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Drake University
Drake University Women's Soccer vs Illinois State
– 3:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Mediacom Stadium
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SeatGeek
Des Moines Symphony - Beautiful Monsters - John Williams and Symphonie Fantastique
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines Civic Center
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Drake University
Drake University Flute Day Recital: 5:00 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium
– 6:00 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Drake University
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Eastern Illinois
– 8:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Dakota Wesleyan University
– 8:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Drake University
Masterclass: James Bunte, saxophone, Marie Gallardo, clarinet
– 4:00 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
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Ticketmaster
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Central College Dutch Mens Basketball
Drake Knapp Center
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Drake University
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Central
– 8:30 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Grand View University athletics
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Waldorf (Iowa)
– 10:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Beaverdale Books
11-05 | Meet the Author – Christopher Vondracek
– 8:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
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Drake University
Jordan Concert Series: Heidi Melton, soprano
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
Event details →Drake University
Masterclass: Heidi Melton, soprano
– 2:00 PM CST
Harmon Fine Arts Center, 204
Event details →Drake University
Masterclass: Caity Gyorgy, jazz vocalist
– 4:00 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
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Drake University
Drake University Women's Volleyball vs Southern Illinois
– 8:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Beaverdale Books
11-06 | Meet the Author – Keith Pilapil Lesmeister
– 8:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
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Drake University
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Open Discussion
– 9:00 PM CST
Drake Municipal Observatory
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Ticketmaster
Drake Bulldogs Football vs. San Diego Toreros Football
Drake Stadium - Des Moines
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Drake University Football vs San Diego
– 3:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Drake Stadium
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Des Moines Art Center
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Exhibition Tour
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Drake University Women's Volleyball vs Belmont
– 7:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Des Moines Art Center
Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball
Drake Knapp Center
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Drake University Men's Basketball vs Southern
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Grand View University athletics
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Graceland University (Iowa)
– 5:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Beaverdale Books
11-08 | Book Signing – Christina Edgar Olds
– 3:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
Event details →Drake University
Senior Recital: Van Smeall, saxophone, Liz Augsburger, piano
– 6:00 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
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Beaverdale Books
11-09 | Meet the Author – Stephanie Caffrey
– 8:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs William Penn University (Iowa)
– 10:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
Event details →Drake University
Junior Recital: Tatum Murphy, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
Event details →Drake University
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Cleveland State
– 1:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Faith Baptist Bible Athletics
– 8:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Beaverdale Books
11-11 | Meet the Author – Lori Erickson
– 8:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
Event details →Drake University
Low Brass Studio Recital
– 8:30 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
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Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 8:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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MAMMOTH INC
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Hoyt Sherman Place
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. South Dakota Coyotes Mens Basketball
Drake Knapp Center
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Drake University Men's Basketball vs South Dakota
– 8:30 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Drake University
Senior Recital: Brynn Friesen, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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2026 Fall Lecture Series | Moons: A Multitude of Worlds
– 9:00 PM CST
Drake Municipal Observatory
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Beaverdale Books
11-14 | Meet the Author – Kelly Crull
– 11:30 AM CST
West Des Moines Library
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Des Moines Art Center
Social Saturday: Friendsgiving
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Des Moines Art Center
Celebrating Community Access Programming
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Drake University
Senior Recital: Kyra Kanz, soprano, Francine Griffith, piano
– 1:00 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Senior Recital: Grant Galloway, tenor, Amanda Jones, piano
– 3:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Ticketmaster
Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball vs. Creighton Blue Jays Mens Basketball
– 11:59 PM CST
Casey's Center
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Des Moines Art Center
Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration – SOLD OUT
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Senior Recital: Nathan Combs, flute/piccolo, Liz Augsburger, piano
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Tarleton State Mens Basketball
Drake Knapp Center
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Drake University Men's Basketball vs Tarleton State
– 8:30 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Beaverdale Books
11-16 | Meet the Artist – Stephan Pastis
– 8:00 PM CST
Sussman Theater – Olmsted Center – Drake University
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Grand View University athletics
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Simpson College
– 10:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Drake University
Drake University Women's Basketball vs St. Thomas
– 8:00 AM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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PROMOTED BY VENUE
Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show
Hoyt Sherman Place
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Mount Mercy University
– 7:30 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Beaverdale Books
11-18 | Meet the Author – Christine Goertz
– 8:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
Event details →Drake University
Senior Recital: Rylan Henke, trombone & piano, Christa Pearson, piano
– 8:30 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Mount Mercy University
– 9:30 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 8:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Des Moines Art Center
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) – SOLD OUT
– 3:30 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Student Curator Led Tour of Journeys of Life
– 6:30 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
Event details →Drake University
Lecture on “Who Owns Wealth? Gandhi’s Answer to Capitalism”
– 7:30 PM CST
Aliber Hall, 101
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Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Mens Basketball
Drake Knapp Center
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Drake University Men's Basketball vs Charleston
– 8:30 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Drake University
Drake Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Mozart's Requiem, Héctor Agüero, Eric Barnum, Josh Boggs, conductors
– 8:30 PM CST
Plymouth Church 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Drake University
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Building A Solar System
– 9:00 PM CST
Drake Municipal Observatory
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Archery vs GV Collegiate/Pro/Am
Des Moines, IA
Event details →Des Moines Art Center
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Exhibition Tour
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Baker University (Kan.)
