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  • May
  • T13
    • DIY Container Gardens
    • ARL Dog Days of Summer at Iowa Cubs
    • Jack Van Cleaf w/ Emma Ogier and Luke Fox
    • DNA Tuesday Together
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  • W14
    • MUSIC BINGO @ Wellman's Pub (Ingersoll Ave-Des Moines, IA) / Wednesdays @ 7pm
    • NOLA Jazz Duo
    • May Big Barn Bike Night
    • Mr. Softheart - Blanky - Toon Smokes
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  • T15
    • Jay Webb in Des Moines
    • AViD Presents: Abby Jimenez
    • Jazz on the House w/ Pianist Nick Rueckert & Co.
    • Lacuna Coil
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  • F16
    • Lacuna Coil in Des Moines
    • Follies: A Night of Broadway w/ Napoleon Douglas
    • Pride Show and Clothing Drive
    • Captain Roy’s Presents Joe Demerath Live!!
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  • S17
    • Cody Johnson
    • Mother's Day Drag Brunch Party
    • Ellis Delaney at Progressive Voices Concerts
    • 2025 Run at Riverview
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  • S18
    • guardin in Des Moines
    • Malas + Mantras: A Meditation Workshop
    • Dapper Donnie Presents: Soul Revival at Surety Hotel
    • HIP HOP AND R&B Skate Night
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  • M19
    • A&S Night
    • Blippi: Join the Band Tour
    • Free For All: The Public Library Film Screening
    • Monday Night No Drop (Dirt) Center Trails Edition
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  • T20
    • Community Craft Night: Button Making
    • Carlisle Night at Skate South
    • Drug Church at Woolys
    • Always Ready: Business Plan
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  • W21
    • Electric Six in Des Moines
    • Electric Six in Des Moines
    • Cake Decorating Class: 101
    • RIDE OF SILENCE - Des Moines
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  • T22
    • Napalm Death, Melvins in Des Moines
    • Shannon Curtis — 80s kids w/ Bonne Finken
    • Unhinged Beaded Embroidery Quote Workshop - May 22
    • Jazz on the House w/ Trumpeter Sean Kiefer & Co.
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  • F23
    • Spring Into Summer Concert Series presented by B-Bops
    • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - EDM Fest
    • CelebrAsian In Full Bloom | 50 Years Ray of Freedom
    • Napalm Death and Melvins with Special Guests at Wooly's
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  • S24
    • Des Moines Mushroom Festival
    • 4th Annual PCSO Cadet Car Show
    • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Top 40 Day Party
    • The Unlikely Candidates
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  • S25
    • The Unlikely Candidates, slo/tide in Des Moines
    • New Moon Sound Bath with Olive
    • Behind the Scenes Tour of American Plumbing Supply Company
    • Steve Grismore / Rod Leaverton Duo
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  • M26
    • SWAMP RATS + BEN HALLOW + JACK BOB JIM
    • Diocesan Memorial Day Mass
    • Monday Night No Drop (Dirt) Center Trails Edition
    • Iowa Cubs vs. Syracuse Mets
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  • T27
    • Puzzle League Race + Swap Night - May 27
    • Syracuse Mets at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
    • Iowa Cubs vs. Syracuse Mets
    • Parking Syracuse Mets at Iowa Cubs
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  • W28
    • Tanner Taylor Organ Trio
    • Damon Dotson | Summer Music Series
    • Vegan and Gluten-Free Dinner with Jackfruitful Kitchen | Big Grove Des Moines
    • Pregnancy WOD
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  • T29
    • Jazz on the House w/ Drummer Christopher Jensen & Co.
    • Polymer Clay Plant Pals - May 29
    • Roses & Rosé
    • Bike Month Ride with CHAIN & SPOKE
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  • F30
    • Lowdown Roundup 5th Annual Custom Car & Truck Show
    • JSA at Des Moines Con
    • Iron Warriors 18th Annual Public Safety Ride
    • David Spade: I Got A Feel For It
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  • S31
    • Shane Gillis at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines
    • May Community Drum and Fire Dancing Circle
    • Grown-Up Book Fair
    • Mr. Ms. Mx. Pride Pageant
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  • Jun
  • S1
    • Whirlythings Presents: Our 15th Annual Garden Art Show
    • Cooper DeJean All-Star Charity Softball Game
    • PRIDE Kickoff Drag Brunch - June 1st
    • Nei Gong Basics with Anaid
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  • M2
    • Des Moines BMX League - Summer 25 "Give-it-a-Try" Open House for Beginners
    • Des Moines Moms' Groups
    • Hamilton
    • Hamilton
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  • T3
    • Gully Boys
    • Mike V and the Rats w/ Old Dogs
    • Sad Cowboy Summer Tour: The LiFT
    • AViD Presents: Kevin Wilson
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  • W4
    • Scott H. Biram in Des Moines
    • The Big Book Club: The Rainfall Market
    • Meet the Author -- Tim Johnston
    • World Pork Expo 2025
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  • T5
    • RetroSpect / Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens
    • Hopeless Romantics Book Club: I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com
    • Teachers Unprofessional Development Day
    • 2025 Annual Fundraising Gala
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  • F6
    • 2025 Annual Des Moines Greek Food Fair
    • A Flock Of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, Animotion in Des Moines
    • NOLA Jazz Band
    • I Love The 80's
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  • S7
    • 2025 Annual Des Moines Greek Food Fair
    • Heartland Bazaar 13
    • Benefit for Iowa Abortion Access Fund
    • Summer Solstice Psychic Fair 2025
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  • S8
    • Harlem Globetrotters at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines
    • Matt Rife At Wells Fargo Arena - IA - Des Moines, IA
    • Clayton Ryan & Molly Brandt
    • Pride Yoga | Des Moines
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  • M9
    • CIBS Membership Meeting
    • Clayton Ryan and Molly Brandt
    • Clayton Ryan THE WILD MAN TOUR - Des Moines, IA @ xBk Live with Molly Brandt
    • Meet the Authors
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  • T10
    • ARL Dog Days of Summer at Iowa Cubs
    • AmeriCosmos with Matt Venuti
    • Book Launch -- Kaira Rouda
    • CREW Iowa June 2025 Luncheon: Data Center Panel
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  • W11
    • Full Moon Music and Sound Alchemy with Matt Venuti
    • Cake Decorating Class: 101
    • Storytime Under the Green Umbrella
    • Tyler Frazier @ The Stuffed Olive {Down Town DSM}
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  • T12
    • honestav
    • Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Firelei Báez”
    • Jazz on the House w/ Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co.
    • Ballet Des Moines' Summer Tour Celebration
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  • F13
    • Wild 'N Out Takeover at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines
    • CBC Summer Party
    • Dead Posey
    • Jordan Messerole - Album Release Party
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