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Sunday, April 17, Reframing Racial Justice in Creative Communities: Jordan W. Brooks Mainframe
Studios, Des Moines, at 5 p.m., Free
Mainframe Studios and the Des Moines chapter of SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) present the final event in their four-part speaker series, Reframing Racial Justice in Creative Communities. Jordan W. Brooks serves as director for Equity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Student Success at Iowa State University College of Design. He is also a visual artist working in illustration and murals, and he offers coaching and workshops in team building, DEI initiatives and more through his company KNWSLF. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. There will be a cash bar and complimentary snacks. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Community Connections
Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Union Park Spring Egg Hunt, Heritage Carousel, Des Moines, Free
Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Lemon Trail Ride, Exile Brewing Company, Des Moines, $25
Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m.
Gallery Talk for Modern Concepts w/Jeff Fleming, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Free
Thursday-Monday, April 21-25.
Planned Parenthood Book Sale, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Free-$20
Friday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Opening Reception: Chris Vance, Moberg Gallery, Des Moines, Free
Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Hawthorn Hill’s 13th Annual Art & More for Shelter, Curate— East Village, Des Moines, $60
Friday, April 22 at 12 p.m. Earth Day Rally, Cowles Commons, Des Moines, Free Friday, April 22 at 5 p.m. Artist Reception: The Gaia Project—A Climate Crisis Dialogue, Artisan Gallery 218, Des Moines, Free
Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Earth Day Family 5k Run/Walk, Polk City Square, Polk City, Free$25 Thursday, April 28 at 5 p.m. Wine, Food and Beer Showcase, Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines, $50-150
Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. 2022 Mayor’s Annual Ride, Principal Park, Des Moines, Free$50
Friday, April 22, Of Gravity and Light Ballet Des Moines, Des Moines Civic Center, at 7 p.m., $22.50-
$71.50 Beau Kenyon, director of education and outreach at Ballet Des Moines, premieres his newest composition with the company for a onenight-only performance. Artistic director Tom Mattingly choreographed the piece. The interdisciplinary work is also accompanied by a video installation by Boston-based artist Yu-Wen Wu. Of Gravity and Light is exemplary of the power of art to capture abstract concepts in accessible ways, exploring the wonders of space through sound, imagery and movement.
Theatrical Thrills
Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Michael Longfellow, Teehee’s Comedy Club, Des Moines, $20-110
Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Denim-A-Palooza: Standup Comedy Showcase, Teehee’s Comedy Club, $15-80
Through April 10. Singin’ in the Rain, Des Moines Community Playhouse, $29-53
Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m.
Sebastian Maniscalco: Nobody Does This Tour, Des Moines Civic Center, $54-154 Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Chelsea Handler, Des Moines Civic Center, $49.50 - $219.50
Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Laugh Tracks Comedy Show, The Station on Ingersoll, Des Moines, $12-15
Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Chicago, Des Moines Civic Center, $71-401
Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m.
Naughty Nerds Cabaret: Nerds in Bloom, xBk, Des Moines, $25-45 Opening Friday, April 22. Pippi Longstocking: The Musical, Des Moines Community Playhouse, Des Moines, $14-19
Friday and Saturday, April 22 and
23 at 7:30 p.m. Comedy XPeriment, Stoner Theater, Des Moines, $15
Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Kathleen Madigan, Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, $42.50
Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Henry Rollins, Hoyt Sherman Place, $25-45
Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Paddington Gets in a Jam, Des Moines Civic Center, $12-24
Opening Friday April 29. Girls Weekend 2, Iowa Stage Theatre Company, Stoner Theater, $40
Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m.
Tits Up!, Teehee’s Comedy Club, $25-130
Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
National Geographic live: Secrets of the Whales, Des Moines Civic Center, $15-48
Saturday, April 23, Abbie Sawyer w/Annalibera,
D. Smith xBk Live, at 5 p.m., $15-18 Des Moines
musician Abbie Sawyer celebrates the release of her first solo album this month with a topnotch lineup of support. Her album release party at xBk Live features openers Annalibera and D. Smith (of the Maytags). Sawyer brings her unforgettable voice to bear on these pandemicpenned tunes, with the distinctive lilt and tonality of Midwestern soul carried over from the Diplomats of Solid Sound married winningly to a country-tinged folk sound for an ambiance that suits her well.
