Events in Des Moines , Iowa

Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Mon, Nov 2

11-02 | Meet the Author – Nancy Post

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 3

Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 3

11-03 | Meet the Author – Heather Mylan-Mains

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM

Hot Freaks w/ Thesaurus Rex

xBk Live · Des Moines

Wed, Nov 4

Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM

Workshop

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

Forest Avenue Library · Des Moines · Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo

Wooly's · Des Moines

Wed, Nov 4

Olivier Latry

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 5

11-05 | Meet the Author – Christopher Vondracek

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM

Agriculture w/ Pure Hex

xBk Live · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM

John Ford Coley

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM

Conference

2026 BCI Annual Meeting

Grace Church · Des Moines · Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM

Conference

BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

Grace Church · Des Moines · From $100

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

Pie & Paint

Collaborate DSM · Des Moines · $30.52

Fri, Nov 6

11-06 | Meet the Author – Keith Pilapil Lesmeister

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

The Queers

xBk Live · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM

John Ford Coley

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 7

Veteran's Free Visit Day

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines · Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 7

Sports

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

The Garden Nightclub · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 8

Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 8

Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 8 · 6:30 PM

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PM

Amythyst Kiah w/ Buffalo Nichols

xBk Live · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 PM

Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Mon, Nov 9

11-09 | Meet the Author – Stephanie Caffrey

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 AM

Conference

Building Futures

Iowa Events Center · Des Moines · Free

Tue, Nov 10

Fall Wreaths

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM

Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM

Sqwerv

xBk Live · Des Moines

Wed, Nov 11

Restorative Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Wed, Nov 11

11/11 | Meet the Author – Lori Erickson

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:00 PM

Workshop

Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)

The Iowa Center · Des Moines · Free

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM

2026 Sages Over 70

Krause Gateway Center · Des Moines · From $64.78

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 13

Champagne & Chocolate 26

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 13

11-13 | Meet the Author – A. Rose

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM

Larry Fleet

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PM

Weary Ramblers

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 14

Theater

Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation

The Garden Nightclub · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 PM

Comedy

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM

Iowa Reptile Show

Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines · Des Moines · From $0

Sun, Nov 15

Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Mon, Nov 16

Sip & Stroll Behind-the-Scenes Dome for the Holidays

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Mon, Nov 16

Literary

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM

A Motown Christmas

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 17

Holiday Cactus

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM

Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Wed, Nov 18

11-18 | Meet the Author – Christina Edgar Olds

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 19

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 19

Seasonal Simmer Pot

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM

A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece

xBk Live · Des Moines

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM

Third Day w/ Chris Tomlin

Casey's Center · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 20

11-20 | Meet the Author – Laura Rowley

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PMMusic

Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PMMusic

Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 2Art

11-02 | Meet the Author – Nancy Post

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 2Art

11-02 | Meet the Author – Nancy Post

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 3Community

Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 3Community

Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 3Art

11-03 | Meet the Author – Heather Mylan-Mains

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 3Art

11-03 | Meet the Author – Heather Mylan-Mains

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PMMusic

Hot Freaks w/ Thesaurus Rex

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PMMusic

Hot Freaks w/ Thesaurus Rex

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4Community

Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4Community

Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

Forest Avenue Library

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

Forest Avenue Library

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PMMusic

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo

Wooly's

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PMMusic

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo

Wooly's

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4Music

Olivier Latry

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 4Music

Olivier Latry

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 5Art

11-05 | Meet the Author – Christopher Vondracek

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 5Art

11-05 | Meet the Author – Christopher Vondracek

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PMMusic

Agriculture w/ Pure Hex

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PMMusic

Agriculture w/ Pure Hex

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PMMusic

John Ford Coley

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PMMusic

John Ford Coley

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AMFREEConference

2026 BCI Annual Meeting

Grace Church

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AMFREEConference

2026 BCI Annual Meeting

Grace Church

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AMFrom $100Conference

BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

Grace Church

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AMFrom $100Conference

BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

Grace Church

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM$30.52Art

Pie & Paint

Collaborate DSM

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM$30.52Art

Pie & Paint

Collaborate DSM

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6Art

11-06 | Meet the Author – Keith Pilapil Lesmeister

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6Art

11-06 | Meet the Author – Keith Pilapil Lesmeister

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

The Queers

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

The Queers

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PMMusic

John Ford Coley

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PMMusic

John Ford Coley

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7FREECommunity

Veteran's Free Visit Day

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Free →

Sat, Nov 7FREECommunity

Veteran's Free Visit Day

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PMMusic

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PMMusic

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PMMusic

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PMMusic

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7Sports

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

The Garden Nightclub

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 7Sports

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

The Garden Nightclub

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8Art

Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8Art

Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8 · 6:30 PMMusic

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8 · 6:30 PMMusic

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PMMusic

Amythyst Kiah w/ Buffalo Nichols

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PMMusic

Amythyst Kiah w/ Buffalo Nichols

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 PMMusic

Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 PMMusic

Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 9Art

11-09 | Meet the Author – Stephanie Caffrey

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 9Art

11-09 | Meet the Author – Stephanie Caffrey

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 AMFREEConference

Building Futures

Iowa Events Center

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 AMFREEConference

Building Futures

Iowa Events Center

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 10Community

Fall Wreaths

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 10Community

Fall Wreaths

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sqwerv

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Sqwerv

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 11Community

Restorative Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 11Community

Restorative Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 11Art

11/11 | Meet the Author – Lori Erickson

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 11Art

11/11 | Meet the Author – Lori Erickson

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)

The Iowa Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)

The Iowa Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PMFrom $64.78Community

2026 Sages Over 70

Krause Gateway Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PMFrom $64.78Community

2026 Sages Over 70

Krause Gateway Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PMMusic

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PMMusic

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PMMusic

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PMMusic

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 13Community

Champagne & Chocolate 26

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 13Community

Champagne & Chocolate 26

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 13Art

11-13 | Meet the Author – A. Rose

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 13Art

11-13 | Meet the Author – A. Rose

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Larry Fleet

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Larry Fleet

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PMMusic

Weary Ramblers

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PMMusic

Weary Ramblers

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 14Theater

Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation

The Garden Nightclub

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 14Theater

Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation

The Garden Nightclub

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 PMComedy

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 PMComedy

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AMFrom $0Community

Iowa Reptile Show

Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AMFrom $0Community

Iowa Reptile Show

Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 15Art

Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Nov 15Art

Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 16Community

Sip & Stroll Behind-the-Scenes Dome for the Holidays

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 16Community

Sip & Stroll Behind-the-Scenes Dome for the Holidays

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 16Literary

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 16Literary

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PMMusic

A Motown Christmas

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PMMusic

A Motown Christmas

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 17Community

Holiday Cactus

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 17Community

Holiday Cactus

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show

Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PMMusic

Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PMMusic

Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 18Art

11-18 | Meet the Author – Christina Edgar Olds

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Nov 18Art

11-18 | Meet the Author – Christina Edgar Olds

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 19Art

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 19Art

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 19Community

Seasonal Simmer Pot

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Nov 19Community

Seasonal Simmer Pot

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Third Day w/ Chris Tomlin

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Third Day w/ Chris Tomlin

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 20Art

11-20 | Meet the Author – Laura Rowley

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 20Art

11-20 | Meet the Author – Laura Rowley

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMMusic

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMMusic

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA