Leah Hawkins in Concert, Plymouth Church,

Des Moines, Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m., Free-$25

Leah Hawkins, a soprano who made her Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) debut last summer as Serena in Porgy & Bees, is returning to town for an intimate afternoon concert at Plymouth Church. Hawkins was recently named one of Washington Post’s 23 classical composers and performers to watch in 2023. Allen Perriello, DMMO’s Director of Artistic Administration will be joining Hawkins on stage at the piano.

Musical Marvels

Friday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Katy Guillen & the Drive & Frogpond, xBk Live, Des Moines, $10-15

Saturday, March 4 at 11 a.m. 123 Andres, Des Moines Civic Center, $12-25

Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Charlie Ballantine, Noce, Des Moines, $18-45

Saturday, March 4 at 9 p.m. Danny Russell Wolf w/Allegra Hernandez and Tough Ghost, Lefty’s Live Music, Des Moines, $10

Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. White Reaper, Wooly’s, $19.50

Tuesday, March 7 at 8 p.m. jxdn, Wooly’s, $29.50

Thursday, March 9 at 8 p.m. The Collection, Wooly’s, $12

Saturday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Nate Sparks & DM Brass, Noce, $18-45

Saturday-Sunday, March 1112. DM Symphony: St. Clair Conducts Tchaikovsky, Des Moines Civic Center, $15-70

Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Yaala Ballin: Symphony, Song & Swing, Caspe Terrace, Waukee, $30

Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. We Rock Fundraiser and Showcase, Gas Lamp, $10

Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Clem Snide, xBk Live, $15-20

Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tuba Skinny, Temple Theater, Des Moines, $20-45

Wednesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. MIKE, xBk Live, $15-20

Wednesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Weyes Blood w/Vagabon, Wooly’s, $25-30

Friday, March 17 at 9 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day, Gas Lamp, $5

Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Andrew Walesch w/Max Wellman, Noce, $20-45

Saturday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Jesse Daniel, xBk Live, $18

Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Problems, Heligoats, Acid Leg, Gravity’s Constant, Gas Lamp, $10

Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m. St. Paddy Goes Punk, Boggs’ Hull Avenue Tavern, Des Moines, Free

Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Michigan Rattlers, xBk Live, $20

Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Shayna Steele, Temple Theater, $20-45

Thursday, March 23 at 8 p.m. The Counselors of Evil, xBk Live, $10-15

Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Freegrass String Trio w/Blake Shaw, Noce, $18-45

Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Real Friends & Knuckle Puck, Wooly’s, $25

Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Niko Moon, Hoyt Sherman Place, $20-35

Sunday, March 26 at 5 p.m. The Emblem Faction w/ Hardship, In Search of Solace, Rehtek, Lefty’s Live Music, $10-15

Monday, March 27 at 8 p.m Saliva w/Through Fire & Any Given Sin, Wooly’s, $29.50

Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Wooly’s, $25

Wednesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. HIDE w/Harpy & Real Dominic, xBk Live, $15-20

Thursday, March 30 at 8 p.m. Scott Yoder, Mr. Softheart, Jordan Mayland, the LiFT, Des Moines, $10 suggested donation

Friday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Poly Mall Cops Album Release w/ Penny Peach and Art Monk, xBk Live, $10-15

Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Hailey Whitters, Wooly’s, $20

Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m. Sky Creature w/V Ellsbury and Haploid, xBk Live, $10-15

Transgender Day of Visibility Educational, One

Iowa, Online, Friday, March 31 at 12 p.m., Free Join One Iowa for a virtual session on issues facing the Trans and Nonbinary community as they recognize Transgender Day of Visibility. The educational will include information on Trans and Nonbinary identities, the causes of violence against the Trans community, and ways to take action and support Trans lives. One Iowa has the option for a free ticket or a donation ticket, that’ll go back to the organization and support their work fighting for transgender Iowans.

Community Connections

Friday, March 3 at 5 p.m. First Friday: Body Work Figurative Show, Mainframe Studios, Des Moines, Free

Friday, March 3 at 6 p.m. Wine, Food & Beer Showcase, Marriott Downtown, Des Moines, $50-125

Wednesday, March 8 at 5 p.m. International Women’s Day Local Vendor Market, Big Grove Brewery, Free

Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. Capital City Pride Speaker Series: Mikah Meyer, Temple Theater, Des Moines, Free

Friday, March 10 at 5 p.m. Community

Access Programming: Youth Art Show Opening Reception, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Sunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. 2000’s Movie Trivia, Bellhop, Des Moines, Free

Thursday-Saturday, March 16-18. Hoops and Hops, Cowles Commons, Des Moines, Free

Friday, March 17 at 4 p.m. St. Patrick’s Bake Sale, Peace Tree, Des Moines, Free

Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Entirely Kids Day, Des Moines Art Center, Free

Tuesday, March 21 at 3 p.m. City of Des Moines Job Fair, East Side Library, Free

Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. National Geographic Live: Improbable Ascent, Des Moines Civic Center, $15-48

Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m.

Assemblé: A Female Focused Wine Dinner, Mainframe Studios, $175

Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival, First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, Free

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