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We’ve got a gorgeous April weekend ahead of us! Stop by the Des Moines Art Center tonight for a Poetry Takeover in celebration of National Poetry Month. Also, this weekend in Des Moines is the Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention. Oumou Sangaré and Ratboys are playing in Iowa City on Friday night. Top pick? A free screening of Aftershock, — a 2022 documentary about a justice, reproductive rights and the fight against systemic racial inequalities in the medical care pregnant Black Americans receive — at FilmScene , presented in partnership with DVIP and Student Advocates for Planned Parenthood. A discussion follows the movie.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
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Poetry Takeover
Des Moines | Des Moines Art Center | Thurs, April 11, 5 p.m.
Poetry is taking over the Art Center in celebration of National Poetry Month! We’re welcoming members of the Des Moines Poetry Workshop, Iowa Poetry Association, Poetry Palooza, and SAY Poetry for this collaborative and interactive event.
Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention
Des Moines | Iowa Event Center | Fri and Sat, April 11 and 12
The 4th annual Middle the Map Tattoo Convention, held at the Iowa Event Center will feature three days of live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Live music, live painters, live tattooing, and so much more! 200 of the nation’s top tattoo artist will be showing off their talent.
The Weekender is sponsored by:
Oumou Sangaré
Iowa City | Englert Theatre | Fri, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
“The Songbird of Wassoulou” brings the music of Mali to The Englert’s stage. Oumou Sangaré is an icon whose powerful music and fierce feminism have inspired artists from Alicia Keys to Aya Nakamura to Beyoncé.
Ratboys
Iowa City | Gabe’s | Fri, April 12, 8 p.m.
Ratboys have been recording and releasing music for over a decade, but their newest album, The Window, marks a number of firsts for the band.
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Coffee + Code
Cedar Rapids | feedwell kitchen + bakery | Sat, April 13, 10 a.m.
Are you curious about coding or technology and looking to connect with others who share your interests? Look no further than Coffee and Code!
Aftershock
Iowa City | FilmScene—The Chauncey | Sat, April 13, 1 p.m.
A Community Collaborations Event Presented in partnership with Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Student Advocates for Planned Parenthood featuring a post-show discussion.
Casper Allen & Shawn Hess w/Katie Sires
Des Moines | xBk Live | Sat, April 13, 7 p.m.
xBk & First Fleet Concerts present Casper Allen w/Shawn Hess and Katie Sires (of Katie & The Honky Tonks).
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