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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.

Events Calendar

Event Series Arsenic & Old Lace

Arsenic & Old Lace

Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA, United States

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a ghastly secret hidden in his aunt’s house. Between discovering...

An Evening With: Cowboy Junkies

Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

An Evening with: Cowboy Junkies Thursday, October 3, 2024 – 7:30 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM TICKETS ONSALE APR...

$39.50 – $75

First Friday | Growth & Recovery

Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join us for Mainframe’s October First Friday – A Night of Growth and Recovery! The Community Support Advocates (CSA) is...

Free

Alternative Lawns – Workshop

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA, United States

Learn the basics on planning, planting, and maintaining a pollinator lawn with Stephanie Harrington, Natural Resource Program Coordinator from ISU...

$30
Event Series Witch

Witch

Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Run Time: 90 mins Cast: 2w, 4m Genre: Dramatic Comedy Setting: The quiet village of Edmonton Themes: love, loss, religion, feminism, hope ​ A charming...

$40
Event Series Arsenic & Old Lace

Arsenic & Old Lace

Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA, United States

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a ghastly secret hidden in his aunt’s house. Between discovering...

Historic Cemetery Tour

Jordan House Museum Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States

History comes alive during this bus tour of the Jordan Cemetery, Huston Cemetery and Jordan House! Learn about symbolism and...

$25

Witches Ride

Des Moines Children's Museum Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

The Children’s Museum is a place of magic for the community's youngest. Make a difference and have fun doing it. Ride...

$10 – $50

Consider It Coral

Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

After a lengthy stretch of record-breaking sold-out shows, a hiatus of healing and a new season of searching for the...

$35

Concert with An Tran

Westminster Presbyterian Church 4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity” and described as a “Vietnamese Guitar Virtuoso” by Austin Classical...

Free
Event Series Witch

Witch

Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Run Time: 90 mins Cast: 2w, 4m Genre: Dramatic Comedy Setting: The quiet village of Edmonton Themes: love, loss, religion, feminism, hope ​ A charming...

$40