Dome After Dark

Feb. 23/DES MOINES– 6-10 p.m. – Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. The perfect date night, girls’ night out, or unique and memorable outing with friends and family, Dome After Dark is an event you’ll want to keep coming back to. Special programs scheduled are Cocoa and crafts from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 9; Valentine’s Day 50 shades of green exploring the birds and bees of flowers and trees Feb. 14 or 16; and Dessert Charcuterie thinking chocolates and fresh fruit Feb. 23. More details at https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/events/signature-events/dome-after-dark/

Irish Murder Mystery Dinner

March 6/IOWA CITY – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Walker Homestead Farm & Winery. A roaring 20’s ‘s-themed Murder Mystery Dinner event. You will be greeted with an Irish cocktail upon your arrival to set the scene and tone for the evening. Every guest who purchases a ticket will have their own character and set of clues given to them at the start of the evening. To add to the fun, feel free to dress as you feel an Irish pub patron would dress. There will be a three-course dinner provided during which you will continue to receive clues, and by the end of the night, we hope one of you can solve the mystery for a prize! $85/ticket. Menu and more information are at https://www.walker-homestead.com/calendar/2024/3/6/murdermysterydinner

Browns Celtic Music Show

March 8, 9, 14-16/LE MARS – 7 p.m. at Browns Century Theatre. A fast paced show with fiddle jigs and reels on the Fiddle. Beautiful vocal harmonies on favorites like “Danny Boy”, “You Raise Me Up”, “Amazing Grace”, “Lord of The Dance”, and more! A Celtic show wouldn’t be complete without some festive Irish Dancing, Central Dance Academy Dancers will be kicking up their heels to some tunes! A taste of Ireland comes and don’t miss a made-from-scratch Irish Feast served before each the show at the Central Event Center! https://thebrownstheater.com/shows/