Aug. 11
Chad Elliott and The Redemptions
Americana/blues singer- songwriter Chad Elliott plays
live with his band The Redemptions as they celebrate the release of his
22nd album “Rest Heavy.” 7:30 p.m. The Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St. Tickets start at $20 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
Summer In the City concert
The Cactus Blossoms, Cicada Rhythm, and Haunted Hallows will perform at
Greenwood Park’s Sylvan Amphitheater. 4 to 9 p.m. This is a free
concert series intended to expand arts and culture programming to
neighborhoods within the city that are underserved by arts and culture
programming or are underutilized facilities.
Aug. 17-18
515 Alive Music Festival
The 16th annual two-day electronic and hip-hop festival will take over
Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Parkway. The all-ages event is
offering its biggest lineup ever, with more than 80
acts scheduled to perform on five stages, including Bassnectar, Future,
RL Grime, Ganja White Night, Cashmere Cat, Lil Xan, Trippie Redd,
Denzel Curry, Maxo Kream, Opiuo, Space Jesus, Manic Focus and Space
Laces. Light show, massive sound system and new stage
design. as well as food, art and clothing vendors, limited onsite
camping and more. Tickets start at $19.99 at 515alive.com.
Aug. 18
7th Annual Pedal for the House
Ride your bicycle from Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Road, to Mullet’s,
then Confluence with the option to finish the Water Works portion. Then
head back to Captain Roy’s for a silent auction and games. Money raised
will help the Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines.
Registration begins at 4 p.m. with the ride to begin at 5 p.m. Learn more at rmhdesmoines.org.
Aug. 19
August Festival Modern Dance Concert
The first annual August Festival Modern Dance Concert, featuring four
professional dance companies, will be held at Grand View Viking
Theatre, 2811 E. 14th Street in Des Moines, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20
for adults, $10 for children and may be purchased at the door.
515-7102412 or tandemtheatreanddance.org.
Aug. 24
Puddles Pity Party
Puddles, the “Sad Clown with the Golden Voice,” has more than 76
million views on YouTube for his interpretations of classics by ABBA,
Queen and more, including an unforgettable mashup
of “Folsom Prison Blues/Pinball Wizard.” See him perform live at 8
p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Get advance tickets
starting at $35 at hoytsherman.org.
Get a Premium Pity Party Pass for $100 and receive premium seat
location, early admission, Pre-Show Puddles Cuddles with Coffee ‘n
Croonin’ and an Exclusive VIP3er Souvenir.
Aug. 24-25
Color Codes 3
Iowa’s seminal graffiti writing exhibition returns for its third
installment of freehand, aerosol artwork from local, regional and
nationally recognized graffiti writers, in downtown Des Moines. 5 to 10
p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Sat-urday. Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St.
Aug. 25
Exile Music Fest
Exile Music Fest is a one-day outdoor community party with
live tunes and craft beer, featuring performances by The Motet, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, The
Maytags, Mr. Baber’s Neighbors and more. All ages are welcome, but
anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Noon-11 p.m.
Exile Brewing Company, 1514 Walnut St. Tickets are $15-$25 at
eventbrite. com/e/exile-musicfest- 2018tickets-43986334310.
Ingersoll LIVE 2018
It’s the 15th anniversary of Ingersoll LIVE, a family-friendly
celebration of the Ingersoll and Grand District. Enjoy inflatables,
rides and activities for the kids, arts and crafts, food and live music
by Faculty Lounge, Christopher the Conquered and more. 4-11 p.m. Kick
off the event with Run the Avenues, the 5K and family fun run, at 8 a.m. Registration is $25 at theavenuesdsm.com.
The Water Ride
Meet at Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Road, at 11 a.m.
to register for the fifth annual The Water Ride, where you’ll ride on
Des Moines trails and support water and education programs in Ghana,
Africa. Drink and food specials will be available throughout the route.
Tickets are $25. Learn more at themoveproject. org/thewaterride.
Aug. 25-26
Pedaler’s Jamboree Iowa
Iowa’s bicycle/music festival is for riders and non-riders alike and
this year focuses on the Chichaqua Valley Trail and its communities.
Riders will depart from the Neil Seales Sports Complex in Baxter
Saturday morning and can stop at a handful of locations to enjoy live
music and entertainment, with the final destination for the evening
being Bondurant Recreational Sports Complex. Food vendors, main stage
music and camping will be available. On Sunday, riders will return to
Baxter, with more music and festivities along the way. More info, reserve your tickets at pedalersjamboreeiowa. com.
