Reiman Gardens
If you are tired of the winter blah, Reiman Gardens might have something to cheer you up during its Theme Year Preview Weekend 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The theme for 2013 is “More than Meets the Iowa.” The conservatory has been transformed into a “blast of spring color” for the “Winds of Change Exhibit.” Youth discovery stations will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Children are admitted free on Sunday and adult and senior admission fees will be donated to Story County’s Plant a Row for the Hungry.
Sixpence None the Richer
Sixpence None the Richer, whose 1990s hits include There She Goes and Kiss Me. performs Friday at the Maintenance Shop. The show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $19 at the door. And The Schwag performs at DG’s Friday. Cover is just $5.
Dollar Days
And if you do feel like braving the cold, downtown businesses start their dollar days sales on Saturday.
Upcoming Events at the Iowa State Center
Charlotte’s Web Fri, Feb 1, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Imago Theater’s “ZooZoo” Sun, Feb 3, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
West Side Story Mon, Feb 4, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Iowa State University Symphony Orchestra Tue, Feb 12, 10:00 am–11:30 am
Shrek the Musical Wed, Feb 13, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Experience the Beatles with Rain Thu, Feb 14, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues Fri, Feb 15, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Voca People Thu, Feb 21, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
China National Symphony Orchestra Sat, Mar 2, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Upcoming Ames/Metro Events:
Miranda Lambert: Locked and Re-Loaded tour stops in Ames with Dierks Bentley and Lee Brice. The event takes place at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Tickets are on sale
Jon Bon Jovi: The New Jersey rocker and his band will return to Des Moines on April 14 on the “Because We Can” Tour. Ticket prices start at $19.50. The event takes place at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines tickets for the Iowa show went on sale Dec. 3 at dahlstickets.com.
Taylor Swift: Country star Taylor Swift returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Aug. 1. No word yet on ticket prices or an on-sale date. The event is listed on Swift’s website but is not listed on Ticketmaster or its partner website. In nearby Kansas City, MO tickets range from $30 to $85.
Justin Bieber: Pop star Justin Bieber will also make an appearance at the Wells Fargo Arena on July 7. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets range from $40 to $95.
Other Des Moines Events:
The Book of Mormon: Nine 2011 Tony Awards® say it’s the Best Musical of the Year. Vogue says, “It’s the funniest musical of all time.” And The New York Times says, “It’s the best musical of this century.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart calls it “So good, it makes me angry.” Contains explicit language.
Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines
Jan. 24- Feb. 3
Cost: $40- $125
“The Monster Under the Bed”– Monsters under the bed are supposed to be scary, right?! But as Ben’s mom gets grumpy, his dad is far away, and his best friend isn’t being very nice, Ben turns to his Underbed Monster for friendship. One day, the monster goes to school for Ben, causing a huge ruckus.
Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines, 831 42nd St.
Jan 24-27, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $15/adults, $12/students