Events + Classes in Des Moines: May 2019
When I describe to people why Des Moines is so great to live in, one of the top three reasons is how much there is going on at a feasible pace!
There is a rise of little communities. Every organization, facility, and space seems to be holding events that are positioned to gather people and showcase something or someone.
And I am all in!! I love meeting people, especially people who are equally satisfied with Des Moines and want to support one another and make this growing city still feel close.
Those people make up the experience that I so enjoy when attending these events!
Here is this month’s events and classes that I would love to be able to make it to. Realistically, I can’t go to all of them, but I think they are worth writing down! There are also a hundred other great shows and events happening maybe a touch outside of my circle of interest :) Anyway, say hey if we see each other out and about!
Music and Acting:
5/3: First Friday New Orleans Jazz Party @ DSM Social Club
5/7-8: Shen Yun: 5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn @ Civic Center
5/12: Lucius at Franklin Theater
5/21: Ballet BC @ Civic Center
Art:
5/3: Art Reception with Whitney Courtney Nastanovich @ DSM Social Club
5/4: Art After Hours Feat. Monica Cohen @ Art Terrarium
5/5: Dedication Ceremony: Soldiers in White WW1 @ State Capitol
5/18: Closing Exhibit-Stacey Steers : Edge of Alchemy @ Art Center
Social:
5/2: Rally Cap Properties Spring Open House
5/3-4: Moglea Warehouse Sale
5/4: Kjear Weis Official Launch Party at Eden
5/9-11: Spring Garden Festival at the Botanical Center
5/11: Spring Market Day Iowa @ Capital Square
Community:
5/11: CITA Trail Work Day
5/11: Woodland Cemetery Tour
5/24: Volunteers Needed at DSM Parks & Rec
Eats and Drinks:
5/4: Des Moines Social Club Food Truck Throwdown
5/4: Coffee & Donut Festival @ Capital Square
5/4: Opening Weekend of Downtown Farmer’s Market
5/8: St. Kilda Surf and Turf Opening
5/23: Iowa Trail Ale Launch Party @ Peace Tree
5/24-25: Celebrasian 2019
5/31: Greek Food Fair
Outdoor or Active:
5/3: Meditation Pop Up Class @ Downtown Power Life Yoga
5/4: Outdoor Wildflower Hike at Jester Park
5/4: Art Noir Aerobic @ Art Center
5/4: Women’s International Mountain Bike Ride
5/11: Des Moines Rowing Club-Learn to Row Day
5/12: Pedal to the Park @ I-Cubs Stadium
Things to Learn:
5/8: The Real South of the Border (Peru) Cooking with Cass @ DSM Social Club
