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Friday
🎨 Siricasso's opening reception | Explore a powerful pop-up exhibit inspired by the artist's childhood, Chicano heritage, and family experiences with addiction and deportation. | 5–8pm | Moberg Gallery | Free!
🥾 Spring Ephemeral Hike | Search for wildflowers and mushrooms while learning about Iowa's fleeting spring blooms during this guided woodland hike. | 5:30–7pm | Brown's Woods | $20
Saturday
🩰 "Cinderella" | Ballet Des Moines and the Des Moines Symphony team up for the world premiere of Tom Mattingly's take on the classic fairytale ballet. | Des Moines Civic Center | $35+ today and tomorrow
🎭 Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival | Browse work from 50+ artists, enjoy live music and food trucks, and take part in hands-on creative activities. | 10am–4pm | Uptown Ankeny | Free!
Sunday
🖌️ Valley Junction Arts Festival | Meet artists, shop fine art and crafts, watch demonstrations, and enjoy live entertainment throughout Historic Valley Junction. | 10am–4pm | Free!