Mama Africa First Anniversary Date: Saturday, July 26th, 5-9p.m. location: Valley Junction, West Des Moines Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Join us for an unforgettable celebration as Mama Africa proudly marks its FIRST ANNIVERSARY! And what better day to celebrate than our Independence Day？ At Mama Africa, we believe […]
Jazz in July This free summer program wouldn’t be possible without the help of its premier sponsor, Principal Foundation, as well as expertise from Jazz in July’s Arts Advisor John Krantz. Tuesday, July 295:30-7:15 PM: The Trumpethood outside on EMC Plaza Stage7:30-9:00 PM: Motown Jazz inside on Theater Stage Patrons are encouraged to bring a […]
Inspire Hope Union Park - We are About to Inspire Hope! Date: July 29th, 2025 Location: Union Park - 2009 Saylor Road, Des Moines IA, 50313 Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Bring the family!! ALL are welcome!! See ya there! #InspireHope #safefamiliesforchildren #stepsofhopeiowa #nostigma #noshame #justlove #freehugsandnarcan -
Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call We need to talk. Register via zoom, scan below Please join us 12:00p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays only.
Music in the Junction Thursday nights only - July through September, 2025 Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights July through September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm. Free & all ages Music in the Junction is the weekly concert […]
Save the date - September 2025 - Put the Guns Down Talent Show Date, Time & promo videos coming soon!!!! Looking for More talent : * Rappers * Singer * R&B Bands * Rock Band * Guitarist * Drummers * Dancers * Magicians * Comedians * Poets * Unique Talents * Etc... If you […]
Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour Ages 21 and up Friday, August 01 and Saturday, August 2nd Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm $35 to $45 Ticketing Options: • 2 Person Shared Table • 4 Person Table VIP Tables Include Preferred Seating The 2 Person Shared Table selection is not a private table. You will be seated […]
Hope in Des Moines Community Outreach Date: Saturday, August 2nd Location: Martin Luther King Park, 1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Time: 11 - 3 p.m. Everyone is invited!!
Clowns at the Carousal Location: Union Park - 1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Date: August 2, 2025 An afternoon of free fun with carousel rides, food, music, entertainment, safety street public information, clowns, and more! Don't miss it! This is the final year this event will be offered! Tickets are .50 cents […]
2025 Iowa State Fair August 7th - 17th, 2025 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to Midnight. The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the […]
