Drake Relays Super Jam Location: Marriott Hotel Ballroom - 700 Grand Avenue Downtown Des Moines, IA 50309 Date April 25th - 8p.m.  

Marlon Wayans Date: April 26th, 2026 Location: Funny Bone Comedy Club, West Des Moines, IA Show time: Doors open at 5:00 - show starts at 6:00p

Save the Date - Juneteenth Celebration Location: Downtown Davenport, IA - 2nd Street between Brady and Harrison. Time: 11:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   New place. Same soul. 🎉 Juneteenth is DOWNTOWN and we are bringing EVERYTHING! Friends of MLK + TMBC Lincoln Resource Center invite YOU to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in the heart of Davenport! […]

Soul Food Festival location: Des Moines Public Library - Forest Avenue Library - 1326 forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50314 Time 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.     Age Group: All Ages Event Details Join us for the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library's annual Soul Food Festival! Meals will be served 11 AM-2 PM. A […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]