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 Calendar
Mireya Mayor: Pink Boots and a Machete
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesDr. Mireya Mayor—hailed by The New York Times as “The Female Indiana Jones”—is a world-renowned primatologist, explorer, and Emmy Award-nominated...
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Dome After Dark
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA, United StatesLight up your Friday Nights at Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden where the weather is...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMiddle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart....
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMiddle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart....
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMiddle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart....
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Botanical Blues
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA, United StatesYour favorite Sunday Blues in Des Moines is BACK at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! Enjoy the best blues...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMiddle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart....
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