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2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

Today at 19:30

Iowa Taproom

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2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

Wednesday at 08:00

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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Unveiling Ceremony and Panel Discussion

Wednesday at 15:30

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center

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Date Me Dsm 1 Year Anniversary Party (25+)

Sat, Jul 19, 6:30 PM

The Shop DSM - Event Center

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All In

Sat, Jul 19, 6:00 PM

Collective Artistry

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Celebrate Summer in Style at the Hall of Laureates

Sat, Jul 26, 6:00 PM

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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2025 Latina Business Excellence Summit

Sat, Aug 9, 8:00 AM

Sheslow Auditorium

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Des Moines Wedding Show — Summer Edition 2025

Sun, Aug 24, 11:00 AM

Scottish Rite Consistory

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2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

Today at 19:30

Iowa Taproom

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2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

Wednesday at 08:00

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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Unveiling Ceremony and Panel Discussion

Wednesday at 15:30

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center

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Date Me Dsm 1 Year Anniversary Party (25+)

Sat, Jul 19, 6:30 PM

The Shop DSM - Event Center

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All In

Sat, Jul 19, 6:00 PM

Collective Artistry

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Celebrate Summer in Style at the Hall of Laureates

Sat, Jul 26, 6:00 PM

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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2025 Latina Business Excellence Summit

Sat, Aug 9, 8:00 AM

Sheslow Auditorium

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Des Moines Wedding Show — Summer Edition 2025

Sun, Aug 24, 11:00 AM

Scottish Rite Consistory

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Free Webinar - ALIGN With God: Rising From Ashes (Session 1)

Today at 10:00 CDT

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Master Self Healing: 7-Day Community Challenge [$397 Value]

Tomorrow at 10:00 PDT

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Bakersfield Career Fair

Thursday at 09:30 PDT

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Real Estate & Business Expo

Sat, Jul 19, 9:00 AM PDT

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2025 Northeast Miniforest Summit

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00 PM EDT

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jul 25, 9:00 AM PDT

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Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Virtual Event

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No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

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Free Webinar - ALIGN With God: Rising From Ashes (Session 1)

Today at 10:00 CDT

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Master Self Healing: 7-Day Community Challenge [$397 Value]

Tomorrow at 10:00 PDT

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Bakersfield Career Fair

Thursday at 09:30 PDT

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Real Estate & Business Expo

Sat, Jul 19, 9:00 AM PDT

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2025 Northeast Miniforest Summit

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00 PM EDT

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jul 25, 9:00 AM PDT

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Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Virtual Event

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No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

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2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

Today at 19:30

Iowa Taproom

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The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

Today at 20:00

Beechwood Lounge

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Book Sale by IABE

Today at 11:00

Fort Des Moines Open Bible Church

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Bit By Bit: Comedy Workshop for Women

Today at 15:00

1163 24th St unit b

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Party at the Park

Today at 12:00

Evelyn K Davis Park

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Dapper Donnie presents Soul Revival

Tomorrow at 14:30

Surety Hotel

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The Reset Experience: A Water Fasting & Wellness Retreat Preview

Tomorrow at 10:00

3891 SW 28th St

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Open House - Capoeira Family Edition

Tomorrow at 15:00

315 E 5th St

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2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

Today at 19:30

Iowa Taproom

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The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

Today at 20:00

Beechwood Lounge

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Book Sale by IABE

Today at 11:00

Fort Des Moines Open Bible Church

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Bit By Bit: Comedy Workshop for Women

Today at 15:00

1163 24th St unit b

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Party at the Park

Today at 12:00

Evelyn K Davis Park

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Dapper Donnie presents Soul Revival

Tomorrow at 14:30

Surety Hotel

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The Reset Experience: A Water Fasting & Wellness Retreat Preview

Tomorrow at 10:00

3891 SW 28th St

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Open House - Capoeira Family Edition

Tomorrow at 15:00

315 E 5th St

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Midnight Karaoke

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THE GARDEN

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Elazy // Bodiah // Dr. Koba

Sun, Jul 20, 7:30 PM

the LiFT

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The Spill Canvas w/ Don't Panic

Sat, Aug 9, 7:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

Thu, Nov 13, 9:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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Midnight Karaoke

Tomorrow at 00:00 + 46 more

THE GARDEN

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Elazy // Bodiah // Dr. Koba

Sun, Jul 20, 7:30 PM

the LiFT

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The Spill Canvas w/ Don't Panic

Sat, Aug 9, 7:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

Thu, Nov 13, 9:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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Popular in Des Moines

2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

Unveiling Ceremony and Panel Discussion

Date Me Dsm 1 Year Anniversary Party (25+)

All In

Celebrate Summer in Style at the Hall of Laureates

2025 Latina Business Excellence Summit

Des Moines Wedding Show — Summer Edition 2025

2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

Unveiling Ceremony and Panel Discussion

Date Me Dsm 1 Year Anniversary Party (25+)

All In

Celebrate Summer in Style at the Hall of Laureates

2025 Latina Business Excellence Summit

Des Moines Wedding Show — Summer Edition 2025

Online Events

Free Webinar - ALIGN With God: Rising From Ashes (Session 1)

Master Self Healing: 7-Day Community Challenge [$397 Value]

Bakersfield Career Fair

Real Estate & Business Expo

2025 Northeast Miniforest Summit

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred)** Virtual Event**

No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

Free Webinar - ALIGN With God: Rising From Ashes (Session 1)

Master Self Healing: 7-Day Community Challenge [$397 Value]

Bakersfield Career Fair

Real Estate & Business Expo

2025 Northeast Miniforest Summit

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred)** Virtual Event**

No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

This Weekend

2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

Book Sale by IABE

Bit By Bit: Comedy Workshop for Women

Party at the Park

Dapper Donnie presents Soul Revival

The Reset Experience: A Water Fasting & Wellness Retreat Preview

Open House - Capoeira Family Edition

2025 Orchard Place Moonlight Classic

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

Book Sale by IABE

Bit By Bit: Comedy Workshop for Women

Party at the Park

Dapper Donnie presents Soul Revival

The Reset Experience: A Water Fasting & Wellness Retreat Preview

Open House - Capoeira Family Edition

Music events

Midnight Karaoke

Elazy // Bodiah // Dr. Koba

The Spill Canvas w/ Don't Panic

THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

Midnight Karaoke

Elazy // Bodiah // Dr. Koba

The Spill Canvas w/ Don't Panic

THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

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Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Virtual Event

Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Virtual Event