5 winter things to do in Des Moines this weekend

Friday

🎨 Mainframe Studios holds its free "First Friday" event, which features local art from the community. The theme is "Fresh Start." 5-8pm.

🖼 Moberg Gallery is hosting its 20-year anniversary celebration with live music, an artist talk, as well as beer and wine. 2411 Grand Ave. in DSM; 5-8pm. Free!

Saturday

🌙 Drake Observatory is hosting an event focused on the upcoming total solar eclipse. 8pm. Free!

Sunday

🛍 Go vintage shopping during the winter "Sip n' Thrift" at Captain Roy's. 10am-3pm.

🏀 The Harlem Globetrotters show off their amazing athleticism at the Iowa Events Center at 3pm. Tickets start at $31.