The Shop DSM 901 Cherry St. Des Moines, IA 50309

DES MOINES, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN &amp; VINTAGE GLAMOUR?
Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music &amp; Comedy of Acute Inflections!
As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-based Jazzy R&amp;B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore, with a fresh twist of timeless soul and modern charm.
Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky.
And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary snacks to enjoy throughout the show!
Over 50,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, and with 1,000+ five-star reviews, it’s clear this experience is striking a chord with audiences everywhere.
Tickets are selling quickly for this playful couple’s performance on Wednesday, June 24th at The Shop DSM.
Located south of downtown Des Moines in the city’s emerging arts and industrial district, step inside a beautifully restored warehouse style venue celebrated for its soaring ceilings and warm, open atmosphere, and join us for a Harlem Nights inspired evening of soulful music, playful storytelling, and vintage glamour up close and personal.
* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142975/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Soulful Sounds in Des Moines

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Soulful Sounds in Des Moines

DES MOINES, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN & VINTAGE GLAMOUR?
Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets...

Des Moines Art Center

Bronx-based photographer Elle Pérez (b. 1989) constructs lush and tactile photographs born from careful attention to the objects, settings, and individuals in their everyday life. The artist’s 2025 series “La Despedida (the world is always ending, the world is always again beginning)” encompasses photographs taken in the gardens of two very different sites: Pérez’s grandfather’s backyard in Puerto Real, Puerto Rico, and Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s home in Giverny, France. In the eleven photographs on view, Pérez deploys close cropping, zooming in on expanses of blooming flowers, lace curtains, and breaking waves.
La despedida means “the farewell,” and the images of Pérez’s grandfather’s home document a visit made by the artist to say a final goodbye to an ailing patriarch. Giverny, too, was the site of Monet’s passing. Yet, as the subtitle indicates, parting is not quite permanent. Goodbyes and endings—browning blooms, sunsets, and ebbing tides—accompany beginnings such as new buds, sunrises, and returning waves. The “ephemeral condition of living,” as Pérez has described it, is enmeshed with the ephemeral condition of dying.
In these images, one layer of visual information is partially masked by another. By blocking full access to the image, the artist prompts a pattern of looking marked by searching, pondering, and imagining. In obscuring just enough detail, Pérez invites observers to use their own experiences, senses, and memories to fill in the blanks, facilitating an embodied connection with the image. In meditating on their departed grandfather’s plantain groves or Monet’s pond of water lilies, Pérez engages with people who are gone through places that were important to them. Because the images are not definitive, explanatory, or didactic, the observer is invited to do the same. Understanding is only ever a partial view.
“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” is curated by Associate Curator Ashton Cooper. Elle Pérez (born 1989) untitled (light window), 2025 Archival pigment print Image courtesy of the artist and 47 Canal, New York Photo: Joerg Lohse

Local Event: "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View June 25 - November 29, 2026

"Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View June 25 -...

Bronx-based photographer Elle Pérez (b. 1989) constructs lush and tactile photographs born from careful attention to the...

"Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View June 25 - November 29, 2026

Join us for the opening celebrations of <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/topographies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging”</a> in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery and <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/elle-perez/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Elle Pérez: La Despedida”</a> in the A. H. Blank Gallery!
Bring family and friends to view the artwork, and kick off the evening with complimentary lite bites from The Tangerine Food Company. Beer and wine available for purchase (credit only), plus the bar features a specialty matcha cocktail. Remarks from Kelly Baum, John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO, will take place at 6 pm.
This event is free; registration is not required. This event will be&nbsp;<a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/visitor-policies/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">documented with photography</a>.
Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, born 1984) “Mnemonics of Shape and Reason” (deatil), 2021 (still) HD video, stereo, color, 4.2 min Des Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Moving-Image and Time-Based Art Fund, 2025.1 © Sky Hopinka. Image appears courtesy of the Artist and The Green Gallery, Milwaukee

Local Event: Exhibitions Celebration: “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” and “Elle Pérez: La Despedida"

Exhibitions Celebration: “Topographies: Mapping...

Join us for the opening celebrations of “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery and “Elle...

Exhibitions Celebration: “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” and “Elle Pérez: La Despedida"

Smash Park Des Moines

Registration Fee: $10.00
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Corgis…start your engines! The race of the year is back June 25th, and it’s all short legs and serious speed. Enter your pup to see if they’ve got what it takes to claim Corgi Cup glory!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 25th at 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Outdoor East Pickleball Court 🥇 1st Place: $60 gift card + Gold dog medal 🥈 2nd Place: $40 gift card + Silver dog medal 🥉 3rd Place: $20 gift card + Bronze dog medal
Max of 25 spots, sign up now because spots go quick!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/149489/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Corgi Cup

Corgi Cup

Registration Fee: $10.00
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Corgis…start your engines! The race of the year is back June 25th, and...

