(Courtesy: DSM Register)
MAY 25-27
Vintage Truck Show
The “largest vintage truck show in the world” will be held at the Iowa
State Fairgrounds. More than 1,000 vintage trucks are scheduled to be on
site. The weekend also features nearly 100 vendors, food, a kids area,
swap meet, and a truck pull on Saturday. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $10 (12 and
under free).
MAY 26
Nitefall on the River: Hairball
Hairball is a complete rock and roll experience, featuring two hours of
homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world, from KISS to Van
Halen to Journey and more.
Close your eyes, and you’ll swear you were listening to the real thing.
Along with music, the show also delivers theatrics like lights, smoke,
fire, bombs and more. 8 p.m. Simon Estes Amphitheater, 75 E. Locust St.
Tickets are $20-$25 at nitefalldsm.com.
Julianne and Derek Hough
The Hough siblings bring their Move Beyond Live On Tour to Ames,
promising fans their biggest and best show yet. The show will bring
fans on a journey of dance and music, as the pair will be joined by the
Move Company Dancers for group performances in styles ranging from
ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and
everything in between. 7:30 p.m., Stephens Auditorium. Tickets start at
$54.50. www.center.iastate. edu/events/move-beyond-liveon- tour
MAY 26-27
The King Explosion
Hosted by Elvis expert and national personality Ronny Craig, the King Explosion is a two-day international
showcase and competition featuring some of the very best Elvis Tribute
Artists worldwide. This show is for all ages. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30 and
7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Meadows Event Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive,
Altoona. Tickets are $10-$20 at midwestix.com.
MAY 27
Chile Fest
Malo’s executive chef Matt Howard
prepares a festive buffet-style dinner, with a kick. Enjoy spicy
appetizers and entrees with house-made sauces, as well as beverages.
6:30 p.m. Des Moines Social Club Culinary Loft, 900 Mulberry St. Tickets
are $65 at ohospitality. com/events.
Death by Aria
From more than 1,200 nationwide applicants and auditions, 44 aspiring
opera singers will introduce themselves to Des Moines Metro Opera music
staff and the public. Participants spend
the summer learning about the craft of being an opera singer and form
the chorus for DMMO’s mainstage season. 6:30 p.m., free and open to the
public.
Blank Performing Arts Center, Indianola, 503 N. D Street.
MAY 28
SpringFest
The Central Iowa Blues Society hosts SpringFest at Jasper Winery, 2400
George Flagg Pkwy. The event starts at 2 p.m. and features music from
Rob Lumbard, Amanda Fish, the Bel Airs and Josh Hoyer & Soul
Colossal. Learn more at cibs.org.
MAY 30
Join the Des Moines Public Library for Authors Visiting in Des Moines
(AViD). Heather Gudenkauf will be at Central Library on May 30 at 7 p.m.
