READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium If there’s been one week of 2023 so far that’s full to bursting with live theater in eastern Iowa, it’s this one. Not only are there holdovers from past weeks like ‘Something Rotten!’ at the University of Iowa […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Mad God | Wine, Food & Beer Showcase | Big City Ball
Need a reason to get dressed up? Grab that outfit you’ve been saving and head out Friday to experience over 40 restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and distilleries from around the area at Des Moines Metro Opera’s…
Weekender Eastern Iowa! PS1’s Annual Art Auction: Infinite Weave | Downtown Spring Gallery Walk | A Doll’s House
Eastern Iowans have a slew of events to choose from this weekend. From culinary classes to theater and readings to live music, these a something for nearly everyone happening as we welcome the month of March…
Weekender Eastern Iowa! Mardi Gras Beer Dinner | Black-Owned Business Market | Englert Local Showcase Series
The final weekend of February is packed with events for eastern Iowans. Locals have an array of performances to pick from including I Left My Dignity In My Other Purse at Mirror Box Theatre in Cedar Rapids as well as…
Weekender Central Iowa! The Hundred Dresses | Ballet Des Moines: Balanchine+ | Feminine Wiles Burlesque Revue
This Thursday, learn about important topics that affect our communities at the Be Heard Youth Townhall (Des Moines Central Library) or at the Culture and Society Colloquium with Prof. Nell Gabiam of Iowa State (Cowels Library, Drake University)…
Weekender Central Iowa! The Dip | Gabriel Espinosa’s ASHANTI | Elision EP Release
On Thursday, head on down to the Des Moines Public Library to learn about the Inner Light Sanctuary near Carlisle, who’s mission is to rescue farm animals. On Friday, you can also join Des Moines’ coffee painter, Betty Walker…
Weekender Eastern Iowa! Sam Locke Ward | Dan + Claudia Zanes | OHYUNG
The persistence of winter has not interrupted things to do this weekend in eastern Iowa. From album release parties to a Winter Gardener Fair and a Cedar Rapids staging of Cabaret, here’s some highlights from through the…
Weekender Central Iowa! Lauren Vilmain | Six | Drew Lynch | The Room
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Valentine’s Day snuck up on us this year but no worries! There’s plenty to do this weekend to show your favorite person how much you love them. For personalized gifts, check out the Bouquet Bar or the Valentine Card Class at the […]
Weekender Eastern Iowa! Bouquet+ Closet Witch | James Armstrong | Kronos Quartet
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Whether you’re a Hallmark-maniac who’s been prepping for Valentine’s since last year or you’re sick of all things sickly sweet, this weekend’s got plenty to keep you happy! Swing on down to the Englert in Iowa City for ‘The Second City Swipes […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Forbidden Broadway | God of Carnage | Ax and the Hatchetmen
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Black History Month is upon us. Learn about the Black culture that once thrived in downtown Des Moines on Center Street at Mainframe Studios with their First Friday event. That culture continues with a celebration of Black artists and their contributions to […]
Weekender Eastern Iowa! Emo Nite | The Wildwoods | Pilobolus
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium This weekend’s starting early this evening with a gallery reception at CSPS, a reading at Prairie Lights and the opening of, well, ‘Open’ at Mirrorbox Theatre. And there’s a whole spectrum of exciting events to check out throughout the weekend, from the […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Ukraine ’22 Project | King Bartlett | Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Wine, jazz and laughs. From the blues to everything after, you can enjoy the vibes under soft lights while you tip your bottoms up. More into theater? Head down to the Temple Theater for a parody of some of the most beloved […]

