Things to do in SE Iowa this weekend: 'Mamma Mia,' fall market, yoga, celebrate recovery and more
Today
Jefferson Street Farmers Market is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Downtown Burlington. Find the best and freshest produce, plants and baked goods, plus local honey, jams, natural soaps and candles, artwork, textiles, handcrafted items, doggie treats, food trucks, live entertainment and more.
Bingo at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., Early Bird at 6:20 p.m. Yolanda’s food available with carry out.
Friday
'Mamma Mia' at 7:30 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Don’t miss this ambitious performance extravaganza as Players Workshop kicks off its 90th year of live, local theater in Greater Burlington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and available at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes, or online. playersworkshoptheater.com.
Rena Karaoke on stage from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Moose Lodge #579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St. Dinner of ham steak, scalloped potatoes, fried corn.
Mindfully Me is at 4:15 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. Drop in for an hour of yoga and mindfulness practice with literary elements. Kids will learn fun yoga poses, breathing regulation, calming techniques and how to regulate their emotional weather. No experience needed and registration is not required; best for ages 4 and up.
Stumptown performs at 8 p.m. at Wake N Bake Breakfast Co.
Eddie 9V performs at 8 p.m. at the Moon & Stars Stage across from The Washington. Fresh and fired with energy, Atlanta native Eddie 9V brings his celebrated spin on roots and blues music to the outdoor stage. Tickets are $15 in advance and available online at Eventbrite.com; $20 at the door (if available). Doors open at 7 p.m.; BYOB.
Saturday
Fall Market is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckman Heritage Farms. Crafts and vintage, barn and nature tours, demos, food vendors – and, of course, lots of pumpkins – fill this fun fall weekend at Beckman Heritage Farms on North Prairie Grove Road.
'Mamma Mia' at 7:30 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Don’t miss this ambitious performance extravaganza as Players Workshop kicks off its 90th year of live, local theater in Greater Burlington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and available at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes, or online. playersworkshoptheater.com.
Town Hall: The Railroad in Burlington is at 1 p.m. at Des Moines County Heritage Center. Railroad historian David Lotz will discuss the role, growth and decline of the railroad in Burlington, from the early iterations of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line to today’s Burlington Northern Railroad. The Columbia Street entrance will open at 12:45 p.m. for this program, which is free and open to the public.
360 Fall Hail is at 5 p.m. at 34 raceway. Sprint Invaders return to southeast Iowa’s premier place to race for a thrilling evening of family fun and fast dirt track racing. Adult grandstand admission is $15; students and seniors $13; kids age 10 and under admitted free with paid adult.
The Magic of Rob Lake is at 7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. NBC named Rob Lake “The World’s Greatest Illusionist.” The International Magicians Society presented him with magic’s highest honor, the Merlin Award. See for yourself why the magic of Rob Lake has astonished and amazed audiences from Times Square to the Far East. Tickets are $15 for kids age 16 and under and start at $25 for adults and are available at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library. From popular fiction to local history, you’ll find good books at great prices at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Yoga in the Park at 9 a.m. in North Hill Park. Donation-based yoga in the great outdoors for all levels, from Mending Tree. This class will move to Yoga for You at 217 Jefferson St. in case of inclement weather. Bring your mat or large towel or blanket, water and sunglasses.
El Perro performs at 8 p.m. on the Moon and Stars Stage across from The Washington.
Heavy psychedelic rock spiced with Latin rhythms and a little funk. In other words, something completely different. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and available at Eventbrite.com. BYOB.
'Find A Grave' at 2 p.m. at Henry County Heritage Center Museum, 403 W. Madison St., Mount Pleasant. Burlington historian, Paul French will share his knowledge and demonstrate the use of "Find A Grave", which allows the public to freely search and add to an online database of cemetery records. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (319) 835-4983.
Lyle Beaver trio performs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Loft. The event is sponsored by the Cotillion Club and open to the public for a cover charge of $12.50 per person. Snack food will be served.
Celebrate Recovery Month with Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services from noon to 4 p.m. at the Port of Burlington. ADDS will be providing opioid overdose and narcan education and fun and games, while Buffalo Wild Wings, Dominos and Hy-Vee will provide food and drinks.
Sunday
Fall Market is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckman Heritage Farms. Crafts and vintage, barn and nature tours, demos, food vendors – and, of course, lots of pumpkins – fill this fun fall weekend at Beckman Heritage Farms on North Prairie Grove Road.
'Mamma Mia' at 2 p.m. at Players Workshop Theater. Don’t miss this ambitious performance extravaganza as Players Workshop kicks off its 90th year of live, local theater in Greater Burlington. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and available at the theater box office 90 minutes prior to showtimes, or online. playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Magic of Rob Lake is at 3 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. NBC named Rob Lake “The World’s Greatest Illusionist.” The International Magicians Society presented him with magic’s highest honor, the Merlin Award. See for yourself why the magic of Rob Lake has astonished and amazed audiences from Times Square to the Far East. Tickets are $15 for kids age 16 and under and start at $25 for adults and are available at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at Ticketmaster.com.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Things to do in SE Iowa Sept. 22-25, 2022
