Events in Des Moines: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
200+ events on our calendar for November 10, none listed as free.
Event list last updated
What's on today in Des Moines and the suburbs, from what has already started to what starts tonight. All times are Central.
Top picks for the day
Picked by a fixed rule, the same one as our weekly roundup: featured listings first, then shows at the big ticketed venues, then festivals and family events. One per venue; weekly regulars and online events are left out.
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Sat, Oct 10 - Des Moines Art Center
- Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes
Sun, Oct 11 - xBk Annex
- Made in the Midwest Concert Series
Thu, Oct 15 - Stoner Theater
- Flynn Mansion Teas
Sun, Oct 18 - Living History Farms
- Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 27 - Giordano's
The full weekly roundup: This Weekend in Des Moines: October 2-4, 2026
Happening now (200 events)
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center, recurring weekly through November 29, 2026.
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Self-guided audio tour exploring Des Moines landmarks and history, recurring through December 31, 2026.
Runs through Thu, Dec 31See website
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special offering, recurring through December 31, 2026.
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Sun, Dec 27xBk Annex
Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes
Weekly stand-up and improv comedy classes
Runs through Sun, Dec 27Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
Sunday Funday Bingo
Weekly bingo night at Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
Runs through Mon, Oct 2Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
Recurring weekly on Monday until October 2, 2028. Trivia night event
Runs through Mon, Dec 28The False 9 Social ClubValley Junction
Trivia Monday Nights
Recurring weekly on Monday until December 28, 2026. Weekly trivia night
Runs through Mon, Nov 30Good Times Bar
Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic
Recurring weekly on Monday until November 30, 2026
Runs through Mon, Dec 28The Station on IngersollIngersoll
The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show
Recurring weekly on Monday until December 28, 2026. Comedy improv performance
Runs through Thu, Dec 31See website
Daily Lunch Special
Recurring daily lunch special until December 31, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Self-guided audio tour of Des Moines landmarks, recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Wed, Nov 25Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Recurring daily until November 25, 2026. Volunteer opportunity for Thanksgiving meal preparation
Runs through Wed, Nov 25Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Volunteer registration for Thanksgiving meal service, recurring daily until November 25, 2026
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibition on view. Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 29, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Tue, Nov 17Beechwood LoungeEast Village
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge
Recurring weekly stand up comedy open mic night
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
Trivia @ Lucky Horse
Recurring weekly trivia night at Lucky Horse
Runs through Tue, Oct 12AJ's on East CourtEast Village
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Recurring daily until October 12, 2027
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Giordano's
Kids Eat Free Tuesdays
Recurring weekly on Tuesday until December 29, 2026
Runs through Thu, Nov 19Gilroy's
Thanksgiving To Go!
Thanksgiving meal takeout service, recurring daily until November 19, 2026
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Recurring weekly trading card game night
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Truman's Pizza TavernEast Village
Pub Quiz
Recurring weekly trivia night at Truman's Pizza Tavern
Runs through Thu, Dec 31Des Moines, IA
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special, recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Wed, Dec 30Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing CompanyDowntown / Court Ave
Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing
Recurring weekly trivia night at Court Avenue Brewing
Runs through Wed, Dec 30RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Virtual reality experience for couples and friends
Runs through Wed, Dec 16The Station on IngersollIngersoll
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station
Recurring weekly stand up comedy open mic event on Wednesdays
Runs through Wed, Nov 25Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Recurring daily volunteer registration opportunity at Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
Runs through Tue, Oct 12AJ's on East CourtEast Village
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Recurring daily until October 12, 2027
Runs through Thu, Dec 31See website
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special recurring through December 31, 2026
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibition on view through November 29, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Recurring daily until December 31, 2026
More events (164 events)
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Thu, Oct 15 - Gilroy's
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Thu, Oct 15 - AJ's on East Court
- Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee
Thu, Oct 15 - Waukee, Iowa
- Made in the Midwest Concert Series
Thu, Oct 15 - Stoner Theater
- Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee
Thu, Oct 15 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Meet & Play
Thu, Oct 15 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Trivia
Thu, Oct 15 - The Kee Bar & Grill
- Trivia @ The Merc
Thu, Oct 15 - Middlebrook Mercantile
- Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!
