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The aroma of freshly cooked barbecue will fill the air at Brenton Skating Plaza Sunday.

Barbecue Spots Converge for Charity Event

This is a barbecue lover's dream: Smoke Out Hunger, a charity event benefiting Food Bank of Iowa, will bring together some of the city's favorite barbecue joints from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Brenton Skating Plaza. Participants include Bubba—Southern Comforts, Teddy Maroon's, Zombie Burger + Shake Lab, Jethro's BBQ, Lola's Fine Hot Sauce and others.

Barbecue samplings paired with craft beers and wine cost nothing beyond the admission price, which is $45 for adults 21 and up. Teenagers and children have reduced ticket prices, and kids under 5 get in free. Music will be performed by the New Mexicos, and lawn games will be available.

To see the full participant list and for more info, click here.

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National Balloon Classic

More than 100 hot-air balloons will soar through the Central Iowa sky at the National Balloon Classic starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Memorial Balloon Field in Indianola. The Pork Tornadoes will play at tonight's opening celebration. The Balloon Classic runs through Aug. 3. Tickets are $6 if bought online, $8 at the gate. Learn more


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Disney's Newsies, Opening July 12
These kids deliver in the smash hit Broadway musical based on the 1992 Disney film inspired by the New York newsboys' strike of 1899. ... Read more »

Lines and Layers

Olson-Larsen Galleries' newest exhibition "Lines and Layers" features artists Tim Freichs, Andrew Kaufman and Susan Chrysler White. The opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Admission is free and the artwork will be on display through Sept. 7.
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The Greatest Love Story Ever Sung
A flickering candle and an accidental touch of hands in the dark – so begins one of the greatest love stories in all of opera. Get swept up in the Bohemian Revolution as a group of struggling artists strives to live life to the fullest in Puccini’s romantic blockbuster, featuring some of the most familiar and beautiful music ever written. ...
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Track and Field Championships

Many of America's most talented track and field athletes will converge on Drake University for the Toyota United States Association of Track and Field Outdoor Championships. Events kicked off last night and run through Sunday.
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A John Williams Spectacular

John Williams, the man behind famous cinematic compositions like the theme music of "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park," will be honored at the Des Moines Symphony's "A John Williams Spectacular" concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Water Works Park. The show is one entry in the Symphony's Water Works Pops concert series. Learn more



 
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Band of Horses

Creators of the Grammy-nominated "Infinite Arms" album, Band of Horses will bring that southern rock sound to Hoyt Sherman Place
at 7:30 tonight.
Tickets range from $35 to $59. Learn more
 
Italian Festival

Des Moines' Italian-American Festival opens today in Western Gateway Park, continuing until midnight, and there's a full day of activities from 10 a.m. to midnight tomorrow.
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Alma Afrobeat

The Des Moines Social Club is hosting Alma Afrobeat, which produces a modern twist on traditional African music, for a show at 7:30 tomorrow night. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Learn more
 
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