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Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the inaugural Pride Ride with Capital City Pride! As a way...
$40
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6 events,
The Des Moines Arts Festival® presented by Nationwide is Iowa’s largest and most prestigious arts and cultural event. The three-day...
Free
The Interrobang Film Festival, presented by Des Moines Arts Festival, is a three-day IMDb-verified Festival. It is a juried show,...
Free
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1 event,
Join us Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM on the lawn at Salisbury House and Gardens for free performances by the...
Free
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2 events,
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Dive into color and creativity! In this fun acrylic painting class, kids will learn techniques like color mixing, layering, and... Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns.... |
3 events,
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! The richly planted walled...
$6 – $12
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
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Join us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event! This family-friendly, patriotic...
Free
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3 events,
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Celebrate July 4th the old-fashioned way! Friday, July 4 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WE’RE OPEN RAIN OR SHINE! All activities... 
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor,...
$28 – $149
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns.... |
2 events,
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns.... 
Inspired by William Hogarth’s famous series of paintings, Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress charts one man’s path from pleasure to ruin. When the... |
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2 events,
The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns...
$28 – $149
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A retro-inspired evening channeling vintage vibes with horn soloist Kristen Ronning and the classic big band stylings of vocalist Max... |
0 events,
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4 events,
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Treat yourself to a glorious day at the Des Moines Art Center featuring a handbell performance by Twin Cities Bronze...
Free
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Jazz in July 2025: Night 1 July 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm 5:30-6:15 PM: Valley High School Jazz Combo outside...
Free
Join us Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM on the lawn at Salisbury House and Gardens for free performances by the...
Free
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2 events,
How does where you come from enrich your writing? Find out when you join the Young Writers’ Workshop. The Young...
$200
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns.... |
8 events,
Exhibition Open July 10 to August 8 Gallery Hours 11:00 to 4:30, every weekday Opening reception July 10 from 6:30pm...
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Iowa History 101: The Hollander Fires and the Black Hand: A Clash of Cultures 📅 Join us Thursday, July 10...
Free
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! The richly planted walled...
$6 – $12
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5 events,
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
The tale of a quick-witted fox and her escape from confinement for a life in the forest is by turns...
$28 – $149
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5 events,
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Celebrate the Sesquicentennial with a Chicken Dinner at the Ankeny Market & Pavillion and explore the Tent Expo, enjoy live...
$25
Run Time: 115 min. Release Year: 2021 Starring: Kevin Short, Lester Lynch, Marnie Breckenridge, Nathan Granner, Walter Brown This event is in partnership with...
$20
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2 events,
Inspired by William Hogarth’s famous series of paintings, Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress charts one man’s path from pleasure to ruin. When the... |
1 event,
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Reserved Seating: $39, $49, $59 In 2024, Robin Trower celebrated the 50th Anniversary version, re-mixed and mastered, of Bridge of Sighs....
$39 – $59
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3 events,
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Jazz in July 2025: Night 2 July 15, 2025 | 5:30 pm 5:30-6:15 PM: CJC Youth Combo outside on John...
Free
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor,...
$28 – $149
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7 events,
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Young historians (entering 4th through 6th grade) will really dig this day camp. Young historians will be in for an...
$65
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Join us for this exciting lecture featuring internationally recognized scholar, curator, and critic Tiffany E. Barber. She will discuss the...
Free
Double the trouble, double the fun! Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce filled with mistaken identities,... |
5 events,
Double the trouble, double the fun! Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce filled with mistaken identities,...
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! The richly planted walled...
$6 – $12
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6 events,
The Waukee Area Arts Council is pleased to present the 10th Annual Waukee Arts Festival on July 18-19, 2025 in...
Run Time: 115 min. Release Year: 2021 Starring: Kevin Short, Lester Lynch, Marnie Breckenridge, Nathan Granner, Walter Brown This event is in partnership with...
$20
Double the trouble, double the fun! Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce filled with mistaken identities,... |
6 events,
The Waukee Area Arts Council is pleased to present the 10th Annual Waukee Arts Festival on July 18-19, 2025 in...
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Discover opera’s rising stars at one unforgettable concert! The members of our Frank R. Brownell III Apprentice Artist Program take the stage...
Free
Double the trouble, double the fun! Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce filled with mistaken identities,... |
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5 events,
From its stormy overture to climactic finale, Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman lures you into its mysterious depths. The Dutchman, a ghostly sailor,...
$28 – $149
Double the trouble, double the fun! Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce filled with mistaken identities,... |
2 events,
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Capture the beauty of a sunset on canvas using vibrant acrylics. Bring your own sunset photo or paint what you...
Double the trouble, double the fun! Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce filled with mistaken identities,... |
1 event,
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Jazz in July 2025: Night 3 July 22, 2025 | 5:30 pm 5:30-6:15 PM: Seth Rezek Quartet outside on John...
Free
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2 events,
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns.... |
7 events,
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Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to "children's music". The program aims to help children learn and grow through...
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! The richly planted walled...
$6 – $12
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A truly unique musical experience awaits! Beck will be joined by the Des Moines Symphony, conducted by Edwin Outwater, for...
$49 – $250
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6 events,
The 2025 CAP Classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is a magical mess of love, mischief, and mix-ups. Four young lovers run...
$10
Anastasia: The Musical is a sweeping, romantic adventure set in the twilight of the Russian Empire and the vibrant 1920s Paris....
$20 – $25
Get ready for a night of laughter, love, and high-stepping fun as we bring the timeless classic Hello, Dolly! to... |
9 events,
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Help us bring in this year’s harvest! Saturday, July 26 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All activities included with General Admission...
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“Iowa Artists 2025” features the work of quilt maker Ben Millett. Based in Des Moines, Millett’s approach to textiles is...
Free
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The "Corn Bred Cornbread" a vibrant initiative spearheaded by Iowa's Gen Z and expertly facilitated by Hip-Hope's impactful youth development programs, is... |
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6 events,
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Learn the art of needle-felting! Create beautiful felted wool art as you learn techniques step-by-step in this beginner-friendly workshop. Follow... The 2025 CAP Classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is a magical mess of love, mischief, and mix-ups. Four young lovers run...
$10
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0 events,
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2 events,
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Jazz in July 2025: Night 4 July 29, 2025 | 5:30 pm 5:30-7:15 PM: The Trumpethood outside on EMC Plaza...
Free
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3 events,
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will...
$24.50
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns.... |
7 events,
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Are you looking for a way to engage students in Des Moines history? Are you looking for a way to...
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Join Capital City Pride for an evening of wild family adventures at Blank Park Zoo as our annual Rainbow Safari...
$2 – $4
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! The richly planted walled...
$6 – $12
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7 events,
Join us from 5pm-8pm on the First Friday of each month for a themed Open House. Mainframe Studios is home...
Free
Anastasia: The Musical is a sweeping, romantic adventure set in the twilight of the Russian Empire and the vibrant 1920s Paris....
$20 – $25
Get ready for a night of laughter, love, and high-stepping fun as we bring the timeless classic Hello, Dolly! to... |
8 events,
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Learn more about the 2025 Iowa Artists exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center, featuring local quilt maker Ben Millett....
Free
Anastasia: The Musical is a sweeping, romantic adventure set in the twilight of the Russian Empire and the vibrant 1920s Paris....
$20 – $25
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