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Concerts in West Des Moines

Tue, 14 Apr • 06:00 PM

Gov't Mule & Larkin Poe

Val Air Ballroom
Thu, 14 May • 06:00 PM

Freddie Gibbs

Val Air Ballroom
Wed, 15 Apr • 07:30 PM

Govt Mule with Larkin Poe at Val Air Ballroom

Val Air Ballroom
Mon, 27 Apr • 12:30 AM

Avatar with Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul

Val Air Ballroom

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Parties in West Des Moines

Sat, 28 Mar • 06:00 PM

bbno$

Val Air Ballroom
Wed, 13 May • 06:00 PM

Frank Caliendo

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
Sun, 10 May • 07:00 PM

Dayseeker at Val Air Ballroom

Val Air Ballroom
Mon, 11 May • 12:00 AM

Parking Dayseeker with Northlane, Wind Walkers, and Sace6

Val Air Ballroom

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Comedy events in West Des Moines

Thu, 05 Mar • 07:00 PM

Pauly Shore at Funny Bone - Des Moines

Funny Bone - Des Moines
Thu, 16 Jul Onwards

David Koechner

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
Thu, 08 Oct Onwards

Damon Wayans Jr.

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
Thu, 16 Apr • 06:00 PM

Chad Daniels

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

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Trips & Adventurous Activities in West Des Moines

Thu, 07 May • 06:00 PM

T.J. Miller

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
Thu, 19 Feb • 07:30 PM

Dylan Gossett at Val Air Ballroom

Val Air Ballroom
Sun, 01 Mar • 08:05 PM

Waterloo Black Hawks at Des Moines Buccaneers

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Sun, 01 Mar • 08:05 PM

Parking Waterloo Black Hawks at Des Moines Buccaneers

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

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Live Music in West Des Moines

Thu, 16 Apr • 12:30 AM

Gov't Mule with Larkin Poe

Val Air Ballroom
Fri, 24 Apr • 06:30 PM

The Pork Tornadoes with Jordan Beem at Val Air Ballroom

Val Air Ballroom

546+ Interested
Wed, 08 Apr • 07:30 PM

Journey

Des Moines, IA

6+ Interested
Fri, 08 May • 06:30 PM

PetRock: A Tribute To The Smooth Rock Of The 70's at Val Air Ballroom

Val Air Ballroom

213+ Interested

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Contests in West Des Moines

Fri, 08 May • 07:00 PM

TJ Miller at Funny Bone - Des Moines

Funny Bone - Des Moines
Wed, 25 Feb • 06:00 PM

Shane Smith and The Saints

Val Air Ballroom
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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders at Des Moines Buccaneers

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Fri, 27 Feb • 07:00 PM

Jamie Lissow at Funny Bone - Des Moines

Funny Bone - Des Moines

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Music events in West Des Moines

Mon, 27 Apr • 07:30 PM

Buckethead at Val Air Ballroom

Val Air Ballroom
Sat, 28 Mar • 06:00 PM

Unmasking the Singer 2026

Val Air Ballroom

124+ Interested
Sun, 15 Mar • 07:00 PM

Josiah Queen Tickets West Des Moines IA Val Air Ballroom

301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3738, United States

4+ Interested
Sat, 21 Feb • 06:00 PM

The Impact Gala: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact

Ron Pearson Center

22+ Interested

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Performances in West Des Moines

Thu, 05 Nov Onwards

Chris Porter

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
Thu, 19 Mar • 06:00 PM

Kelsey Cook

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
Sat, 14 Mar • 07:30 PM

Taste Test: Improv Burlesque Show

HiFi Brew Lounge

USD 30
Thu, 10 Sep Onwards

Pat McGann

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

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Charity events in West Des Moines

Sat, 18 Apr • 05:00 PM

2nd Annual Diamonds & Donations Gala

Meridian - Atlas building
Sat, 28 Feb • 03:00 PM

Guns N Hoses Hockey Game

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

616+ Interested
Fri, 08 May • 06:30 PM

Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers Gala presented by Hy-Vee

Ron Pearson Center

35+ Interested
Sat, 07 Mar • 06:00 PM

Wings of Iowa, A Celebration of Birds, 3rd annual gala!

The Monroe

131+ Interested

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Tournaments in West Des Moines

Fri, 27 Feb • 07:05 PM

Omaha Lancers at Des Moines Buccaneers at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Fri, 17 Apr • 06:00 PM

TWIN RIVERS GIRLS NATIONALS

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

163+ Interested
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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders at Des Moines Buccaneers at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Fri, 06 Mar • 07:05 PM

Dubuque Fighting Saints at Des Moines Buccaneers at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

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Sports events in West Des Moines

Fri, 13 Mar • 05:00 PM

Tryout #2 - Des Moines 1

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

9+ Interested
Fri, 20 Feb • 10:30 AM

Courage on the Court

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

15+ Interested
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Fargo Force

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Sat, 21 Mar • 06:00 PM

Des Moines Roller Derby vs. Cedar Valley Roller Derby

RecPlex

USD 12

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Food & Drink events in West Des Moines

Sun, 22 Feb • 03:30 PM

ARL Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner at OPA!

OPA Italian & Greek

103+ Interested
Mon, 23 Feb • 04:00 PM

ARL Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse; The Rewind Hotel

The Rewind Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

114+ Interested
Sun, 19 Apr • 12:00 PM

Vaisakhi Service and Celebration

Iowa Sikh Association
Mon, 23 Feb • 06:30 PM

Baking Blue Ribbons: Stories, recipes and more about the Iowa State Fair Food Competitions

4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265

21+ Interested

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Which are the most trending events happening in West Des Moines today?

Here are the best events happening in West Des Moines today:

Basic Life Support (BLS - Heartcode) CPR Skills Assessment is happening on 16 Feb 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards at 974 73rd Street STE 33. West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mayhem Des Moines Commander Party is happening on 16 Feb 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Mayhem Comics and Games (Clive, IA), West Des Moines
Weekly Meeting and Fighter Practice is happening on 16 Feb 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, West Des Moines

Which are the most trending events happening in West Des Moines this weekend?

Here are the best events happening in West Des Moines this weekend:

Art Mart DSM 2026 at Mayhem Comics is happening on Sat 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at Mayhem Comics and Games (Clive, IA), West Des Moines
The Impact Gala: Celebrating 30 Years of Impact is happening on Sat 21 Feb 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Ron Pearson Center, West Des Moines
Mug Club Tasting is happening on Sat 21 Feb 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards at WineStyles Tasting Station - West Glen, West Des Moines
Winter Concert “Ports of Call” is happening on Sun 22 Feb 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at Valley High School Staplin Performing Arts Center, West Des Moines
ARL Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner at OPA! is happening on Sun 22 Feb 2026 from 3:30 PM onwards at OPA Italian & Greek, West Des Moines
Iowa’s Best Damn Chili Cook-Off is happening on Sun 22 Feb 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at 3530 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

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