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SUMMARY:Michael Blackson
DESCRIPTION:Michael Blackson\nDate: June 5th \nTime: 7:00p \nLocation: Funny Bone\, West Des Moines\, IA \n560 S Prairie View Dr\, West Des Moines\, IA 50266 \n \n  \nMichael 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 role in Next Friday and has since appeared in films like Meet the Blacks and Coming 2 America. Noted for his sharp\, self-deprecating humor about immigrant life\, he’s also a philanthropist\, building a free school in Agona Nsaba\, Ghana\, in 2023. \nPrepare for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy as Michael Blackson takes the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club – Des Moines in West Des Moines\, IA. Known for his unique comedic delivery and distinctive voice\, Blackson promises a memorable performance. Catch Michael Blackson at Funny Bone Comedy Club – Des Moines on June 5\, 2026\, with the show scheduled for 6:30 PM. This highly anticipated event brings one of comedy’s most recognizable voices to the heart of West Des Moines for a night of laughter and entertainment.
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LOCATION:Funny Bone Comedy Club\, 560 S Prairie View Dr #10\, West Des Moines\, IA 50266\, IA\, 50266
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SUMMARY:Neighbors Day Celebration - Iowa Juneteenth Day
DESCRIPTION:Annual Neighbors Day Celebration\nLocation: Western Gateway Park -1000 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA \nDate: Saturday\, June 20th \n \n  \nCome celebrate with us for the official Iowa Juneteenth Annual Neighbor’s Day Celebration. Live entertainment\, children’s play area with bouncy houses\, FOOD!!!\, shopping\, and more. This is a FREE event to attend. \nIf you are interested in being a sponsor for this event\, please check out our sponsorship packages here:\nhttp://www.iowajuneteenth.org/sponsors.html \nIf you are interested in becoming a vendor or performer\, please apply here:\nhttp://www.iowajuneteenth.org/neighbors-day.html \nIf you have any additional questions\, please email us at iowajuneteenth@gmail.com \nWe look forward to celebrating with you. \nAlso check out other Performances in Des Moines\, Entertainment events in Des Moines.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/neighbors-day-celebration-iowa-juneteenth-day/
LOCATION:Western Gateway Park\, 1201 Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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SUMMARY:LIL WAYNE - Casey's Center
DESCRIPTION:LIL WAYNE: 20 YEARS OF CARTER CLASSICS\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Casey’s Center -233 Center Street\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\nTime: 8p.m.\nTickets price starts at $59\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLil Wayne is one of the most recognizable figures in rap. After becoming the youngest member on Cash Money Records’ roster when he joined the imprint at age 11\, Wayne rose to fame with his group Hot Boys before achieving success as a solo artist. His breakout 2013 solo release\, I Am Not a Human Being II\, yielded four singles on the Billboard Hot 100\, edging out Elvis Presley to position Wayne as the male artist with the most entries on the chart – a whopping 109 in total. His five Grammys and nine No. 1 albums on the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart helped immortalize his trailblazing use of Auto-Tune\, which created a highly melodic hybrid of rap and R&B that has served as a benchmark for many artists following in his path. Lil Wayne has anchored a number of headlining tours throughout his career\, and the rapper is poised to hit the road in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of his iconic Tha Carter album series.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/lil-wayne-caseys-center/
LOCATION:Casey Center\, 233 Center St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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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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