Proceeds go towards Jackson Street Bridge. The Des Moines Parks & Recreation will also offer a 5K run at 8 a.m. Mayor's Annual Ride & Run (April 18): Mayor Frank Cownie will lead the 25-mile ride at 10 a.m.

Oklahoma City (April 17): Home opener at Principal Park, One Line Drive. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Book Sale (April 16-20): Massive book, magazine and movie sale at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, E. Go to .īEST BETS: Recommendations on best entertainment, diningĬafe Sci: Trash Talk (April 14): At Jasper Winery, Reo Menning of Metro Waste Authority discusses the science behind waste collection. Soil (April 12): With opener Psychostick at Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines. Each ticket includes a contribution to the IRA Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. A table of 10 is $1,250, with $550 for 4 tickets and $300 for 2 tickets. Go to ywr.org.Ĭulinary Affair 2015 (April 12): The Iowa Restaurant Association and Dine Iowa present Culinary Affair, featuring seven courses from seven of the city's top chefs, along with seven wines to try in the elegant Embassy Club West, 520 Market St., West Des Moines. Sit On It! (April 11): Fundraiser for Young Women's Resource Center at the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. April 12, 19 and 26 at Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St. Tickets $25-$30 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for students at 'Around the World in 80 Days' (April 10-26): Based on the Jules Verne classic, this play takes theatergoers on the original amazing race. Kum & Go Theater at the Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St. on April 10, with 7:30 performances April 11, 15 to 18, and 22 to 25 and matinee performances at 2 p.m. 'The Diary of Anne Frank' (April 10-26): See the story of a young girl and her family. each night at Buccaneers Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Reserve your seat ator by calling 51.ĭes Moines Buccaneers (April 10-11): Final games of the season, 7:05 p.m.

Tickets are free, but reservations are limited. Admission is free.įingerman lecture 2015: Roberta Smith (April 9): The Des Moines Art Center is hosting its 26th Fingerman Lecture, featuring Roberta Smith, award-winning co-chief art critic for the New York Times. The Last Laugh Comedy Theater, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Open mic from 7:30 to 9 p.m., performance at 9.

'The Workshop' Sketch Comedy show (April 9): Local comedic writers, actors, improvisers and stand-up comedians collaborated to create one full show.

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