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SUMMARY:HIP - HOPE Summer Break
DESCRIPTION:HIP – HOPE Summer Break\nDate June 8th – July 31st \nTime: 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. \nLocation: Eddie Davis Community Center\, 1312 Maple St\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/hip-hope-summer-break/
LOCATION:Eddie Davis Community Center\, Inc.\, 1312 Maple Street\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50265
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T110000
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SUMMARY:Cornbred Cornbread Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:Cornbred Cornbread Renaissance\nDate: Saturday\, July 25th \nTime: 11:ooa.m to 8:00p.m. \nlocation: Riviera – 410 Corning Ave. Des Moines\, IA \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/cornbred-cornbread-renaissance/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T200000
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SUMMARY:Bounce Out Bash
DESCRIPTION:BOUNCE OUT BASH\nDate: July 25th \nTime: 9:00p.m. to close \nLocation: Hawkeye Elks 1401 E Walker St. Des Moines\, IA \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/bounce-out-bash/
LOCATION:HAWKEYE ELKS LODGE 160\, 1401 E Walker St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50316\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T183000
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SUMMARY:Free Flicks - Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Flicks – Movies in the Park\nDate: August 14th \nLocation: Reichardt CRC – 915 College Ave. Des Moines\, IA 50314 \n \nAugust 14th – Elio – Reichardt CRC (Community Recreation Center) \nAugust 21st – Back to the Future – Gray’s Lake \nJoin us for Free Flicks\, a weekend series throughout the summer featuring outdoor\, family-friendly movies in Des Moines neighborhood parks! \nThe films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets\, lawn chairs\, and snacks are encouraged. \n\nCost: Free\nAges: All ages\nTime: Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed.\n\nFree Flicks\n\nUpdate\n\n\nFollow Des Moines Parks and Recreation on our Facebook page or check back here for weather-related updates. \n\n\n\n\n\nMovies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/free-flicks-movies-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Reichardt Community Recreation Center\, 915 College Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T110000
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SUMMARY:Back to School Auto Jam
DESCRIPTION:Back to school Auto Jam\nDate: August 16th \nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nLocation: Good Park 1155 17th St. Des Moines\, IA \nEntry Fee: $25
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/back-to-school-auto-jam/
LOCATION:Good Park\, 1115 7th St. University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T200000
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SUMMARY:TLC\, Salt N Pepa and En Vogue
DESCRIPTION:TLC\, Salt N Pepa and En Vogue – IT’S ICONIC\nDate: August 18th\, 2026 \nlocation: Iowa State Fair Grandstand – 3000 East Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50317 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. \n  \n \n  \nThree beloved hip hop/R&B groups will perform together at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. \nTLC\, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue are bringing their “IT’S ICONIC” tour to Des Moines this summer. They will perform on Tuesday\, Aug. 18. on the Grandstand. Ticket prices start at $44.40. \nPLEASE NOTE:\n\nTickets will not be available to view or access until 3 days before the concert.\nA confirmation email will come from Etix; it may go to your inbox or junk/spam folders.\nIowa State Fair admission is required\, but is not included and must be purchased in a separate order.\nPhone orders can be taken by calling Etix: 1-800-514-3849.\nTicket limits are 8 for Individual and 4 for Accessible seating (ADA).\nAll Grandstand guests ages 2 and older need a ticket.\nMost generally\, at the completion of the show\, fireworks will immediately follow.\nAll Sales Are Final – No Refunds\nTLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – IT’S ICONIC Tickets | Des Moines\, IA | Iowa State Fair Grandstand
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/tlc-salt-n-pepa-and-en-vogue/
LOCATION:Iowa State Fair\, 3000 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
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SUMMARY:SugarHill Gang at Iowa State Fair
