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First Fridays in the East Village – April 4
April 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Fridays in the East Village
5 to 8, then stay late!
Join us for First Fridays in the East Village! Each month will showcase an array of events throughout the neighborhood.
As each week draws near, check back for more detailed event information as well as special offers from all of our great shops, restaurants, and businesses.
We encourage you to use free parking at the state parking garage across from the Historical Building at the corner of 7th & Grand. Metered parking available from East 2nd to East 6th along East Grand and East Locust, and on side streets.
Tote bag giveaway night! – See below for location of the tote bag giveaway.
We are kicking off our First Friday series with a collaboration giveaway put on by the neighboring businesses. To showcase how much there is to do and see in the East Village, many locations have included items and donations to showcase how much there is to do, see, and enjoy in our neighborhood.
The Historic East Village Tote Bags are packed with coupons, upcoming events, specials, flyers, and more. Each bag has a surprise item or $20 gift card from various locations. We hope those that get the Tote bags will put special attention into learning a bit more about what the East Village has to offer as far as shopping, dining, spa services, clothing, entertainment, cocktail bars, cooking, relaxation, accessories, and so much more.
Tote bags will be handed out starting at 5 pm in the Atrium between Salon Spa W and All Spice on the 400 block of Locust Street. They are free of charge and will be limited to one bag per family. All bags are first come, first serve.
Thank you to all the Historic East Village businesses that participated:
All Spice
East Village Physical Therapy
Eden
Fong’s Pizza
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens
Hello Darlin’ Glam
HoQ Restaurant
Iowa Taproom
Kaiju Ramen
Ken’s Speakeasy
KIN DSM
Kitchen Collage
Leona Ruby
MARNĒ
Molly’s Cupcakes
Molly’s Frozen
Porch Light
Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness
Purveyor
RAYGUN
Reclaimed: a Junklady’s Philosophy
She Home & Gift
SingleSpeed Brewing
Sticks Gallery
Stoked
Storyhouse Bookpub
The Evermore
The Republic on Grand
Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern
Up Down Arcade Bar
Village Nutrition
Vinyl Cup/Marv’s Music
West Elm
Wooly’s
Zombie Burger
Events & Special Offers for April 4
| Business Name | What’s happening this Friday: |
| Starting at 5 pm in the Atrium between Salon Spa W and All Spice on the 400 block of Locust Street. |
Tote bag giveaway! |
| Aimee | The Art of Fashion! Experience an exciting convergence of fresh and beautiful fashion coupled with original artwork by local abstract artist, Kerry Fletcher. Her is work is colorful, bright and expressive! |
| Fontenelle Supply Co. | Whiskey Flix – Games/ Activities to win Discounts |
| KIN DSM | Aura portraits by Kindred Auras 5:30-8 Book your spot or swing by to see about openings. |
| Leona Ruby | Charm Bar: custom charm necklaces and bracelets. |
| MARNe | Get the first look at our new brand The Tiny Big Sister at our April First Friday! We will have the collection out at 5 pm with complimentary champagne for those shopping with us! We also have a limited discount coupons in the East Village Tote giveaway! |
| Nightingale Cocktail | 2 for 1 Seasonal Cocktails! |
| Petals & Moss | Extended hours for our All You Can Leaf box sale. |
| Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen | Join us for live music featuring Seth Jamison, check out our Dirty Soda trio, and a special visit from Crust & Crumb Bakery! |
| Wooley’s | Tank and The Bangas at Wooly’s | All Ages show | https://www.firstfleetconcerts.com/events/detail/tank-and-the-bangas-823033 |
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.