Thu, Oct 15 - Royal Mile
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines Art Center
- Daily Lunch Special
Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines, IA
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines Art Center
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Thu, Oct 15 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Thu, Oct 15 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Thu, Oct 15 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Business Over Board Games
Fri, Oct 16 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
- Mahjong Open Play
Fri, Oct 16 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
- Karaoke Fridays
Fri, Oct 16 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Art Center
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Art Center
- Daily Lunch Special
Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines, IA
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Fri, Oct 16 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Fri, Oct 16 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Fri, Oct 16 - Gilroy's
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Fri, Oct 16 - AJ's on East Court
- Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Fri, Oct 16 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
- K2 Marketplace Magic Vendor Markets
Sat, Oct 17 - Outlets of Des Moines
- IABE Book Club
Sat, Oct 17 - Mayalu Coffee
- Cribbage Tournament
Sat, Oct 17 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
- Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Sat, Oct 17 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Sat, Oct 17 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Art Center
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Sat, Oct 17 - Gilroy's
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Art Center
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Sat, Oct 17 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Sat, Oct 17 - AJ's on East Court
- Dungeons and Dragons One Shot!
Sat, Oct 17 - Ironside Axe Club
- Sunday Funday Bingo
Sun, Oct 18 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Flynn Mansion Teas
Sun, Oct 18 - Living History Farms
- Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night
Sun, Oct 18 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Art Center
- Daily Lunch Special
Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines, IA
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Sun, Oct 18 - Gilroy's
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Sun, Oct 18 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Sun, Oct 18 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Art Center
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Sun, Oct 18 - AJ's on East Court
- Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes
Sun, Oct 18 - xBk Annex
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Mon, Oct 19 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
Mon, Oct 19 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Daily Lunch Special
Mon, Oct 19 - Des Moines, IA
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Mon, Oct 19 - Gilroy's
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Mon, Oct 19 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Mon, Oct 19 - AJ's on East Court
- Trivia Monday Nights
Mon, Oct 19 - The False 9 Social Club
- The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show
Mon, Oct 19 - The Station on Ingersoll
- Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic
Mon, Oct 19 - Good Times Bar
- Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Tue, Oct 20 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Terrific Trivia Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 20 - The Ducktail Lounge
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Tue, Oct 20 - Gilroy's
- Pub Quiz
Tue, Oct 20 - Truman's Pizza Tavern
- Trivia @ Lucky Horse
Tue, Oct 20 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
- Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge
Tue, Oct 20 - Beechwood Lounge
- Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 20 - Giordano's
- Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King
Tue, Oct 20 - Kelly's Little Nipper
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines Art Center
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines Art Center
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Tue, Oct 20 - AJ's on East Court
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Tue, Oct 20 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Daily Lunch Special
Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines, IA
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Tue, Oct 20 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Music Bingo @ The Merc
Wed, Oct 21 - Middlebrook Mercantile
- Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing
Wed, Oct 21 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
- Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Wed, Oct 21 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
- Daily Lunch Special
Wed, Oct 21 - See website
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Wed, Oct 21 - Gilroy's
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Wed, Oct 21 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Wed, Oct 21 - AJ's on East Court
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Wed, Oct 21 - Des Moines Art Center
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Thu, Oct 22 - Gilroy's
- Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Thu, Oct 22 - Des Moines Art Center
- Daily Lunch Special
Thu, Oct 22 - Des Moines, IA
- Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Thu, Oct 22 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Thu, Oct 22 - AJ's on East Court
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Thu, Oct 22 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!
