It’s the last weekend of March! Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, March 28-30. 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 image used with permission from Matthew von Schenkel of Hidden DSM – a photographer to follow!
DIY Blind Date with a Book at The Little Book
- Friday, March 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- The Bank @ The Little Book, 520 Euclid Ave Suite 103, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Iowa Cubs Opening Day
- Friday, March 28, 7 p.m.
- Principal Park, Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Take me out to the ball game! It’s the first night of many in the Iowa Cubs baseball season! Whether you are a baseball lover or looking to enjoy the warm Iowa spring, tickets are available for all and start at just $13. Stay for all nine innings and enjoy the Friday night firework show!
Jack Curtis Trio at The Cave DSM
- Friday, March 28, 8 – 10 p.m.
- The Cave DSM, 1437 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy live music at The Cave DSM. This Friday, enjoy the talents of the Jack Curtis Trio!
Saturday, March 29
Beads & a Beat at Marv’s Record Shop
- Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.
- Marv’s Record Shop, 506 E 6th St #200, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Tarot with Coral at The Slow Down
- Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.
- The Slow Down Coffee Co., 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Sweat for Pets at Encore Fitness
- Saturday, March 29, Noon
- Encore Fitness, 1300 NW 100th St, Clive, IA 50325
Only a few tickets remain for ARL Sweat for Pets! Get your fitness on for a good cause at Encore Fitness in Clive. For $20 (all of which goes to the ARL), get a 45-minute pole fitness class, a complimentary meow-mosa, playtime with adoptable kittens, and entry into a pole party raffle! Limited tickets remain, so reserve your spot ASAP.
Capital City Pride Bingo at The Blazing Saddle
- Saturday, March 29, 2 – 5 p.m.
- The Blazing Saddle, 416 E 5th St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Get ready for BINGO at The Blazing Saddle, hosted by Capital City Pride. This fundraiser is full of fun, funds, and (hopefully) plenty of BINGOs. Celebrate pride and inclusivity in Des Moines and win some prizes while you’re at it!
A Taste of Tarot at the Franklin Ave. Library
- Saturday, March 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
- Franklin Avenue Library, Meeting Room, 5000 Franklin Avenue.
“Are you fascinated by Tarot but not sure where to start? Join us for this workshop hosted by Susan Harper. She will lead you through the basics of Tarot, including a brief history, the building blocks of a Tarot deck, and the difference between Tarot and Oracle decks. Plus, you’ll learn some spreads and techniques for building your own Tarot deck. Participants are encouraged to bring their tarot decks but can participate without them.”
Sunday, March 30
Puzzle Fight Club at Big Grove
- Sunday, March 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Big Grove, 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Rule one, tell everyone! Rule two, gather three friends to fight it out at Puzzle Fight Club! The first team to finish a 300-piece puzzle wins a Big Grove swag bag. A custom Big Grove Puzzle and pizza are included.
Morning Sound Bath at Art Terrarium
- Sunday, March 30, 3 p.m.
- Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
“Enjoy the morning sunshine with the gentle sounds of Himalayan singing bowls, surrounded by beautiful plants at Art Terrarium.” Registration is free to attend, donations are accepted, and plant purchases highly encouraged!
Sensory Friendly Screening: Wicked at The Varsity Cinema
- Sunday, March 30, 3 p.m.
- The Varsity Cinema, 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
“Join Varsity Cinema and the Autism Society of Iowa for another journey to the Academy Award-winning land of Oz on Sunday, March 30 for a sensory-friendly screening of WICKED. Sensory-friendly screenings are modified showtimes designed for those overwhelmed by sensory stimulation. These screenings feature softer sound, dimmed lighting, and a relaxed environment where talking, moving, and self-soothing are welcome!”
Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Wooly’s
- Sunday, March 30, 7 p.m.
- Wooly’s, 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
You’ve heard of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but this weekend, get ready for the RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS! “Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.”