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Senior Recital: Jack Cockayne, baritone, Francine Griffith, piano
– 3:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Baker University (Kan.)
– 6:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Junior Recital: Meredith Heggen, soprano, Amanda Jones, piano
– 6:00 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Drake University
Senior Recital: Brielle Anderson, soprano, Cassie Makeeff, piano
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Competitive Dance vs Capitol City Classic
– 1:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Des Moines Art Center
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering – SOLD OUT
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Beaverdale Books
11-22 | Meet the Author – Michelle Gillitzer
– 4:00 PM CST
Beaverdale Books
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Drake University Jazz Ensemble One: Andrew Classen, director
– 8:30 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
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PROMOTED BY VENUE
Shaun Cassidy - UNWRAPPED: Songs & Stories For The Holidays
Hoyt Sherman Place
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Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
Event details →Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 8:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Des Moines Art Center
Guided Tour: Family and Gathering
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Drake University Women's Basketball vs Saint Louis
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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Des Moines Art Center
“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Exhibition Tour
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Drake University Women's Basketball vs Detroit Mercy
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
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VENUWORKS CORPORATE
The Michael Buble Experience: "A Very Buble Christmas"
The Ingersoll
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Des Moines Art Center
World AIDS Day: A Day With(out) Art
– 3:30 PM CST
Levitt Auditorium
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Des Moines Art Center
Family Art Workshop: Paper Doll Family
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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VENUWORKS CORPORATE
The Michael Buble Experience: "A Very Buble Christmas"
The Ingersoll
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Faculty Recital: Nicholas Roth, piano, Seth Tack, baritone - Songs of Claude Debussy
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Drake University Women's Basketball vs Iowa
– 8:00 AM CST
Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center
Event details →Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Drake University
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Des Moines Art Center
Unveil: Presented by the Museum Shop
– 7:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Grand View University Women's Basketball vs William Penn University (Iowa)
– 7:30 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Senior Recital: Olivia Tice, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano
– 8:30 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Single Reed Chamber Recital
– 8:30 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
Event details →Grand View University athletics
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs William Penn University (Iowa)
– 9:30 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 8:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Des Moines Art Center
Art Workshop: Greeting Cards, Thinking of You
– 4:30 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Central College
– 10:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Drake University
Drake University Jazz Ensemble Two: Paul Lichty, director
– 8:30 PM CST
Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Des Moines Art Center
“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour
– 2:00 PM CST
Des Moines Art Center
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Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Saint Ambrose University (Iowa)
– 4:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Saint Ambrose University (Iowa)
– 6:00 PM CST
Des Moines, IA, Dave Sisam Arena
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PROMOTED BY VENUE
An Irish Christmas with Rend Collective Presented by Thrivent
Hoyt Sherman Place
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Drake University
Drake Choirs: Eric Barnum, Ted Brimeyer, Josh Boggs, conductors
– 4:00 PM CST
Sheslow Auditorium
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
– 4:00 PM CST
Anderson Gallery
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Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Final Evaluation Period
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) – SOLD OUT
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
Fall term ends
Final Evaluation Period
Winter Break Housing Opens (Jewett Hall)
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. North Carolina Central Eagles Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs North Carolina Central
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
Residence Halls Close for Winter Break
Social Saturday: Make Believe
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue
Grand View University Archery at Iowa Pro-Am
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Evansville
Sara Evans: Holiday Road Tour
An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue
Emo Nite
Museum Highlights Tour
Marilyn Maye Christmas
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Southern Illinois
Family Art Workshop: Cardboard Gingerbread House
Marilyn Maye Christmas
Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Mens Basketball
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Anthony Shore Presents: Christmas with Elvis
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Southern Illinois
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Museum Highlights Tour
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
Museum Highlights Tour
Meal Plan Change Period Begins (Spring)
Winter Break (classes do not meet)
J-Term Housing Opens (Jewett Hall)
J-term begins
Winter Break Housing Closes (Jewett Hall)
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Belmont Bruins Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Belmont
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Culver-Stockton College (Mo.)
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Culver-Stockton College (Mo.)
Coming in 2027! – Special Event – Pilates Between the Pages
IHSSA: State Debate: State Tournament
Open Mic Poetry Night
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Benedictine College (Kan.)
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Benedictine College (Kan.)
