Thursday, May 31, 2018

Central Iowa Summer Weekend

Through June 27--Out to Lunch
Free and open to the public, Out to Lunch offers a fun experience for downtown Des Moines employees to step away from their desk and enjoy lunch with fellow residents in a vibrant setting. Food trucks and vendors along with live music from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday through June 27. dsmpartnership.com
Through July 19--Camp Dodge Summer Concert Series
The Iowa National Guard will host concerts featuring bands with Iowa ties on Thursday evenings at Camp Dodge Pool Pavilion Complex. Free admission. Concessions available; coolers, picnic baskets and tailgating are encouraged. Bring lawn chair and photo ID (for individuals 16 and over).
May 31, The Sons of Gladys Kravitz
June 7, Red Dirt Renegades
June 14, no concert due to Johnston Green Days
June 21, Danika Portz
June 28, Sidewinders
July 5, Richard Arndt & The Brew
July 12, Abby Normal
July 19, Tony Valdez
June 1-2--Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival
Take in two days of music, art and camping in a medieval kingdom at the Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival, presented by 515 Alive and Kosmos Music Festival.
Hear live music from G Jones, Caspa, Bleep Bloop, Eprom, Truth and more on the castle stages, and tour the medieval buildings. Tickets start at $22.50. Learn more and see pricing options, including camping, at bit.ly/2ppfPTB.
June 2--Clive Cultural Festival
Live entertainment, food, games, music, bounce house, face-painting. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. Clive Historical Society Campus, 8614 Swanson Blvd.
June 2-9--2018 Winefest Week
Celebrate 2018 Winefest Week with the Iowa Pork Lawn Party at Jasper Winery on June 3, Toasting Tuesday on June 5 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Sips in the City on June 8 and the Willis Grand Tasting on June 9, both at Capital Square and Cowles Commons, along with other events throughout the week. Visit winefestdesmoines.com for updated information on all the events.
June 5--David Byrne
Hear David Byrne perform songs from his newest album “American Utopia,” as well as hits from his solo career and his career with the iconic group The Talking Heads. Performing with Byrne will be a 12-piece untethered band. Along with your ticket, you’ll receive a free CD of his new album. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets start at $79.50 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.

What’s Happening in Mason City & North Iowa Sept. 6 – Sept 13

September 7-9, 2018 Mason City Civil War Reenactment – East Park, located at the corner of East State Street and South Virginia Ave. ...