Events

Tech Tuesdays

Tech Tuesdays

May 28, 2013 - May 29, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue

The Forest Avenue Library offers a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for 6th to 12th graders created by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Enjoy real-world interaction and project-based learning through hands-on projects and competitions.

King Pong: Table Tennis League

King Pong: Table Tennis League

May 28, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Social Club
400 Walnut Street

Open play from 7PM-8:30PM. The league tournament starts at (or right around) 8:30PM. You don’t have to be a member of the league to play in the tournament! Open play resumes after the tournament is over.

Trivia Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesdays

May 28, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Doc’s Lounge
8805 Chambery Blvd

Try your luck at trivia with us every Tuesday! No entry fee for your chance to win prizes! Like us on facebook & find us on the web at www.docsinjohnston.com for daily drink specials & events.

Team Trivia

Team Trivia

May 28, 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Gas Lamp
1501 Grand Avenue

Bring a team of 2–6 people for great drinks and eight rounds of trivia!

Rounds contain five questions with links hinting at each previous question’s answer. Also, occasional theme rounds to spice things up!

Indianola StoryWalk

Indianola StoryWalk

May 29, 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.

Lend Me a Tenor

Lend Me a Tenor

May 29, 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.

Indianola StoryWalk

Indianola StoryWalk

May 30, 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.

Big as a Barn Garage and Bake Sale

May 30, 2013 - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm at Murray Conference Center
12440 Douglas Pkwy

The 22nd Annual Living History Farms Guild’s free event called “Big as a Barn” Garage and Bake Sale will be at the Murray Conference Center Thursday, May 30 – Saturday, June 1.  At this eclectic sale, there will be housewares, collectibles, furniture, dishes, lamps, children’s clothing, sporting equipment, toys, books, yard and garden tools and miscellaneous items. The bake sale will include cakes, cookies, bars, pies, breads and pastries prepared by members of the Guild.  All proceeds benefit Living History Farms.  Please contact Jan Milroy, Manager to volunteer or make donations. 

Open Circus

Open Circus

May 30, 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.

West Des Moines Farmers' Market

West Des Moines Farmers’ Market

May 30, 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.

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