Next week, the podcast’s 50th episode will mark the 1-year anniversary of the weekly DSM 411 podcast episodes. I am happy and proud to have made it to this milestone and have come to recognize that the listenership numbers haven’t grown enough to encourage me to continue past my goal of the 1-year mark. So, after next week — for now — I am taking a permanent hiatus from these weekly episodes.That said, I DO get a lot of personal enjoyment out of researching what’s happening around Des Moines and then actually participating in those things. I’m actually getting out there — the process has worked! At least for me. So, I’m planning to continue that work to some degree. One space that may make more sense for my weekly updates is Instagram. The updates I highlight in the podcast more so suit the medium there. If you don’t follow me on social media yet, be sure to do that. Updates should dramatically increase in those spaces.In the meantime, we still have two episodes left, so let’s talk through our highlights for this week, which cover 7 categories.This episode discusses things happening around Des Moines in February 2020. Updates include more live theater, a book festival, dude yoga, another bike ride, baseball tickets, bacon, art, basketball, and Sesame Street. 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_022620.wavFamily FriendlyDes Moines Playhouse 102nd Season AnnouncedThe Des Moines Playhouse has just announced the show lineup for their 102nd season, beginning next September 2020 with Chicago. Other very family friendly shows in the season include Annie Jr., Charlotte’s Web, The Sound of Music, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.Where: Des Moines PlayhouseWhen: Season tickets on sale March 17th for 2020-21 seasonLink to more informationFreeDSM Book FestivalThe Des Moines Partnership is once again hosting the DSM Book Festival at Capital Square on March 28th. This event was a big hit last year, and it’s promising to deliver again with bestselling authors, fun programming, food, music and more. The event runs all day, from 9am to 7pm, and is totally free to attend.Where: Capital Square, DowntownWhen: March 28th from 9am – 7pmCost: FreeLink to more informationGet ActiveDude YogaYoga and Co., located in Dogtown, is hosting Dude Yoga, tomorrow, February 27th from 6-7pm. The drop-in class is $15 and is especially targeted towards men that are uncertain if yoga is for them. However, all skill levels are welcome, and the event is BYOB.Where: Yoga & Co in DogtownWhen: Thursday, February 27th from 6 – 7pmCost: $15Link to more informationMayor’s Annual Ride & RunThis annual event raises funds for the continued progress of the Des Moines River Trail. There is a free breakfast provided by Hy-Vee from Where: The race starts and ends at Principal ParkWhen: Saturday, April 18th5K and 1-mi family fun walk start at 9amRide starts at 10amCost: $35 for the Ride OR Walk before April 18th, $50 after$5 additional to do bothLink to more information and registrationSportsI-CubsEven though their first home game isn’t until April 14th, you can start buying tickets for Iowa Cubs games next Sunday, March 1st.Where: Principal ParkWhen: Tickets on sale Sunday, March 1stCost: $5 – 30Link to more informationThe Thing You Know AboutBlue Ribbon Bacon FestThe 13th annual Blue-Ribbon Bacon Fest is switching things up this year. The event has been moved to the Horizon Events Center and will be much smaller– only 5000 tickets will be sold. What hasn’t changed is that there will be a LOT of bacon– more than 10,000 slices– and a lot of bacon-centered sampling, lectures, contests and awards. If you are a bacon aficionado, there’s still time to grab a $30 ticket to attend this 21 and over event. It’s happening Saturday, March 7th at 11am, again, at the Horizon Events Center in Clive.Where: Horizon Events CenterWhen: Saturday, March 7th at 11amCost: $30 -$50Link to more informationThe Thing You Don’t Know AboutDes Moines Art Fest REVEALIt may be around 120 days to the Des Moines Art Festival, but if you’re interested in supporting it and getting a sneak peek at what’s coming to the festival, you’ll want to attend the Des Moines Art Fest REVEAL party, February 27th from 5 to 9. The $125 ticket will include food, specialty cocktails, and interactive art experiences, including watching film shorts, getting dance instruction and making your own masterpiece. The evening ends with the big highlight– the 180 participating artists will be revealed.Where: Franklin Jr HighWhen: Thursday, February 27th from 5-9pmCost: $125 per ticketLink to more informationLooking AheadMarch at the WellSportsGirls State Basketball Tournament: March 2nd – 7th  Information and ticketsBoys State Basketball Tournament: March 9th – 13th  Information and ticketsIowa Wolves: March 8th, 21st, 23rd, 25th  TicketsIowa Wild: March 15th, 18th, 20th, 27th, 28th  TicketsOther EventsMercyMe: March 26th at 7pm  Information and ticketsSesame Street Live: March 30th-31st  Information and ticketsLink to more informationThe post DSM 411: February 26th, 2020 appeared first on DSM 411.