Junior Menace

April 29, 2013 - May 30, 2013 - 12:00 am at Meance Practice Facility
SE 11th Street

Registration is now open for the spring season of Junior Menace. Junior Menace is divided up into two age groups which are ages 3–4 and ages 5–9.

Junior Menace consists of three sessions at three different locations. Session three is at Menace Practice Facility and goes from April29–May30. Practice is held on Mondays and games are played on Fridays. More info

Ages 3–4 Practice and play from 5:30pm–6:00pm | Ages 5–9 Practice and play from 6:00pm–7:00pm

Registration fee $50 (for ages 3–4) | $100 (for ages 5–9)

New Gallery Show Opens May 17

May 17, 2013 - June 11, 2013 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at St. Mark Gallery
1105 Grand Ave

Iowa Watercolor Society Miniature Show opens at the St Mark Gallery, 1105 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines on May 17 with an artist’s reception from 6:30-8 pm. The exhibit runs from May 17-June 11; visit during regular gallery hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the gallery is free and open to the public.

Indianola StoryWalk

May 24, 2013 - 6:30 am - 9:00 pm at Mcvay Trail
9th & 15th Street

Read and walk together as you enjoy family-friendly books posted along trails and in Indianola’s city parks. The schedule for 2013 features three books in three different locations throughout Indianola. Visit website for more details.

Iowa Cubs

May 24, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 11:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.

Iowa Cubs vs.Oklahoma City Redhawks (Astros) at 7:05 PM. Stick around post game for a fantastic firework display!

Lend Me a Tenor

May 24, 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street

It’s Cleveland Grand Opera Company’s gala season opener. World famous tenor Tito Morelli is to perform Otello, but when he finally arrives, he’s drunk. Through a hilarious series of mishaps, with two Otellos in costume and two women en dishabille, the farce spins out of control onstage and off. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End.

Smokin’ In The Junction

May 25, 2013 - May 26, 2013 - 12:00 am at Valley Junction
137 5th St

We are excited to announce the 5th Annual 2013 Smokin’ in the Junction BBQ Contest on Saturday and Sunday, May 25th & 26th. Join us for hot BBQ, great food, live music, food vendors, kids activities, inflatables, the beer garden and two days full of fun! This event will be held from 12:00 – 10:00 pm on Saturday, and from 12:00 – 9:00 pm on Sunday. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) our event is one of the largest BBQ competitions in Iowa and our $13,000+ awards include $1,500 for our Grand Champion and 48 competitors. Food and drink may not be purchased from our competitors, but is available from food vendors located along 5th Street. The performance stage and beer garden will be located at the south end of 5th Street. As a featured event of A-MAY-Zing Days (www.amayzingdays.com) Smokin’ in the Junction will culminate a month of community events and activities in West Des Moines. Special thanks to our corporate sponsors: AVIVA, City of West Des Moines, KXNO Radio, & Mediacom Please note: All food and beverage sales require tickets. No cash purchases allowed.

Indianola StoryWalk

May 25, 2013 - 6:30 am - 9:00 pm at Mcvay Trail
9th & 15th Street

Read and walk together as you enjoy family-friendly books posted along trails and in Indianola’s city parks. The schedule for 2013 features three books in three different locations throughout Indianola. Visit website for more details.

Downtown Farmers’ Market

May 25, 2013 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm at Court Avenue
Court Ave

Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Downtown Farmers’ Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. You’ll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, local wineries, a delicious assortment of goat cheese, an endless selection of baked goods, and many varieties of Iowa raised meat such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb, buffalo, ostrich, and tilapia.

Drake Neighborhood Association Garden Tour-Fundraiser

May 25, 2013 - May 26, 2013 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at American Judicature Society House
2700 University Ave.

Event takes place both Saturday May 25 thru Sunday May 26 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM both days.

$8 in advance at Woodsmith Garden Center, 10320 Hickman Road, Clive, and at Dahl’s Foods, 3425 Ingersoll Ave. and 1819 Beaver Ave. Day-of-tour tickets are $10 and will be available at 2700 University Ave., on the porch of the American Judicature Society house.

The first Drake garden tour will give visitors some creative ideas for improving their own yards. The tour on Saturday and Sunday will highlight six gardens featuring sun and shade perennials, ponds, edibles and recycled creations. Two of the gardens have been featured in Garden Gate Magazine and a third in Better Homes and Gardens. Also, at one site, 1806 36th St., a plant sale will be held.

Nitefall on the River- Hairball

May 25, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
E. 1st st.

Click here for ticket price’s and more information.