Memorial Day picks and corridor calm

Happy Memorial Day, Eastern Iowa. Today’s lineup is lighter than a typical Monday, but there are still a few solid outings on the board — from a final day at Hobby Con in Iowa City to FilmScene screenings and open studio time at PS1. We’ve also flagged notable holiday closures so you can plan around them.

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Hobby Con wraps up its holiday weekend run in Iowa City

Think Iowa City — Hobby Con 2026 Hobby Con 2026 continues Monday, May 25 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Hobby Corner, 1606 Sycamore St. in Iowa City. Price not listed.

• When: Final day is Monday, May 25, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Where: The Hobby Corner, 1606 Sycamore St, Iowa City.
• Why go: Think Iowa City describes a weekend focused on board games, tabletop fun, and hobby-community connection.

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FilmScene keeps the screens rolling all day

FilmScene — Films & Events FilmScene has multiple Monday, May 25 showtimes at The Ped Mall and The Chauncey in Iowa City, including I LOVE BOOSTERS, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, PRESSURE (2026), DRY LEAF, OBSESSION (2025), IS GOD IS, and HOKUM. Price not listed.

• Ped Mall: Showtimes listed Monday include I LOVE BOOSTERS at 1:00 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:00 pm; DRY LEAF at 3:00 pm and 6:45 pm; CHIME + THE SERPENT'S PATH (1998) at 4:00 pm; and IS GOD IS at 7:15 pm.
• Chauncey: The Chauncey listings include THE SHEEP DETECTIVES at 1:15 pm, 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm; PRESSURE (2026) at 2:00 pm; OBSESSION (2025) at 3:45 pm; and HOKUM at 6:45 pm.
• Good fit: A flexible pick if you want an indoor option with several start times across the afternoon and evening.

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Public Space One offers midday open studio hours

Public Space One — Events ICVZ open studio hours run Monday, May 25 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cloud House at PS1 Close House in Iowa City. Price not listed.

• When: Monday, May 25, 2026 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
• Where: Cloud House at PS1 Close House, Iowa City.
• What it is: PS1 lists this as weekly open hours at the Media Arts Co-op.

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Brucemore is closed for Memorial Day

Brucemore — Events Calendar Brucemore in Cedar Rapids lists a featured closure for Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Price not listed.

• Holiday note: Brucemore is closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day.
• Plan ahead: The site lists Explore the Landscape resuming Tuesday, May 26 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Where: Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids.

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Library and museum holiday hours are part of today’s story

Cedar Rapids Public Library — Event List Cedar Rapids Public Library says both locations are closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday, while several regular cultural calendars in the corridor are also light today. Price not listed.

• CRPL: Both Cedar Rapids Public Library locations are closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day.
• ICPL: Iowa City Public Library’s calendar was blocked in our fetch, but Downtown Iowa City listings still show Help with Writing at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at ICPL.
• Takeaway: Expect a lighter-than-usual Monday schedule and double-check holiday hours before heading out.