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.
Please reach out to cultural partners directly or visit their website if you have any questions.
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Events Calendar
Des Moines Symphony Season Finale: Pines of Rome
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBe transported to the Eternal City at the Symphony’s Season Finale! Mendelssohn-Hensel’s effervescent Overture in C Major opens the concert,...
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IowaBlank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
Alice in Wonderland
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThere’s only one way out of Wonderland. Alice, a curious girl who plunges down a rabbit hole, travels through an...
Sunflower Watercolor Workshop
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IowaJoin us for a relaxing class where you’ll learn watercolor and drawing techniques while creating a sunflower still life. You’ll...
Des Moines Symphony Season Finale: Pines of Rome
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBe transported to the Eternal City at the Symphony’s Season Finale! Mendelssohn-Hensel’s effervescent Overture in C Major opens the concert,...
Alice in Wonderland
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThere’s only one way out of Wonderland. Alice, a curious girl who plunges down a rabbit hole, travels through an...
Abstract Citizen
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IowaHoyt Sherman Place is happy to announce an exciting jazz collaboration. Experience the innovative sounds of Abstract Citizen, a jazz...
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesC'mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour!...
Trivia on the Terrace
State Historical Museum of Iowa East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesGrab your co-workers, friends, and family, and join SHSI for an epic evening of trivia on the private rooftop terrace...
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IowaBlank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
40th Anniversary Open House
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum 7105 NW 70th AVenue, Johnston, IA, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the museum’s 40th anniversary on May 22nd! We’ll be open late with special interactive programming and...
40th Anniversary Open House
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum 7105 NW 70th AVenue, Johnston, IA, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the museum’s 40th anniversary on May 22nd! We’ll be open late with special interactive programming and...
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