Good morning, West Des Moines.

B&B’s Grocery owner Johnny Brooks in West Des Moines faces rising costs as meat and gas prices climb ahead of Memorial Day weekend; AAA reports gas now costs $4.24 per gallon + local shoppers are turning to affordable cuts and alternative travel routes.

At the Iowa Utilities Commission meeting this week, speakers discussed Summit Carbon Pipeline changes with a farmer saying the project could boost corn prices + create jobs, while landowners opposed repeated route adjustments affecting over 400 properties.

Spring Music Series: Forrest McCurren

5-7 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy live tunes in the Beer Hall during the Spring Music Series with happy hour specials.

Community Cooking Class: Artists Around A Table

6-9 p.m. — Culinary Annex — $50 — Engage in a hands-on cooking class creating classic dishes from the 1920s-40s with Chef Cass in a lively social setting.

Learn to Play Mah Jong

10 AM – 1 PM — West Des Moines Public Library — Registration recommended — Discover the exciting world of American Mah Jong with a hands-on introduction to the game.

Blue Light Jazz at Surety Hotel

5-12 p.m. — Surety Hotel Lobby Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy Stiff Drinks and Smooth Grooves while chasing away mid-week blues with live jazz.

Networking at Evolve Juicery and Kitchen

6-10 p.m. — Evolve Juicery & Kitchen — Free entry — Meet local professionals through guided introductions for better conversations.

First Friday Art Exhibition: Nostalgia

5-8 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore art reflecting on memory and nostalgia with interactive activities and music.

DSM Farmers' Market

8:30 AM — Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh local produce and unique artisan goods in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Sensory-Friendly Game: Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens

1:08-2:08 p.m. — Principal Park — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a baseball game with sensory-friendly accommodations for families and individuals with autism.

Rooftop Yoga Class

7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Beginner friendly — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with a view on the rooftop.

Sensory-Friendly Hours

4-7 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — Free entry — Enjoy a quieter, less crowded experience designed for families with children on the autism spectrum.