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Vino 209 Wine Cafe's Peach Panzanella is one option on its Restaurant Week menu.

Special Menus at Special Prices

If you've been looking for an excuse to try out some of Des Moines' best dining spots, dsm magazine's Restaurant Week, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, is here to help. Starting today and ending on Aug. 25, you can grab two lunches or one three-course meal for just $28 at participating restaurants. The metro area’s innovative and talented chefs have created special fixed-price menus that will showcase their palate-pleasing cuisine at pocketbook-pleasing prices.

You can find a full list of restaurants and menus here. Be sure to put in your reservation as soon as you can!

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515 Alive Music Festival

Wiz Khalifa (pictured), Griz and Illenium headline Des Moines' biggest hip-hop music festival, 515 Alive, a two-day camping event. Gates open at 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Water Works Park. One-day passes range from $75 to $130. Learn more


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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan, one of America's most popular country singers, will perform at 8 tonight at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand as a part of his "What Makes You Country" tour. Another country artist, John Langston, will open the show. Ticket prices range from $70 to $80. Learn more


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Mixology Night

The theme at the Science Center of Iowa's Mixology Night at 5:30 p.m. today is Survival Science. Guest Brad Argo will teach attendees how to keep their cool when they're in sticky situations. Mixology Night is a monthly event featuring fun science games, drinks and live music — all without kids. Admission is $7.
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Hootie and the Blowfish

Hootie and the Blowfish, the popular 1990s and early 2000s band, is touring for the first time in more than a decade and will stop at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand at 8 p.m. Sunday. The Barenaked Ladies will guest perform as well. Tickets start at $55. Learn more


 
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Pickleball Clinics

Want to learn how to play pickleball or pick up some new skills? Smash Park is hosting pickleball clinics throughout the day tomorrow and Sunday with sessions for beginners and intermediates. Reserve a spot on the venue's website. Learn more
 
Pentatonix

The three-time Grammy Award-winning a capella group Pentatonix will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Iowa State Fair Grandstand. Tickets start at $35.
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Jake Doty

The Hall, a Valley Junction communal bar with long tables, is hosting a performance by local musician Jake Doty. The tunes being at 8 p.m. today. Learn more
 
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