West Side Story is playing in Des Moines this weekend.
Will so much going on this weekend it’s hard to decide what exactly to do. We found 208 events this weekend. We highlight a few below. Check back later for a video preview of the live music shows.
What will you be doing this weekend?
Friday
Wine Tasting at Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee – celebrate Valentine Wine Tasting at Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee upstairs in the Club Room. Must be 21 years and older. Invite your family, friends and co-workers! Taste more than 50 different wines!
Valentine’s Day at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center – Savor romance…. Treat your sweetheart to a deliciously romantic Valentine’s date! See more Valentine’s Day related events here.
Championship Bull Riding – Bull riders from the Bull Riders of America and the National Federation of Professional Bull Riders will compete for $10,000 in prize money, and fans are treated to the roughest sport on dirt! Cowboys to last year’s event came from every corner of the country to compete: from Texas to California, and from Minnesota to Iowa.
Saturday
Mount Vernon Winter Farmers’ Market – Indoor farmers’ market features seasonal produce, local meats, eggs, baked goods, wine, gifts and more.
West Side Story – Could it be? Yes, it could. Something’s coming, something good. And we no longer have to wait. The first national tour of the 2009 Broadway revival of “West Side Story” is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for eight performances, beginning Tuesday. It’s the classic Romeo & Juliet story of love and loss, set to music in the 1950s and updated with just enough modern touches to let the timeless tale speak to today’s audiences.
Valentine’s Day Wine Pairings Dinner – Gourmet four course dinner paired with our hand-crafted wines. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, January 5th at noon. Please call 857-4300 to pay with a credit card. menu available soon.
Old Capitol Brew Works blessing of the AAH Bock beer – This is an event that dates back. Blessing the AAH Bock beer is a fun day of food and beer from Old Capitol Brew Works There will be a blessing ceremony of the AAH Bock beer and free food will be available.
Sunday
Sunday brunch at Zins – Join us on February 12th from 10:00-2:00 for brunch and receive a mimosa with each adult brunch.
Travel & Adventure Film – Burma & Cambodia – These Asian countries both have a history of political tyranny that continues to this day, as well as astonishing remnants of historical cultures. Burma – The Golden Land – With traditions deeply rooted in the philosophy of Buddhism, the creed the Burmese live by is heart-felt goodwill to friends and strangers alike.
Five more things to do this weekend
- “Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy”
- Peter Cetera
- Scare Up Some Love at Circle of Ash Haunted Attraction
- “The Importance of Being Earnest”
- Jif and the Choosy Mothers