Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Des Moines

Austin W. • March 17, 2016Best venue in Iowa period! Try to get as close as you can to the front, it makes the experience even better, you feel so immersed!

Jennifer (Fern) M. • January 1, 2013Classy, inexpensive, great atmosphere for a serious film buff to enjoy the less mainstream, independent and art house flicks!

Estepha F. • March 27, 2015Gorgeous place with thoughtful exhibits and nice staff. Open late Thursday nights for a great date!

Sherpa C. • July 15, 2013Come back to the incredible Simon Estes Amphitheater on August 7th to see the Yonder Mountain String Band!! Grab tickets here:

Tim D. • April 3, 2012added more pansies today to the gardens spectacular. pansies in the front rows of a of the a tulip gardens and and looks like new edging

Jeiran H. • October 20, 2017Great place! Acoustics are mediocre and get a lot of traffic sounds so beware if taking an audition there

Larry R. • March 30, 2019Great local talent, great seats, great prices!

Mike S. • July 1, 2022The cocktails are excellent here as is the musical talent.

Steve G. • June 13, 2015This place is awesome. The IPA is excellent. Totally enjoy this way of watching a movie. Cheeseburger was great too

Miss K. • August 19, 2015Pork chop on a stick and the peppermint bar at Bauder's are my two very favorite Iowa State Fair treats. The extra extra large beer at the craft beer tent are really extra extra large.

A • May 1, 2016What's there is neat but could definitely stand to add more exhibits.

Erin M. • February 7, 2016Take the guided tour to learn all the fun eccentricities about the home and family, it also gains you access to the library of rare books!

BJ F. • March 4, 2016The people really make this place special, the new facilities are stunning as well! Wonderful experience!

Stacy M. • June 25, 2015This was a great place to spend a few hours on a hot and humid afternoon! So many displays and areas to see. I loved it, more people need to visit this place.

Philip R. • March 23, 2013Great venue for live music. Great beer selection.

Jill H. • May 5, 2011View the entire Nitefall on the River lineup at http://nitefalldsm.com.

Aaron S. • February 17, 2015Really cool venue, keep an eye on the schedule because some great acts roll through this place.

Michelle W. • December 3, 2011This place is awesome! The people are friendly and helpful. Make sure to check out their location on 31st and Ingersoll as well!

Kyle G. • September 7, 2011The fred and patty turner jazz center for kids who can't jazz good and want to jazz better.

Meskwaki Wellness Center • March 18, 2021Nice, challenging course. Great upkeep. Easy to find tees. Long and short pads.

Tim C. • May 28, 2019Giraffe. ....

Tom V. • March 30, 2012Civic Center actually has drinks worth buying!

A N. • March 11, 2010Reminds of places on the east coast. Best use of a small space I've seen around here.

Miranda A. • June 13, 2011Best gay bar in town. Drinks here are cheaper than most other bars (especially Le Boi) Bartenders here are nicer than other gay bars. Anddddd they have the best parking!

Avery J. • May 26, 2012This Disc Golf Course might be the Best Disc Golf Course in Iowa and it's a must play if you're in town!! It's a challenging layout with many long distance holes and manicured rolling hill fairways!!

Miranda A. • August 24, 2014Prices go higher and higher each year, as the quality gets lower.

Amelia O. • August 14, 2012They'll let you eat the cow if you buy two dozen dinner rolls from the surrounding vendors.

Ali C. • August 15, 2014Amazing!! Great seats all around!!