Yangapalooza Coming to Iowa with Andrew Yang and Weezer on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Des Moines *Updated
DES MOINES, Iowa — Andrew Yang is heading to Iowa next week to speak at the premier Iowa Democratic Party event, the Liberty and Justice Celebration. Ahead of the event, he’ll be hosting Yangapalooza, a pre-event concert featuring the band Weezer. Lead singer Rivers Cuomo was an early supporter of the campaign and is excited to put on a show for the Yang Gang in Des Moines.
The Liberty and Justice Celebration will be one of the largest shows of force in the Iowa Democratic Party’s history. Andrew is excited to speak to a large number of Democratic activists in the state and lay out his bold vision for an economy that puts Humanity First.
Opening for Weezer will be Kyle Christensen, playing on a guitar he purchased with the Freedom Dividend being provided to him by Andrew.
A pre-event concert featuring Kyle Christensen who received a Freedom Dividend from Andrew and Rivers Cuomo of the band Weezer. (Concert details subject to change.)
The full slate of events on Friday, November 1, follows.
Yangapalooza
Yang and his supporters will rally and march ahead of the Liberty and Justice Celebration to show support for building a Humanity First economy. The rally will include a speech by Yang and a performance by the band Weezer, along with performances by Kyle Christensen and sets by comedians John Nguyen and Nick Guerra. Following the rally, Yang and his supporters will march across the river. The event is free to attend. https://www.mobilize.us/yang2020/event/144563/
1 p.m. (Doors open at noon)
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D. Ray Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Liberty and Justice Celebration
Yang will speak at the Liberty and Justice Celebration, a major event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party. The celebration features dinner and speeches by presidential candidates. https://www.mobilize.us/yang2020/event/128311/
6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
After Party
Yang will host a party for the Yang Gang immediately following the Liberty and Justice Celebration at the West End Architectural Salvage. This coffee and curio shop creates custom furniture, highlighting the artisanal-plus jobs that the Freedom Dividend would enable more people to work in.
11 p.m. to 12 a.m.
West End Architectural Salvage
22 SW 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Andrew Yang is heading to Iowa on Friday to kick off a full weekend of events. The following is his public schedule for Friday through Sunday.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
Accessibility, Inclusion and Outreach Conference
Presidential candidates will answer questions from people with disabilities, as well as their family members, caregivers and advocates.
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center
525 33rd Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Iowa City Office Opening
Join Andrew Yang and supporters for the opening of the campaign’s Iowa City headquarters.
7 p.m.
412 Highland Ave.
Unit A
Iowa City, IA 52240
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
Marshalltown Town Hall
Andrew Yang is hosting a town hall event where voters can ask questions of the candidate.
2 p.m.
UAW Local 893
411 Iowa Ave W.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Coffee with the Candidate
Andrew Yang looks forward to speaking with voters during this informal gathering.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Gatherings
1024 6th St.
Nevada, IA 50201
