The Downtown streets will be filled with live music and the smells of fresh, local food when the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines returns for its Opening Day on Saturday, May 7. The Market takes place every Saturday morning from May through October. Hours are 7 a.m. – Noon, with a later start time during October when hours are 8 a.m. – Noon. The Market spans nine city blocks in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) in the Historic Court District: On Court Avenue from Water Street to Fifth Avenue and extending north and south on Second Avenue, Third Street and Fourth Street. The Market is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com

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GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Designed conveniently–BUT NOT exclusively–for pairs (mother/father & child, siblings, or Besties), this event allows each person to paint one side of a diptych (a painting on two panels) on their own surface! We’ll help you change up each panel so you can hang them side-by-side or have two stand-alone pieces!
Registration required for all attendees. Children must have a registered adult accompanying them.
Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to put on an apron and get seated.
Ticket price includes all paint supplies, instruction, use of aprons and a surface to take home!

Calling ALL kiddos – we’re rolling up our sleeves and making one heck of a mess in our NEW and improved Cupcake Decorating Classes!

Each class includes a beverage, a chef’s hat to decorate, a “Molly’s Cupcakes” patch and a tutorial on filling, frosting and decorating four cupcakes.

General age requirement is 6-14-years-old. Adult supervision is required for individuals younger than 6-years-old.

Gluten-Free and Vegan options are available.

7 PM Show | 6:30 PM Doors
9:30 PM Show | 9 PM Doors
$15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door
Veteran comedian, Richard Reese – has been dishing out the laughs with the best of them for years. He’s accumulated much experience over that time — including being voted “Most Entertaining” at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and winning the Great American Comedy Festival in 2008. Followed by those escapades were the release of two comedy specials entitled “Smoke, Jokes & Lasers (2013)” and “Always Laugh Forever Before You Die Yesterday (2015).” In 2016 his album “Jetpack Tuxedo” arrived on digital platforms to pleasing reviews. As a tenacious agent of humor, Richard brings an original and unpredictable approach to his show. Creatively witty and intelligently silly, this comedian/filmmaker continues to delight audiences near and far.

Since the 1990s, The Soul Searchers have been one of the most in-demand live music groups in Iowa. The group, whose music is best described as boogie-woogie blues, typically performs more than 100 dates a year at music festivals, bars, wineries, breweries, company gatherings, wedding receptions, and graduation parties. The band’s members, Scott Eggleston (guitar and vocals), Neil Stoffregen (piano and organ), Erich Gaukel (electric and upright basses) and Mark Grimm (drums), are in-demand musicians in Iowa and have toured and performed onstage with Pieta Brown, Bo Ramsey, The Nadas, Sam Salomone, The Turner Center Jazz Orchestra, R.J. Mischo, Rockin’ Johnny, Aki Kumar, Jim Viner’s Incredible B3 Band, among many others.

7 PM Show | 6:30 PM Doors
9:30 PM Show | 9 PM Doors
$15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door
Veteran comedian, Richard Reese – has been dishing out the laughs with the best of them for years. He’s accumulated much experience over that time — including being voted “Most Entertaining” at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and winning the Great American Comedy Festival in 2008. Followed by those escapades were the release of two comedy specials entitled “Smoke, Jokes & Lasers (2013)” and “Always Laugh Forever Before You Die Yesterday (2015).” In 2016 his album “Jetpack Tuxedo” arrived on digital platforms to pleasing reviews. As a tenacious agent of humor, Richard brings an original and unpredictable approach to his show. Creatively witty and intelligently silly, this comedian/filmmaker continues to delight audiences near and far.

Wow, can you believe it?! We’re combining two age old traditions; bingo and brunch. Who doesn’t want to have a steamy pile of waffles with their multiple bingo cards?
While you’re here enjoying our most premium brunch (some would even say it’s the best brunch in the dang metro), you should grab a card and win some SWEET PRIZES.
We’re giving away dinners, brunches, mug clubs, crowlers, drinks and shots. Literally everything we offer BUT YOU DON’T GOTTA PAY (assuming you win, but I got faith in ya)
We’ll see you there, marker in hand and with a fat stack of pancakes.

4th of July weekend fun!
It’s time to relax and un-“wine”! Sip, socialize, and paint while our talented artists help you uncork your creativity. Enjoy your favorite beverage while painting your own version of this masterpiece created by a B&B Artist.
Bring the family, catch up with friends, or make it a date night… whatever inspires you to get inspired with us!
No experience necessary! Ticket price includes the use of all art supplies & aprons, artist-led instruction, and a take-home surface

Bring your roller skates/rollerblades to Brenton Skating Plaza on Sunday, July 3 and enjoy a summer night skating along the river with a live DJ and the Des Moines Fire Department. Each paid participant will receive an American Flag and one treat. The concession stand will be open for the purchase of other goodies. No skates or other equipment will be available for rent. Cost: $2 per person, ages 1 and up

Register online now at bit.ly/redwhiteskate2022