Big-City Hotspots
From neighborhood hangouts to upscale wine bars, Des Moines offers all the nightlife you'd expect of a hip, cosmopolitan city. Dance clubs, sports bars and piano bars can all be found within the Metro.Downtown Des Moines has more than 50 bars/nightclubs! Experience a different hotspot each night. All Iowa establishments are smoke-free, providing a healthy, safe environment for visitors and employees.
Court District
In Downtown Des Moines, Court District is popular with the younger crowd. Restaurants, bars and dance clubs line the street, making it easy to walk from one place to the next. For great burgers and fries, stop by Legends American Grill or Court Avenue Brew Pub. Dos Rios offers authentic Mexican cuisine, and Salsa dancing on Thursday nights.Historic East Village
The Historic East Village also offers places for dining and entertainment, with restaurants such as Lucca, The Continental, Miyabi 9 and Grand Piano Bistro. |
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Theater/Performing Arts
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Ballet Des Moines
Ballet Des Moines, established in 2002, is re-establishing professional ballet in central Iowa. Our goals are to provide aspiring dancers with world-class training and opportunities once offered only in larger cities; and to bring world-class dance entertainment to audiences in Iowa and ultimately throughout the United States.
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Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines presents the best live professional theater direct from Broadway. Its President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, is a member of The Broadway League.
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Des Moines Playhouse
The Playhouse presents 12-14 musicals, comedies, dramas, and family shows each year. Recent productions include "Cats" and "Disney's High School Musical." Group prices available. Conveniently located on I-235. Also available: backstage tours and interactive workshops.
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Des Moines Symphony
The Des Moines Symphony is a not-for-profit, full-service professional orchestra formed in 1937 to enrich, educate and entertain the community. The Symphony Association includes the Symphony Academy of Music and its numerous education programs including four youth orchestras, the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra which performs seven pairs of Masterworks concerts, the traditional pops performance on New Year’s Eve, education and family concerts and other special events in its home at the Civic Center. The Des Moines Symphony also produces and performs the annual Yankee Doodle Pops concert in July on the grounds of the Iowa State Capitol, which last year attracted over 125,000, the largest single day attendance of any event in the state.
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StageWest @ Stoner Theatre
Eclectic. Urban. Theater. Des Moines' home for contemporary, Off-Broadway theater at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater. Join us on the edge! Tickets: In person at the Civic Center Ticket Office or Ticketmaster, 243-1888 or www.civiccenter.org.
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Temple for the Performing Arts, The
The Temple for Performing Arts is a Des Moines Embassy Club location and the perfect site for the 'Wedding of your Dreams,' business lunch or dinner for up to 350. On the fourth floor, the Grand Ballroom boasts 27-foot ceilings, lighting, staging and antique stained glass features. A bride's room and recital hall that can be used for ceremonies or presentations adjoins.
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Venues - Arenas
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Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines presents the best live professional theater direct from Broadway. Its President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, is a member of The Broadway League.
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Iowa Events Center
Hy-Vee Hall, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Wells Fargo Arena and Polk County Convention Complex (Plex) comprise the Iowa Events Center in Downtown Des Moines. These facilities are well suited for conventions, trade shows, sports and entertainment. The $217 million center provides more than 300,000 square feet of connected space. Designed for convenience and versatility, Hy-Vee Hall and Veterans Memorial Auditorium offer general session seating for 500 to 17,000, 17 break-out rooms and trade shows hosting up to 1,020.
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Polk County Convention Complex at Iowa Events Center
The Polk County Convention Complex (Plex) is located on the skywalk in the heart of downtown. The Plex is ideal for all types of conventions, meetings and trade shows, and is steps away from Hy-Vee Hall, hotels, restaurants, shopping, parking and entertainment. Offering flexibility, convenience and affordability, the upper level offers nearly 50,000 square feet of quality clear span exhibit space, 20,000 square feet of which can be divided into 10 separate meeting rooms. The lower level offers flexibility in creating up to 16 additional meeting rooms. Catering and convention services are available on site.
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Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center
Wells Fargo Arena is a world-class showcase for today’s top stars, big sports and your own unique events. It is home to the NBA D-League team, Iowa Energy and the Iowa Barnstormers Arena 1 Football team. Great for large motivational gatherings and concerts. Built to the highest standards of architectural excellence, the arena offers unobstructed sight lines, comfortable seating and outstanding amenities for up to 17,100 excited guests. With TV monitors throughout the concourses, no one will miss a minute of action on the arena floor.
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