The short answer
Pick Friday (BAD Fridays) if you want something different every week. Pick Saturday (La Lista) for reggaetón, bachata and club hits, every week the same party.
Start with the sound
Downtown Des Moines has plenty of bars. The question is what you want to hear. At BAD DSM, Friday and Saturday are two different nights under one roof.
BAD Fridays: a different room every week
BAD Fridays rotate through the month: silent disco, house and global sounds, live acts, and private celebration nights. If you like finding out what's on, Friday is yours. See BAD Fridays.
La Lista: the Saturday you come back to
La Lista is VIP Saturdays: reggaetón, bachata, Mexican regional and club hits, with bottle service and tables. Same party every week, on purpose. See La Lista.
Agree on three things with your group
- The music. Friday's theme or Saturday's Latin night.
- The arrival. Doors are 10 PM; earlier is easier.
- The ride home. Sort it before the first drink.
Then make it easy
Join the guestlist, grab your BAD Pass, and bring a valid ID. It's 21+.