Sweethearts will be "Dancing with the Stars" after a romantic date at the Des Moines Ballroom. Treat yourself to a fun and exciting Salsa Des Moines or Step into Swing dance class taught by professional ballroom dance instructors. Enjoy being the couple that lights up the dance floor.
Pick up tickets to the Ballet Des Moines. From opening night to closing night, you're poised for a lovely evening at the ballet. The mesmerizing resident dancers bring to life the magical stories of ballet classics like The Nutcracker and Wizard of Oz. Come experience a night of mixed emotions, story ballet and exquisite ensemble dances.
The "Age of Enlightenment" is about to dawn on the Des Moines Renaissance Faire for three weeks of royal jester fun and games and food! Festival goers make new friends with village knights, jousters, blacksmiths, glass blowers, potters, wood carvers and painters. Come hungry and feast on baked goods, smoked meats and roasted nuts and peanuts!
Art connoisseurs flock to the Des Moines Art Center to appreciate world-renowned artworks on permanent display from artists such as Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol and Georgia O'Keeffe. Enjoy an art museum dedicated to engaging local and international audiences through prominent paintings, sculptures, modern art and mixed media.