Writers’ Workshop
August 5, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Library
1000 Grand Avenue
Join us on the first Monday of each month (with the exception of holidays) to share samples of your work & receive feedback from other writers in the group. Preregister online or call Laura at 515-283-4957.
Monday Night Rides on the Summerset Trail
August 5, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at CanoeSport Outfitters
203 W. Salem
Meet at CanoeSport Outfitters at 6 p.m. on Monday nights every week May 20 through Labor Day (except July 22 for RAGBRAI week). We will ride all or part of the Summerset Trail. Sometimes we’ll make it to Banner Lake State Park & other times we’ll ride all the way to Carlisle & back. Any level of cyclist welcome. Led by Canoesport Outfitters & sponsored by Friends of Indianola Trails & Indianola Parks & Recreation.
The Revolver Comedy Revue
August 5, 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at The Gas Lamp
1501 Grand Ave
Anything Improv and the Des Moines Social Club present a high caliber comedy show featuring a rotation of Des Moines best stand-up and improv comedians performing an eclectic evening for fans of all types of comedy. Guaranteed to blow you away… with laughs. Every Monday at 7:30pm at the Gas Lamp (1501 Grand Ave.)
Vicious Circle Exhibition
August 6, 2013 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street
An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.
Team Trivia
August 6, 2013 - 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm at Gas Lamp
14404 Buena Vista Drive
Every Tuesday Night at 7:30pm at Gas Lamp – 1501 Grand Avenue
Bring a team of 2-6 people for great drinks and 8 rounds of trivia!
Rounds contain 5 questions with links hinting at each previous question’s answer. Also, occasional theme rounds to spice things up!
Tech Tuesdays
August 6, 2013 - August 7, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue
The Forest Avenue Library offers a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for 6th to 12th graders created by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Enjoy real-world interaction and project-based learning through hands-on projects and competitions.
Blues Traveler
August 6, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
71 E. Locust St.
Part of Nitefall on the River
$25 in advance/$30 day of show
Purchase tickets HERE
King Pong: Table Tennis League
August 6, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Social Club
400 Walnut Street
Open play from 7PM-8:30PM. The league tournament starts at approximately 8:30PM. You don’t have to be a member of the league to play in the tournament! Open play resumes after the tournament is over. We try our best to keep one table open for walk-ins.
Trivia Tuesdays
August 6, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Doc’s Lounge
8805 Chambery Blvd
Try your luck at trivia with us every Tuesday! No entry fee for your chance to win prizes! Like us on facebook & find us on the web at www.docsinjohnston.com for daily drink specials & events.
Vicious Circle Exhibition
August 7, 2013 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street
An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.
