Not Your Average Bar

09/02/2026

Stop by and see us at Mainframe Studios this Friday for First Friday! Grab a refreshing mocktail or NA beer and enjoy all the open studios from 5-8pm!

See you there! 😎

08/29/2026

A non-alcoholic mimosa and a good book! Come out to the The Rabbit Room for silent book club from 11-1pm today! They have several NA mocktails to choose from!

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars! We'll be serving up some spooktacular mocktails on October 3rd at the Gabriel House DSM for their It's Alive event from 1-6pm!

See you there 🎃😎

08/18/2026

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Athletic Brewing Company nails it again with their Octoberfest Dunkel!

Our next event is September 4th at Mainframe Studios for First Friday! Make sure to stop by and see us and get yourself an Octoberfest!

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars for the next First Friday event! We'll be there serving our handcrafted mocktails and NA beer!

First Friday at Mainframe Studios Featuring FASHION FORWARD, juried by: Nekia Whitfield (Nik Star Designs)

Join us at Mainframe Studios' First Friday on Friday, September 4th, from 5-8pm! Explore five floors of open artist studios, discover new exhibitions, enjoy live music, interactive art activities, local food and drinks, and experience one of Des Moines' favorite monthly arts events.

Featured this month is FASHION FORWARD, juried by Nekia Whitfield of Nik Star Designs. Fashion Forward is a dynamic exhibition celebrating fashion as a form of creative expression. Discover garments, wearable art, textiles, photography, illustration, video, costume design, and more all showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, bold ideas, and personal storytelling.

Make it a night to express your own style, too! We encourage guests to come dressed in their favorite look, boldest outfit, or signature style as we celebrate creativity through fashion.

In addition to the main exhibition, guests can explore hundreds of open artist studios, view a special group showcase by artists from Lucas County, and participate in a free interactive art activity with Upstich'd.

Expanded overflow parking at 8th & Center St. and a complimentary shuttle make getting here easy!

First Friday events at Mainframe Studios are family-friendly, free, and open to the public.

Poster design by Jami Milne.

08/11/2026

Look what I found at Hy-Vee!

08/10/2026

We want to hear from you!!

If the Des Moines metro was to get a non-alcoholic bar, where would you want it located? East Village? Ankeny? Waukee? Somewhere else?

Please share with your friends and get their thoughts as well!

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08/06/2026

Baxter Brewing Co. has a NA IPA! Love exploring new places and seeing what breweries have NA options!

07/25/2026

Enjoying a mocktail at The Rabbit Room for silent book club today!

04/03/2026

Come grab a spring mocktail or NA Beer tonight at Mainframe Studios from 5-8. See you there!