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HARBOUR
HARBOUR
Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
Wooly's
Run Run Rudolph - Shaun Johnson Christmas
Run Run Rudolph - Shaun Johnson Christmas
Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Pertinence
Pertinence
Dec 3
Val Air Ballroom
Savage Little Suckers, Dead Level Set, Love Ethic & Younger
Savage Little Suckers, Dead Level Set, Love Ethic & Younger
Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Gabe's
Tom Pevear LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Tom Pevear LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Nov 19
Confluence Brewing Company
The Steel Wheels w/ Bobcat Opossum
The Steel Wheels w/ Bobcat Opossum
Dec 7
The Maintenance Shop

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Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Ames History Museum
Fall Wreaths
Fall Wreaths
Nov 10 · 5:30 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
TUESDAY TRIVIA!
TUESDAY TRIVIA!
Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Captain Roy's
The Ingersoll Fall Harvest Dinner
The Ingersoll Fall Harvest Dinner
Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Eternity Restored
Eternity Restored
Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
Eternity Church
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Drake vs Cleveland State
Drake vs Cleveland State
Nov 10
Drake Stadium

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Alicia Villarreal
Alicia Villarreal
Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour
Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour
Nov 14 · 7:00 PM, 9:30 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Weary Ramblers
Weary Ramblers
Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Man of La Mancha
Man of La Mancha
Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Boone Community Theatre
Orchestra Iowa Masterworks III
Orchestra Iowa Masterworks III
Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
Paramount Theatre
The Prince Experience
The Prince Experience
Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
Val Air Ballroom
Metro Concerts Live presents Kawaii Rave
Metro Concerts Live presents Kawaii Rave
Nov 14 · 9:00 PM
Gabe's
Last Day to See "We the People of Ames: A USA 250 Exhibit"
Last Day to See "We the People of Ames: A USA 250 Exhibit"
Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Ames History Museum
Worship
Worship
Nov 14 · 5:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church
Blitz
Blitz
Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
NorthPoint Church
Upcoming Food Truck Schedule
Upcoming Food Truck Schedule
Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Confluence Brewing Company
Free Live Music with Robert Dietch 4-7pm
Free Live Music with Robert Dietch 4-7pm
Nov 14 · 4:00 PM • Free
Revelton Distilling

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HARBOUR
HARBOUR
Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
Wooly's
Run Run Rudolph - Shaun Johnson Christmas
Run Run Rudolph - Shaun Johnson Christmas
Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Pertinence
Pertinence
Dec 3
Val Air Ballroom
Savage Little Suckers, Dead Level Set, Love Ethic & Younger
Savage Little Suckers, Dead Level Set, Love Ethic & Younger
Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Gabe's
Tom Pevear LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Tom Pevear LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Nov 19
Confluence Brewing Company
The Steel Wheels w/ Bobcat Opossum
The Steel Wheels w/ Bobcat Opossum
Dec 7
The Maintenance Shop
Band Extravaganza
Band Extravaganza
Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Stephens Auditorium
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lindseystirling
Dec 9 · 7:00 PM
Paramount Theatre
Brian Herrin Live in Concert in the B&B Basement Speakeasy, November 12, 2026
Brian Herrin Live in Concert in the B&B Basement Speakeasy, November 12, 2026
Nov 12
Board and Batten, LLC
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Nov 12 • Free
Jasper Winery

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A Celtic Christmas
A Celtic Christmas
Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
Paramount Theatre
Man of La Mancha
Man of La Mancha
Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Boone Community Theatre
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2026
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2026
Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Bridge View Center
2026-An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
2026-An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Dec 20 · 6:00 PM
Stephens Auditorium
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker
Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place

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Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Nov 12 • Free
Jasper Winery
Mistletoe Market
Mistletoe Market
Nov 28 · 9:00 AM • Free
Bridge View Center
H.O.G. Gift Wrapping
H.O.G. Gift Wrapping
Dec 5 · 10:00 AM • Free
Big Barn Harley Davidson
Free Live Music with Robert Dietch 4-7pm
Free Live Music with Robert Dietch 4-7pm
Nov 14 · 4:00 PM • Free
Revelton Distilling

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Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Savage Little Suckers, Dead Level Set, Love Ethic & Younger
Savage Little Suckers, Dead Level Set, Love Ethic & Younger
Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Gabe's
Band Extravaganza
Band Extravaganza
Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Stephens Auditorium
Chris Falcon LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Chris Falcon LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Nov 12
Confluence Brewing Company
Brian Herrin Live in Concert in the B&B Basement Speakeasy, November 12, 2026
Brian Herrin Live in Concert in the B&B Basement Speakeasy, November 12, 2026
Nov 12
Board and Batten, LLC
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Nov 12 • Free
Jasper Winery
Alicia Villarreal
Alicia Villarreal
Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Man of La Mancha
Man of La Mancha
Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Boone Community Theatre
Profession: Life and Death Tour
Profession: Life and Death Tour
Nov 15
The Bridge Preschool
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2026
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2026
Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Bridge View Center
Weary Ramblers
Weary Ramblers
Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Orchestra Iowa Masterworks III
Orchestra Iowa Masterworks III
Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
Paramount Theatre
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Make Heaven Crowded Tour
Make Heaven Crowded Tour
Nov 9
Eternity Church
Eternity Restored
Eternity Restored
Nov 9 · 6:30 PM
Eternity Church
2026 Monday Game Night Schedule
2026 Monday Game Night Schedule
Nov 9 · 6:30 PM
Confluence Brewing Company
Bold Men's Prayer Breakfast
Bold Men's Prayer Breakfast
Nov 9 · 6:30 AM
Eternity Church
Encounter: Women's Group
Encounter: Women's Group
Nov 9
The Bridge Preschool
The Study Table
The Study Table
Nov 9
NorthPoint Church
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Special Exhibit - Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Special Exhibit - Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Nov 10
Ames History Museum
Fall Wreaths
Fall Wreaths
Nov 10 · 5:30 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
American Hi-Fi
American Hi-Fi
Nov 10 · 7:30 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Ames History Museum
TUESDAY TRIVIA!
TUESDAY TRIVIA!
Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Captain Roy's
The Ingersoll Fall Harvest Dinner
The Ingersoll Fall Harvest Dinner
Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
The Ingersoll
Drake vs Cleveland State
Drake vs Cleveland State
Nov 10
Drake Stadium
Eternity Restored
Eternity Restored
Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
Eternity Church
Young Adults
Young Adults
Nov 10 · 6:30 PM
Eternity Church
Special Exhibit - Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Special Exhibit - Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Nov 11
Ames History Museum
Upcoming Food Truck Schedule
Upcoming Food Truck Schedule
Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Confluence Brewing Company
Restorative Yoga in the Garden
Restorative Yoga in the Garden
Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Melting Pot Quilts: America at 250
Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Ames History Museum
Awana 2026!
Awana 2026!
Nov 11 · 6:45 PM
Heartland Baptist Church
Venture
Venture
Nov 11 · 6:15 PM
NorthPoint Church
Back to School Sunday with Christian Illusionist and Bible Evangelist Steve Harney
Back to School Sunday with Christian Illusionist and Bible Evangelist Steve Harney
Nov 11
Heartland Baptist Church
Pillars
Pillars
Nov 11
The Bridge Preschool

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