ARTS & CULTURE IN GREATER DES MOINES
There is no shortage of events, performances, and other arts and culture happenings across Greater Des Moines. In any given week, you could be in the audience of a play, cheer at a concert, immerse yourself in an exhibit, or experience a new culture. The breadth of talent, passion, knowledge and opportunities in central Iowa is second-to-none.
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Events listed here are produced by Bravo’s cultural partners, and are not inclusive of all of their offerings or everything available in the region. So that the calendar can focus on timely events, concerts, performances, festivals, openings, and educational opportunities, activities that are considered regular or recurring are not included.
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Events Calendar
A Symphony of Flavors
luca 420 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesChef Steve Logsdon and his team at Luca will delight you with classic Italian fare and American favorites. An aperitif...
CCP Speaker Series: Anthony Rapp
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesAnthony is best known for originating the role of “Mark Cohen” in the Tony Award-winning rock opera Rent. Rapp also...
Architecture on the Move
Atrium at Capital Square 400 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Iowa Architectural Foundation is offering architect-led sidewalk tours of Downtown Des Moines. The tours provide an opportunity for local...
Ivy + Bean the Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesSeven-year-old Ivy is quiet and loves to read books. Bean is outgoing and would love to be known throughout the...
Presenting Caleb Elliot & Royce Johns
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesCentral Iowa folk singer, Royce Johns and Caleb Elliot, an Alabama-based guitarist and take the Temple Theater Stage this May!...
Ankeny Community Chorus Annual Spring Concert
Prairie Ridge Church 825 NW 26th St, Ankeny, IA, United StatesThe concert features interesting choral and pop arrangements. Come early to hear some wonderful harp music to help set the...
Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival
Uptown Ankeny 1520 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA, United StatesOn May 11th, 2024, the Ankeny Art Center, partnered with Uptown Ankeny, is organizing an Arts Festival! The festival will...
Ivy + Bean the Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesSeven-year-old Ivy is quiet and loves to read books. Bean is outgoing and would love to be known throughout the...
Ivy + Bean the Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesSeven-year-old Ivy is quiet and loves to read books. Bean is outgoing and would love to be known throughout the...
Des Moines Symphony Season Finale: (Re)Discover the Ode to Joy
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBe captivated by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony as the Symphony is joined by soaring voices in a triumphant “Ode to Joy.”...
Ivy + Bean the Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesSeven-year-old Ivy is quiet and loves to read books. Bean is outgoing and would love to be known throughout the...
Spring Concert: DMCO Travels Spain
Drake Performing Arts Hall 2505 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesPlease join us for a musical journey through Spain! Selections will include:Concierto Andaluz for Four Guitars and Orchestra by Joaquin...
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