Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
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🎭 Culture
Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive made stops in Iowa towns including Denison, Carroll, Boone, Tama and Belle Plaine as part of America’s 250th anniversary tour.
The 133-foot engine will leave today after additional stops in Cedar Rapids and Grand Mound ahead of July Fourth ceremonies.
🎉 Des Moines Events
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New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness
This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!
Blue Light Jazz with NOLA Jazz
5-7 p.m. — Surety Hotel Lobby Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy Stiff Drinks, Smooth Grooves, and Chill Vibes with live Jazz music.
Sherman Hill Neighborhood Meeting
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Mickle Center Business & Neighborhood Resources — Free entry — Help shape the future of Sherman Hill and connect with neighbors over updates and guest speakers.
Satsang Acoustic Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Ticket required — Experience an intimate soundcheck and Q&A session with Satsang along with a signed tour poster.
Date Me DSM at Iowa Cubs
5-7 p.m. — Iowa Cubs Stadium — Ticket required — Mix with singles aged 28-40 while enjoying a baseball game and a post-game drone show.
Iowa Cubs Sensory-Friendly Game
1:08 – 2:08 p.m. — Principal Park — Discounted tickets available — Experience a game designed for individuals with autism or sensory processing disorders with a calming atmosphere and activities.
Rooftop Yoga
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Beginner friendly — Enjoy a relaxing hour of yoga on the rooftop in Des Moines.
Sensory-Friendly Hours
4-7 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — Free admission — Experience a quieter, less crowded environment tailored for families with children on the autism spectrum.
Corn Belt Country Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — xBk Live — Cost Info Not Provided — Paisley Fields explores quirky themes in their music with humor and style.
World Cup Opening Match Viewing Party
2-4 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Grab a spot and enjoy the excitement of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.
Architecture on the Move
5:30-12 a.m. — Capital Square — $20 — Explore downtown Des Moines with guided architectural walking tours led by local experts.
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