Events

Whiskey & Words Location: Bella Love Even Venue - 8801 University Ave. Clive, IA Time: Friday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. An evening of Poetry, Whiskey, and Vibes.  

You've Done It - Now, Let's Celebrate - Our Senior Celebration Location: Sioux City Museum, 607 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 Time: 6-8 p     We invite you to participate in the Sioux City NAACP OURS Senior Celebration, honoring high school graduates of African American/Black descent. This event promises an evening of recognition […]

Soul Fest Location: Hawkeye Elks Lodge - Saturday May 16th 1401 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 502316     Liquor Basket Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Food, and Music by DJ Chuckfresh. $5 dollar cover charge.

Mental Health Gospel Where: Union Missionary Baptist Church, 209 Jackson St. Waterloo, IA 50703 Date: May 30, 2026 Time: 6p.m.   Free Admissions doors open at 5:30p     May is Mental Health Awareness Month, established to reduce stigma, educate the public, and promote support for mental health conditions. Come out and hear powerful singing […]

PHC Farmer's Market Food Truck Mall - Grand Opening Where: 5299 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Date: Every Monday starting June 1, 2026     A rotating lineup of local Des Moines food trucks offering a wide variety of options with 10 trucks each week. Monday night food trucks, […]

My Waterloo Days Annual Festival     Date: June 4th, 5th, 6th, 2026 Location: Lincoln Park and Downtown Waterloo, IA - Weekend admission $10, kid 12 & under free. No single day tickets. Tickets […]

Michael Blackson Date: June 5th Time: 7:00p Location: Funny Bone, West Des Moines, IA 560 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266   Michael Blackson, born Jafari Ferguson, is a Ghanaian-American comedian and actor known as the “African King of Comedy.” Rising from Philadelphia comedy clubs in the 1990s, he gained fame with his breakout […]

2026 Opening Day Celebration - Birdland Bash Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Date: June 6th Cost: $5/person all ages Location: Birdland - 300 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313      

Embrace the Race Location: Raccoon River Park Trail - 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA     ​Iowa Juneteenth celebrates all year long. Applications open in January of every year to participate as a vendor, volunteer, or become a sponsor. Click the name of each event to find out more details. If you have […]

HIP - HOPE Summer Break Date June 8th - July 31st Time: 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Location: Eddie Davis Community Center, 1312 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265