JOURNEY: Final Frontier Tour 2026
April 8, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Casey’s Center
730 Third Street
After decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and unforgettable moments, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying good-bye the only way they know how—with a thunderous, full-throttle Farewell Tour spanning cities across North America.
Tickets on sale 11/14/25. More info here.
Iowa Wild Career Fair
April 15, 2026 - 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm at Casey’s Center
233 Center Street
The Iowa Wild is hosting a Career Fair on Wednesday, April 15 at Casey’s Center!
The event runs from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm and is free for job seekers to attend. All attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to that night’s Iowa Wild game at 7:00 pm.
Employers or companies interested in participating can call 515-564-8700 to get involved.
Crazy for You
April 17, 2026 - May 3, 2026 - 12:00 am at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
The Des Moines Playhouse presents Crazy for You April 17-May 3. City-slicker Bobby Child travels to Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theatre. When he falls for the theatre owner’s spirited daughter, Polly, Bobby vows to win her favor by saving the theatre with the grandest show the town has ever seen!
The show runs Wednesday–Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 PM (There is no 2:00 PM show on Saturday, April 18). Tickets start at $25.
Hope – Copland & Gershwin
April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026 - All Day at Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
221 Walnut St
Two American musical icons meet on the sixth Masterworks program of the season. Copland’s Shaker-influenced Appalachian Spring and Gershwin’s jazz-infused An American in Paris bookend the concert. Heitzeg’s Symphony In Sculpture celebrates the Pappajohn Sculpture Park through its musical evocation of Des Moines’ favorite sculptures. Margaret Bonds’ Music from the Montgomery Variations reflects the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement.
Two Shows:
Pull Up & Stitch: a sewing workshop for a cause
April 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Nisaa African Family Services
4944 Franklin Ave. Suite P
Repair is radical!
Join The Fashion Circuit on Sunday, April 19th from 12–3 PM at Nisaa African Family Services for a hands-on workshop focused on patchwork and visible mending.
Pull Up & Stitch is our monthly sewing series designed to build skills and community. Each month, we partner with a different organization and host a donation drive in support of their work. This month, we’re collecting donations of patch fabric, buttons, and leftover garments to repair for Dress For Success Des Moines.
The workshop is free to attend. Instead of a fee, we ask guests to bring items to donate in support of the cause. Registration is encouraged to secure your spot, but not required. Visit our website, thefashioncircuit.net, to register!
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
May 8, 2026 - May 24, 2026 - 12:00 am at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
The Des Moines Playhouse presents Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical May 8-24. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her classmates. Her quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadots blooms into an unexpected pal-ship.
The show runs Fridays at 7:00 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 & 4:00 PM. Tickets start at $15.
The Fashion Circuit Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Show: Groove Theory
May 8, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at The French Way
413 Euclid Ave.
The Fashion Circuit presents “Groove Theory,” our Spring/Summer 2026 runway experience and third season.
Inspired by the 1970s, a pivotal decade that reshaped fashion, culture, and self-expression, Groove Theory celebrates movement, individuality, and creative freedom. The influence of the era is felt throughout the collections rather than replicated, allowing designers to interpret the theme in their own distinct ways.
Guests are encouraged to dress to impress!
The evening includes a curated runway presentation followed by an after-party.
Courage – Alpine Symphony
May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026 - All Day at Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St
The Symphony’s Season Finale explodes with Richard Strauss and his monumental storytelling. The Symphony’s powerful brass section is on display, from the composer’s Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare to the cinematic grandeur of his Alpine Symphony featuring 34 brass players. Amaryn Olmeda returns to Des Moines for Mendelssohn’s beautifully melodic Violin Concerto
Two Shows:
Stuff the Bus
May 12, 2026 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Athene
7700 Mills Civic Parkway
93.3 KIOA is proud to sponsor Stuff the Bus, United Way of Central Iowa’s annual book drive! About 1 in 3 kids in central Iowa aren’t reading at grade level by third grade, and you can help.
Save up your new or gently used books for kids from birth through young adult, and bring them to the Stuff the Bus event on Tuesday, May 12, 11 am – 1 pm at Athene in West Des Moines. Join KIOA and help fill the bus!
Books go to local childcare centers, in-home providers, and United Way programs across Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties. Learn more about Stuff the Bus.
