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
Arsenic & Old Lace
Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA, United StatesDrama 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, IowaAn Evening with: Cowboy Junkies Thursday, October 3, 2024 – 7:30 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM TICKETS ONSALE APR...
First Friday | Growth & Recovery
Mainframe Studios 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United StatesJoin us for Mainframe’s October First Friday – A Night of Growth and Recovery! The Community Support Advocates (CSA) is...
Alternative Lawns – Workshop
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA, United StatesLearn the basics on planning, planting, and maintaining a pollinator lawn with Stephanie Harrington, Natural Resource Program Coordinator from ISU...
A Taste of ReelAbilities Des Moines 2024: OKAY! (The ASD Band Film)
The Harkin Institute University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United StatesAll films are shown at The Harkin Institute, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311. Founded in New York City...
Arsenic & Old Lace
Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA, United StatesDrama 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 StatesHistory comes alive during this bus tour of the Jordan Cemetery, Huston Cemetery and Jordan House! Learn about symbolism and...
Witches Ride
Des Moines Children's Museum Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesThe Children’s Museum is a place of magic for the community's youngest. Make a difference and have fun doing it. Ride...
Consider It Coral
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesAfter a lengthy stretch of record-breaking sold-out shows, a hiatus of healing and a new season of searching for the...
Concert with An Tran
Westminster Presbyterian Church 4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesHailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity” and described as a “Vietnamese Guitar Virtuoso” by Austin Classical...
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