Hear Elton John's music, see the botanical garden lit up, meet the famous Iowa directors of 'Heretic' this weekend in Des ...

Have sake and sushi, be surrounded by "Mesmerica," watch "Charlotte's Web" or "Last Stop on Market Street" this weekend in ...

Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Nov. 8-10.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Just keep an eye on the weather and make sure to pack an ...

Spend Halloween in Sherman Hill, see "American Idol" winner Kris Allen or comedian Gary Gulman and smash pumpkins this ...

Thursday evening: Learn more about Iowa’s most famous painter during this free discussion at Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave., Des Moines, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. See archival photographs and video ...

and Taiko drumming at the Japan America Society of Iowa’s Night at the Izakaya. From 6 p.m. to midnight, explore sushi and sake at the River Center, 340 S.W. Third St., Des Moines. Tickets are $ ...

Des Moines, Iowa will begin trick-or-treating on Halloween for the first time since 1938 as the city's Beggars' Night was ...

Local 5 rounded up five events happening around the Des Moines metro this weekend to distract you from the November gloom.