Are you ready for it, Swifties? Celebrate Taylor Swift's new album with these local events
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Something major is happening this Friday.
“Are you ready for it?”
Taylor Swift is dropping her 11th album “The Tortured Poets Department” in April, just two months after she announced it at the Grammy’s.
April has already been busy for the musician.
She was seen cozying up with Kansas City Chiefs footballer and boyfriend Travis Kelce at Coachella, nabbed “Artist of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and became the first billionaire to achieve the status through her "songs and performances," Forbes announced earlier this month.
You know, just checking a few items off the old to-do list.
Swifties will soon be able to listen to the new album (Joe Alwyn, watch out), but if listening isn’t enough, here’s how you can celebrate the album drop in Des Moines this weekend.
Fuel up with a Taylor Swift brunch at Gilroy’s
Visit Gilroy’s from April 20-21 for their weekend brunch that's Swift-themed. Expect friendship bracelets, trivia, her music and plenty of food — Gilroy’s weekend brunch menu includes breakfast nachos, pineapple upside-down pancakes, avocado toast and more — from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Gilroy's, 1238 8th St., West Des Moines
Happy ‘Tortured Poets’ Eve at Vibrant Coffeehouse and Kitchen
The fun begins before the album has even dropped. Vibrant Coffeehouse and Kitchen in the East Village is serving up a Swiftie bash on April 18. Make and trade friendship bracelets, compete in trivia all about the pop star and find exclusive merch. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m., and tickets can be found on Vibrant Coffeehouse’s website.
Where: Vibrant Coffehouse and Kitchen, 520 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Make friendship bracelets at West Des Moines Public Library
Visit the West Des Moines Public Library from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 19 to make friendship bracelets as you listen to “Tortured Poets.”
Where: West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
Dance to Taylor Swift hits at Teehee’s Comedy Club
Warm up before the release of “The Tortured Poets Department” with a Swiftie dance party at 8 p.m. It’s all leading up to 11 p.m., when the album will be released (midnight eastern time) and you’ll finally get to hear Swift’s newest music. Drinks, snacks and photo opportunities with Kelsey Arganbright Photography will be available at the release party organized by Des Moines Girl. Tickets are $25 at the door.
Where: 1433 Walnut St., Des Moines
Swing by Reading in Public for a weekend of Taylor Swift
The West Des Moines bookstore is celebrating the new album April 19-20 by playing all of Swift’s albums, having Swift-inspired book displays and activities for fellow Swifties.
Where: 315 Fifth St., Suite 100, West Des Moines
Another Taylor Swift event to come in May
Don’t worry if you’re already booked up this weekend. Smash Park is hosting Name That Tune: Taylor Swift on May 8 starting at 7 p.m. Make friendship bracelets before the event and sip on their signature Swift cocktail special Midnight Rain.
Where: Smash Park, 6625 Coach Light Drive, West Des Moines
When does Taylor Swift’s new album release?
"The Tortured Poets Department" will be released on Friday, April 19.
More: Breaking down everything we know about Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Paris Barraza is a trending and general assignment reporter at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at pbarraza@registermedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
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