Paws & Pints

Live at Paws &amp; Pints 🎶 Join us all summer long for Live at Paws &amp; Pints, our Friday night live music series on the patio! Starting at 6PM, enjoy great music, cold drinks, good food, and plenty of pups. 🐾🍻 Bring your friends, grab a seat on the patio, and kick off the weekend with us! 🎤 Friday, June 26th: The Sheet LIVE at Paws &amp; Pints ⏰ Music starts at 6PM No dog needed, just come for the vibes! New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147467/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Sheet Live at P&P

The Sheet Live at P&P

Live at Paws & Pints 🎶 Join us all summer long for Live at Paws & Pints, our Friday night live music series on the patio!...

The Station On Ingersoll

Comedy is ALIVE at The Station! Join us for a night of the best comedy in Des Moines or anywhere in the Midwest with headliner Cameron Logsdon. Cameron Logsdon is a stand-up comedian, content creator, and actor who built a following of over 2.5 million people that fell in love with his celebrity impressions and stayed for his takes on fatherhood, identity, and pop culture.
Cameron has also been seen on NBC's Suits: LA, BET's The Hospital, DropoutTV's Make Some Noise, and The Tamron Hall Show. As a stand-up comedian, he's headlined and been featured at clubs, colleges, corporate events, and was a featured performer at the 2025 Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival.
Joining Cameron, we've got a great lineup of featured comics:
Mara B. Maggie Fitzpatrick and your host, Damon Tucker
Just $10 at the door. 7PM Doors/ 8PM show. Showroom is in Dugan's Hideaway, the back room of The Station.

Local Event: Comedy Revival at the Station: Cameron Logsdon | Stand-up Comedy

Comedy Revival at the Station: Cameron Logsdon...

Comedy is ALIVE at The Station! Join us for a night of the best comedy in Des Moines or anywhere in the Midwest with headliner...

Comedy Revival at the Station: Cameron Logsdon | Stand-up Comedy

Get ready to make a splash at Porter’s Pool Party, the ultimate summer kickoff at the dog bar! 🏖️🐾 📅 Saturday, June 27th | 12–4PM 📍 Paws &amp; Pints We’re turning the park into a pup-friendly pool party packed with summer fun, including: 🏊‍♂️ Dog pools throughout the Main Park 🎶 Music by DJ LIZZ 🍦 Ice cream for both dogs &amp; humans 📸 A photo booth to capture the day Stay tuned for more details! Grab your crew, bring your pup, and soak up the sun while they cool off. It’s the paw-fect way to celebrate summer together! ☀️ New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147011/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Porter's Pool Party

Porter's Pool Party

Get ready to make a splash at Porter’s Pool Party, the ultimate summer kickoff at the dog bar! 🏖️🐾 📅 Saturday, June 27th |...

Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Great snacks at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 &amp; Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Run your race, your way.
 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/138768/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Treat Trot Des Moines

Treat Trot Des Moines

Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the...

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at Paws &amp; Pints 🏥🐾 with Iowa Veterinary Specialties + Iowa State University Veterinary Student Volunteers 📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 🕙 9AM–12PM 📍 Paws &amp; Pints – Building 4 (stairs east of the main entrance) Calling all dog parents! 🐶 We’re partnering with Iowa Veterinary Specialties and Iowa State University Veterinary Student Volunteers to host a pop-up vaccination clinic designed to keep your pup healthy and protected. The goal of this clinic is to give back by making essential vaccines more accessible to dogs in our community who need them most. Vaccines are just a $20 donation each, with proceeds benefiting the Porter-Rinsky Foundation. Available options include Bordetella, DHPPV (Distemper &amp; Parvo), and Rabies to help guard against common canine illnesses. Bonus perk: Each vaccination includes a FREE month of Paws &amp; Pints membership! How to register: 1.Book your timeslot <a href="https://tables.toasttab.com/.../cadda4db-bcae.../findTime" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tables.toasttab.com/.../cadda4db-bcae.../findTime</a> 2. Once a timeslot is selected, register your pup here: <a href="https://forms.gle/23ZoabUkbF9vHtqv6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">forms.gle/23ZoabUkbF9vHtqv6</a> If you plan to have multiple dogs vaccinated, please complete the process for each dog individually. Your selected time is a window, vaccinations will be administered within 30 minutes of check-in. Important details: -Not valid for dog breeders -Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old -Unvaccinated dogs must enter through the Building 4 entrance for safety If you have any questions or concerns, please email events@pawsandpintsdsm.com Let’s keep your pup happy, healthy, and ready to play! 🐾<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147014/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at Paws & Pints 🏥🐾 with Iowa Veterinary Specialties + Iowa State University Veterinary Student...

