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24 Vibrant Pride Products To Show Your Support
A "Hella Queer" tank top you deserve to own not only because it's versatile and delightfully lightweight, but because we as a society have an obligation to make sure "hella" remains a valid unit of measurement. Psst — these were designed by a queer femme, with a company motto of "Queer merch for queers by queers!" The book Safe and Sound that'll help give you the confidence and new-found knowledge to tackle repairs (even as a renter) AND add some colorful cheer to your coffee table. You'll probably recognize the author Mercury Stardust — Trans Handy Ma'am — from TikTok and Instagram where she posts sooo many accessible, helpful DIY tips. A Chappell Roan–inspired baseball cap to make you a walking, talking karaoke invite as passers-by can't help but belt out "H-O-T-T-O-G-O." A set of rainbow wineglasses so you'll sip in style even if you're trying to budget by drinking Two-Buck Chuck. A retro-inspired "Queer Existence is Resistance" sticker to slap on your car, computer, water bottle, Kindle — you get the idea — wherever eyeballs will see it!!! 📢 A shaker of edible cocktail glitter, so just like Taylor Swift, you and your drinks can make the whole room ✨shiiiiiimmmerrrr.✨ Cheers to whipping the most fabulous bevs of the summer, my friend. Some *sick* press-on nails that'll have you ready for a month full of drag brunches, LGBTQ+ trivia nights, and pride parades. Keep the Etsy shop name on hand, because everyone will be asking where you got them!! Conscious Step dancing disco ball socks will also mean $1 goes to The Trevor Project, which, if you've never heard of it before, offers life-affirming services to LGBTQ+ young people, who are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. Conscious Step has a committed annual gift to the organization of $40,000. A bunch of biodegradable holographic body glitter from BioGlitz that's giving "Absurd amounts of sparkle, but make it environmentally friendly." This stuff sticks and gleams like a dream *and* happens to be compostable, biodegradable, water safe, and sensitive skin-friendly, thanks to the plant-based formula. Polarized heart-shaped sunglasses with rainbow mirrored lenses for the finishing touch on the flawless outfits you've put together to wear while boppin' between Pride celebrations this month. An LGBTQ+ felt garland because handmade rainbows and hearts are way more fun than anything mass-produced. These hand-stitched cuties are stuffed for maximum charm and ready to turn any way into the VIP section. Little Miss Delicious is a woman-owned small business based in Newcastle, UK, that makes hand-stitched felt garlands, decorations, and cat review: "This garland was just what I needed as some pride decoration!. It's very well made, everything is neatly placed and sewn. I really can't wait to buy from them again!" —Natalie Vetack Get it from Little Miss Delicious for $43.90. A gemstone septum ring — an investment-worthy piece you'll be wearing from now until forever, because, unlike what your family said, your septum isn't "just a phase." A *limited* edition Caboodles x KimChiChic Beauty collab with four of the brand's vitamin E–infused Jumbo Queens multi-use makeup sticks and a sticker sheet to help you organize the nostalgic organizer as you please. Plus, a Trixie Cosmetics girl talk palette that'll channel the glittery chaos of your childhood sleepovers, but with way better blending skills. With names like "Little Sis," "Sugar Rush," and "Whatever," this 12-pan vegan palette is practically daring you to throw on a nostalgic lewk and text your crush in Comic Sans. Promising review: "I've been using it for work every day, the pigment is incomparable, the wearability is 12+ hours without even a smudge or loss of color. All the colors, all the different combinations you can do is really sensational. It's so fun, you can do a really refined basic look with a lil pop of color or get ready for a festival with an explosion of color. Love Love LOVE." —Mylea HarangozoGet it from Trixie Cosmetics for $15 (originally $45). Wildfang's beloved Essential Button Up you can grab in MANY fun prints and really put it to work in your daily ensembles. It has a tailored fit (without being restrictive), curved hem, and is made of breathable cotton so it'll feel breezy and comfortable while hitting you *just* right in the places you want. A clever, delightfully designed Pride-themed mug for lightening up the mood when it's "I'm Going To Fall Asleep On My Desk O'Clock" in your office. A TomboyX solar mesh tank that'll help keep you cool and dry thanks to its breathable UPF 50 protection material. So it'll work super well as a swim cover-up, workout top, or just a nice layer to keep you from pouring sweat while just being outside of your house! A transparent, waterproof "Sounds Gay I'm In" sticker that's just beeeeeegging to be displayed on your water bottle and/or laptop. Life is too short for boring hydration and even more boring capitalism!! Stick some rainbows on them, stat!!! An at-home espresso starter kit complete with the cutest bag of beans you'll ever see in your entire life, a mooka pot (a punny Moka pot with a cow print on it, ya love to see it), and a magnet to guide you through your foray into crafting the perfect cup of caffeine in your own kitchen. An adjustable Dodgers Pride hat if you want to support your team *and* the LBGTQ+ community. With rainbow embroidery on the classic LA logo, it's a subtle nod to Pride that still goes with everything from jeans to jerseys. Get it