Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, April 7-9. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you. Looking for live music? We have a separate guide for that. Click here to read the live music guide!
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
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Friday, April 7
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Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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509 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
ONLY ONE WEEKEND A MONTH! This vintage pop up is in an old carriage house in the East Village. It’s so fun to walk inside, but also to browse the best vintage and antique dealers. The finds are usually spot on for what we’re looking for on a day of vintage and thrifting!
First Friday in the East Village
- Friday, April 7, 5-8 p.m.
- Your favorite shops in the Historic East Village
First Friday: Poetry Palooza! with Poetry& at Mainframe Studios
- Friday, April 7, 5-8 p.m.
- Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
- The Varsity Cinema, 1207 25 St., Des Moines, IA 50311
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- Every Friday from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Panka Chicken, 3018 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
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Care+aoke at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Friday, April 7, 11 p.m. – close
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Karaoke for a cause? Yes, please. Sign us up! Put your shower singing skills to the test at Teehee’s Comedy Club every Friday from 11 p.m. to close. Admission is free and all performer tips will be donated to an awesome charity they’ve chosen for the week!
Saturday, April 8
- Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Thistle’s Summit, 340 SW 5th St. #122, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Pulse Fitness Studio’s Dance Jam at Smash Park
Try Pulse Dance Fitness Studio for free this weekend at Smash Park. This cardio class – Dance Jam – will have you moving and grooving to the music for fun while simultaneously increasing your heart rate and getting an excellent workout! After class, stick around Smash Park for brunch and $3 breakfast cocktails.
- Saturday, April 8, 7-11:30 p.m.
- Surety Hotel, 206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309
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- Saturday, April 8, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
Want to try your hand at poetry? Poetry& will be hosting two workshops at Mainframe Studios that will be led by special guest Poets. The first workshop is at 8:30 a.m. while the second is at 10:30. More of a coffee and conversation type? No problem! Pop in to Mainframe at 10 a.m. for coffee and networking. Poetry Palooza! will wrap up the day with a panel lunch “Deepening the Poetry Community” from noon to one. All events are open to the public.
- Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Creme, 543 28th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Get ready for a major milk bread restock at Creme this Saturday! They’ll have all your favorite buns on hand: crunchy, hotdog, ube, red bean, and bbq pork. They’re also serving breakfast style sandwiches until they run out. Don’t forget to get an Asian-style tea or coffee from Anousone Coffee Co. to go with your baked goodies!