The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.

YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members ...

In 2009, John and Mary Pappajohn, a Des Moines venture capitalist and his wife, provided funding for and donated more than 30 sculptures to the Des Moines Art Center. Their donation transformed an ...

Thursday night: Learn about all things whiskey during this class at Splash Seafood Bar & Grill, 303 Locust St., Des Moines. Explore whiskies from Japan, Scotland, Canada, Ireland and the United ...

Friday night: Former director of the Des Moines Art Center Jeff Fleming holds an opening reception for his “Ghosts” exhibit at Moberg Gallery, 2411 Grand Ave., Des Moines, from 5 to 8 p.m ...

IT’S BEING HELD FROM 11 IN THE MORN Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for a fun, interactive storytime that explores nature and plants. During each program, participants will enjoy ...

Despite chilly Midwestern winters, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden remains a year-round top attraction thanks to the site's domed conservatory, which is kept consistently balmy to nurture ...