Events

I Spy: Black History Month - Inventors Date: February 17th through March 1, 2026 Time: Ongoing event, all day Address: 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50309 Location: Central Iowa […]

Beyond Divides in Iowa City's Black Community: Building Bridges Between Us Date: February 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Dream Center Address: 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240   The Parables of the Future: Black Future Fest is a multi-site, month-long celebration highlighting Afrofuturistic art, literature, fashion, and community imagination across […]

Brass & Boujee Date: February 20th Time: 7:30p.m. Location: The Ingersoll Theatre Address: 3711 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312   LIMITED TIME PRICE: $60 / ORIGINAL PRICE: $125-$135 dinner on us! BRASS AND BOUJEE is the newest collaboration between TROMBONIST & ARRANGER MARCUS LEWIS and EMCEES KEMET THE PHANTOM and KADESH FLOW. Combining HIP-HOP and BIG BAND JAZZ SOUNDS, Marcus arranges the original songs of both […]

The 5th Annual Feed the Homeless Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Location: 1215 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 Time: Noon until food is gone! Lady Jerk Soul Food & Catering will be hosting her 5th Annual Feed the Homeless. To make donations: personal items call 515-715-9022 or drop off at the Kitchen Space at […]

Sol Butler: An Olympian’s Odyssey through Jim Crow America Author Talk Date: February 26 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Categories: Black History Month, Books Address: 55 12th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Location: African American Museum of Iowa Phone: 319-862-2101 Join Brian Halstoos, Professor of History at the University of Dubuque, to discuss the […]

Women's Health Prevention   Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Locations: Urban Dreams - 1615 2nd Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314 - Open to the public  

Welcome to Brunching with Books Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 1:00 to 2:30p.m. Location: Mercy Health & Fitness Center - 12493 University Ave. Clive, IA 50325    

One-Man Prince Tribute Dinner and Show Ticket Date: March 20, 2026 Dining Time: 5:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Location: 3711 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 Cost: $88     Marshall Charloff’s pedigree includes […]

One-Man Prince Tribute Dinner and Show Ticket Date: March 21, 2026 Dining Time: 5:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Location: 3711 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 Cost: $88     Marshall Charloff’s pedigree includes […]

Fashion Show with a Purpose - SAVE THE DATE!!   location: The Shop DSM - 901 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Time: 7:22 p.m.   Epsilon Theta Sigma Fashion Show — 5th Annual Celebration! We’re excited to welcome you to our 5th Annual Fashion Show, a joyful celebration of women educators across Iowa, representing […]