Des Moines Arts Festival
One of the world's most respected festivals, hosting 190 of the nation's top artists in a beautiful urban street setting...
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4 events,
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO! Get ready for a rollicking fiesta of sunny Seville madness as Rossini’s celebrated, razor-sharp operatic comedy returns...
$25 – $189
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body is a love letter to Black women: meditating on Black women’s experiences...
$21.50 – $26.50
Music Under the Stars
Music Under the Stars
US Coast Guard Band Since 1947, Music Under the Stars has welcomed families to Capitol Hill for free evening concerts....
0 events,
2 events,
Summer Concerts with Belin Quartet
Summer Concerts with Belin Quartet
We’re presenting free outdoor concerts all summer long. Join us Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM on the lawn at Salisbury House...
Free
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Little Feat: Can’t Be Satisfied Tour
Little Feat: Can’t Be Satisfied Tour
Little Feat has spent some of its recent off time working on a blues album and so chose to name...
$59 – $99
2 events,
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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs
Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs
Performing songs off their first two records Wreckless Abandon (2020) and External Combustion (2022), as well as classics from his...
$39 – $69
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Yankee Doodle Pops
Yankee Doodle Pops
Each year, the Des Moines Symphony welcomes more than 100,000 Central Iowans to celebrate Independence Day at Yankee Doodle Pops,...
Free
2 events,
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Independence Day & Historic Baseball
Independence Day & Historic Baseball
Celebrate freedom the old-fashioned way! Thursday, July 4 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WE’RE OPEN RAIN OR SHINE! All activities included...
Music In The Garden
Music In The Garden
Don’t miss the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer music series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Enjoy the best parts...
$6 – $12
3 events,
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First Friday at Mainframe | Celebrating Latin Art & Culture
First Friday at Mainframe | Celebrating Latin Art & Culture
Join us for a community-wide celebration of Latino art and culture on First Friday, July 5th from 5-8pm at Mainframe...
Free
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO! Get ready for a rollicking fiesta of sunny Seville madness as Rossini’s celebrated, razor-sharp operatic comedy returns...
$25 – $189
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body is a love letter to Black women: meditating on Black women’s experiences...
$21.50 – $26.50
2 events,
Pelléas & Mélisande
Pelléas & Mélisande
Claude Debussy’s only completed opera shimmers with Impressionist color like a Monet painting, and its mesmerizing score dazzles. This exquisitely...
$25 – $189
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body is a love letter to Black women: meditating on Black women’s experiences...
$21.50 – $26.50
4 events,
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body is a love letter to Black women: meditating on Black women’s experiences...
$21.50 – $26.50
Music Under the Stars | Mama Mia
Music Under the Stars | Mama Mia
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band Andy Classen, Trumpet Soloist Napoleon Douglas, Guest Vocalist Since 1947, Music Under...
0 events,
3 events,
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Jazz in July: Night #1
Jazz in July: Night #1
JAZZ IN JULY 2024: NIGHT 1 JULY 9, 2024 | 5:15 PM 5:15-6:15 PM : Valley Jazz Combo outside on...
Free
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Jazz in July: Night #2
Jazz in July: Night #2
JAZZ IN JULY 2024: NIGHT 2 JULY 16, 2024 | 5:15 PM 5:15-6:15 PM: Roosevelt High School Jazz Combo outside...
Free
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DMGMC + SFGMC Joint Concert – ‘All You Need is Love & Music’
DMGMC + SFGMC Joint Concert – ‘All You Need is Love & Music’
JOIN US for "All You Need is Love & Music", Tuesday, July 9 7:30 PM at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at...
Free
1 event,
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 10 6:30 PM - Sunrise Park - Ankeny Thursday, July 11 10 AM - Union Park - Des...
Free
3 events,
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 10 6:30 PM - Sunrise Park - Ankeny Thursday, July 11 10 AM - Union Park - Des...
Free
Music In The Garden
Music In The Garden
Don’t miss the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer music series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Enjoy the best parts...
$6 – $12
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 10 6:30 PM - Sunrise Park - Ankeny Thursday, July 11 10 AM - Union Park - Des...
Free
8 events,
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 10 6:30 PM - Sunrise Park - Ankeny Thursday, July 11 10 AM - Union Park - Des...
Free
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“Whispers of Guabancex: A Shamanic Dance of Healing and Release” by N’Jelle Gage Thorne
“Whispers of Guabancex: A Shamanic Dance of Healing and Release” by N’Jelle Gage Thorne
Join us for this special performance surrounding the themes of the exhibition “Hurricane Season.” Inspired by the poetry of Celia...
Free
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 10 6:30 PM - Sunrise Park - Ankeny Thursday, July 11 10 AM - Union Park - Des...
Free
8 events,
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History in Your Hands
History in Your Hands
The State Historical of Society wants to put history in your hands! We have thousands of publications that we want...
Free
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
El Circo de Marionetas de la Equina – A Marionette Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 10 6:30 PM - Sunrise Park - Ankeny Thursday, July 11 10 AM - Union Park - Des...
Free
80/35 Music Festival
80/35 Music Festival
80/35 is an annual two-day progressive indie and jam music festival in Des Moines, Iowa. As many as 50 national,...
$85
3 events,
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO! Get ready for a rollicking fiesta of sunny Seville madness as Rossini’s celebrated, razor-sharp operatic comedy returns...
$25 – $189
School of Rock
School of Rock
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...
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Doug Demin & the Jewel Tones
Doug Demin & the Jewel Tones
xBk and Central Iowa Blues Society present Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones w/ Matt Woods Band Sunday, July 14, 2024...
