Looking for things to do in Des Moines this weekend? Check out this list of all the events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, February 4-6.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Featured image used with permission from Matthew von Schenkel of Hidden DSM – a photographer to follow!
Friday, February 4
- Friday, February 4, 5-8 p.m.
- 900 Keosauqua Way | Des Moines, IA 50309
Ya know that beautifully painted building downtown? That’s Mainframe Studios! Check out that beautiful building for yourself on its First Friday Open Studio event celebrating Black History Month. The line up is truly a force this month: ArtForce Iowa’s new location, Valentine products by Design Fetish by Deshara, The Cookie Queen and Ladie Lex Scented Candles, City Sounds performance by Heath Alan, mono prints with The Blok, Come Pho Love menu options by The Tangerine Food Co, EmpowHER art sale, and a new public art installation by James Bearden & Jay Vigon! As always, First Friday open studio events are free and open to the public. Come join the fun!
Teehee’s Improv Showcase + Standup Comedy with Mike O’Keefe
- Friday, February 4, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Part improv showcase. Part stand up feature. All comedy. Everything you’ve ever wanted from a comedy club all in one show. Mike O’Keefe is a young, yet veteran comic who prides himself on his original brand of self-deprecating jackasserey and a tireless work ethic. O’Keefe has made a name himself in the national comedy scene with multiple appearances on Sirius XM Radio, Festival appearances at 100k Laughs and Gilda’s Laugh Fest, his hit podcast Education Schmeducation, where he and his guests discuss their experiences as students and his continually sold out show Best Night Ever, which takes place every Tuesday at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago.
Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Friday, February 4, 6-9 p.m.
Murder on the Orient Express at the Des Moines Community Playhouse
- Friday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m.
- Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd Street, Des Moines IA 50312
Climb aboard the Orient Express! Destination… MURDER. It’s winter 1934, and a luxury train, the Orient Express, is full of passengers. When a snowdrift stops the train, one of the passengers is found dead in his locked compartment. It’s up to one passenger, the famous detective, Hercule Poirot, to solve this bizarre case before the killer strikes again. Join us for the ultimate whodunit… but don’t reveal the culprit to others. Masks are required for everyone regardless of vaccination status for performances of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.
Hockey: Iowa Wild vs. San Rockford IceHogs
- Friday, February 4, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 4, 6 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Iowa Wild is the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. It’s like the Iowa Cubs of hockey. They’re playing at home in Wells Fargo arena on Friday and Saturday this week.
Saturday, February 5
Egg Day at the Hall with Egg King
- Saturday, February 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or sell out!)
- The Hall, 111 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Regardless of if you haven’t gotten your hands on an Egg King sandwich or if you go every week, its fun to be at The Hall on Saturday mornings. Find yourself a table, order on the app, grab yourself some drinks and enjoy the large TV screens. Pretty chill and delicious. If you went last weekend and loved the Korean Fire Chicken meal, it’s back this week! Spice level 4 out of 10, or you can request no spice! Just ask.
- All weekend!
- Seven Oaks Recreation, 1086 222nd Dr, Boone, IA 50036
Ok, maybe you’re a pro skier and snowboarder and this is ridiculous to you. But to us, complete novices in our late twenties? This is actually doable…and kind of fun! Drive north to Seven Oaks for a fun day of skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing. Snow tubing tickets must be purchased online. Ski/snowboard tickets are first come, first serve. They serve food and some beer in the lodge! Hit up Whatcha Smokin’ for amazing BBQ on the way back to Des Moines.
The Good Co.’s “Roxy” Pop-Up at Kinship
- All weekend!
- Kinship Brewing Company, 255 NW Sunrise Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Each weekend in February, “Roxy”, this little Italian Truck, will feature products from a different local businesses at Kinship Brewing Company. The February line up includes four amazing woman-owned businesses. If you’re in the area, pop into Kinship this weekend and support these companies + drink some great beer while you’re at it! This weekend features @helpshomestead products. HINT: you can rent “Roxy” for your own event too!
- Saturday, February 5, 1-4 p.m.
- Amour, 518 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The perfect Valentine’s Day cards are from The Permanent Collection Letterpress + Design Studio, which is popping up at local lingerie and loungewear store in the East Village this Saturday afternoon. Two birds, one stone.
Step Afrika! at Des Moines Civic Center
- Saturday, February 5, 11:00 a.m.
- Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Step Afrika! introduces audiences to the importance of stepping in cultural identity, the use of body percussion as a means of communication, and to the continuity of the use of polyrhythms and audience participation from traditional Zulu dance to contemporary stepping.
Sunday, February 6
Galentine’s Blooms and Booze
- Sunday, February 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Girls Rock All Ages Open Mic at xBk
- Sunday, February 6, 2-4 p.m.
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xBk Live, 1159 24th St. Des Moines, IA
xBk is hosting an all-ages open mic this Sunday! Bands, singer-songwriters, and poets are encouraged to try out their material. Play an old song, try a new song in an encouraging environment, or workshop with a camp instructor. Use this open mic as an opportunity to reconnect with your GRDSM community and grow in your musical creativity.
- Harbinger, 2724 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
- Sunday, February 6, 4-8 p.m.
One night only! Get incredible Korean friend chicken, kimchi fried rice, sticky ribs and more inside Harbinger on Sunday nights from 4-8 p.m. It makes for the perfect Sunday dinner. Dine in only!
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