Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, May 19-21. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you. Looking for live music this weekend? We’ve got a separate guide for that. Check out this weekend’s live music guide here.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
Featured Event: Care+aoke at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Friday, May 19, 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!
Friday, May 19
- Friday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 205 County Line Rd, Des Moines, 50320
Shift: The RAGBRAI Documentary
- Friday, May 19: 9pm
- Saturday, May 20 4pm; 8:15pm & 10pm
- Sunday, May 21: 4pm
- The Varsity Cinema, 1207 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
The Varsity Cinema added another week of showings! Initially slated to end its run on May 18, the hourlong film has been extended through Thursday, May 25. $13.
Saturday, May 20
- Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
Warm-up your putter for 18 holes of miniature golf winding throughout the Home of the Iowa Cubs. Enjoy ball park food and drinks while putting through the course! A fun date night or family-friendly morning. All event proceeds benefit First Tee – Central Iowa programs. $35/player!
“Knock Out Stigma” Boxing Class at Title Boxing Club
- Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. or 9:15 a.m.
- Title Boxing Club, 9500 University Ave Suite 1105, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Prairie Fire Cocktail Class at Iowa Distilling Company
- Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Iowa Distilling Company, 4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, Iowa
Head down to Cumming and start your Saturday with a fire whiskey bang. Learn how to make 2 Prairie Fire handcrafted cocktails with cinnamon whiskey. They will give you step-by-step directions to make two cocktails, provide trivia on Prairie Fire with prizes, and give you a Prairie Fire drink to take home!
Sunday, May 21