Literary-art Events in Des Moines

Check out happening literary-art events all around Des Moines, IA

The Band Feel

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Juneteenth Poetry Jam + Open Mic

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Season of Souls Psychic Fair 2026

 Fri, 30 Oct at 03:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

6th Annual Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Iowa

AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

BIG STICK ENERGY Tour with Sarina Bowen & Rebecca Jenshak

 Thu, 02 Jul at 06:30 pm Shelf Love DSM USD 27

2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards

 Thu, 10 Sep at 04:30 pm Krause Gateway Center USD 61 to 77

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

 Fri, 07 Aug at 06:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop USD 0 to 55

Pokey LaFarge with Cicada Rhythm at Wooly's

 Sun, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm Wooly's

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA

In Stormy Weather Tour with Chelsea Curto & Kat Singleton

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Sussman Theater at Drake University USD 27 to 40

Grown-Up Book Fair

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

June ACOTAR Book Club

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Shelf Love DSM Free

YES, CHEF Tour with Grace Reilly & Peyton Corinne

 Tue, 28 Jul at 06:30 pm Shelf Love DSM USD 27

Not a Strong Enough Word Tour with Allie Samberts & Chelsea Curto

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Shelf Love DSM USD 27

June Poetry Slam

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Des Moines Free

Meet the Author - Dasha Kelly

 Mon, 29 Jun at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

June Sapphiction Book Club

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:00 pm Shelf Love DSM Free

Meet the Author - Gabbie Hanks

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Grant Writing® 1 Day Expert-Led Masterclass in Des Moines, IA | Wisdom Hub

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines USD 446 to 629

Meet the Authors - Diane Debovner & Stacy Corvenka

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Hopeless Romantics Book Club: Savor IT

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Botany Book Club

 Mon, 18 May 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Meet the Author - Douglas Basler

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Series Book Club: A Parade of Horribles

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554