$20
0 events,
1 event,
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO! Get ready for a rollicking fiesta of sunny Seville madness as Rossini’s celebrated, razor-sharp operatic comedy returns...
$25 – $189
3 events,
Pelléas & Mélisande
Pelléas & Mélisande
Claude Debussy’s only completed opera shimmers with Impressionist color like a Monet painting, and its mesmerizing score dazzles. This exquisitely...
$25 – $189
School of Rock
School of Rock
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...
Shakespeare on the Lawn presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Shakespeare on the Lawn presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Join us July 17-21, 2024 for "A Midsummer Night's Dream." William Shakespeare's fantastically funny comedy follows three plotlines filled with...
$10 – $35
5 events,
Music In The Garden
Music In The Garden
Don’t miss the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer music series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Enjoy the best parts...
$6 – $12
Shakespeare on the Lawn presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Shakespeare on the Lawn presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Join us July 17-21, 2024 for "A Midsummer Night's Dream." William Shakespeare's fantastically funny comedy follows three plotlines filled with...
$10 – $35
School of Rock
School of Rock
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...
7 events,
American Apollo: a world premiere opera
American Apollo: a world premiere opera
American Apollo gives voice to a pivotal figure in American art: Thomas Eugene McKeller, a Black hotel worker who served...
$50 – $200
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Dance Performance, Choreographed by N’Jelle Gage Thorne
Dance Performance, Choreographed by N’Jelle Gage Thorne
Dance is a performing art form. It transmits culture, emotions, tells stories, and can be a testimony of a historical...
Free
7 events,
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Stars of Tomorrow
Stars of Tomorrow
Discover opera’s rising stars at one unforgettable concert! The 40 members of our Frank R. Brownell III Apprentice Artist Program...
Free
7 events,
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Special Screening: ‘1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture’
Special Screening: ‘1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture’
Seeking to uncover the origins of the rabid homophobia of the conservative church, a gay seminary scholar and a straight...
$12
School of Rock
School of Rock
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...
0 events,
1 event,
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Jazz in July: Night #3
Jazz in July: Night #3
JAZZ IN JULY 2024: NIGHT 3 JULY 23, 2024 | 5:15 PM 5:15-6:15 PM: CJC Youth Combo outside on John...
Free
2 events,
School of Rock
School of Rock
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...
5 events,
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Properties Workshop
Properties Workshop
Work with Playhouse staff and prop design experts and explore how to be a props designer. We will also talk...
Free
Music In The Garden
Music In The Garden
Don’t miss the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer music series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Enjoy the best parts...
$6 – $12
Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic
Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic
It's summer in Altoona and that means Live Theatre in Haines Park! The '24 CAP Classic Antigone runs July 25-28...
$7
5 events,
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Embark on an enchanting adventure down the yellow brick road with 'The Wizard of Oz,' a timeless tale of friendship,...
Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic
Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic
It's summer in Altoona and that means Live Theatre in Haines Park! The '24 CAP Classic Antigone runs July 25-28...
$7
7 events,
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State Management Workshop
State Management Workshop
Ever wondered how a live theatre show comes together each night? Or maybe you know that stage managers possess a...
Free
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Corn Bred Cornbread Festival
Corn Bred Cornbread Festival
Corn Bred Cornbread© is Iowa’s new, all inclusive, initiative designed for Iowans by Iowans. It celebrates Iowa’s diverse culture and...
4 events,
Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic
Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic
It's summer in Altoona and that means Live Theatre in Haines Park! The '24 CAP Classic Antigone runs July 25-28...
$7
School of Rock
School of Rock
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...
0 events,
1 event,
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Jazz in July: Night #4
Jazz in July: Night #4
JAZZ IN JULY 2024: NIGHT 4 JULY 30, 2024 | 5:15 PM 5:15-6:15 PM: The Andrew Wittmer Quintet outside on...
FREE
4 events,
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Wine & Cheese Tasting
Wine & Cheese Tasting
Join us for an evening of exquisite Italian wines and artisanal cheeses, carefully selected to complement each other. Our expert...
$60
Sip & Stroll
Sip & Stroll
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in...
$17 – $20
Sip & Stroll
Sip & Stroll
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in...
$17 – $20
3 events,
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Seso Marentes & Jonah Haug Artist Reception
Seso Marentes & Jonah Haug Artist Reception
Experience the vibrant and unique art of Jonah Haug and the thought-provoking creations of Seso Marentes at the Ankeny Art...
Free
Music In The Garden
Music In The Garden
Don’t miss the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden summer music series presented by EMC Insurance Companies. Enjoy the best parts...
$6 – $12
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Audition Workshop
Audition Workshop
Playhouse staff and local directors will offer tips and training for anyone interested in improving their audition skills. We will...
3 events,
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First Friday at Mainframe | Photography: Visual Storytelling!
First Friday at Mainframe | Photography: Visual Storytelling!
Join us for Mainframe’s August First Friday – Photography: Visual Storytelling! Portraits, Abstract, Still Life, Fine Art, Landscape, and Nature...
Free
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances...
$20
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Inhale…. Exhale…. Art Installation Dedication Ceremony
Inhale…. Exhale…. Art Installation Dedication Ceremony
On Friday, August 2nd outside in the Oakridge Neighborhood parking lot #301, Mainframe Studios will be hosting a dedication for...
Free
3 events,
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Grain Harvest at Living History Farms
Grain Harvest at Living History Farms
Help us bring in this year’s harvest! Saturday, August 3 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All activities included with General Admission...
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Gamer Jazz!
Gamer Jazz!
It is time for a summer celebration the Gamer Symphony way! Our orchestra will morph into a jazz band for...
Free
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances...
$20