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Sat, Jun 6, 12:08 AM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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Things to do near Drake University this weekend
Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.
We found 27 student-friendly happenings near Drake University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
What's happening near Drake University this week
We found 27 student-friendly happenings near Drake University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
Sports
Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.
- Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens · Sports
- Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens · Sports
- Iowa Barnstormers vs. Quad City Steamwheelers · Sports
- Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians · Sports
Concerts & local entertainment
Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.
- Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives · Concerts
- KBong & Johnny Cosmic · Concerts
- Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country · Concerts
- Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country · Concerts
Student life
Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.
- Naughty Nerds Cabaret · Social
- Season to Risk · Social
- More Cheese w/ Sarah Tonin · Social
- Paisley Fields · Social
Wellness & social
Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.
- Naughty Nerds Cabaret · Social
- Season to Risk · Social
- More Cheese w/ Sarah Tonin · Social
- Paisley Fields · Social
Food & festivals
Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.
- Naughty Nerds Cabaret · Social
- Season to Risk · Social
- More Cheese w/ Sarah Tonin · Social
- Paisley Fields · Social
Student picks
- Good weekend activityIowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens
- Good weekend activityMarty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
- Good weekend activityKBong & Johnny Cosmic
- Good weekend activityShaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
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Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
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KBong & Johnny Cosmic
Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Naughty Nerds Cabaret
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens
Sat, Jun 6, 12:08 AM · Principal Park · Des Moines
Good weekend activity
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Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens
Sun, Jun 7, 6:08 PM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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Iowa Barnstormers vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 AM · Casey's Center · Des Moines
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Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
Tue, Jun 16, 11:38 PM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
Wed, Jun 17, 5:08 PM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
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KBong & Johnny Cosmic
Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Kings Kaleidoscope w/ Hollyn
Mon, Jun 8, 1:00 AM · Wooly's · Des Moines
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The Bones of J.R. Jones
Fri, Jun 12, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Wellness & social
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Naughty Nerds Cabaret
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Season to Risk
Mon, Jun 8, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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More Cheese w/ Sarah Tonin
Tue, Jun 9, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Paisley Fields
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Otis Julius w/ Space To Play
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Joel Sires w/ River Glen
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens
Sports · Miscellaneous
Sat, Jun 6, 12:08 AM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
Music · Country
Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
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KBong & Johnny Cosmic
Music · Other
Sat, Jun 6, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
Music · Jazz
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Shaun Johnson Big Band Sings '90s Country
Music · Jazz
Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Naughty Nerds Cabaret
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Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens
Sports · Miscellaneous
Sun, Jun 7, 6:08 PM · Principal Park · Des Moines
Good weekend activity
Social
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Season to Risk
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Mon, Jun 8, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Kings Kaleidoscope w/ Hollyn
Music · Other
Mon, Jun 8, 1:00 AM · Wooly's · Des Moines
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More Cheese w/ Sarah Tonin
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Tue, Jun 9, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Paisley Fields
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Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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The Bones of J.R. Jones
Music · Other
Fri, Jun 12, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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And The World Goes 'Round
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Fri, Jun 12, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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SPINNS A Contemporary Ballet Produced By SEEDS
Arts & Theatre · Dance
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
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And The World Goes 'Round
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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The Soul Searchers
Music · Blues
Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Otis Julius w/ Space To Play
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Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Billy Currington & Kip Moore
Music · Country
Sat, Jun 13, 11:30 PM · Water Works Park · Des Moines
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Joel Sires w/ River Glen
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Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Iowa Barnstormers vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
Sports · Football
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 AM · Casey's Center · Des Moines
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And The World Goes 'Round
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Sun, Jun 14, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Music · Folk
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00 AM · Water Works Park · Des Moines
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The Wallflowers
Music · Rock
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
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Racing Mount Pleasant w/ Isobel
Music · Rock
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
Sports · Miscellaneous
Tue, Jun 16, 11:38 PM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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Sawyer Fredericks
Music · Country
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines
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Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
Sports · Miscellaneous
Wed, Jun 17, 5:08 PM · Principal Park · Des Moines
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