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August First Friday

August 2, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Artist Tone The MoveMaker leading A Community Art Demonstration Titled “Anything Is Possible”

First Fridays in the East Village – AUGUST 2: 5 – 8 PM

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Many thanks to the Iowa Taproom for sponsoring the August 2024 First Friday in Historic East Village!

Join Us for an Evening of Outdoor Activities and Family Fun!

Celebrate the spirit of community and creativity at our Historic East Village August First Friday event! This month, we are bringing you activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Keep an eye out for updates and special offers from our fantastic shops, restaurants, and businesses.

PARKING: We encourage you to utilize the state parking garage across from the Historical Building at the corner of 7th & Grand or the ramp at 402 E 2nd St. Find more Des Moines parking options and information HERE.

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Events & Special Offers for August 2

Anything Is Possible 2
Artist Tone The MoveMaker leading A Community Art Demonstration Titled “Anything Is Possible”

Artist Tone The Move Maker Will Be Leading A Community Art Demonstration titled “Anything Is Possible 2” an Art Event Series. Located in the west parking lot of the former Blood Center (off the corner of 4th & Locust), collaborators will paint our city of the future together on discarded cardboard boxes. The power of manifestation is real! We want to see your dream businesses, community ideas, words of inspiration and encouragement come to life through this project and become part of our everyday lives. It all starts with a vision!

Community Drawing Tables
There will be three community drawing tables around the Village. Local artists will draw with the public for the first hour starting at 5pm. Locations coming soon!
East Village Totes

Historic East Village Totes

*Shops with TOTE BAGS!

Various businesses around the East village will offer custom East Village totes free with the first ten purchases during First Friday from 5-8pm! Each bag will contain a list of promotions and coupons from stores in the EV when you come in with your tote in the month of August!

Get your tote at: Aimee, EDEN, ephemera, Fontenelle Supply Co., HoQ, Iowa Taproom, KIN, Kitchen Collage, Leona Ruby, mayeleven, Petals & Moss, She Boutique, Storyhouse Bookpub, Velvet Coat (more shops to come!)

Aimee* Giant checkers in the atrium 🏁 Small prizes for winners!!
EDEN*
ephemera*
Fontenelle Supply Co.*
HoQ* We are offering our shareable Naanza flatbread appetizer for 50% off and $8 wine specials plus $8 white sangria on the patio and the bar! Open until 10 p.m.
EVENT SPONSOR

Iowa Taproom*

KIN* Aura portraits with Kindred Auras 5-8 pm.
Kitchen Collage* We will be hosting a book signing with Wini Moranville. More…
Leona Ruby*
MARNe*
mayeleven*
The New Northwestern Cocktail and Wine Bar Happy Hour Drink Special until 8 P.M.
Petals & Moss* 10% Regular Priced items (excludes box sale)
Salon Spa W Club Dub 4-7 pm
She Boutique*
Stoked 25% off Storewide!
Storyhouse Bookpub* Storyhouse will have a big USED BOOK SALE outside the store and a fun bookish coloring page for kids!
VelvetCoat*

The Historic East Village Foundation Board is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Historic East Village as Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district. It proudly showcases many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife, and residential opportunities in Iowa.

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Historic East Village
East Village
Des Moines, IA 50309 United States
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