By Jackie Hunter, Des Moines Girl Contributor

Ahh, Thursdays. You’re so close to the weekend and yet still so far away. Wind down for the week (or start your weekend off early!) with these Thursday night specials and events in Des Moines.

Deals + Specials

Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern: $3 off all specialty pizzas

  • Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern, 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Get $3 off specialty pizza all day long at Truman’s Tavern on Thursdays. Specials include “The Mahomes”, cause duh, and “Chicken Carbonara” and “The South Sider.” 

Check out the menu.

Bellhop Tiki Drink Specials

  • 4 p.m. -2 a.m.
  • Bellhop Tiki, 440 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

 

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Ceviche: 50% of all small plates

  • Ceviche, 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

We love this East Village cuban spot with a cute little patio if the weather is nice. Hit up Ceviche on Thursdays for all day happy hour and ½ price starters such as ceviche, tostones, or cuban pizza! 

Peep the menu.

Sully’s Irish Pub: 2-for-1 domestic draws, bottles, wells & cans and $13 steak night

  • Sully’s Irish Pub, 110 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Thursdays at Sully’s Irish Pub is twofer night! Get 2-for-1 on all domestic draws, bottles, wells and cans. The pub is also slinging steaks on Thursdays. Starting at 5 pm, you can order their 8 ounce steak and potato meal with a side of garlic bread all for just $13. Dinner is served!

Check it out.

The Stuffed Olive: Buy two, get one free martinis

  • The Stuffed Olive, 208 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

The Stuffed Olive is the go to bar for all things martinis in the metro. On Thursdays, they are offering buy two, get one free on all martinis so gather up some friends and work your way through the yummy menu!

Peruse the martini menu.

Firetrucker Brewery: $2 off growler fills & late night happy hour

  • Firetrucker Brewery, 716 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023

If you’re looking for a later happy hour, Firetrucker is giving $1 off every pint from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays. They’re also taking $2 off every growler fill all night long!

Check out the beers on tap.

Events + Activities

Acoustic Sets at The District – Prairie Trail

  • The District Venue, 1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023

For all our music fans in Ankeny, we’ve got you covered too! Through Oct. 13, The District at Prairie Trail is hosting acoustic musical acts every Thursday from 5:30-8:30 pm. Stroll around the District and look for the acts performing outside of Fong’s, Wasabi, Whiskey River and/or Magee’s Irish Pub.

Check out all the events.

Premiere Mic at Teehee’s Comedy Club

  • Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Down to hear some new and seasoned comics try out new material? Head to Teehee’s on Thursday nights.

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Nightingale Cocktail: Salsa Lessons

  • Nightingale Cocktail: 435 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Cliente Thursdays is Des Moines’ best Latin infused dance event. Bring a partner and hit the dancefloor with a mix of Salsa, Bachata, and Reggaeton hits or come solo and meet, mingle, and dance with a fun and friendly crowd. Free lessons start at 8 p.m.

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Sporcle Live Trivia at The Hall

  • The Hall, 111 South 11th St, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Downtown too far to go for trivia? No problem! The Hall in West Des Moines also has Sporcle live trivia at 7:00- 9 p.m.  on Thursday nights.

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Sporcle Live Trivia at Coa Cantina

  • Coa Cantina, 425 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Trivia with a side of delicious margaritas, chips and salsa? Say no more. Prices for first, second, and third places!

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Trivia at The Red Monk

  • The Red Monk, 210 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Thursdays are a perfect night for trivia. Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz every Thursday evening. Join them for 7 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Weekly trivia is free to play and prizes will be given away for answering bonus questions and gift cards will go to the top teams at the end of the night. Geeks Who Drink rules limit the total number of players on your team to 6, so gather your smartest friends and come down to The Red Monk, located above Royal Mile.

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First and Third Thursdays: Winterset Cidery Trivia Nights

  • First and Third Thursdays, 7 p.m.

In the Winterset or Adel area? This one is for you! Come by yourself or bring a team and answer some trivia questions! Trivia nights are held twice a month on the first and third Thursday of every month. Feel free to bring your own snacks/dinner and enjoy some cider!  Trivia starts at 7 p.m.

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