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Musical Marvels
Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Gabriel Espinosa with Vocal Gumbo, Noce, Des Moines, $20-40
Friday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Wolf Alice, Wooly’s, Des Moines, $25
Saturday-Sunday, April 9 and 10 at
7:30 and 2:30 p.m. Masterworks 6: Beethoven’s Ninth, Des Moines Civic Center, $20-70
Saturday, April 9 at 8 p.m. Thelma and the Sleaze, xBk Live, Des Moines, $12-15
Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m. Big Dopes, Seth Cloe and the Silver Liners, Abigail Phelps, Gaslamp, $8-10
Tuesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Taylor Eigsti Quartet, Temple Theater, Des Moines, $20-45
Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Zap Tura w/ Skyscraper, xBk Live, $10-13
Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band, Noce, $12-50
Sunday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Lily DeTaeye w/the Love-In, xBk Live, $10-13
Saturday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) All-Iowa Music Fest, Gaslamp, Teehee’s Comedy Club, The Cave, Des Moines, $18
Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Ramona and the Sometimes, The Book of Bugs, Odd Pets, xBk Live, $10
Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m. Bouquet, Wave Cage, The Halloween Episode, Gaslamp, $10
Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Hoyt Sherman Place, $36-96
Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Tech N9ne w/Joey Cool, X-Raided and ¡Mayday!, Val Air Ballroom, $38-40
via Hoyt Sherman Place
Thursday, April 28, Anjelah JohnsonReyes: Who Do I Think I Am? Tour,
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, at 8 p.m., $39-59
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes looks back on her life through a collection of humorous anecdotes in Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams, released March 15 from Worthy Books. The former cheerleader discusses her time with the Oakland Raiders as well as her experiences navigating racial identity (she is Mexican and Indigenous) and religious beliefs.
Literary Luxuries
Saturday, April 9 at 5 p.m. Poetry and Photography: Dr. Paul Brooke, Beaverdale Books, Des Moines, Free
Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Three Poets: Laura Johnson, Hannah Soyer, Dawn Terpstra, Artisan Gallery 218, Des Moines, Free
Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Amanda Montell, Central Library, Des Moines, Free
Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. The Author Afterparty: Lyz Lenz, Storyhouse Bookpub, Des Moines, $6
Thursday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Poetry & Poets: Ryan Clark and Daniel Biegelson, Beaverdale Books, Des Moines, Free
Throughout April, Spring Enchantment Reiman Gardens,
Ames, Free-$11 Take full advantage of each moment of warmth by exploring Reiman Gardens in April! This ongoing celebration of spring includes a whole-site scavenger hunt for dozens of hidden fairy doors. Enjoy extended hours the weekends of April 21-23 and 28-30 to experience the wonders of the tulips in their prime (the gardens will be open until 8 p.m. those days; the gift shop and conservatory until 7:30 p.m.).
Friday, April 15, Fashion Show & Zine Release
Party Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Iowa City, at 9:30
p.m., $7 The first issue of Iowa City DIY fashion zine Fashion Is Murder is about to drop, and it’s got the party of the season to back it up. DJ CEO of Fashion Is Murder and MC Jarrett Hilarious host a bevy of local models showing off the looks. Because of the number of performers, the audience will be at low capacity, so grab your tix soon. A copy of the zine is included in the ticket price. Masks required, all ages.
Explore Ames! Eastward, ho!
Thursday-Sunday, April 7-10 at
7 p.m. House of Gucci, Carver Hall, Iowa State Univesity, Ames, Free
Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Bad Bad Hats w/Nectar, The Maintenance Shop, Ames, $10-15
Saturday, April 9 at 5 p.m. Legacy Tournament, Mayhem Comics and Games, $6
Monday, April 11 at 6 p.m. Corsets and Conversations w/Tirzah Price, Dog-Eared Books, Ames, Free
Thursday-Sunday, April 14-17 at 7
p.m. West Side Story, Carver Hall, Iowa State Univesity, Ames, Free
Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
Grandma Mojo’s Improv Comedy, The Maintenance Shop, $1
Thursday, April 21 at 8 p.m.
Together Pangea w/Tropa Magica, The Maintenance Shop, $14-18
Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and
May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Ames Figure Skating Club Presents: Hollywood Lights to Broadway Nights, Iowa State Ice Arena, Free-$10 Sunday, April 10 at 1 p.m. 508 Press Outdoor Poetry Marathon, PS1 North Art Gardens, Iowa City, Free
Saturday and Sunday, April 16-
17. Women/Trans*/Femme Bike Touring, Iowa City Bike Library, Iowa City, Free
Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Chowdown: An Improv Feast, Willow Creek Theatre Company, Iowa City, $15
Opening Friday, April 22. Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812, Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, $15-40 Saturday, April 23 at 9 p.m. Feed Me Weird Things: Daniel Wyche and Chris Dingman, Trumpet Blossom Cafe, Iowa City, $10-15
Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
Daniel Khalastchi and Marc Rahe, Prairie Lights, Free
Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Chinese Performing Arts, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, $10-14
Saturday, April 30 at 5 p.m.
Iowa City Poetry Alfresco, College Hill Neighborhood, Iowa City, Free
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