You're home for the holidays, vegging out and reuniting with family. By day two you realize you’ve gained 10 lbs and need to get out of the house. It's been a while since you’ve been in Des Moines, or maybe it's your first visit, so whats there to do other then meeting friends at your favorite watering hole?
For starters both the hawks and the cyclones will be testing their b-ball skills in the capital city. The Hawkeyes will be battling Creighton in the Dale Howard Classic, while the clones take on the bulldogs at Drake University. If you're looking for something a little more high-octane then check out the indie music king, Tech N9ne performing at the Val Air ballroom. Tech's rapid-fire rhymes and stage presence will reveal why he is one of the best selling independent hip-hop artist of all time.
If for some reason Tech can't get your blood flowing then come watch some real bloodshed at Midwest Cage Championship 37. The annual Thanksgiving Throwdown is Des Moines premiere MMA event of the season. With a stacked fight card including, UFC vet Kevin “The Fire” Burns and a highly anticipated title bout rematch between Laramie “The Contract Killer” Shaffer and Will “The Real Deal” Shutt this fight card is sure to bring top quality Carnage.
If you need something a little more chill then I recommend some old fashion fun. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Val Lanes offers $1.50 bowling games, with $1.50 16 oz. brewski's, and $1.00 hot dogs. For a cheap night out with long lost friends this is the perfect place to catch up. To witness one of the best views of the downtown skyline you're going to need to lace up your skates. Brenton Skating Plaza is a great place for a date or an excuse to get some fresh air. It's cheap and still warm enough to skate outside without losing a toe to frostbite. Here's the list of events worth gobbling up.
Iowa State basketball vs. Drake
When: November 15th , 8pm
Location: Drake Knapp Center
What: In-state basketball rivalry
University of Iowa basketball vs. Creighton
When: November 20th, 3pm
Location: Wells Fargo Arena
What: Dale Howard Classic
Tech n9ne Concert
When: November 21st , 7pm
Location: Val Air Ballroom
What: High-octane hip hop
MCC Thanksgiving Throwdown
When:November 23rd, 7pm
Location: Hy Vee Hall
What: Best MMA in the Midwest
Brenton Skating Plaza
When: Opens for the winter November 17th
Location: 520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines
What: Ice skating with a great view
Val Lanes
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Location: 100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
What: Dollar beers, dogs, and bowling
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