Moscow Festival Ballet Presents ‘Giselle’
“Giselle” tells the story of a humble peasant girl who dies of a broken
heart before being summoned from her grave by a group of supernatural
women, who dance men to death.
Although they target Giselle’s lover for death, her love sets him free.
See “Giselle” performed by the Moscow Festival Ballet, which merges the
highest classical elements of two of Russia’s greatest ballet
companies. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive, Ames.
Tickets are $25-$65 at center.iastate.edu.
JAN. 26-28
Stomp
Experience the Broadway phenomena of Stomp, where the eight-member
percussion troupe plays anything but traditional instruments, using
brooms, garbage cans, matchboxes, wooden poles, Zippo lighters, hubcaps
and more to fill the theater with a pulsating, electric beat and wow the
crowd with unique rhythms. Feel the noise at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5 and 9
p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $30-$55 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
JAN. 26-FEB. 11
‘Misery’
Based on the novel by Stephen King, “Misery” tells the story of a
novelist who wakes up captive in the home of his “number-one fan” after
she rescues him from a car crash. While he is recovering, she begins
reading the manuscript for his latest novel, becoming enraged when she
discovers he has killed off her favorite character. The novelist then is
forced to rewrite his novel as if his life depends on it, which it
does. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m.
Sunday. Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St. Tickets are $29-$37 at dmplayhouse.com.
The Chili Bike Ride
Bike ride starts and ends at The Hall (111 South 11th St., Ste.
200, West Des Moines) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the bike ride, stop
at Exile Brewing Co., Confluence Brewing Company, and the Iowa Events
Center for rider specials. Food truck chili cook-off from 5 to 8 p.m..
Live music from Bruce Day Rocks: 7 to 9:30 p.m. New Belgium Brewing bike
giveaway: 7:30 p.m. RAGBRAI route announcement will stream during the
event. Specials include: $1 off New Belgium draws; drink specials all
day. Event is free to the public. facebook.com/ events/393632234414748
Marilyn Manson
Renowned rocker Marilyn Manson will perform live at Seven Flags Event
Center, 2100 NW 100th St., Clive, with special guest Alice Glass. 7 p.m.
Tickets are $40 in advance at sevenflagseventcenter. com or $45 the day of the show.
‘The Wizard of Oz’
Follow Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man
down the Yellow Brick Road when an all-new production of “The Wizard of
Oz” comes to Stephens Auditorium. See all
the iconic moments and hear your favorite songs from the Oscar-winning
movie, along with new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. 7:30
p.m. 1900 Center Drive, Ames. Tickets are $25-78 at center.iastate.edu.
JAN. 30-FEB. 4
‘One Funny Mother’
Anyone who is a mother, is married to a mother or has a mother won’t
want to miss this hilarious solo comedy about motherhood, starring
comedian Dena Blizzard. Follow Dena as she cleans the house, readying
for a “Girls’ Night Out” and in the process laments how her life and
marriage have changed since she became a mom and she ponders if she
really has gone crazy since having these kids. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 5
and 8 p.m. Sat., and 3 p.m. Sun.
Temple Theater, 10th and Locust. Tickets start at $28 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
FEB. 1
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Grammy Award-winning Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
started as a small radio orchestra in 1926 and has since grown to 100
musicians. The group, with a repertoire ranging from baroque music to
contemporary works, performs more than 60 concerts each year and
receives high acclaim for its festival appearances in Scandinavia,
Europe and the former Soviet Union. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900
Center Drive. Tickets are $25-70 at center.iastate.edu.
FEB. 2-3
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert
Experience the magic of the movie “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s
Stone” as it is shown in high-definition on a huge screen as the Des
Moines Symphony Orchestra plays the entire score. 7:30 p.m Friday, 1:30
and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.
Tickets are $29-$84 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
FEB. 3
‘Meet George Washington Carver’
Celebrate Black History Month with an enlightening presentation by
George Washington Carver, portrayed by Paxton Williams. The program will
also feature gospel music performed
by the Des Moines’ Corinthian
Baptist Church’s Praise and Worship Team and musicians, directed by
Minister of Music Barry Jones. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at
the door.
(515) 292-9454 or amespubliclibrary. org. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Iowa State University Alumni Center, Reiman Ballroom Wine & World Change
Jasper Winery will serve wine and beer, a signature drink, and small
plates for purchase. Trades of Hope will showcase and sell fair-trade,
handmade jewelry, accessories and home-decor made by empowered women
from around the world. Jasper Winery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
FEB. 4
Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble
Get warmed up to watch the 90th Academy Awards on TV later in the
evening with a concert by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble, where they
will play popular themes from movies that have previously won or been
nominated for an Academy Award. 2 p.m. Scottish Rite Consistory, 519
Park St.
Admission is free, with a suggestion of a $10 donation.
FEB. 5
‘Gobsmacked!’
This next-generation a cappella show features reigning world champion
beatboxer Ball-Zee and an international cast of world-class vocalists
who weave stories using all forms of a cappella, from traditional
harmonies to cutting edge multitrack looping. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines
Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $17.50-$47.50 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
‘Dancing with the Stars Live!’
See every style of dance featured on the hit TV show “Dancing with the
Stars” when “Dancing with the Stars Live! Light Up the Night” comes to
Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Performers include Lindsay Arnold, Alan
Bernsten, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Keo
Motsepe, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater and more, showing off their
salsas, waltzes and high-energy group numbers. 7:30 p.m. 1900 Center
Drive, Ames. Tickets start at $39.50 at center.iastate.edu.
FEB. 9
Covered Bridges Winery – Yoga, Wine and Chocolate
Enjoy a relaxing yoga class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by wine and chocolate pairing.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available at squareup.com/ store/covered-bridges-winery.
Class will be led by Melissa Walker from Power Life Yoga in Des Moines. 2207 170th Trail, Winterset. (515) 729-9463.
FEB. 9-10
Winter Blues Fest
Hear 20 blues acts under one roof when the 24th annual Winter Blues Fest takes over the Downtown Des Moines Marriott.
The festival, curated by the Central Iowa Blues Society, features Josh
Hoyer and Soul Colossal, Steepwater Band, Reverend Raven and the Chain
Smokin’ Altar Boys, Jason Ricci, Grand Marquis, Anthony Gomes, Kilborn
Alley Blues Band, Eric Jerardi, Kevin “BF” Burt, Amanda Fish Band,
Malcolm Wells and the Two-Timers, Heath Alan Band and more. Sit in on
jam sessions and attend showcases as well as a guitar workshop.
Tickets are $20 for Friday, $30 for Saturday or $45 for a twoday pass. See a full schedule and order tickets at cibs.org.
FEB. 9-11
Antique Spectacular Vintage Market
Shop from select dealers selling antique and vintage collectibles from
around the world at the three-day Antique Spectacular Vintage Market.
Find something to interest every collector, including furniture, art,
books, primitives, jewelry, toys, vintage textiles and more. 4-9 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Knapp Animal Learning Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E. Grand Ave. The $7 admission is good all weekend.
