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ACC Iowa Holiday Party

Wednesday • 4:30 PM

Either/Or

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ISACA Iowa Chapter Holiday Social!

Wednesday • 5:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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"How Sakari Stole Christmas" Drag Show

Sun, Dec 7 • 12:30 PM

Sakari Sushi Lounge

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Date Me Dsm @ Judges DSM (21-30)

Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 PM

Judges

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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Mon, Dec 15 • 7:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

Sat, Dec 20 • 9:00 AM

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8 • 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Speakeasy Comedy Show

Sat, Jan 10 • 11:00 PM

xBk Live

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ACC Iowa Holiday Party

Wednesday • 4:30 PM

Either/Or

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ISACA Iowa Chapter Holiday Social!

Wednesday • 5:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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"How Sakari Stole Christmas" Drag Show

Sun, Dec 7 • 12:30 PM

Sakari Sushi Lounge

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Date Me Dsm @ Judges DSM (21-30)

Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 PM

Judges

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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Mon, Dec 15 • 7:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

Sat, Dec 20 • 9:00 AM

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8 • 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Speakeasy Comedy Show

Sat, Jan 10 • 11:00 PM

xBk Live

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RON JAMES STAND UP SPECIAL LIVESTREAM 'THE VIEW FROM HERE'

Today • 7:30 PM EST

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Washington DC Hiring Event

Tuesday • 9:30 AM EST

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HBR Press Webinar: Leadership Unblocked

Thu, Dec 4 • 11:00 AM EST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Dec 5 • 9:00 AM PST

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A POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE WITH TEEPA SNOW

Fri, Dec 5 • 11:00 AM EST

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Sorted Live: The Last Bite

Sat, Dec 6 • 12:00 PM GMT

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AI & Estate Planning: Discover Powerful AI Tools That Save You Time & Money

Mon, Dec 8 • 2:00 PM EST

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#LookCloser: Anti-Racist practice to tackle child exploitation

Thu, Dec 11 • 1:00 PM GMT

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RON JAMES STAND UP SPECIAL LIVESTREAM 'THE VIEW FROM HERE'

Today • 7:30 PM EST

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Washington DC Hiring Event

Tuesday • 9:30 AM EST

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HBR Press Webinar: Leadership Unblocked

Thu, Dec 4 • 11:00 AM EST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Dec 5 • 9:00 AM PST

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A POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE WITH TEEPA SNOW

Fri, Dec 5 • 11:00 AM EST

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Sorted Live: The Last Bite

Sat, Dec 6 • 12:00 PM GMT

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AI & Estate Planning: Discover Powerful AI Tools That Save You Time & Money

Mon, Dec 8 • 2:00 PM EST

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#LookCloser: Anti-Racist practice to tackle child exploitation

Thu, Dec 11 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Des Moines Detective Mystery Game: Infiltrate a Secret Society!

Today • 4:00 PM + 16 more

100 Locust St

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Shut Up and Rap Vol. 2

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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Sat Nov 29 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience

Tomorrow • 1:00 PM + 1 more

Des Moines

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Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Tomorrow • 9:00 AM

Des Moines

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Des Moines Join us for a Real Estate Investors Training

Tomorrow • 9:00 AM

Des Moines

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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

Tomorrow • 1:00 PM + 1 more

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Stuff the Van Toy Drive with Give Joy and Big Grove Des Moines

Sunday • 4:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Des Moines Detective Mystery Game: Infiltrate a Secret Society!

Today • 4:00 PM + 16 more

100 Locust St

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Shut Up and Rap Vol. 2

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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Sat Nov 29 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience

Tomorrow • 1:00 PM + 1 more

Des Moines

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Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Tomorrow • 9:00 AM

Des Moines

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Des Moines Join us for a Real Estate Investors Training

Tomorrow • 9:00 AM

Des Moines

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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

Tomorrow • 1:00 PM + 1 more

Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure

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Stuff the Van Toy Drive with Give Joy and Big Grove Des Moines

Sunday • 4:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Midnight Karaoke

Tomorrow • 12:00 AM + 7 more

THE GARDEN

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Rev3rent

Wednesday • 5:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Jacksonville, FL - VIP Package

Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 PM

Wooly's

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A Very Mötley KISSmas

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Mon, Dec 15 • 7:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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Vinyl Market

Sun, Dec 21 • 1:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Dallahan

Sat, Jan 17 • 7:30 PM

Franklin Junior High

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Sun, Mar 15 • 3:00 PM

Casey's Center

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Midnight Karaoke

Tomorrow • 12:00 AM + 7 more

THE GARDEN

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Rev3rent

Wednesday • 5:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Jacksonville, FL - VIP Package

Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 PM

Wooly's

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A Very Mötley KISSmas

Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Mon, Dec 15 • 7:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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Vinyl Market

Sun, Dec 21 • 1:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Dallahan

Sat, Jan 17 • 7:30 PM

Franklin Junior High

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Des Moines, IA

Sun, Mar 15 • 3:00 PM

Casey's Center

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ACC Iowa Holiday Party

ISACA Iowa Chapter Holiday Social!

"How Sakari Stole Christmas" Drag Show

Date Me Dsm @ Judges DSM (21-30)

Citizens: Acousticathedral

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Speakeasy Comedy Show

ACC Iowa Holiday Party

ISACA Iowa Chapter Holiday Social!

"How Sakari Stole Christmas" Drag Show

Date Me Dsm @ Judges DSM (21-30)

Citizens: Acousticathedral

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Speakeasy Comedy Show

Online Events

RON JAMES STAND UP SPECIAL LIVESTREAM 'THE VIEW FROM HERE'

Washington DC Hiring Event

HBR Press Webinar: Leadership Unblocked

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

A POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE WITH TEEPA SNOW

Sorted Live: The Last Bite

AI & Estate Planning: Discover Powerful AI Tools That Save You Time & Money

#LookCloser: Anti-Racist practice to tackle child exploitation

RON JAMES STAND UP SPECIAL LIVESTREAM 'THE VIEW FROM HERE'

Washington DC Hiring Event

HBR Press Webinar: Leadership Unblocked

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

A POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE WITH TEEPA SNOW

Sorted Live: The Last Bite

AI & Estate Planning: Discover Powerful AI Tools That Save You Time & Money

#LookCloser: Anti-Racist practice to tackle child exploitation

This Weekend

Des Moines Detective Mystery Game: Infiltrate a Secret Society!

Shut Up and Rap Vol. 2

Sat Nov 29 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience

Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Des Moines Join us for a Real Estate Investors Training

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

Stuff the Van Toy Drive with Give Joy and Big Grove Des Moines

Des Moines Detective Mystery Game: Infiltrate a Secret Society!

Shut Up and Rap Vol. 2

Sat Nov 29 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience

Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Des Moines Join us for a Real Estate Investors Training

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

Stuff the Van Toy Drive with Give Joy and Big Grove Des Moines

Music events

Midnight Karaoke

Rev3rent

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Jacksonville, FL - VIP Package

A Very Mötley KISSmas

Citizens: Acousticathedral

Vinyl Market

Dallahan

Des Moines, IA

Midnight Karaoke

Rev3rent

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Jacksonville, FL - VIP Package

A Very Mötley KISSmas

Citizens: Acousticathedral

Vinyl Market

Dallahan

Des Moines, IA

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