We’re turning 2 this weekend! It’s been such a dream to bring you this content for TWO FULL YEARS with more than 200+ guides now up on the website. Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, April 14-16. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you. Don’t forget our 2 special meet ups on Teehee’s Comedy Club and around Gray’s Lake detailed below.
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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Sunday, April 16, 11 a.m.
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Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd., Des Moines, IA 50315
Life is brewtiful! We are the Iowa Brewery Running Series and we run for beer! Join us for 5k-ish fun run courses that all start and end at local breweries. Our first run of the year is just around the corner at Confluence Brewing Company on Sunday, April 16 at 11am. All levels are welcome! Walk, jog, run, crawl – no matter how fast or slow you go, there’s a beer waiting for you at the finish line.
Have you registered? Registration includes a craft beer, collector’s swag, goodies, giveaways, and tons of fun. A portion of all proceeds supports local non-profits. And for Des Moines Girl followers ONLY, take $5 off registrations for our April 16 Confluence event when you enter the code DSMGRL at checkout.
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Friday, April 14
- Friday, April 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
- Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310
Iowa Rivers Revival Service Squad Kickoff
- Friday, April 14, 5-7 p.m.
- Big Grove Brewery, 555 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention
- All weekend!
- Hy-Vee Hall Event Center, 703 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
All things tattoos, all weekend! It’s the third annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention in Des Moines. Doors open at 2 p.m. on Friday and close at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
- Every Friday from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
- Panka Chicken, 3018 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
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DSMG LATE NIGHT MEET UP: Care+aoke at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Friday, April 14, 11 p.m. – close
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Karaoke for a cause? Yes, please. Sign us up! Join us for this late night karaoke meet 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! You’ll have the chance to support DSMG at this event!
Saturday, April 15
Games All Weekend: Iowa Cubs
- Games all weekend!
- Principal Park, 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Iowa Cubs are back in season and in town so expect fireworks Friday night. Grab tickets to watch them take on the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Des Moines Poetry Monthly Workshop Group at Smokey Row
- Saturday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Smokey Row, 1910 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314
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Confluence South Side Cleanup
- Saturday, April 15, 9-11 a.m.
- Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd., Des Moines, IA 50315
Spring is in full force and that means it’s time to do some spring cleaning! Volunteer for the Confluence South Side Cleanup by using the passcode “confluence” and then sign up for the 9-11 a.m. shift location of your choice. Be sure to arrive at Confluence fifteen minutes early to get checked in and receive cleanup supplies. After the litter pick up, stick around for a free beer, tote, and a performance by The Sheet.
- Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m.
- Five Monkeys Inc., 134 5th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
Head out to Five Monkeys Inc. this weekend for some adult pottery and a peepshow featuring burlesque performances by Mae the Force, Lester Mofet, and Princess Slaya! Tickets for the event are $35 – a $20 credit from the ticket purchase goes towards the pottery project of your choice.
Sunday, April 16
Spring Woof Walk
- Sunday, April 16, 9-11 a.m.
- Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid, IA 50156
Bring yourself and your furry BFF out to the Iowa Arboretum for a walk in the trees with Nan Bonfils! Dogs are welcome on leashes and every attendee will receive “wag swag” for their canine companion. Of course you don’t need to bring a dog to the spring woof walk as all individuals are welcome!
- Sunday, April 16, 2-4 p.m
- Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
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