Dine & Dance with CultureALL
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About the Events
Come savor authentic ethnic cuisine and music presented by local talent. Join us for one, two, or ALL three unique, curated dining experiences at locally owned Des Moines area restaurants listed below. Scroll down to learn more about each event, restaurant, and performer.
Your ticket includes dinner, cultural presentations, music, and dancing! Please note that your ticket receipt may list the event date as the entire Dine & Dance series duration (Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Mar 3) but your ticket selection determines which events you will attend.
Embrace the joy of learning—laughing together as we try something new.
Friday, January 30, 2026 | SOLD OUT
ASIAN | Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge
"Sip & Cook — It's a Wrap!" hosted by Chef Nhina Chau
Enjoy cocktails and appetizers while learning from Chef Nhina how to prepare your own custom wraps: Cheese Burger Egg Roll Wrap, Lettuce Wrap, Spring Roll. (Vegetarian options are available and delicious!) Then dance to music from around the world — K-pop, Tango, Hip-Hop, and more. Top off the evening with dessert!
Dance performance and instruction by Gracie Le and Xavior Scott
Monday, February 16, 2026 | SOLD OUT
SOUTH AMERICAN | Panka Peruvian Restaurant
"A Night in Peru: Music, Culture & Traditional Flavors" organized by Chef Mariela Maya
A flavorful three-course meal (scroll down for details) accompanies sweet stories about growing up in Peru. Come for a full night of dining, dancing, and live Peruvian music performances!
Live accordion music by Carlos Chacón and Bachata dancing with Joel Reyes
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | SOLD OUT
AFRO-CARIBBEAN | Palms DSM
“Rhythm and Roots: an Afro-Caribbean Dinner” hosted by Chef Amara Sama
Experience the harmony of African and Caribbean flavors as you sit down to a four-course dinner (scroll down for details) with Chef Amara Sama — then get back up again to join Afro-Caribbean dancing!
Performances and dance instruction by JamIowa and Kakaleka African Culture Dance Team
2026 Best New Local Restaurant (Cityview Magazine)
About Us
CultureALL brings neighbors together. Since 2005, more than half a million students, workers, and neighbors have shared real-life experiences. Together, they develop skill and grace for navigating new situations. Led by a dynamic network of 100+ presenters who represent more than 80 cultures, they generate productive collaboration and create environments for mutual respect.
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Contact CultureALL with questions at Explore@CultureALL.org.
Support is provided by the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Special Menus
Rhythm & Roots
March 3 at Palms DSM Hibiscus Paradise Cocktail 1st Course - Liberian Meat Pie - Vegetarian option 2nd Course - Pepper Soup 3rd Course (Choice) - Smoked Chicken Curry - Chick Pea Patty 4th Course - Rum Bundt Cake
A Night in Peru
February 16 at Panka Peruvian Restaurant Mocktail and Cash Bar - Chicha Morada Appetizer Options - Causa de Atún or Causa Vegan (layered mashed potato dish) Main Dish Options - Ají de Gallina (chicken, yellow pepper, creamy cheese, white rice, potatoes) - Tacu Tacu with Mushrooms (rustic rice and beans dish) Dessert - Suspiro a la Limeña (custard with meringue and cinnamon)
It's a Wrap!
January 30 at Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge Make and eat all you want: - Cheese Burger Egg Roll Wrap - Lettuce Wrap - Spring Roll - Vegan/Vegetarian options available and delicious! PLUS: - Cocktail included + cash bar - Appetizers - Dessert
Entertainment Lineup
Kakaleka African Culture Dance Team
March 3 at Palms DSM The Kakaleka African Culture Dance Team presents a high-energy African cultural dance performance that celebrates heritage, unity, and storytelling through rhythm and movement. African dance is traditionally used to mark important life moments such as birth, harvest, healing, and community gatherings. Our performance features colorful traditional costumes, expressive choreography, and powerful rhythms that highlight the joy, strength, and resilience of African culture while inspiring youth to honor their roots.
JamIowa
March 3 at Palms DSM JamIowa invites you to join them as they demonstrate Jamaica's most popular dance moves! Jamaican dance preserves African heritage. It reflects political struggles and social change as well as global music and dances like hip-hop and other Afro beats trending on TikTok.
Carlos Chacón
February 16 at Panka Peruvian Restaurant Not only is Carlos married to Chef Mariela Maya, he has also actively performed on the accordion since he was a child! Join Mariela and Carolos for a romantic night of culture and traditional flavors accompanied by Latin American music. Instagram @cgchacon
Joel Reyes
February 16 at Panka Peruvian Restaurant Join Joel Reyes for a night of positive energy and movement as he showcases the evolution of a beloved Latin American dance, from Moderna to Dominican bachata.
Gracie Le
January 30 at Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge Express your true self through Hip-Hop and K-Pop with Gracie! Born and raised in Iowa with a Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese background, Gracie uses dance to connect with all parts of herself — both American and Asian. "It’s important because through all the roots of what make me, dance has been with me since the beginning." Instagram @gracie_leeee
Xavier Scott
January 30 at Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge Don't miss your chance to learn K-Pop choreography with Xavier! Born and raised in Iowa, Xavier celebrates his African American and Filipino heritage while connecting with other communities through dance. He is passionate about Des Moines arts and culture, and the power of self expression. Instagram @xavierscott
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