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Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo

Wells Fargo Arena 233 Center St., Des Moines, IA, United States

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to Wells Fargo Arena on January 13 and 14, 2023. Rodeo fans can expect a trifecta of fun with action, entertainment and intense competition on the menu. Plan to witness a BATTLE TO THE FINISH as the world’s toughest cowboys are in it to win it in their mission to [...]

$20 – $70

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Dome After Dark

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.

Free – $10

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Go, Dog. Go!

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Big dogs and little dogs. Dogs on bikes and dogs wearing hats. Where are they going fast in those cars? PD Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage like a pop-up book that never stops.

Dome After Dark

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.

Free – $10

Dome After Dark

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.

Free – $10

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

Masterworks 4: Mahler 5

Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, Iowa

Experience the tragedy and triumph of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, plus Kevin Zhu plays Tchaikovsky.

Masterworks 4: Mahler 5

Des Moines Civic Center 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, Iowa

Experience the tragedy and triumph of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, plus Kevin Zhu plays Tchaikovsky.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

Dome After Dark

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.

Free – $10

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

The Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States

In August Wilson’s stunning story, brother and sister struggle with family history. Willie wants to sell the family piano so he can buy some land but his sister, Berniece, has other ideas.