xBk | Thu, Jan 8, 6 p.m.
Capital City Pride Presents: Heather Matarazzo
Temple Theater | Thurs, Jan 8, 6 p.m.
Sweez
Locals | Fri, Jan 9, 7:30 p.m.
A Benefit Show for Des Moines Mutual Aid w/ Bootcamp, Traffic Death, Skinned Alive, Wanderer
xBk | Sat, Jan 10, 6 p.m.
Quad Cities
Anthony Gomes
Davenport | Common Chord | Fri, Jan 9, 8 p.m.
Second Saturday Flea Market
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Sat, Jan 10, 1 p.m.
Shrine Burner w/ Aseethe, Acoustic Guillotine & Deivore
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Sat, Jan 10, 7 p.m.
Dubuque
Frank Martin Busch & The Names
Dubuque | Diamond Jo Casino | Fri, Jan 9, 8 p.m.
A Night of Shakespeare
Dubuque | Voices Studio | Fri & Sat, Jan 9 & 10, 7 p.m.
Monarch Sessions – KATIE DAHL!
Maquoketa | Maquoketa Brewing | Sat, Jan 10, 7:30 p.m.
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