Thu, Oct 22 - Royal Mile
- Mahjong Open Play
Thu, Oct 22 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
- Trivia
Thu, Oct 22 - The Kee Bar & Grill
- Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee
Thu, Oct 22 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- ¡Hablemos! Spanish Conversation Space
Thu, Oct 22 - West Des Moines Public Library
- Meet & Play
Thu, Oct 22 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee
Thu, Oct 22 - Waukee, Iowa
- Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Fri, Oct 23 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
- Critter Club
Fri, Oct 23 - Jester Park Nature Center
- Mahjong Open Play
Fri, Oct 23 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
- Karaoke Fridays
Fri, Oct 23 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Fri, Oct 23 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Art Center
- "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View
Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Art Center
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Fri, Oct 23 - Gilroy's
- Daily Lunch Special
Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines, IA
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Fri, Oct 23 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Fri, Oct 23 - AJ's on East Court
- Open Mic Night @ The Merc
Sat, Oct 24 - Middlebrook Mercantile
- Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Sat, Oct 24 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
- Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way" / Contemporary Latinx Painting
Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Sat, Oct 24 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Daily Lunch Special
Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines, IA
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Sat, Oct 24 - Gilroy's
- "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View
Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Sat, Oct 24 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Sat, Oct 24 - AJ's on East Court
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Sun, Oct 25 - AJ's on East Court
- Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes
Sun, Oct 25 - xBk Annex
- Sunday Funday Bingo
Sun, Oct 25 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Sun, Oct 25 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Sun, Oct 25 - Gilroy's
- "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View
Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Sun, Oct 25 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center
- Good Times Comedy Open Mic
Mon, Oct 26 - Good Times
- Trivia Monday Nights
Mon, Oct 26 - The False 9 Social Club
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Mon, Oct 26 - Gilroy's
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
Mon, Oct 26 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic
Mon, Oct 26 - Good Times Bar
- The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show
Mon, Oct 26 - The Station on Ingersoll
- Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Mon, Oct 26 - Des Moines Art Center
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Mon, Oct 26 - AJ's on East Court
- Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Tue, Oct 27 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Pub Quiz
Tue, Oct 27 - Truman's Pizza Tavern
- Trivia @ Lucky Horse
Tue, Oct 27 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
- Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge
Tue, Oct 27 - Beechwood Lounge
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Tue, Oct 27 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 27 - Giordano's
- Terrific Trivia Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 27 - The Ducktail Lounge
- Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center
- "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View
Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center
- Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Tue, Oct 27 - Gilroy's
- Daily Lunch Special
Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines, IA
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Tue, Oct 27 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Tue, Oct 27 - AJ's on East Court
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Wed, Oct 28 - Gilroy's
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Wed, Oct 28 - AJ's on East Court
- Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Wed, Oct 28 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
- Blood on the Clocktower
Wed, Oct 28 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station
Wed, Oct 28 - The Station on Ingersoll
- Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing
Wed, Oct 28 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Wed, Oct 28 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Daily Lunch Special
Wed, Oct 28 - Des Moines, IA
- Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Wed, Oct 28 - Des Moines Art Center
- Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Thu, Oct 29 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
- Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Thu, Oct 29 - Des Moines Art Center
- Thanksgiving To Go!
Thu, Oct 29 - Gilroy's
- AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Thu, Oct 29 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Thu, Oct 29 - AJ's on East Court
- Trivia
Thu, Oct 29 - The Kee Bar & Grill
- Meet & Play
Thu, Oct 29 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
- Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee
Thu, Oct 29 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee
Thu, Oct 29 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
- Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!
Thu, Oct 29 - Royal Mile
- Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill
Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening today in Des Moines?
This page lists the events on our calendar for today, Central time, in Des Moines and the surrounding suburbs, plus anything that started earlier and is still running. It is grouped into what is on now, this morning, this afternoon and tonight, which starts at 4 PM.
How often is this list updated?
New events are collected daily from venue and organizer calendars. All times are Central Time, and each list shows when it was last updated.
Are there free events today?
Events whose listed price says free are marked Free on their cards and counted in the Free figure above. An event with no listed price says so; it is not counted as free.
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