Arts Events in Des Moines

Check out happening arts events all around Des Moines, IA

Stomp (Theater)

 Thu Jun 20 2024 Des Moines Civic Center

Renee Elise Goldsberry w/ Des Moines Symphony Orchestra

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center USD 88 to 176

Nate Bargatze

 Sat May 18 2024 at 07:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines USD 68

A Quiet Night Out with Gravitate Coworking and Storyhouse Bookpub

 Fri May 03 2024 at 05:00 pm Gravitate Coworking (East Village) Free

Whose Live Anyway?

 Mon May 06 2024 Hoyt Sherman Place USD 55 to 65

Tom Segura

 Thu Jun 06 2024 at 07:30 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

CREW Iowa Member & Sponsor Appreciation Event

 Thu May 23 2024 at 04:30 pm 901 Cherry St Free

Drama Kings - Friday Night Live

 Fri May 24 2024 at 07:00 pm Kelly's Little Nipper Free

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

 Tue Apr 30 2024 at 07:30 pm Temple Theater

Call for Artists: The Art of Aliens Exhibition

Fri May 03 2024 at 12:30 pm Des Moines New Age Shop

Grant Writing Classes In Des Moines | Grant Central USA

 Thu Sep 26 2024 at 09:00 am Grand View University USD 2,997

SPRING FESTIVAL

Sat Apr 27 2024 at 09:00 am UAW 450 Members

Science on Screen: Galaxy Quest

 Tue Apr 30 2024 at 07:00 pm 1207 25th St Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

BATTLE AT BIG CREEK

 Sat May 18 2024 at 04:30 am Big Creek Lake Polk City

Molly Brandt and Reilly Downes & The Acid Cowboys

 Thu May 23 2024 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Central Iowa Wind Ensemble - Lollipops & Posies

 Sun May 05 2024 at 03:00 pm Franklin Events Center Free

Weekend "WINE" Down! ~ A Peaceful Sunset

 Sun Apr 28 2024 at 03:00 pm Bottle & Bottega Des Moines

Unveil: Dallas, Presented by the Museum Shop

 Wed May 01 2024 at 05:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

Caleb Elliott & Royce Johns @ The Temple Theater

 Fri May 10 2024 at 07:30 pm Temple Theater

Mother's Day Fundraising Show!

Sun May 12 2024 at 12:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Marc Maron: All In

 Fri Sep 06 2024 at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place USD 36 to 56

Des Monies (Da Money) Gallery Pop-Up at Surety Hotel

 Thu May 16 2024 at 06:00 pm 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

John Bishop: The Man Crisis and the Way Forward

 Wed May 15 2024 at 07:00 pm The Tea Room Free

Surety Hotel's Mother's Day Flower Market

 Sun May 12 2024 at 11:00 am 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Flowering Cherry Blossoms in Jar!

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 03:00 pm Bottle & Bottega Des Moines

Weary Ramblers at Greenwood Lounge

 Fri May 24 2024 at 09:00 pm Greenwood Lounge

Beautiful Minds Kickoff Cabaret

 Sun Apr 28 2024 at 03:00 pm xBk Live

Sunday FUNday! ~ Happy Sunflowers

 Sun Apr 28 2024 at 12:00 pm Bottle & Bottega Des Moines

Spring Garden Market

 Fri May 10 2024 at 10:00 am 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

May First Friday

 Fri May 03 2024 at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

Cajun Fest 2024

 Sat Jun 22 2024 at 11:00 am Cowles Commons

Combo Workshop

 Sat May 25 2024 at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

Josh Gates at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sun May 19 2024 at 08:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Meet the Author - Jan Hochstetler

 Mon May 20 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

 Mon Jun 10 2024 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

AViD Presents: Joyce Carol Oates

 Thu May 30 2024 at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Play That Goes Wrong

 Fri May 31 2024 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Playhouse

AViD Presents: Jasmine Guillory

 Thu Jun 13 2024 at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Zenith Day 3: EleanorGrace at Waterworks

 Thu Jun 06 2024 at 06:00 pm Des Moines Water Works Park

Meet the Authors - Mary Christopher & Mike Rowley

 Tue Apr 30 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Lady Revel, Halfloves & Dirty Blonde | Concert

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 07:00 pm 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat Jun 22 2024 at 12:30 pm Jasper Winery Free

Architectural Photography Class

 Sat Jun 22 2024 at 08:00 am Iowa Center for Architecture USD 40

Meet the Author - Julia Walsh

 Mon May 06 2024 at 04:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Pet Painting Weekend Workshop

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 01:00 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio #211, 50309

Phil Hanley | Stand-Up Comedy

 Fri May 03 2024 at 07:00 pm Teehee's Comedy Club

Outdoor Vegan & Gluten Free Dinner with Jackfruitful Kitchen at Big Grove • Des Moines

 Wed May 15 2024 at 05:00 pm 555 17th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Varsity Relays - An Overnight Movie Marathon

 Fri Apr 26 2024 at 09:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Aboard Sealegacy 1: Documenting our Blue Planet

 Mon May 13 2024 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Performing Arts

