Good morning, West Des Moines.

Award-winning filmmaker Yuriko Romer hosts a Q&A at Varsity Cinema after screening her documentary 'Diamond Diplomacy' today at 7 p.m. + The film explores baseball’s role in U.S.-Japan relations following her first pitch at the Iowa Cubs game + tickets are available online.

Gov. Reynolds signed a law Tuesday at the University of Iowa's Stead Family Children's Hospital that will impose a 5-cent tax on vape products to fund $3 million for pediatric cancer research starting Jan.

1, 2027. Some smoke shop owners, like Carol Horton, worry the tax may force closures.

A sinkhole near Westpointe Apartments in Urbandale remains unchanged since it first appeared last month, and the apartment parking lot is still blocked — the city is waiting for a site plan from the owner.

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.

World Cup Opening Match Viewing Party

1-4 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy the excitement of the World Cup opener with fellow fans at this lively viewing party.