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Things to do near Grand View University this weekend

Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.

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We found 24 student-friendly happenings near Grand View University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

What's happening near Grand View University this week

We found 24 student-friendly happenings near Grand View 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 Barnstormers vs. Quad City Steamwheelers · Sports
  • Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians · Sports
  • Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians · Sports
  • Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians · Sports

Concerts & local entertainment

Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.

  • The Bones of J.R. Jones · Concerts
  • And The World Goes 'Round · Concerts
  • SPINNS A Contemporary Ballet Produced By SEEDS · Festivals
  • And The World Goes 'Round · Concerts

Student life

Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.

  • Otis Julius w/ Space To Play · Social
  • Joel Sires w/ River Glen · Social

Wellness & social

Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.

  • Otis Julius w/ Space To Play · Social
  • Joel Sires w/ River Glen · Social

Food & festivals

Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.

  • SPINNS A Contemporary Ballet Produced By SEEDS · Festivals
  • Otis Julius w/ Space To Play · Social
  • Joel Sires w/ River Glen · Social

Student picks

  • Good weekend activitySPINNS A Contemporary Ballet Produced By SEEDS
  • Good weekend activityAnd The World Goes 'Round
  • Good weekend activityThe Soul Searchers
  • Best for first-year studentsOtis Julius w/ Space To Play

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And The World Goes 'Round

Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines

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The Soul Searchers

Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · 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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And The World Goes 'Round

Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines

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The Soul Searchers

Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines

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Otis Julius w/ Space To Play

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines

Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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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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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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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

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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

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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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The Wallflowers

Music · Rock

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

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Sawyer Fredericks

Music · Country

Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM · xBk Live · Des Moines

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Dorothy w/ The Rumours

Music · Other

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00 AM · Wooly's · Des Moines

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Christopher Cross

Music · Pop

Fri, Jun 19, 12:30 AM · Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

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And The World Goes 'Round

Arts & Theatre · Theatre

Fri, Jun 19, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines

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Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians

Sports · Miscellaneous

Sat, Jun 20, 12:08 AM · Principal Park · Des Moines

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And The World Goes 'Round

Arts & Theatre · Theatre

Sat, Jun 20, 12:30 AM · The Ingersoll · Des Moines

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