This episode discusses things happening around Des Moines in February 2020. Updates include mascots, swans (again), so many kittens, two hockey games, a mansion, love songs, storytelling, mothers and sons, and Hinterland. Check out the details of each update below, listen with the embedded player, or better yet, subscribe to the podcast following these easy instructions.https://dsm411.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSM411_021220-2.wavFamily FriendlyMascot Skate EventIf you haven’t yet made it to Brenton Skating Plaza this winter, this Saturday morning would be a great time to go with the kids. At noon on Saturday, they will be holding their annual Mascot Skate event, where mascots from around the metro will be on the ice. This includes mascots from sporting events, from local businesses, as well as some popular characters such as Spider-Man and Anna & Elsa.Where: Brenton Skating PlazaWhen: Saturday, February 15th from 12pm – Cost: Regular admission and skate rental feesLink to more informationFreeUpdate: Central Iowa Trumpeter Swan SoireeThe Iowa DNR’s Trumpeter Swan Soiree was moved to February 15th due to bad weather in January. The event will still run from 11am-Where: Walnut Woods State ParkWhen: Saturday, February 15th from 11-Cost: FreeLink to more informationGet ActiveCats ‘N Mats: Yoga with KittensHow can you improve on a relaxing yoga flow? By adding kittens, of course! This Saturday, February 15th, the Animal Rescue League is holding two yoga classes called, Cats ‘N Mats. For a $15 fee, you will get an hour-long class surrounded by kittens, followed by a Meow-mosa afterward for those 21 and up. The kittens at the class will all be adoptable, so bring a carrier as well as your mat, if there is any chance a kitten will be coming home with you. The class is only for those 14 and above, registration is required, and space is limited.Where: ARL, 5452 NE 22nd St, DSMWhen: Saturday, February 15th from 10-11am, Cost: $15Link to more informationSportsThe next two updates are going to be more ideas about what to do for Valentine’s Day. Last week I talked about an event happening at Mainframe Studios, so here’s another reminder to check that out.Here’s another fun activity for Valentine’s Day that’s not a traditional flowers and dinner date: Hockey! There are two different hockey games happening in Des Moines this Friday night:Des Moines BuccaneersThe Des Moines Buccaneers will be playing the Chicago Steel on Friday at 7pm.Where: Buccaneer ArenaWhen: Friday, February 14th at 7pmCost: GA $9, prices go up to $21 at ice levelTicketsIowa WildThe Iowa Wild will be playing the San Diego Gulls on Friday at 7pmWhere: Wells Fargo ArenaWhen: Friday, February 14th at 7pmCost: $10 – $45TicketsThe Thing You Know AboutValentine’s DayValentine’s Dinner at Rollins MansionIf you’ve ever taken Fleur Drive down to the airport, you’ve passed by the Rollins Mansion on the way. The mansion has recently started a marketing campaign to get the word out that they are open to host events. Included in their lineup of events is a Valentine’s Dinner, this Friday. A four-course meal will begin at 7pm, followed by dancing at Where: Rollins MansionWhen: Friday, February 14th at Cost: $180 per coupleLink to more informationCupid’s Lounge @ Vaudeville MewsFor something a little less formal, head to the Vaudeville Mews this Friday for an all ages Valentine’s musical variety show called Cupid’s Lounge. Over 20 Iowa music artists will be performing covers of love songs. The doors open at Where: Vaudeville MewsWhen: Friday, February 14th at Cost: $8 GA, $65 VIPLink to more informationThe Thing You Don’t Know AboutBuzzed History Have you ever seen an episode of Drunk History? It’s a show that reenacts an event from history, as it’s told by a drunk historian. It is hilarious and informative, and I’m happy to report, that xBk, the live music venue in Dogtown is hosting an event next Wednesday the 19th called Buzzed History. The theme of the night is ‘Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History’, and ANYONE can sign up to tell a story!Where: xBkWhen: Wednesday, February 19th from Cost: FreeLink to more informationLooking AheadMother/Son Fun NightFebruary is a month for Father/Daughter dances, so I just wanted to give you a heads up about a Mother/Son event on the horizon, hosted by Des Moines Parks & Rec. A Mother/Son Fun Night is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, March 7th at the Pioneer Columbus Recreation Center, which is just south of Wells Fargo Arena. For $10 per person, the event will include animals from Blank Park Zoo, a video gaming truck, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, a fire truck and laser tag. There will also be pizza and drinks. The event runs from Where: Pioneer Columbus Recreation CenterWhen: Saturday, March 7th from Cost: $10 per personLink to more informationTicketsHinterlandLast quick update– Hinterland confirmed their dates for this summer! The annual 3-day music festival down in St. Charles hosts up to 18,000 people for music and camping and is scheduled for July 31st through August 2nd. Where: Avenue of the Saints, When: July 31 – August 2Link to more informationThe post DSM 411: February 12th, 2020 appeared first on DSM 411.