Experience Culture with the
Waterloo Center for the Arts
Culture creates vibrancy for us individually & collectively. Join us for our many inclusive events for all.
Music & Culture
The Waterloo Center for the Arts is dedicated to fostering inclusivity, supporting and building a healthy and diverse cultural economy and nurturing a vibrant creative environment through the arts. With passion and a strong affinity for global dialogue, the WCA cultivates a reputation as a viable cultural destination by offering free cultural festivals throughout the year. These free community programs have been thoughtfully constructed to enhance the local cultural ecosystem and provide opportunities for the public to delve into the vibrant and diverse community of Waterloo.
RiverLoop Rhythms
Additionally, the Waterloo Center for the Arts hosts a fun live summer music series, RiverLoop Rhythms, that is free to the community on select Fridays at 5:30PM – 9:30PM from May – August at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre. This series sees a mixture of musical genres of seasoned artists as well as new budding musicians never before featured at the Amphitheatre. Each RiverLoop Rhythms event will also feature and handful of Cedar Valley visual artists offering original works for visitors to experience and purchase. Children and Families are most welcome with a bounce house and various other activities available for young ones attending the performances. Each activity will be curated by our very own Phelps Youth Pavilion staff. We also encourage families to take advantage of the Mark’s Park Splash Pad located adjacent to the Amphitheatre which is available and free to the public during the summer months.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the RiverLoop Amphitheatre bar and other featured businesses for each scheduled performance.
RiverLoop Rhythms 2024 Schedule
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May 31 | Brad & Kate with special guest Ben Rendall
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June 14 | Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
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July 5 | Kris Lager
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July 19 | Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
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August 16 | Hartsmith
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 31May 31, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAMay 31, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USABrad & Kate and Ben Rendall & Your Favorite Band will be performing at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre Friday, May 31, 5:30-9:30 pm delivering some feel-good tunes to start the weekend. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Thu, Jun 06Jun 06, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
Fri, Jun 14Jun 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAJun 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USALouisiana native and Grammy winner Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers will be performing at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre Friday, June 14, 5:30-9:30 pm delivering some great zydeco music to start the weekend. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Fri, Jun 21Jun 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
Fri, Jul 05Jul 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAJul 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAKris Lager Band will be performing at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre Friday, July 5, 5:30-9:30 pm delivering some funky, feel-good blues-rock tunes to start the weekend. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Fri, Jul 12Jul 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAJul 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAGrab your snacks and join us for an epic movie night at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre for BARBIE! Friday, July 12 | Gates open at 8pm, movie starts at 9pm or sunset | FREE ADMISSION Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase
Fri, Jul 19Jul 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAJul 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAThe Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will be performing at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre Friday, July 19, 5:30-9:30 pm delivering some eclectic tunes to start the weekend. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Sat, Jul 20Jul 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
Fri, Jul 26Jul 26, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAJul 26, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAGrab your snacks and join us for an epic movie night at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre for MEN IN BLACK! Friday, July 26 | Gates open at 8pm, movie starts at 9pm or sunset | FREE ADMISSION Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase
Thu, Aug 01Aug 01, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAAug 01, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAGrab your snacks and join us for an epic movie night at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre for SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Thursday, August 1 | Gates open at 8pm, movie starts at 9pm or sunset | FREE ADMISSION Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase
Sat, Aug 10Aug 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMRiverLoop Expo Plaza, 460 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA, 50701
Fri, Aug 16Aug 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAAug 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMWaterloo, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USAHartsmith will be performing at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre Friday, August 16, 5:30-9:30 pm. Enjoy their blend of harmonies and instrumentation to r&b, neo-soul and old school classics to start the weekend. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase.