A dsmWeekend Bonus Welcome to a New Year's Eve extended edition of dsmWeekend! In addition to this weekend's happenings in Des Moines, we're also including events on Monday, Dec. 31.
The French-inspired menu and small plates at Baru 66 have garnered rave reviews. (Photo courtesy of Baru 66)
Ring In the New Year — James Bond Style Baru 66 is taking reservations for its dapper New Year's Eve dinner specials, served with a James Bond theme. Enjoy a three-course meal from5 to 6:30 p.m. for $85 per person. Or go
a little bigger and experience a six-course meal from5 to 10 p.m. for $150 per person. And if you have a martini, make it shaken, not stirred.
Read about this restaurant and others at dsm Magazine's Eat+Drink website.
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'Finding Neverland'
Chronicling the story behind the writing of Peter Pan, "Finding Neverland" is a past winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Best Musical. The Broadway hit plays a few shows this weekend at the Des Moines Civic Center, including one at 7:30 tonight. Learn more
Bash on Another Planet
The Des Moines Social Club is hosting its annual New Year's Eve party, "Bash," at 8 p.m. Monday. The twist? It's anouter-space theme. Enjoy live performances and art exhibitions throughout the Des Moines Social Club's campus on the corner of Ninth and Mulberry Streets.Learn more
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Bubba - Southern Comforts
Make the most of your Sunday morning with brunch at Bubba! Enjoy new items like Fried Green Tomato Benedict, Apple-Cinnamon Silver Dollar Pancakes, Avocado Toast, Vegan Hash and other classic comfort food brunch favorites. More about Bubba
New Year's Eve Pops
The Tony-nominated Callaway sisters headline the Des Moines Symphony's annual New Year's Eve Pops show, 8 p.m. Monday at the Des Moines Civic Center. The duo will sing songs from "West Side Story," "Chicago," "Funny Girl," "Wicked" and more. Tickets start at $35. Learn more
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Noce's New Year's Party Jazz club Noce is holding its fourth annual birthday and New Year's Eve party. Listen to smooth tunes while dressing up for this black-tie event from 8 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday. Learn more
Iowa Women's Art Exhibition
Monday is the final chance to view the Iowa Women's Art Exhibition, with works by Hilde Debruyne and Louise Kames, at the governor's formal office at the state Capitol. Learn more
Art at the Library Molly Wood's "Fatal Flora" exhibition is on display at Iowa's State Law Library at the state Capitol. The library will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday. Learn more