Five Things To Do This Week in Cedar Falls: Relive the '80s

1. Get Creative:

Get out of the house and get creative. The has a bunch of classes, all running weekly through February, starting this week. You can work on your creative writing skills, make pottery, paint, draw or learn how to use a darkroom. Learn more on the city's website.

2. The Butler in the Library With a Candlestick?

Barmuda Corporations is hosting "I Will Survive - A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre" at the Friday. This is not your normal theater experience - you can get involved in the drama as diners play the part of both suspects and sleuths.  Complimentary hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm. $45 per person or $80 per couple. Call 319-277-1255 for reservations.

3. Party like it's 1986:

The organization is celebrating 25 years of downtown revitalization. They'll mark a quarter of a century of turning downtown from a nearly vacant business district into the Parkade we know and love today. The kick-off party is Saturday, starting at 6 p.m., at the Hub, with '80s style and music the theme of the night. Rad.

4. Coffee Acoustic:

If '80s night isn't your thing, try something more low key. will host local musicians Crystal Weber and Veronica Johnson, playing acoustic original songs and covers. 8 p.m. Saturday. Coffee and music - sounds like a lovely weekend evening.

5. How Many Sparrows Does it Take to Carry a Coconut?

Get your laugh on with Monty Python's Spamalot, winner of the 2005 Tony Award for "Best Musical," in town Sunday at the . Personally, I've always loved the knights of the round table, especially in satirical mode. The knights who say Ni!, that guy randomly swinging a cat, the historically accurate references to the plague years - how could this musical not be entertaining? Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with adult tickets between $27 and $52.