Iowa Cubs
July 24, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) at 7:05 PM
Open Circus
July 25, 2013 - 9:00 am - 11:30 pm at 4th Street Theater
212 4th Street
Open Circus is the only open mic in Des Moines where variety is the name of the game. From musicians to magicians, artists to acrobats, poets to pirates, all are welcome at Des Moines Social Clubs’ Open Circus. Every week is different and you never know what you will see at the Circus.
Vicious Circle Exhibition
July 25, 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street
An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.
West Des Moines Farmers’ Market
July 25, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Valley Junction
137 5th St
Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4 – 8 pm.
Jimmy Carter Happy Hour
July 25, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd Street
The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour features free samples from local and award winning brewers from 6-8:30pm every Thursday at el Bait Shop!
Summer Concert Series
July 25, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy
Held every Thursday from 6-9pm, enjoy free live music on the lawn. We’ll be serving wine, sangria & Madhouse beer by the glass ($5) as well as grilling up burgers & brats ($6). We’ll have regular appearances by the Chocolaterie Stam gelato cart – yes, you can even have a wine or beer gelato float – as well as the Gusto Pizza truck. We will have some chairs/tables, but it’s not a bad idea to bring some chairs or blankets as well. As a reminder, all ages are welcome but please leave the pets at home. And since it’s a free event, please celebrate the evenings enjoying our wine and beer (other alcoholic beverages will need to stay at home). Yay for summer!
Iowa Cubs
July 25, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) at 7:05 PM
Downtown Farmers’ Market
July 27, 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.
Victorian Birthday
July 27, 2013 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd
Visit the Flynn House for a glimpse of childhood’s pleasures from times past! Our Victorian mansion will be decorated for a little girl’s party, complete with period streamers and examples of party gifts. Practice the behavior rules for a “good” child in the Flynn parlor; can you sit properly? Explore the boys’ and girls’ bedrooms to discover the clothing and daily life of a privileged child, along with a chance to check out toys from the era. Join in a period party game and make a birthday favor to take home. Share in a sweet party treat in the side yard at the end of your visit! www.LivingHistoryFarms.org
Yoga in the Park
July 27, 2013 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Gray’s Lake
2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines Park & Recreation Department invites you to enjoy your Saturday morning by participating in a free weekly yoga session at Grays Lake this summer. Maximize your stress relief by practicing yoga next to the water’s edge at the southeast shore. The class will be from 9 – 10 a.m. & will be held every Saturday beginning May 25 through September 28. Classes will not take place if raining. Local volunteer teachers lead each session, which means you’ll have a different yoga experience each week! You are encouraged to bring a mat/towel as well as some water & clothes you can move in. No registration for the class required……..just show up at 9am ready to relax, release & enjoy the experience of Yoga on the shores of beautiful Gray’s Lake.
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