DESCRIPTION:SugarHill Gang\nLocation: Iowa State Fair – Susan Knapp Amphitheater -FREE stage \nTime: 8:00 p.m. August 20\, 2026 \n  \n \n  \nIn 1979\, the SugarHill Gang crashed through the walls of the urban cities and into the mainstream of society with the first worldwide rap hit\, “Rapper’s Delight.” Wonder Mike (Michael Wright) and Master Gee (Guy O’Brien) had teamed up with Henry Jackson (pka Big Bank Hank) to become the now famous SugarHill Gang. SugarHill Gang is believed by many to be the first professional Hip Hop group\, because they introduced to the masses (both in the United States and overseas) this unprecedented genre of music. “Rapper’s Delight” eventually sold over 8 million copies\, and went on to be the biggest selling rap single of all time.  Even today\, it continues to appeal to audiences of all ages.  Shortly thereafter\, the SugarHill Gang released such hits as “Apache\,” “8th Wonder” and “Living in the Fast Lane.”   Wonder Mike and Master Gee teamed up with Henry Williams (pka Hendogg) and DJ T. Dynasty both who has performed with the group for 20 years and counting creating new music\, while still pleasing the crowds with their greatest hits. In the Summer of 2009\, they released their first song in 25 years with international DJ phenom Bob Sinclair called “LaLa Song\,” which quickly became an uber hit overseas\, securing Song of the Year for many European countries\, including Italy.  The hit single is currently being released in the United States.   The SugarHill Gang continue their tradition of creating a party atmosphere that makes everyone dance the night away as they perform for sold out crowds throughout the world. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/sugarhill-gang/
LOCATION:Iowa State Fair\, 3000 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T183000
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SUMMARY:Free Flicks - Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Flicks – Movies In the Park\nDate: August 21st \nLocation: Gray’s Lake – 2101 Fleur Dr.\, Des Moines\, IA 50321 \n  \n \nAugust 21st – Back to the Future – Gray’s Lake \nJoin us for Free Flicks\, a weekend series throughout the summer featuring outdoor\, family-friendly movies in Des Moines neighborhood parks! \nThe films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets\, lawn chairs\, and snacks are encouraged. \n\nCost: Free\nAges: All ages\nTime: Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed.\n\nFree Flicks\n\nUpdate\n\n\nFollow Des Moines Parks and Recreation on our Facebook page or check back here for weather-related updates. \n\n\n\n\n\nMovies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/free-flicks-movies-in-the-park-5/
LOCATION:Grays Lake Park\, 2101 Fluer Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50315
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Sista Soul Fest
DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Sista Soul Fest\nJoin us for the 7th Annual\nSista Soul Fest – Des Moines\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026\,\n11 AM – 4 PM\nLocation: TBD \n \n  \nJoin us for the 7th Annual\nSista Soul Fest – Des Moines\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026\,\n11 AM – 4 PM\nLocation: TBD \nSista Soul Fest is a celebration of culture\, creativity\, entrepreneurship\, and community.\nThis year’s theme\, “We’re Better Together\,” reflects the heart of Sista Soul Fest and the belief that there is power in unity\, beauty in diversity\, and strength in community. \nSista Soul Fest 2026 celebrates the power within us all: the artist\, the survivor\, the dreamer\, and the leader. We are both beauty and strength\, rooted in culture and driven by purpose.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/7th-annual-sista-soul-fest/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:ICAGAC2026
DESCRIPTION:International Conference on Advances in Gravitation\, Astrophysics and Cosmology\nDate: September 23-24th 2026 \nLocation: Berlin\, Germany \n  \nThe International Conference on Advances in Gravitation\, Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICAGAC2026) is a premier forum that brings together leading researchers\, scientists\, scholars and practitioners from around the globe. \nIt is dedicated to exploring the frontiers of gravitational physics\, astrophysics\, cosmology and related disciplines. Through an enriching mix of keynote lectures\, invited talks\, contributed oral presentations\, poster sessions and exhibitions\, The International Conference on Advances in Gravitation\, Astrophysics and Cosmology fosters rigorous scientific exchange\, collaborative networking\, and the cross-fertilization of ideas across theory\, experiment and observation. \nThis event offers a unique platform for insightful discussions\, new partnerships\, and the exchange of groundbreaking ideas. \nWe invite you to Berlin\, Germany to engage in a dynamic scientific event and contribute to the progress of astrophysical research. \nTo register: Register | International Conference On Advances in Gravitation\, Astrophysics\, and Cosmology | Pages Conferences \nTo learn more about conference see ICAGA2026-brochure.pdf
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/icagac2026/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T130000
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SUMMARY:Slay the Runway Children's Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Slay the Runway Children’s Fashion Show – Red Carpet Affair\nDate: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \nLocation: Holiday Inn – 4800 Merle Hay Road\, Urbandale\, IA 50322
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/slay-the-runway-childrens-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 4800 Merle Hay Road\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322
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