Enjoy summer-time at the Des Moines Art Center in
June, July, August, and September
with FIRST THURSDAYS and FIRST FRIDAYS!
FIRST THURSDAYS: FREE FLICKS
On the first Thursday of each month, join us for FREE Flicks on the front lawn at dusk.
Pre-film activities begin at 7 pm. In the event of inclement weather, FREE Flicks will be
canceled (check the homepage for updates).
FIRST FRIDAYS: LIVE MUSIC
First Fridays at the Art Center feature live music in the courtyard from 5 – 8 pm.
In the event of inclement weather, First Fridays will be moved to the Lobby.
(Admission $5; members FREE).
SUMMER ON THE HILL SCHEDULE
June 1: Talk + Live Music: The Coming of Rock and Roll with historian Michael Lasser
and Bob Tyler & the Reckless Hearts
June 7: Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981
Pre-film treasure hunt: Raiders of the Lost ART
July 5: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 1986
Pre-film activity: Ferris Bueller Challenge results
July 6: Faculty Lounge live music performance
August 2: Some Like it Hot, 1959
Pre film activity: Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest
August 3: Wilder Side live band karaoke show
September 6: Harold and Maude, 1971
Pre-film activity: Film Trivia
September 7: Tina Haase and Bella Soul live music performance