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Mon May 11 8:00pm
Call Me Karizma
xBk Live  •  Des Moines, IA
Wed May 13 7:00pm
Lowertown
xBk Live  •  Des Moines, IA
Thu May 14 6:35pm
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Principal Park  •  Des Moines, IA
Thu May 14 7:00pm
Frank Caliendo
Funny Bone Comedy Club  •  West Des Moines, IA
Thu May 14 7:00pm
Ingrid Andress
xBk Live  •  Des Moines, IA
Thu May 14 7:30pm
The Roommate
The Ingersoll  •  Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 6:00pm
Choir! Choir! Choir!
Temple Theater  •  Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 6:35pm
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Principal Park  •  Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 7:00pm
Steve Byrne
Funny Bone Comedy Club  •  West Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 7:30pm
Freddie Gibbs
Val Air Ballroom  •  West Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 7:30pm
The Roommate
The Ingersoll  •  Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 8:00pm
Jackie Venson
xBk Live  •  Des Moines, IA
Fri May 15 10:00pm
Emo Nite
Wooly's  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 1:00pm
The Roommate
The Ingersoll  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 1:05pm
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Principal Park  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 4:30pm
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Scottish Rite Consistory  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 6:30pm
Steve Byrne
Funny Bone Comedy Club  •  West Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 6:30pm
Candlelight: The Soundtrack of the 60s
Scottish Rite Consistory  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 7:00pm
Cinderella - Musical
Des Moines Civic Center  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 7:30pm
The Roommate
The Ingersoll  •  Des Moines, IA
Sat May 16 9:00pm
Steve Byrne
Funny Bone Comedy Club  •  West Des Moines, IA
Sun May 17 1:00pm
Cinderella - Musical
Des Moines Civic Center  •  Des Moines, IA
Sun May 17 1:00pm
The Roommate
The Ingersoll  •  Des Moines, IA
Sun May 17 7:00pm
Iced Wrist
xBk Live  •  Des Moines, IA


Events in Des moines This-week 2026 schedule

This week in Des Moines is packed with a diverse lineup of exciting events catering to a wide range of interests. Music enthusiasts can look forward to performances by Ingrid Andress at xBk Live on May 14, 2026, where the country singer will showcase her latest hits. Additionally, Jackie Venson will be performing at xBk Live on May 15, offering a soulful musical experience. For fans of live theater, the musical Cinderella will be staged at the Des Moines Civic Center on May 16 and 17, providing family-friendly entertainment. The Ingersoll hosts the comedy play The Roommate across multiple dates, from May 14 to May 17, giving audiences ample opportunity to enjoy this engaging production. For those interested in classical music, Candlelight concerts featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and The Soundtrack of the 60s will take place at the Scottish Rite Consistory on May 16, offering a mesmerizing ambiance. Sports fans can catch the Iowa Hawkeyes baseball series against Purdue at Principal Park from May 14 through May 16, with games scheduled multiple times each day, including a thrilling Saturday game at 1:05 pm. Nightlife continues with Emo Nite at Wooly's on May 15, and the energetic performance of Lowertown at xBk Live on May 13. The week concludes with Call Me Karizma at xBk Live on May 11 and Iced Wrist performing on May 17. Other notable events include the musical theater production of The Roommate at The Ingersoll and the lively choir event, Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Temple Theater. Whether you're into concerts, theater, sports, or cultural experiences, Des Moines offers an exciting lineup to enjoy this week.