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
The Marvel Plays
Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMarvel comes to life with our productions of Squirrel Girl Goes To College and Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play...
The Marvel Plays
Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMarvel comes to life with our productions of Squirrel Girl Goes To College and Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IowaBased on the classic Shakespearean comedy, Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes audiences on a whimsical journey full of...
An Evening with Renee Elise Goldsberry
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesTell the story of tonight! Award-winning Hamilton star Renee Elise Goldsberry returns to Des Moines for a one-night-only performance with the Symphony....
The Good Doctor
Tallgrass Theatre Company 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United StatesThis show is a composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov. In one sketch, a feisty old woman storms a...
The Marvel Plays
Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesMarvel comes to life with our productions of Squirrel Girl Goes To College and Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play...
The Good Doctor
Tallgrass Theatre Company 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United StatesThis show is a composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov. In one sketch, a feisty old woman storms a...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IowaBased on the classic Shakespearean comedy, Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes audiences on a whimsical journey full of...
David Foster & Katherine McPhee
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IowaAn intimate evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee is just that: an intimate evening with one of the biggest...
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBased on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates...
MJ the Musical
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesHe is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Des...
Special Screening – ‘Ritual: A Congregation of Mountain Bike Filmmakers and Fanatics’
Varsity Cinema 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesOne Night Only! Get into gear for National Bike Month with the annual gathering of mountain biking’s best films, hitting...
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