

# Writing events in Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Writing events in Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: All Writing events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Writing events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Maria Semple
  - **Description**: Meet Maria Semple is the bestselling author  multiple novels including WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE (2012), and her the upcoming release GO GENTLE (2026). 

She will be joined in conversation by Charity Nebbe the host of Talk of Iowa on Iowa Public Radio.
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-maria-semple/200029721321410
  - **Venue**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty
  - **Description**: Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Daevabad Trilogy and THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI. Her upcoming novel THE TAPESTRY OF FATE will release on May 14, 2026, and continues the story of Amina Al-Sir
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 68
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-shannon-chakraborty/200029721321209
  - **Venue**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Tayari Jones
  - **Description**: Meet the New York Times bestselling, and crically-acclaimed  author Tayari Jones. Her book AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE, was an Oprah’s Book Club selection that also won the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Her upcoming novel KIN will release on February 24. 

She wi
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-tayari-jones/200029721321817
  - **Venue**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Little Book Presents: Sarah Gailey
  - **Description**: The Little Book is THRILLED to present - an evening with author Sarah Gailey, in conversation with L.T. Thompson.

(Hi. Bee here. If we've ever chatted books, I'm sure you can imagine my *very normal* reaction to receiving an email from Sarah's team. *Ver
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    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-little-book-presents-sarah-gailey/200029868791314
  - **Venue**: Grand View University Viking Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre
- **Event Name**: DSM Book Festival
  - **Description**: I will be at the Des Moines Book Festival on May 2nd from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It's held at Franklin Event Center, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dsm-book-festival/200029807316902
  - **Venue**: 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1960, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: In Stormy Weather Tour with Chelsea Curto & Kat Singleton
  - **Description**: Join us to celebrate the release of In Stormy Weather with Chelsea Curto &amp; Kat Singleton!About this EventJoin us to celebrate the release of In Stormy Weather by best-selling author Chelsea Curto in
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/in-stormy-weather-tour-with-chelsea-curto-and-kat-singleton/100001983651925307
  - **Venue**: Sussman Theater at Drake University
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  - **Price**: USD 27 to 40
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, meetups, parades
- **Event Name**: Landon & Shay Tour with Brittainy Cherry
  - **Description**: Join us to celebrate the release of Landon &amp; Shay with Brittainy Cherry! Your ticket includes a Q&amp;A, signing, and copy of the book.About this EventJoin us to celebrate the release of Landon &amp; Shay
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/landon-and-shay-tour-with-brittainy-cherry/100001984987992520
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Price**: USD 25
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, contests, meet-and-greet, meetups, storytelling
- **Event Name**: The Little Book Presents: Sarah Glenn Marsh, In Conversation with Leah Rochelle
  - **Description**: Join us here at The Little Book as we welcome Sarah Glenn Marsh, in conversation with fellow queer author Leah Rochelle, to celebrate the release of Sarah's adult fantasy debut, "Our Rogue Fates"!

We are currently running a special pre-order campaign wit
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-little-book-presents-sarah-glenn-marsh-in-conversation-with-leah-rochelle/200029797251623
  - **Venue**: The Little Book
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  - **Categories**: art, kids, literary-art, workshops

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Moines Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39910940-a67b-11f0-871
  - **Venue**: Ashworth Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Des Moines Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Witmer Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: JOURNEY – Des Moines
  - **Description**: Des Moines, Journey is on the way!
The band will fill the arena with passion, power, and timeless hits.
You’ll feel every beat and sing every line.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now for this epic night!
#Journey #DesMoines #CaseysCenter #RockLegends
  - **Venue**: Journey – Des Moines, IA – April 8, 2026
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- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart "One Last Time" Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: Don't miss the Rod Stewart "One Last Time" concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page!

Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or lo
  - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
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- **Event Name**: Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins, where extraordinar
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines
  - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Lil Wayne at Casey's Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Lil Wayne at Casey's Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Casey's Center in Des Moines, IA sets the stage f
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: TLC  Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to TLC  Salt-N-Pepa &amp; En Vogue, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA for an event that
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA
  - **Description**: Don't miss Wicked at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA. 

Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page!

This show runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2104, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Maria Semple (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), AViD Presents: Tayari Jones (Mon Jun 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), The Little Book Presents: Sarah Gailey (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Grand View University Viking Theatre), DSM Book Festival (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm at 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1960, United States).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in April 2026?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Maria Semple (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309, Grand View University Viking Theatre, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1960, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 25 to USD 40. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Des Moines Public Library, The Little Book, W. W. Van Overbeke Author Page.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Des Moines.

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