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
New Exhibit: DMPS High School Art Exhibition
Polk County Heritage Gallery 111 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThis new exhibit will run from April 3rd to May 1st. Be sure to come out and help support our...
Serving with Pride: Intergenerational Panel Discussion
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThis year’s Intergenerational Panel will be a powerful discussion on the experiences of LGBTQ+ service members—past, present, and future. This...
First Friday at Mainframe – DIVERSE BY DESIGN | ART + ACCESSIBILITY
Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United StatesJoin us at Mainframe Studios on April 4, 2025, from 5-8 pm for a groundbreaking First Friday event! We're excited...
Exhibition Opening: ‘Life, Light, and Shadow’ by Dan J.
Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United StatesJoin us during Mainframe Studio's First Friday for Life, Light, and Shadow, an exhibition by Dan J. Dan J is...
Storyville
CAP Theatre 201 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA, United States“Storyville is the town where everyone has a fable to unfold and a tale to tell. Stories are different, but...
Special Screening: ‘Bob Revino Likes It” + Filmmaker Discussion
Varsity Cinema 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesJoin Des Moines Film for a special hometown premiere of BOB TREVINO LIKES IT, starring Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, and...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBased on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
Witness for the Prosecution
Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA, United StatesLeonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBased on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBased on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
Storyville
CAP Theatre 201 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA, United States“Storyville is the town where everyone has a fable to unfold and a tale to tell. Stories are different, but...
O Fortuna – Carmina Burana
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesExplore fate, fortune and the joys and sorrows of the human experience when more than 100 voices join the Orchestra for Orff’s...
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