June 22 ~ Chasing Lovely
Folk-pop duo and sisters Chasing Lovely have been celebrated in recent
years for their hauntingly beautiful acoustic performances as well as
their mission to provoke thought, promote understanding and capture
both glimmers of light and darkness as they share the deeply moving
human experience through song. 7:30 p.m. The Stoner Theater, 221 Walnut
St. Tickets are $15 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
Nick Swardson
Stand-up comedian and actor Nick Swardson, known for his Comedy Central
sketch show and special as well as his appearances in movies such as
“The Do-Over” and Netflix’s “The Ridiculous Six,” makes a stop at Hoyt
Sherman Place on his “Too Many Smells 2018” Tour. 8 p.m. 1501 Woodland
Ave.
Tickets are $39.50 at hoytsherman.org.
June 22-24 ~ Des Moines Arts Festival
Earning the coveted International Festivals & Events Association
Grand Pinnacle Award for nine consecutive years, the Des Moines Arts
Festival has been celebrated both locally and worldwide for being a
phenomenal cultural experience. The festival features the nation’s top
professional artists and emerging Iowa artists in a juried artwork in a
variety of mediums. Visitors can also experience performing arts in
many forms, interactive exhibits, live music and the Interrobang Film
Festival. The Des Moines Arts Festival spans the entire weekend, from 11
a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines. See a full
schedule of events, view past artist works and more at
desmoinesartsfestival. org.
June 22-23 ~ Big Country Bash
With headliners like Brett Eldredge, Kane Brown and Dan + Shay, the Big
Country Bash promises to be two days of nonstop country music
excitement.
Other artists scheduled to perform are Midland, Aaron Watson, Phil Vassar, Russell Dickerson, Raelynn, Tucker
Beathard and Justin Adams. A two-day general admission pass is $79, and
a two-day VIP Pass that includes a special viewing area, complimentary
appetizers, access to a private VIP bar and VIP lounge with air
conditioning and more is $179. See other pricing options, including
parking and camping passes, at bigcountrybash.com. Big Country Bash will take place at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater and Event Center in St. Charles.
