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Farmers Market, Wild Lights Festival, Chicken and Waffles
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The Downtown Farmers' Market is allowing 165 vendors this weekend, up from 110 earlier this month.
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Downtown Farmers' Market to Expand

There will be a few more vendors to enjoy at the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market this weekend. The weekly event will have 165 participants, up from 110 earlier this month, welcoming back many local artists. You can also expect prepared food vendors on hand, who were added last weekend, and live entertainment in open areas. The market takes place at 7 a.m.-12 p.m. tomorrow in the Court Avenue district.
 
›››  DSM FAVORITES  ‹‹
Wild Lights Festival

It's the final weekend of Blank Park Zoo's Wild Lights Festival, featuring more than 35 handcrafted, animal-shaped Asian lanterns. The show will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. every day this weekend, including Memorial Day. Admission is $20; $18 for zoo members.
Learn more.
Chicken and Waffles at Surety Hotel

Head over to the Surety Hotel's Mulberry Street Tavern at 4-9 p.m. Sunday for a pop-up event with G.G.'s Chicken and Waffles, a local eatery. The menu includes chicken wings or chicken strips paired with waffles ($10 and $13, respectively), french fries ($3.50) and more. Learn more.
Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs will take on the St. Paul Saints, a new AAA organization, in a weekend series at Principal Park. Game times are 7:08 p.m. today and tomorrow and 1:08 p.m. on Sunday. Tonight's matchup includes post-game fireworks as well. Tickets start at $14.
Learn more.
A Midsummer's Night

Ballet Des Moines, vocalist Max Wellman, Iowa Stage Theatre and more are collaborating on a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park at 7 p.m. tomorrow. A Midsummer's Night will feature dance scores, jazz interludes and a Shakespeare reading.
General admission is $15. Social distancing will be implemented. Learn more.
 
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Live, Local and Loud

xBk Live's Live, Local and Loud series continues with English, an alt-rock and funk bank, at 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $10.
Learn more.
Midwest Vendor Market

The Midwest Local Vendors Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow at Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona. Iowa vendors will sell fashion, home decor, baked goods and more. Learn more
Court Avenue Experience

Head to Court Avenue from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today and tomorrow to hit the bars and enjoy live entertainment and vendors. Parts of the district will be closed to traffic to create an "entertainment zone."
Learn more.
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