Community Drum and Fire Dancing Circle

 Fri May 10 2024 at 08:30 pm John R. Grubb YMCA

Class: Long-Form Improv

 Sat Jun 22 2024 at 01:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

#KNOWJUSTICE: Legacies Exhibit

 Thu May 02 2024 at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios USD 40

Architectural Photography Class

 Sat Jun 22 2024 at 08:00 am 400 Locust Street,#100,Des Moines,50309,US

Meet Pet Portrait Artist Michele Baggenstoss

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 11:00 am IN Tandem Arts & Authors

High Spirits Workshop

 Wed May 01 2024 at 06:00 pm The Republic on Grand USD 80

Little Hands Children's Grief Program

Mon Jun 24 2024 at 04:00 pm Hamilton's Funeral Home & Advanced Planning Services

#KNOWJUSTICE: Legacies Opening Night

 Thu May 02 2024 at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

High Spirits Workshop

 Wed May 01 2024 at 06:00 pm 401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Choral Masterworks: Whitacre's "A Sacred Veil"

 Sat May 04 2024 at 07:30 pm St. Ambrose Cathedral

ARL Pottery for Pets: Mother's Day Edition

 Sun May 12 2024 at 10:00 am Five Monkeys Inc

An Evening With Renee Elise Goldsberry

Sat Apr 27 2024 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Performing Arts

Run Wilson w/ Kelsie James

 Sat May 11 2024 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Surety Hotel's Mother's Day Flower Market

 Sun May 12 2024 at 11:00 am Surety Hotel USD 0 to 45

Baron Vaughn | Stand-Up Comedy

 Sat May 18 2024 at 07:00 pm Teehee's Comedy Club

Meet the Authors - Nia & Katie J. Chiaramonte

 Wed Jul 10 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Social Cinema / Munk Rivers / Cavendish

 Tue May 28 2024 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Pictoria Vark and Mint Green w/ Halen

 Thu May 02 2024 at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Friday Funday: The Princess and the Pea

 Fri May 10 2024 at 10:00 am Des Moines Playhouse

Aliens Art Exhibition

Fri May 03 2024 at 04:30 pm Des Moines New Age Shop

Speaker Series: Anthony Rapp

 Thu May 09 2024 at 06:00 pm Temple for Performing Arts

Meet the Author - Mario Duarte

 Sun May 05 2024 at 02:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Meet the Author -- Jacqueline Astor

 Wed May 15 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Bonsai for Beginners

 Sat May 04 2024 at 09:00 am Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Fab Rehab's 7 year Celebration!

 Wed May 01 2024 at 12:00 pm 2802 Indianola Ave., Des Moines, IA

Alexz Johnson w/ Sam Ness

 Mon May 13 2024 at 08:00 pm xBk Live

DANCING ON COWLES COMMONS

 Sun Jun 30 2024 at 09:00 am 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Safe Space Prom

 Sat May 04 2024 at 07:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

Jamie Shriner

 Fri May 10 2024 at 07:00 pm Teehee's Comedy Club

Meet the Author - T. Patrick Graves

 Tue May 07 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

Des Moines Arts Festival 2024

 Fri Jun 28 2024 at 11:00 am Des Moines Arts Festival

Follies: A Night Of Broadway w/ Napoleon Douglas

 Sat May 04 2024 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Meet the Author - Jean Logan

 Mon May 13 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

$29 TUESDAY!!! ~ A New Evening

 Tue Apr 30 2024 at 06:30 pm Bottle & Bottega Des Moines

Meet Local Sportscaster & Author - Scott Reister

 Tue May 21 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books

The 2024 PedalArt Poster Show

 Fri May 03 2024 at 06:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Lisa Mann and Avey Grouws Band

 Thu May 30 2024 at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Discover Diverse Des Moines

 Thu May 23 2024 at 04:30 pm TBD USD 15 to 45

2024 NAMI IA Beautiful Minds Kick-Off Cabaret Presented by Iowa Total Care

 Sun Apr 28 2024 at 03:00 pm xBk Live USD 0 to 50

Spring Showcase

 Sat May 18 2024 at 05:00 pm 4121 Beaver Crest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310-3414, United States

IEC's Green Gala

 Fri Jun 14 2024 at 05:30 pm Mainframe Studios

MJ

 Wed May 01 2024 Des Moines Civic Center

Weekend "WINE" Down! ~ Blissful Mountain Flowers

 Sun May 12 2024 at 03:00 pm Bottle & Bottega Des Moines

Big Bike Give Fundraiser Featuring BMX Skills Park Hub

 Wed May 22 2024 at 05:00 pm xBk Live

Nocturnal Radio Presents : THE NEW ERA 24

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 07:30 pm Good Vibes Movement

Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines

 Fri May 10 2024 at 05:30 pm Capital Square USD 20

BLACK LIGHT Saturday Night! ~ Galactic Mountains

 Sat Apr 27 2024 at 07:00 pm Bottle & Bottega Des Moines

Jordan Beem live at Paws & Pints!

 Fri May 10 2024 at 07:00 pm Paws and Pints

Mother's Day Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery!

 Sun May 12 2024 at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Bombshell Drag Brunch

 Sat Jun 01 2024 at 09:00 am 1312 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Book Launch - Chloe Angyal

Fri Jun 07 2024 at 06:30 pm Beaverdale Books