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Valparaiso Beacons Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Valparaiso
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Murray State
Tom Segura
The Dueling Pianos of Andy Anderson & Mike Leeds
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Belmont
The Dueling Pianos of Andy Anderson & Mike Leeds
IGHSAU: Wrestling: Regional Dual Meets
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Iowa Central CC
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. UIC Flames Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs UIC
J-term ends
IGHSAU: Wrestling: State Dual Tournament
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Indiana State
IHSSA: District Contest: Large Group
Residence Halls Reopen for Spring Semester
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Peru State College
J-Term Housing Closes (Jewett Hall)
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Peru State College
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Living In the Light Tour
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Murray State Racers Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Murray State
Drake University Women's Basketball vs UIC
Spring term begins
IHSMA: Jazz Band: State Festival, North
Judge James Grant Iowa Constitution Lecture
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Illinois State
IGHSAU: Wrestling: State Qualifying Meet
End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs UNI
IHSMA: Jazz Choir: State Festival, North
IHSMA: Jazz Band: State Festival, South
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Missouri Valley College
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Missouri Valley College
End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More
IHSMA: Jazz Choir: State Festival, South
IGHSAU: Bowling: State Qualifying Meets
Wrestling: Regional Dual Meets
Coming in 2027! 02-02 | Rick Steves
IGHSAU: Wrestling: State Tournament
Corey Kent w/ Tyler Nance
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Faith Baptist Bible Athletics
Coming in 2027! 02-05 | Meet the Author – Heather Mylan-Mains
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Evansville Purple Aces Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Evansville
Wrestling: State Dual Tournament
Swimming: District Meets
IHSSA: State Contest: Large Group
Grand View University Women's Wrestling vs Grand View Open
IHSMA: Show Choir: State Festival (All)
IGHSAU: Bowling: State Tournaments
Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project "Coincidence or Fate"
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Graceland University (Iowa)
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Graceland University (Iowa)
IGHSAU: Basketball: Regional Tournament (1A)
The Constitutional Law Center's Distinguished Lecture Series
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Bradley Braves Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Bradley
Basketball: District Tournament (1A)
Swimming: State Meet
Grand View University Archery vs Iowa S3DA State Championship
IGHSAU: Basketball: Regional Tournament (2A, 3A)
Wrestling: District Meets (All)
Basketball: District Tournament (1A, 2A)
Bowling: State Qualifying Meets
Grand View University JV Men's Basketball vs Iowa Central CC
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - Shorty Gras Tour
IGHSAU: Basketball: Regional Tournament (1A, 2A)
IGHSAU: Basketball: Regional Tournament (3A, 4A, 5A)
Wrestling: State Traditional Tournament (All)
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs Clarke University
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs Clarke University
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Indiana State Sycamores Mens Basketball
Basketball: District Tournament (1A, 2A)
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Indiana State
IGHSAU: Basketball: Regional Tournament (1A, 2A)
IHSSA: All-State Festival: Large Group
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Bradley
IGHSAU: Basketball: Regional Tournament (3A, 4A, 5A)
Grand View University Women's Basketball vs MidAmerica Nazarene University
Grand View University Men's Basketball vs MidAmerica Nazarene University
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Valparaiso
Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2027 Tour
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter - World Comedy Tour
Practice Starts: Track & Field
Basketball: Substate Tournament (3A, 4A)
Toast - The Best of Bread
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Illinois State University Mens Basketball
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Illinois State
Drake University Women's Basketball vs UNI
Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line
Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line
Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour
Coming in 2027! | 03-10 | Capital City Pride Book Club
Coming in 2027! 03-10 | Meet the Author – Rita Henry
Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour
Midpoint of Semester
Spring Break Housing Opens (Jewett Hall)
Richrath Project REO - The Music of REO Speedwagon
Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Residence Halls Close for Spring Break
Richrath Project REO - The Music of REO Speedwagon
Spring Break (classes do not meet)
BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE: No Speed Limit Tour 2027
Spring Break (classes do not meet)
Spring Break (classes do not meet)
Spring Break (classes do not meet)
Spring Break (classes do not meet)
Grand View University Softball vs Clarke University
Grand View University Softball vs Clarke University
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
Residence Halls Reopen after Spring Break
Grand View University Softball vs Mount Mercy University
Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
Grand View University Softball vs Mount Mercy University
Spring Break Housing Closes (Jewett Hall)
Coming in 2027! | 03-24 | Meet the Musicians – Four Shillings Short
Coming in 2027! | 03-26 | Meet the Author – Marianne Fons
Grand View University Softball vs Graceland University (Iowa)
Grand View University Softball vs Northwestern College (Iowa)
Grand View University Softball vs Northwestern College (Iowa)
Grand View University Softball vs Peru State College
Grand View University Softball vs Peru State College
Grand View University Softball vs Graceland University (Iowa)
Grand View University Softball vs Graceland University (Iowa)
Coming in 2027! | 04-13 | Meet the Author – Marianne Fons
Grand View University Softball vs MidAmerica Nazarene University
Grand View University Softball vs MidAmerica Nazarene University
Constitutional Law Symposium
Grand View University Softball vs Park University (MO)
Grand View University Softball vs Park University (MO)
Alaska Thunderf**k
Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour
Early Dismissmal (Non-Law classes dismissed for Drake Relays at 1:50pm)
Taylor Tomlinson
Ari Matti: Here To Stay Tour
Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
Grand View University Softball vs Saint Xavier University (Ill.)
Grand View University Softball vs Saint Xavier University (Ill.)
Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour
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