July 12: “Stars of Tomorrow Concert” at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University.July 8, 16, 18, 21: “The Love for Three Oranges” by Prokofiev.

July 8, 15, 21: “Driving While Black” by Kander/Gumbel at Des Moines venue, TBD.July 1, 9, 14, 22: “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok.

June 2-4, 9-11: “Matilda the Musical JR.”.

June 9-18: “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong”.

Photo by Duane Tinkey Stage Laugh, cry, listen and enjoy theatrical performances from around the city.

June 16-22: Des Moines Art Week returns for its ninth time of highlighting the city’s best artists.Ĭaptured during a performance of the Des Moines Operas Porgy and Bess from last summer.

June: Take Up Space: an experience in mental health and neurodiversity.

First Fridays of the month: See the creators behind the masterpieces while enjoying live music, food, and, of course, art.

27: Multi-media style art from artist Christine Hilbert, reception on Thursday, Aug. 27: Artwork exhibit from artist Dina Bechman, reception on Thursday, Aug.

May 30 – July 25: Fine art paintings from artist Robert Zeidler, reception on Thursday, June 1.

May 30 – July 25: Group show of pastel art pieces by Iowa Pastel Society, reception on Thursday, June 1.

The organization’s only fundraising event, the funds generated at the gala support free admission, community access and museum education-related programming. 10: Displaying humility and grandeur in contemporary ceramics.

“Underneath Everything,” June 3 – Sept.

27: A brilliant painter, printmaker, and draughtsman, throughout his prolific career Rembrandt explored a wide range of subjects and styles.

“Rembrandt and His World,” through Aug.

Take in historical artwork featured at the Des Moines Art Center throughout the institution’s memorable 75 years.

“75 Years of Iowa Art,” through May 7: Hours vary by day.

Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines,.

June 4 at noon: mature shade trees and ornamental plantings provide a natural showcase for works in all types of media - pottery, paintings, jewelry, sculpture, tie-dye, metal, glass beads, mosaics and sculpture.

Hot head by damon suede