Upcoming Des Moines Events

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Nautical Nerds: A Nautical Themed Burlesque Show

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Hello Spring Fest @ Captain Roy's!

 Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Comedy Penthouse 2

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Bash Events & Catering USD 13

Blooms & Baubles

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village USD 116

Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

& Juliet at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Time Travelers Vintage Expo 2025

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 10:00 am Iowa Events Center

The Faint in Des Moines

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Brooks and Dunn at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

 Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

Heartland Spectrum Music Festival

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Works Park

Cody Johnson

 Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 09:30 pm Wells Fargo Arena

All Aboard the Bacon Boat - Bacon Festival 2025

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave. , Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - 70s Disco Party

 Fri, 27 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm Riverview Park USD 0 to 52

Kameron Marlowe in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm Iowa State Fairgrounds

EDW Lucha Live in Des Moines, IA at Wicked Rabbit - All Ages!

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm 1101 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party - VMAs Tour

 Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Warrant: Let the Good Times Rock Tour

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 Hoyt Sherman Place USD 35 to 96

Liv McNair @ Paws & Pints

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Paws and Pints

Midwest Jazz Collective Presents: Trumpeter/Vocalist Benny Benack III - National Act!

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Hadestown

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Joywave, little image in Des Moines

 Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Tropidelic, Ballyhoo! in Des Moines

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm Wooly's

The Sandlot Experience

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA

Scott Eggleston - Delta Blues Guitar Master

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Forest Ave Branch Library

Warrant at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Madge rocks Pals on Relays weekend!

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Pal Joey's

Silent Planet, Invent Animate in Des Moines

 Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wooly's

2025 Annual Des Moines Greek Food Fair

 Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 05:00 pm 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Tank and The Bangas in Des Moines

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Iowa Wild ALS Night vs San Diego

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena

YWRC Gala 2025

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Iowa Ladies Conference 2025

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Kidd G in Des Moines

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm Wooly's

Venue Tour 2025

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am Des Moines Free

PetRock: A Tribute To The Smooth Rock Of The 70's at Wooly's

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Origami Angel, Chase Petra in Des Moines

 Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Into the Void- a Hypnotic Energy Journey

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm One Planet Earth- OPE

Surf & Turf Dinner at Rollins Mansion

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

4th Annual PCSO Cadet Car Show

 Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 09:00 am 5990 NE 14TH ST, 50313

Class: Diamond Painting with Unwind Designs

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Grieves, Curci, Nobi in Des Moines

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am Jasper Winery

Napalm Death and Melvins with Special Guests at Wooly's

 Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wooly's

34th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals

 Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 am Iowa State Fair

Botanical Watercolor

 Tue, 15 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

MercyMe

 Wed, 16 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - IA

Monster Jam

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - IA USD 10 to 188

Vs Self, thisworldisnotkind in Des Moines

 Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Mediterranean Salad + Homemade Hummus + Salad Dressing 101

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Kitchen Collage of Des Moines

LIGHTS! CAMERA! BRUNCH!

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Harlem Globetrotters at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

 Sun, 08 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

Squid in Des Moines

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm Wooly's

The Bewitched Book Club: Motheater

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Earth Day at the Botanical Garden

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

RaeLynn in Des Moines

 Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 pm Wells Fargo Arena

Remove Reverse Reclaim Rally

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm 711 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319, United States Free

Jackie Venson

 Fri, 09 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge Free

Veggie Gardening 101

 Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Mabe Fratti, Sing Leaf in Des Moines

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Becoming UNSHAKABLE: Release Shame & Embody Deep Confidence

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Target Free

Chef George's Italian Supper Club

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 1420 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

CelebrAsian In Full Bloom | 50 Years Ray of Freedom

 Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 11:00 am Western Gateway Park

Healing Back Pain with Lily from Wild Yoga Tribe

 Tue, 08 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Mabe Fratti, Sing Leaf in Des Moines

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm xBk Live

DreamBuilder

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm 2210 Grand Ave USD 287

Vino in the Village presented by Holmes Murphy

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 01:30 pm Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design

Bargain Basket Sale Day

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am 3811 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-3412, United States

Ewing Flex Start Saturday 2025

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am Ewing Disc Golf Park

Tank and The Bangas at Woolys

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 Woolys

Black Stone Cherry in Des Moines

 Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm Wooly's

Community Drum and Fire Dancing Circle

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm John R. Grubb YMCA

Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Tour at Lefty's

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 06:30 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Join us at GalaxyCon Des Moines September 12-14 2025

 Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Speakeasy Comedy W/ Dylan Carlino

 Fri, 09 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm Chandelier USD 13 to 25

Cory Waller & The Wicked Things and Brad Morgan

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat"

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 am Iowa State Fairgrounds USD 32 to 662

JSA at Des Moines Con

 Fri, 30 May, 2025 at 01:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Home Opener

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:05 pm Wells Fargo Arena

Pop Evil at Woolys

 Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm Woolys

George Lopez at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

 Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Cody Jinks, Tanner Usrey in Des Moines

 Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Cocktail Class- Tequila Cocktails 101 - Table 128

 Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm 220 SW 9th Street, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Weekend to Remember

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Wild Women Walking - Networking in Nature

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Raccoon River Dog Park

2025 Annual Des Moines Greek Food Fair

 Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 11:00 am 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Chicago Farmer at xBk Live

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm xBk Live

PRIDE Drag Brunch

 Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

guardin in Des Moines

 Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Spring Ephemeral Hike

 Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Brown's Woods, Des Moines

The Current Art Show

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Singles Spring Friendship Mixer - Des Moines

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm ChaCha’s Hiland Bakery USD 5 to 10

Date me Dsm @ Ken's Speakeasy (50+)

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Ken's - a not so secret speakeasy

Upon A Burning Body, Left to Suffer, King 810 in Des Moines

 Thu, 01 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Corn-Fed Jazz: The Next Generation

 Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Drama Kings at The Station! April 12

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Station on Ingersoll

Leather & Lace Ball

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Garden

Bright Formal - The Bright Gatsy

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Drake University

Billy Marchiafava in Des Moines

 Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Chicken P at Woolys

 Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Woolys
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