Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, February 9-11. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
Featured Photography Credit: Mitchell Kavan, Unsplash
- Saturday, February 10, 8-11 p.m.
- The Republic on Grand, 401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Need an excuse to pull your Barbie outfit out from the back of your closet…? Rock your hottest pink look and strut your stuff to The Republic on Grand’s Pink Party! Jam out to DJ cDisiac with pink cocktails, delicious food, and a sweet treat (or two) from the dessert board. Celebrate solo, with a group of galentines, or a significant other. All types of love are welcome to paint the town pink!
Friday, February 9
Scotty McCreery at Vibrant Music Hall
- Friday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
- Vibrant Music Hall, 2938 Grand Prairie Pkwy, Waukee, IA 50263
Looking for some live music? Look no further because American Idol winner and country star Scotty McCreery is bringing his Cab In A Solo Tour to Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee this Friday with Anne Wilson and Greylan James! Vibrant Music Hall is a new, state-of-the-art event venue located in the heart of Waukee bringing a variety of musicians and comedians to the Des Moines area. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. Tickets start at $34.
- Friday, February 9, 4-8:30 p.m.
- The Little Book, 520 Euclid Ave, Ste. 102, Des Moines, IA 50313
Keep up with your New Year’s reading goal and head to The Little Book for their grand opening event! Treat yourself to a new read or fill your cart with puzzles, stationery, store merch, and more. Even if you’re not a reader, swing by for The Little Book’s mural unveiling and exhibition opening by local artist Nic Roth of Nic Roth Studio.
Dome After Dark: Cocoa and Crafts at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Photo courtesy of Greater DM Botanical Garden’s Instagram
- Friday, February 9, 6-10 p.m.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Friday, February 9, 8 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.)
- Wooly’s, 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Saturday, February 10
- Saturday, February 10, 1-3 p.m.
- 6523 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA
Specializing in micro-welded minimalistic jewelry including bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and rings.Buy one Get one 50% off bracelets with the purchase of a connector while supplies last.
- Saturday, February 10, 1:30-3 p.m.
- West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get smitten for a kitten at AHeinz57’s Kittenpalooza! This Saturday, head to West Des Moines Public Library to fall in love with a new feline friend. Don’t forget to fill out an adoption application before heading to meet the purr-fect pet (just in case, right?).
Lunar New Year Pop-Up at Creme
- Saturday, February 10, 2-8 p.m.
- Creme, 543 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Along with celebrating the weekend of love, ring in the Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Creme! Munch on some familiar favorites and exclusive pop-up menu items from Creme, made-from-scratch dumplings from Dumpling House, and freshly brewed milk teas and coffee from Anousone Coffee Co. Plus, spend $25 and get a lucky red envelope!
Wildflower’s Galentines Day
- Saturday, February 10, 6-10 p.m.
- Wildflower, 2718 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
We love this event because it’s in support of Chrysalis Foundation, supporting local women and girls. Here are the details: “Bust out those lavish PJ’s, darlings, we’re feeling dreamy. The mood is flirtatious and feminine, with an air of vintage glamor. Decadent, cool, unrelenting charm, and all the things you LOVE about a Wildflower Galentine’s affair. Pearls, ruffles, diamonds, feathers, gold… opulence is absolutely a must. Expect all the yummy bites and sips with fun, fem tunes plus a photobooth moment to catch all your Galentine’s glamour.”
Ramona & the Sometimes Presents: Cupid’s Lounge at xBk Live
- Saturday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.
- xBk Live, 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
We’re all about the DSM music scene, and what better way to enjoy the weekend of love than with some live local music? Feel the love, passion, and heartbreak with a mix of classic covers and original tunes by Iowa artists, including Ramona & the Sometimes, The Lovin’ Forkful, and DJ Susannah. Don’t forget to head to the back to snap a picture in Annick Sjobakken’s iconic photo booth Tickets are $24 for the 8:30 p.m. show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Pink in the Rink with Iowa Wild
Photo courtesy of Iowa Wild Website
- Saturday, February 10, 6 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Sunday, February 11
Galentine’s Day Drag Brunch at Willow on Grand
- Sunday, February 11, 11 – 2 p.m.
- Willow on Grand, 6011 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312
Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Paws and Pints
- Sunday, February 11, 12-4 p.m.
- Paws and Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Sunday, February 11, 3-6 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50309
Love Is In the Village
- Sunday, February 11, 2-5 p.m.
- Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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- Monday, February 12, 6-9 p.m.
- The Cork, 6205 Merle Hay Rd Suite 130, Johnston, IA 50131
Save the date! No ticket required. Come hang at The Cork 50131, a cute Wine Bar in Johnston, to celebrate valentines, galentines, palentine’s and all the reasons to celebrate love. There will be fun drink specials just for us.