from MLB Shop for $31.99 (there are 20 other Pride team hats to check out). A delightfully cheerful airplant holder, because you're not a regular plant parent, you're a cool plant parent. Truly, the number of whimsy points this will add to your living room or office set up knows no bounds. A rainbow Mickey Mouse tennis bracelet that'll add some *razzle dazzle* to your daily stack and give you an excuse to belt out the "World of Color" theme song a la the famed Disney California nighttime show. A citrus and basil–scented "Love Out Loud" candle with a too-cute rainbow label that'll look fab on your nightstand — it has (SPOILERS!) surprise glitter embedded inside that'll only be revealed while it's burning. (Ooh, la, la!) A rainbow drizzle torso candle if you want your Pride decor to be hot, literally and figuratively. Hand-poured with soy wax and dripped in rainbow, this candle doubles as self-care *and* sculpture. Philly Candles is a small business based in Philly that designs and hand-pours small batch candles. Promising review: "Love these candles! Just as described, the seller responded to messages, and the candles arrived on time for a pride party. Once the party was over, people asked to take the candles home with them." —EugeneGet it from Philly Candles for $15.63 (available in four flag color combinations and 16 scents; there's also a female form candle).
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23-04-2025
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Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Brooks & Dunn, Shinedown, Drake Relays
Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Through Sept. 7: The newest exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, showcases Haitian art in Iowa. The Waterloo Center for the Arts partnered with the Des Moines Art Center for 'Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa,' with pieces from Waterloo's collection, the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. The exhibit in the A.H. Blank Gallery is on display through Sept. 7. April 24-26: High school athletes, college stars and pros all compete in track-and-field events during the Drake Relays. The multi-day event at Drake Stadium at 28th Street and Forest Avenue in Des Moines started in 1910 and evolved into one of the top events in the world. Tickets start at $10, and a full schedule of events can be found online at More: Drake Relays 2025 schedule, race routes, event and ticket information for 115th event April 24: Performer Mercury Stardust is known as the Trans Handy Ma'am, bringing home repair to the masses with more than 2.5 million followers on TikTok and another 750,000 followers on Instagram. Mercury spreads DIY knowledge spanning rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, painting, minor electrical repairs, caulking, and more. Stardust takes the stage at the Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St., Des Moines, for a 6 p.m. show. Tickets are free, but a reservation is required. April 24: Wine and wild animals go hand-in-hand when Uncorked at Blank Park Zoo takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The zoo at 7401 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines, brings in local wineries, live music, and access to Wild Lights, plus, a private wine bar open until 9:30 p.m. during Wild Lights. Tickets are $55 for nonmembers and $50 for members. Ackerman Winery, Fireside Winery, Soldier Creek Winery, Jasper Winery, Madison County Winery, Dosaage Vineyard + Winery, and The Cellar Winery will be on hand. April 24: The artists behind 'Ain't Nothing 'Bout You,' 'My Maria,' and 'Honky Tonk Truth' make a stop at Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St., Des Moines, for their Neon Moon tour. Brooks & Dunn, one of country music's biggest acts, kicked off their tour in Lubbock, Texas, and play the Well at 7 p.m. Boot scoot down with $37 tickets. April 24: Hear Joywave's first single, 'Like A Kennedy' or the haunting 'Blank Slate' at Wooly's, 504 E. Locust St., Des Moines. The band out of Rochester, New York, first made headlines when it collaborated with Big Data on 'Dangerous.' Tickets for the 7 p.m. show start at $29.50. Little Image opens. April 25: Kick off the weekend with happy hour at Destination Grille, 2491 E. First St., Grimes, from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day on Sunday. Snap $3 domestic beers as well as $5 cheese bread, chicken strips, house-made chips, and Tito's cocktails, whether in a mule or as a well drink. April 25: See a free presentation of 'Aesop's Fables' at the Blank Performing Arts Center at Simpson College at 6:30 p.m. and again on April 26 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This updated version of four of the timeless storyteller's most popular fables gives the audience a chance to see the actors transform into the Hare, the Turtle, the Fox, the Crow, or the Donkey in the Lion's skin. The show twists through 'The Fox and the Crow,' 'The Hare and the Tortoise,' 'The Donkey In the Lion's Skin,' and finally, 'The Fox and the Sour Grapes.' Reserve tickets in advance at April 25: Rising country start Andrew Hoyt out of Des Moines fuses folk, pop, and acoustic elements in his songs. Fans of AJR may recall that Hoyt opened for the band at Wells Fargo Arena when he got a last-minute call to perform. The singer/songwriter plays Wooly's, 504 E. Locust St., Des Moines. Tickets for the 6 p.m. show start at $15. More: Opener to headliner: Andrew Hoyt is at Wooly's a year after performing Wells Fargo Arena April 25: Des Moines-based musician and