Admission: see website Description:Again this year the show is bringing over 3,500 of the country’s hottest rods and coolest customs to Iowa’s CapitalCity. The three day event features a giant show & shine, vendor exhibits, swap meet & cars for sale corral, the all new Street Challenge Autocross, Saturday night stage show & fireworks, model car show, and lots more fun for the entire family!
The Birdman of Las Vegas @ The Zoo
Website:Zoo Date: Saturday Jun 13, 2009 - Sunday Jul 26, 2009 Time: Zoo hours (see website)
Where: BlankPark zoo, 7401 SW 9th Street Admission: varies Description:For the first time ever, from June 13 - July 26, the Blank Park Zoo welcomes Joe Krathwohl, also known as "The Birdman of Las Vegas." Joe will perform a 6-week engagement of various bird shows throughout the day. The 30 minute show includes birds of prey, parrots, crown crane & an Andean Condor with a 10-foot wingspan. This special attraction will be held in the ZooPlex & will be free with zoo admission.
Before Anime: Japanese Prints from Superhuman to Superflat
Website:DMAC Date: Friday May 15, 2009 - Sunday Sep 6, 2009 Time: Hours vary by day Where:Des MoinesArtCenter, 4700 Grand Avenue Admission: Free Description:A selection of Japanese color woodcuts from the Des MoinesArtCenter permanent collections. The prints, dating from the early to mid-20th century, were created by some of the leading Japanese printmakers of their time.
Admission: $7/adults; $3/kids Description:The dinosaurs are coming! Over 25 realistic, full-scale dinosaurs & other prehistoric creatures will inhabit ReimanGardens. Designed & constructed by paleontologist Guy Darrough, this traveling exhibit has visited several gardens around the country. Darrough prides himself in creating very realistic, life-sized dinosaurs, ranging in size from 6 to 20 feet tall!
07/03/2009 Amateur Night - The Lumberyard
10 p.m. - Midnight - Moose LIVE! Corner of NE 14th Street and NE 54th street (North of I-80)
07/09/2009 LAZER & 101 Lounge’s Bike Night
7 – 9 p.m. - Bike Night sponsored by Fenders Cycle and R&T Performance Food, drink and a chance to win a Suzuki GSXR 600 from Fenders Cycle and R&T Performance. Bike night is every Thursday through July 16th! 101 Lounge, 101 3rd Street, Downtown Des Moines
07/16/2009 LAZER & 101 Lounge’s Bike Night
7 – 9 p.m. - Bike Night sponsored by Fenders Cycle and R&T Performance Food, drink and a chance to win a Suzuki GSXR 600 from Fenders Cycle and R&T Performance. Bike night is every Thursday through July 16th! 101 Lounge, 101 3rd Street, Downtown Des Moines