Bully Breeds, Let’s Meetup! 🐾 Calling all Bully Breeds and their crew! Join us on Sunday, June 28th, starting at 4PM for a Meetup Sunday made just for these sweet pups. All Bully Breeds in attendance will receive a free day pass to the dog park and enjoy an afternoon of playtime, socializing, and soaking up all the love! New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/145387/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Bully Breed Meetup

Bully Breed Meetup

Bully Breeds, Let’s Meetup! 🐾 Calling all Bully Breeds and their crew! Join us on Sunday, June 28th, starting at 4PM for a...

Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321

4th of July Foam Party 🫧🇺🇸
Celebrate Independence Day at Paws &amp; Pints with a Foam Party for the dogs from 11AM–2PM! Let your pup run, play, and burn off some energy before the evening fireworks begin.
We'll be filling the park with foam for a tail-wagging good time, plus enjoy festive drink specials for the humans.
We'll also be offering special promotions on CBD products to help keep your pup calm and comfortable for your evening celebrations.
Join us for foam, drinks, CBD specials, and plenty of patriotic fun!
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150571/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: 4th of July Foam Party

4th of July Foam Party

4th of July Foam Party 🫧🇺🇸
Celebrate Independence Day at Paws & Pints with a Foam Party for the dogs from 11AM–2PM! Let your pup...

Live at Paws &amp; Pints 🎶 Join us all summer long for Live at Paws &amp; Pints, our Friday night live music series on the patio! Starting at 6PM, enjoy great music, cold drinks, good food, and plenty of pups. 🐾🍻 Bring your friends, grab a seat on the patio, and kick off the weekend with us! 🎤 Friday, July 10th: Matthew Garcia LIVE at Paws &amp; Pints ⏰ Music starts at 6PM No dog needed, just come for the vibes! New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147967/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Matthew Garcia Live at P&P

Matthew Garcia Live at P&P

Scottish Rite Consistory

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Scottish Rite Consistory Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant. ADA seating is located in Zone A View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVyCO0OpPy9d7-P1kWUlHcVdYQrazDB2qpVsvHIWHRo/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/des-moines/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Des Moines To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/137336" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>I Want to Break Free</li><li>We Will Rock You</li><li>Somebody to Love</li><li>Radio Ga Ga</li><li>Don't Stop Me Now</li><li>Living on My Own</li><li>Crazy Little Thing Called Love</li><li>Who Wants to Live Forever</li><li>Bohemian Rhapsody</li><li>Love of My Life</li><li>We Are the Champions</li><li>Another One Bites the Dust</li><li>I Want It All</li><li>Under Pressure</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>Listeso String Quartet</li></ul>
 Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/146619/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Long Live the Rock Legends

Candlelight: Long Live the Rock Legends

 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA &amp; More at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Scottish Rite Consistory Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Des Moines To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Dancing Queen - ABBA SOS - ABBA Money, Money, Money - ABBA Voulez Vous - ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen I Want to Break Free - Queen Killer Queen - Queen Waterloo - ABBA Super Trouper - ABBA Mamma Mia - ABBA Don't Stop Me Now - Queen We Will Rock You - Queen We Are the Champions - Queen Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA Performers
String Quartet - Listeso - Des Moines Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150893/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s July Social Saturday event: Free To Be! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a screening of the “Powwow People,” a guided tour of the Art Center’s grounds led by Wander Women Midwest, storytime, treats in the Café, and so much more.
This month, we’re also celebrating Art Center members and thanking them for supporting free admission to the museum every day! Stop by the membership table in the lobby for Bravo Community Appreciation, and members receive 20% off in the Café and Museum Shop during July Social Saturday.
<h5>Schedule of Events:</h5>
11:15 – 11:30 am | Storytime Levitt Auditorium 12 – 1:30 pm | Film Screening of “Powwow People” Levitt Auditorium This film offers an intimate portrait of a powwow from within the community it celebrates. <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/film-screening-powwow-people/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More information here.</a> 1 – 2 pm | Outdoor Guided Tour, led by Wander Women Midwest Meet outside the main entrance. <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/greenwood-park-art-hike/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More information here.&nbsp;</a>
<h5>Drop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):</h5>
Museum Galleries Find the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries. Complete a scavenger hunt in the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize. Macomber Lobby Ready. Set. Vote! As part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, register to vote right here at the Art Center. Membership table, learn more about membership, sign up, and check out the Bravo Community Appreciation event. Member’s, grab your free gift at the member table! Enjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station. Art School Studios Explore creativity and your inner artist! Free drawing available in the studio space, as well as a unique Social Saturday: Free To Be activity. Art Center Café Stop by for a sit-down lunch, a delicious la mie pastry; a full hot/cold espresso menu is available. Enjoy music in the courtyard after 1 pm by a special guest invited by the Art Center Café.&nbsp;<a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/support/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Center members</a> receive a&nbsp; special 20% discount in the café for this Social Saturday only! Museum Shop Browse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/support/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Center members</a> get a&nbsp; special 20% discount in the Museum Shop for this Social Saturday only!