guitarist Allegra Hernandez plays the Made in the Midwest series at the Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St., Des Moines. Her music features 'elements of rock, melodic hooks, and splashes of technical skill.' Tickets for the 7 p.m. show start at $20. April 25: From 'Second Chance' to 'Sound of Madness,' rockers Shinedown take fans on a journey through their catalog of hits when they visit Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St., Des Moines, for a 7 p.m. show, part of the 'Dance, Kid, Dance' tour. Fans can expect to hear the band's latest, 'Three Six Five' as well. Tickets start at $36. Special guest Beartooth opens. April 25: Get this. Maria Bamford was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in the Comedy Central series 'The Comedians of Comedy' and Netflix's 'Comedians of Comedy: The Movie.' She also created and starred in the cult hit web series 'The Maria Bamford Show,' in which she plays all the characters. See her at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines. Tickets start at $27.50 for the 7:30 p.m. show. April 25-27: The Tallgrass Theater presents the world premiere of 'The Emerald Earring,' a dark comedy by local playwright Justin Nostrala. This play, part of the 10th Annual Sarah Frank & Jack Balcombe Dream Project, tells the story of 'a woman's struggle between trying to support the institution of marriage and family, while reckoning with her beliefs about abortion.' See it at the theater at 2019 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, through May 4 with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $33. More: How to spend the perfect day in Valley Junction with restaurants, bars and shopping April 26-27: Central Iowa bookstores are making a weekend out of it with the return of the Central Iowa Bookstore Day with a passport that shoppers can get stamped for a chance at winning prizes. Each participating store will have the passports, which, if completely stamped by Sunday, will offer a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. Beaverdale Books will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 26 and until 6 p.m. April 27. Other participating stores include Dog-Eared Books, Dungeon's Gate, Nos Books, Pageturners, Reading in Pubic, Storyhouse Bookpub, The Little Book, and Wandering Raccoon Books. April 26: See the spring flowers in bloom during the Tulip Festival at Wilson's Orchard & Farm, 3201 15th Ave., Cumming. The event on April 26-27 continues on weekends through May 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Participants can walk the tulip fields, take photos, and hand pick a bouquet. Early admission is $3 for ages 3 and older, while walk-ins are $5 for ages 3 and older. Kids ages 2 and younger get in for free. Tulip bouquets re $18 if you pick your own or $22 for a pre-cut batch. April 26: See outsider art, a first-time author, and vintage clothing when the Dust Collective, 509 E. Fifth St., Des Moines, holds a FolkArtwork pop-up exhibit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not only will Sean Moeller, who founded Daytrotter and owns Raccoon Motel in Davenport, read from his debut book, 'Plain Clothes Hamburlar,' but vintage clothing from across the Midwest will be available for purchase. This event is free to attend. April 26: Windsor Heights celebrates Earth Day at Colby Park, 6900 School St., Windsor Heights, from noon to 3 p.m. with local eco-friendly vendors, craft station for all ages, recycling and sustainability tips, and SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) showcasing some feathered friends. April 26: Omaha-based indie band Bright Eyes tears up the stage at the Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, at a 6:30 p.m. show. 'Lover I Don't Have to Love' and 'Land Locked Blues' are among the band's favorite songs. Tickets start at $49.50. April 26: Fans of the game 'Final Fantasy' will want to see the only stop on the American tour of music from 'Final Fantasy VI,' 'Final Fantasy VII' and 'Final Fantasy X.' The Des Moines Symphony performs the original music by Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu, with pianist Stephen Beus joining as a guest soloist. The performance includes 'Terra's Theme,' 'Hum of the Fayth,' and 'Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII and J-E-N-O-V-A.' Tickets start at $40 for the 7:30 p.m. show at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. April 27: Bar Nico, 428 E. Locust St., in the East Village serves brunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Try chef Matt Small's dishes such as tacos or mushroom queso fundido, or try carne asada hash or huevos rancheros. Everything at Bar Nico is gluten free. April 27: Interpretations of street culture featuring athletes and artists dazzle the audience when '360 Allstars' perform at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. The 4 p.m. show includes dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more. Tickets start at $10. April 27: A night of improv comedy takes over the Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, when 'Runaway Twain and Friends' performs. Michael LaDell Harris and Chris Huling lead this comedy show that includes a rotating list of monthly guests and a long-form improv set by Runaway Twain. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show are $7 online; $10 at the door. Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or drop her a line at sstapleton@ This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Things to do this weekend in Des Moines: Drake Relays, Shinedown
