Des Moines: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Des Moines IA

09 August, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Your Des Moines Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Des Moines area: City Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Monday, August 9 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Regularly scheduled City Council meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall (400 Robert D. Ray Drive). View the agenda Learn More 2021 Teen "All Iowa Reads" Author Visit: Randy Ribay When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Monday and August 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQZTHHrJQy22qkjOnQ5XoQ The Iowa Center for the Book is excited to sponsor virtual visits in 2021 from each of the All I... Learn More Johnston Farmer's Market Concert - Urbandale Community Bands When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Urbandale Community Bands What: Event listing from Urbandale Community Bands: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMJohnston Farmers Market – Concert Band 4:30, and Swing Band after We will play in front of the Simpson Barn Learn More Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3238 Learn More Art Over Wine When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy What: Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines' Art Over Wine event celebrates another year of helping low-income homeowners with repairs and generates support for our mission. In addition to enjoying local eats and wine tasting, the event highlights artwork from Central Iowa artists ... Learn More Iowa Online Concealed Carry Class When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. What: This online class fulfills the training required to qualify for an Iowa Permit to Carry. This is a great class for beginners, as it provides an introduction to the fundamentals of firearm safety. Class length: 2 hoursRange time: none(not required for permit)NRA-certified instr... Learn More Booked for Dinner Book Club - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBooked for Dinner Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. This month's discussion title is Long Bright River by Liz Moore. Learn More Kindergarten Jumpstart AM - Studebaker Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Studebaker Elementary School What: Event listing from Studebaker Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMhttp://studebaker.dmschools.org/events Learn More Kindergarten Jumpstart PM - Studebaker Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Studebaker Elementary School What: Event listing from Studebaker Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMhttp://studebaker.dmschools.org/events Learn More Superhero Style - Urbandale Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMDrop in at anytime during the program to make superhero gear like a mask, cuffs, and even a cape!  Location: Outside, Front of the Library, on the North End. Registration encouraged but no... Learn More Accent Neighborhood in person meeting When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Accent Neighborhood Des Moines What: Event listing from Accent Neighborhood Des Moines: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Welcome back to in person meetings and the opening of the senior center. We will invite the usual city departments and officials. Ask that masks continue to be worn out of th... Learn More Drake Neighborhood Association April Meeting When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Drake Neighborhood Association What: Event listing from Drake Neighborhood Association: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMDetails Come meet your neighbors, hear about what's happening in our neighborhood, and learn how you can be involved in making it even better. This… More https://www.facebook.com/ev... Learn More Kindergarten Jumpstart - Downtown School When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Downtown School What: Event listing from Downtown School: Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMhttp://downtownschool.dmschools.org/events Learn More Public Art Committee Meeting - City of Urbandale - City Hall When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Thursday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3098 Learn More Music in the Garden: Kevin Burt - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMFor nearly 3 decades, Kevin Burt, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member (class of 2019), has been mesmerizing audiences with his powerfully smooth and soulful vocals. Paired with his un... Learn More Family Days at Aquatic Facilities - Des Moines City Hall When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Thursday, August 12 at 11:00 PMGrab the family and jump into the pool! Enjoy $5 admission at all City of Des Moines aquatic facilities. Learn More Friday Flicks: It Happened One Night When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a free movie for adults, ages 18+ only. Registration encouraged.  This August we are featuring unconventional road trips!  It Happened One Night  (NR/1934/10... Learn More Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Celebrate summer at The Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines. Summer dates are Saturdays, July 17 & 31, and August 14 & 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Featuring a wide selection of one-of-a-kind items from local artisans, the market will offer ou... Learn More August 14th, 2021 Altoona Vendor Market When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines What: Excited to have another market for our community! Come and take part in our family friendly event at the outlet mall in Altoona! Tentative Vendor List: Avon, Body Shop at Home, Bomb Party Duo, Chalk Couture, Color Street D&M Digitals, Dot Dot Smile, JeffEPop, Joyful Moose,... Learn More DMPS Summer Graduation - Des Moines Public Schools When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 AMhttps://www.dmschools.org/events/ Learn More Meditation - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMLearn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. This simple meditation technique is designed for all skill levels to improve circulation... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Des Moines Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.