Local Event: Social Saturday: Free to Be

Social Saturday: Free to Be

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s July Social Saturday event: Free To Be! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger...

“Powwow People” (2025) is a documentary that draws viewers into the vibrant world of contemporary Native American powwow culture — a cornerstone of community life in which participants express identity, belonging, and heritage through song and dance. The film is shaped by the poetic sensibility of visual artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, born 1984), offering an intimate portrait of a powwow – conceived, hosted, and documented – from within the community it celebrates.
This film screening is in collaboration with the Des Moines Art Center exhibition, <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/topographies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging,”</a> on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery from June 13 – September 20, 2026.
Free; no registration required. Film run time: 1 hour, 28 minutes. Image: still from the documentary “Powwow People” by Sky&nbsp;Hopinka.

Local Event: Film Screening: “Powwow People”

Film Screening: “Powwow People”

“Powwow People” (2025) is a documentary that draws viewers into the vibrant world of contemporary Native American powwow...

The Festival for Dogs &amp; Their Humans is BACK 🎡🐾 Pupchella 2026 is taking over Paws &amp; Pints with an afternoon full of music, foam, games, treats, and festival fun for pups and their people! Here’s what’s in store: 🎧 Live Music with DJ Lizz 🫧 Foam Party Fun 🎯 Carnival Games &amp; Local Vendors 🍦 Ice Cream for Dogs &amp; Humans ✨ And more surprises throughout the day! 📅 Saturday, July 18 | 3–6PM 📍 Paws &amp; Pints Grab your crew, bring your pup, and get ready for one of the biggest parties of the summer 🐶🎉 New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government-issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147969/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Pupchella 2026

Pupchella 2026

The Festival for Dogs & Their Humans is BACK 🎡🐾 Pupchella 2026 is taking over Paws & Pints with an afternoon full of music,...

Hessen Haus

90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Des Moines on July 18th!
🕹️ Rewind, Sip, Repeat! 🕹️
Whether you’re team 90s or team Y2K, grab your friends and pick your side for the ultimate throwback crawl. Who will reign supreme? Only one way to find out!. 💿✨
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Here's What You Get:
📻 Two Eras. One Epic Night. 90s vs Y2K, The Battle Is On!
🍹 2-3 Drinks Or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party
🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard
🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials
🍔 Food Specials At Partner Venues
📸 Professional Photographers
🔥 Awesome After Party
📛 Custom 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers
🗺️ Access To Our Des Moines Pub Crawl Map
🚨 Get tickets NOW before prices go up! 🚨
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This 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl will take you through some of Des Moines’s best bars for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun. Relive the days of scrunchies, flip phones, low-rise jeans, and iconic jams as you sip, dance, and throw it back with your crew.
From Tamagotchis to MySpace, boy bands to early 2000s bangers, we’re celebrating it all with a drink in hand. Dress the part in 90s classics (denim, neon, scrunchies) or bring the Y2K heat (glitter, juicy tracksuits, low-rise everything) the choice is yours!
Don’t miss Des Moines’s biggest throwback party of the year. Grab your tickets today and let’s make this crawl totally rad and majorly iconic! 💿🍻✨
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📺 CHECK IN 4PM - 6PM 📺
🕹️ CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM - 10PM 🕹️
💿 MID PARTY 7PM - 9PM 💿
🎶 AFTER PARTY 10PM - 12AM 🎶
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100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE:
👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!
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✔️ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✔️
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🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫
We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!
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㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑
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Local Event: The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Des Moines

The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Des Moines

90s or Y2K—who takes the crown? Join the ultimate decade showdown in Des Moines on July 18th!
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North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
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Live at Paws &amp; Pints 🎶 Join us all summer long for Live at Paws &amp; Pints, our Friday night live music series on the patio! Starting at 6PM, enjoy great music, cold drinks, good food, and plenty of pups. 🐾🍻 Bring your friends, grab a seat on the patio, and kick off the weekend with us! 🎤 Friday, July 24th: Tony Bohnenkamp LIVE at Paws &amp; Pints ⏰ Music starts at 6PM No dog needed, just come for the vibes! New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147971/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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