Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning. We provide quality community resources for informal science learning where children, families, school groups and individuals can come to explore science and technology. SCI is a place where wonder and curiosity come to life.
Midwest Mellow
American glass art gallery and lampworking studio nestled in the heart of Iowa. Book a class today! Visit midwestmellowdsm.com/classes-and-bookings or give us a call any day of the week.
Mainframe Studios
Come experience the largest nonprofit creative workspace in the nation! Schedule a tour, rent our event space, attend an art class, book a photoshoot, buy a gift, commission a logo, shop for supplies or join the fun at our monthly themed First Friday open studio events. Art & Equity Happen Here. Open daily.
In Tandem Arts & Authors
Discover this new hidden gem! Featuring an array of wall art, sculpture, books, jewelry and paperworks, IN Tandem Arts & Authors is a unique gallery and bookstore representing over 60 regional artists and authors in an eclectic setting in downtown Des Moines. Classes, author talks and events spark your own creativity and support local arts!
Des Moines Playhouse
The Playhouse, one of Iowa’s largest and oldest theatres, creates extraordinary, shared experiences through live theatre and offers classes, Broadway trips and volunteer opportunities. Our current campaign reimagines, modernizes and upgrades our children’s theatre, expands classrooms and dressing rooms, adds a single-user public restroom and creates collaborative offices. Contribute today!
Aesthetic Collective
Biaggi’s is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of pastas, soups and salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts. We believe strongly in providing exceptional service and make it our goal to ensure that each guest leaves with the feeling they have received the highest level of personal attention.
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Biaggi’s is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of pastas, soups and salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts. We believe strongly in providing exceptional service and make it our goal to ensure that each guest leaves with the feeling they have received the highest level of personal attention.
Bianca’s Grill and Vineyard
Make your weekdays feel like weekends when you travel to Destination Grille. Steak. Seafood. Pasta. Pizza. Our menu is your oyster! We’ve created the ultimate dining experience with dishes from all around the globe, prepared fresh with locally sourced ingredients in our scratch-made kitchen, not to mention our wide selection of wine, beer and specialty craft cocktails. Grab some friends or
Destination Grille
Make your weekdays feel like weekends when you travel to Destination Grille. Steak. Seafood. Pasta. Pizza. Our menu is your oyster! We’ve created the ultimate dining experience with dishes from all around the globe, prepared fresh with locally sourced ingredients in our scratch-made kitchen, not to mention our wide selection of wine, beer and specialty craft cocktails. Grab some friends or
Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
The huge tanks of vibrant tropical fish lend a mesmerizing, underwater, dreamlike effect, as does the relaxing reggae music wafting around the room. It is the perfect date place. What is most striking is the fresh fish arriving at our table glistening in their freshness and sizzling as if pulled from the heat.