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This week · Des Moines, IA · 60+ events
Things to do in Des Moines this week
Sunday, November 15 to Sunday, November 22 · 60+ events
At least 60 events are listed in Des Moines, Iowa for this week (Nov 15–22), soonest first. The most common categories are food & drink (16), arts & culture (8) and talks & ideas (8). 2 of the events listed are marked free.
Two Thursday digests free. No card. Then $25/year (or $2.99/mo) only if you choose. Tickets cost extra.
Sunday, November 15
Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration - SOLD OUT
Des Moines Art Center
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Book Discussion: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
Grounds for Celebration and Ashby Park
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Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball vs. Creighton Blue Jays Mens Basketball
Casey's Center
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Schnauzer Meetup
Paws and Pints
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GAYme Night with Rebel Healthcare
300 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4612, United States
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A Royal Affair
The Garden
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Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball vs. UIC Flames Women's Basketball
Iowa State Cyclones - Hilton Coliseum
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Ryan Jesse - The STILL Infamous Tour
Strychnine Live Music
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The Ladies' Room: Skate South Takeover
Skate South
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Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Single Friends Edition
Restaurant of the Week
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Foodies & Fears : Dinner with Paranormies Des Moines
Restaurant of the Week
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Monday, November 16
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FFA Enrichment Center
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FreeKramp-ish Christmas
Hessen Haus
Des Moines Veteran Job Fair - Des Moines Career Fair
Des Moines
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Drop-In Figure Drawing
Des Moines Art Academy
US$15.00
Cowles Library Presents: Meet the Artist Stephan Pastis
Olmsted Center
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Natural Dance | Indoor | 18+
Mainframe Studios
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Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball
Iowa State Cyclones - Hilton Coliseum
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The Roaring Twenties WATCH PARTY
Valley Community Center
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3D Printing Meetup Topic: Winter Party!
HartSmart Products
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Des Moines - JumpStart to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing
Des Moines
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A Motown Christmas
Hoyt Sherman Place
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Tuesday, November 17
2026 Iowa Refugee Summit
EMC Expo Center
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Anderson Gallery
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Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
Des Moines Art Center
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OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!
1601 W Lakes Pkwy
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Made in Iowa: Season of Support
909 Robert D. Ray Dr
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Where You Add Value and Where You Stumble
Lean Techniques, Inc.
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Cheap Skate at Skateland
5621 Meredith dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
US$6.00
Free
Discover Ways to Strengthen Wildlife Habitat Conservation in Ag. Landscapes, with Dr. Adam Janke
The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Macallan Scotch and Culinary Experience
The Ingersoll
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The Distributed Graph: Unifying APIs for AI and the Enterprise
We Write Code
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Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball vs. St. Thomas Tommies Womens Basketball
Drake Knapp Center
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Bienvenidos a charla en Español.
El Fogon
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THE MATRIX FanFest 💊 | FREE Collectible Glass + Themed Menu!
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
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Tuesdays @ Grays Pub and Patio
210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-5306, United States
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Lucky Horse x Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
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11/17 - Clive, IA - Friendsgiving in Wine Country
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
US$79.00
Vienna Boys' Choir
Stephens Auditorium
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Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show
Hoyt Sherman Place
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The Wood Brothers w/ Amelia Day
Val Air Ballroom
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Wednesday, November 18
Uncorked Wine Tasting: Pop, Fiz, Clink!
WineStyles Tasting Station - West Glen
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Distillery Spotlight: J. Rieger Distillery
WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny
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HOLA HELLO | Business Seminar & Speed Networking – Iowa
FFA Enrichment Center
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2026 Iowa Nature Summit
Olmsted Center
US$20.00
November Women for a Stronger --and Bluer--America
Central Presbyterian Church of Des Moines
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Open Studio
Mainframe Studios
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Anderson Gallery
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Mini-Workshop Wednesdays
3106 Ingersoll Ave
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Fall Open House
Central Iowa Dermatology
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Pop Up Tasting
The Purveyor Des Moines
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Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Entrepreneur Edition
Restaurant of the Week
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Back to the Classics: Rum, Rhum and Ron!
BeerStyles Taproom & Gastropub
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Speakeasy Comedy W/ Brent Reed + Friends
Doc's Lounge
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Jazz On The House w/ Napoleon Douglas
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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The Living Tombstone
Val Air Ballroom
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Thursday, November 19
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Questions about Des Moines this week
- What's on in Des Moines this week?
- 60+ events are listed in Des Moines for this week (Nov 15–22), including Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration - SOLD OUT, Book Discussion: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova and Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball vs. Creighton Blue Jays Mens Basketball.
- Are there free events in Des Moines this week?
- Yes. 2 of the events listed for this week (Nov 15–22) are marked free.
- When is the next evntally digest?
- The next weekly Des Moines digest goes out Thursday November 19, with five picks matched to your taste. The first two digests are free with no card; continue for $25/year or $2.99/mo only if you choose.
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