Looking for things to do in Des Moines this weekend? Check out this list of all the events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, March 4-6.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
Friday, March 4
- Friday, March 4, 5-8 p.m.
- Mainframe Art Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Ya know that beautifully painted building downtown? That’s Mainframe Studios! Check out that beautiful building for yourself on its First Friday Open Studio event . Check out the latest spring fashion with local artists and style guides. Mainframe artists and designers unite to create unique artistic fashion displays throughout the building in this open studio event. There will be an “iconic” menu from Tangerine Food Co. as well!
- Friday, March 4, 5-7 p.m.
- Fox Brewing, 103 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
The Dealt Hand will be at Fox Brewing every Friday from 5-7 p.m. with a mix of their favorite card games for you to play with co-workers, friends, or even a fun family night!
- Friday, March 4, 8:00 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Teehee’s is an independent comedy club on one of our favorite streets in Des Moines – Walnut Street! First Timerz brings you some fresh new comedy faces featuring Open Mic standouts! This lineup will include comedians who are performing in a show on the Teehee’s stage for the first time (see what I did there).
- Friday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.
- 1600 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314
Good Vibe Movement is a force for good in our community. Good Vibes Movement (GVM) is a local organization providing resources, support & enrichment to the people of Des Moines. GVM serves a diverse and underrepresented community, located in the Riverbend and King Irving neighborhoods, as well as youth citywide. They’re hosting an open mic night with cash prizes on Friday night.
- Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.
- Staplin Performing Arts Center, 3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
“From the Jim Crow era-South through the turbulent 1960s, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone wielded their exceptional talents to combat racial prejudice, sexism, and poverty. This concert celebrates the enduring legacies of these iconic women and artists with performances of their classic songs, including Downhearted Blues, Strange Fruit, and Mississippi Goddam. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Eli Wolf, with arrangements by Carmen Staff, pianist and Musical Director for NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater. Students save 40% on tickets!”
Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Friday, March 4, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 5
Egg Day at the Hall with Egg King
- Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or sell out!)
- The Hall, 111 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Regardless of if you haven’t gotten your hands on an Egg King sandwich or if you go every week, its fun to be at The Hall on Saturday mornings. Find yourself a table, order on the app, grab yourself some drinks and enjoy the large TV screens. Pretty chill and delicious. If you went last weekend and loved the Korean Fire Chicken meal, it’s back this week! Spice level 4 out of 10, or you can request no spice! Just ask.
- All weekend!
- Seven Oaks Recreation, 1086 222nd Dr, Boone, IA 50036
Ok, maybe you’re a pro skier and snowboarder and this is ridiculous to you. But to us, complete novices in our late twenties? This is actually doable…and kind of fun! Drive north to Seven Oaks for a fun day of skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing. Snow tubing tickets must be purchased online. Ski/snowboard tickets are first come, first serve. They serve food and some beer in the lodge! Hit up Whatcha Smokin’ for amazing BBQ on the way back to Des Moines.
“Greatest Hits” Cocktail Class at Iowa Distilling Company
- Saturday, March 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Iowa Distilling Company, 4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061, USA
Head down to Cumming for this fun cocktail class! Create their #1 cocktail, spiked blackberry lemonade, a refreshing vodka drink along with our top prairie fire cocktail, Van Gogh’s mule. Along with being shown how to make them, you will also get a recipe card to take home. The cost is $12 and includes directions and the two cocktails. A pretty great deal if you ask us!
- Saturday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, March 6, 2:00 p.m.
- Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
“Prepare to be astonished as Mozart meets the movies in this inventive and dazzling celebration of true love conquering all. This charming interpretation of Mozart’s most famous opera puts the singers in front of a huge screen, interacting in real time with animations projected all around them, creating the impression that gigantic comic strip collages are coming to life right before your eyes! The fable centers around noble Prince Tamino and bird catcher Papageno’s quest to rescue Pamina, the Queen of the Night’s daughter. During their journey the two are tested as they overcome evil to discover the truth.”
Sunday, March 6
DSM Stand with Ukraine Peace Rally
- Sunday, March 6, 1 p.m.
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IA State Capitol Building, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
On Sunday, March 6, 2022, a rally for peace will be held at the Iowa State Capitol for the citizens of Ukraine who are fighting against Putin’s unprovoked aggression. Russian and Ukrainian born Iowans, Muslims, Christians and Jews, Democrats and Republicans, will unify to rally for peace.
Live @ Fuzzy’s Comedy Open Mic
- Sunday, March 6, 12 – 3 p.m.
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300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, #120, Des Moines, IA 50309
Every Sunday night Fuzzy’s hosts a comedy open mic night. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. There will be food and drink specials all night with participating comics winning Fuzzy’s gift certificates. This event is free, and all are welcome!
- Harbinger, 2724 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
- Sunday, March 6, 4-8 p.m.
One night only! Get incredible Korean friend chicken, kimchi fried rice, sticky ribs and more inside Harbinger on Sunday nights from 4-8 p.m. It makes for the perfect Sunday dinner. Dine in only!
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