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Christmas at Terrace Hill

Tomorrow • 1:30 PM + 1 more

Terrace Hill

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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Monday • 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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A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Sat, Dec 20 • 10:00 AM

THE GARDEN

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Date Me DSM NYE Party

Wed, Dec 31 • 8:30 PM

Willow on Grand

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IA Holiday Youth Convention

Thu, Jan 1 • 3:30 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8 • 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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Christmas at Terrace Hill

Tomorrow • 1:30 PM + 1 more

Terrace Hill

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Citizens: Acousticathedral primary image

Citizens: Acousticathedral

Monday • 7:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House primary image

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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A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Sat, Dec 20 • 10:00 AM

THE GARDEN

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Date Me DSM NYE Party primary image

Date Me DSM NYE Party

Wed, Dec 31 • 8:30 PM

Willow on Grand

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IA Holiday Youth Convention primary image

IA Holiday Youth Convention

Thu, Jan 1 • 3:30 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling primary image

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8 • 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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GEOSTRATA Extra: Poulos on Tall Buildings - Sinking and Height Limits! primary image

GEOSTRATA Extra: Poulos on Tall Buildings - Sinking and Height Limits!

Tuesday • 2:00 PM EST

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Long Island Career Fair

Wednesday • 9:30 AM EST

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Sharing Learning from the SCIE Safeguarding Team

Wednesday • 12:00 PM GMT

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Using Discovery

Sat, Jan 10 • 10:30 AM GMT

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HBR Book Webinar: Powered by Projects

Tue, Jan 20 • 1:00 PM GMT

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HBR Press Webinar: Powered by Projects

Tue, Jan 20 • 8:00 AM EST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jan 30 • 9:00 AM PST

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How to Do a Venture Capital Financing

Wed, Feb 18 • 9:00 AM PST

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GEOSTRATA Extra: Poulos on Tall Buildings - Sinking and Height Limits! primary image

GEOSTRATA Extra: Poulos on Tall Buildings - Sinking and Height Limits!

Tuesday • 2:00 PM EST

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Long Island Career Fair primary image

Long Island Career Fair

Wednesday • 9:30 AM EST

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Sharing Learning from the SCIE Safeguarding Team

Wednesday • 12:00 PM GMT

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Using Discovery

Sat, Jan 10 • 10:30 AM GMT

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HBR Book Webinar: Powered by Projects

Tue, Jan 20 • 1:00 PM GMT

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HBR Press Webinar: Powered by Projects

Tue, Jan 20 • 8:00 AM EST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jan 30 • 9:00 AM PST

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How to Do a Venture Capital Financing

Wed, Feb 18 • 9:00 AM PST

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Singles Ugly Sweater Party - Des Moines primary image

Singles Ugly Sweater Party - Des Moines

Today • 6:00 PM

ChaCha’s Hiland Bakery

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A Very Mötley KISSmas

Today • 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music @ Vibes Kitchen & Bar

Today • 6:00 PM

Vibes Kitchen & Bar

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Sat Dec 13 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation primary image

Sat Dec 13 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Today • 10:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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Date Me Dsm @ Judges DSM (21-30)

Tomorrow • 2:00 PM

Judges

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Brunch with Santa at Willow on Grand

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM

Willow on Grand

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Holiday Bazar

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

Panka Peruvian Restaurant

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Job Fair Interview Prep & Resume Writing Service

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM + 1 more

Des Moines

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Singles Ugly Sweater Party - Des Moines primary image

Singles Ugly Sweater Party - Des Moines

Today • 6:00 PM

ChaCha’s Hiland Bakery

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A Very Mötley KISSmas primary image

A Very Mötley KISSmas

Today • 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music @ Vibes Kitchen & Bar primary image

Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music @ Vibes Kitchen & Bar

Today • 6:00 PM

Vibes Kitchen & Bar

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Sat Dec 13 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation primary image

Sat Dec 13 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Today • 10:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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Date Me Dsm @ Judges DSM (21-30)

Tomorrow • 2:00 PM

Judges

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Brunch with Santa at Willow on Grand

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM

Willow on Grand

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Holiday Bazar

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

Panka Peruvian Restaurant

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Job Fair Interview Prep & Resume Writing Service

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM + 1 more

Des Moines

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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Monday • 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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Citizens: Acousticathedral

Monday • 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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