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
‘Science, Sex, and the Ladies’ 10th Anniversary Screening with Director Q&A at Varsity Cinema
Varsity Cinema 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesA cross between a raucous midnight movie and a thesis paper, this documentary takes you on a journey through the...
Jersey Boys
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesHow did four blue-collar kids go from harmonizing under a streetlamp to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The...
Jersey Boys
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesHow did four blue-collar kids go from harmonizing under a streetlamp to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The...
Jersey Boys
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesHow did four blue-collar kids go from harmonizing under a streetlamp to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The...
White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow
Jester Park Northwest Drive, Des Moines, IA, United StatesTraditionally, pow wows are social gathering for Native American communities. Our multicultural pow wow aims to include all four races...
It’s Only a Play
Tallgrass Theatre Company 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United StatesA play by Terrence McNally. Details: It’s the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer...
Jersey Boys
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesHow did four blue-collar kids go from harmonizing under a streetlamp to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The...
White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow
Jester Park Northwest Drive, Des Moines, IA, United StatesTraditionally, pow wows are social gathering for Native American communities. Our multicultural pow wow aims to include all four races...
Latino Heritage Festival
Western Gateway Park 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesIowa's Latino Heritage Festival is the only two-day Latino Heritage festival in the state. The exclusive Sabor Latino event features...
The Final Salute Workshop
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum 7105 NW 70th AVenue, Johnston, IA, United StatesJoin us at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to learn how the Final Salute honors deceased people who were...
Art on the Lake
Copper Creek Lake Park East University Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA, United StatesArt on the Lake is excited to announce the 2024 Art on the Lake Festival which will take place on...
It’s Only a Play
Tallgrass Theatre Company 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United StatesA play by Terrence McNally. Details: It’s the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer...
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