Laugh
it up
The Comedy Co-operative presents "Comedy
On A Schtick," a night of sketch comedy,
stand-up and videos, on Friday, Aug. 26 at the
Civic Center's Stoner Theater, 221 Walnut St.
The show focuses on the Iowa State Fair with
attendees learning what the livestock talks
about late at night, how they choose the butter
sculpture and where they get the freaks for
the freak show. All your State Fair questions
will be answered. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.,
and admission is $10. For more information,
visit http://www.comedyco-op.com.
Celebrate science
The 13th Annual Science Center of Iowa (SCI)
Fundraising Event and Auction takes place on
Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. Admission
is $100 per person or $50 for young professionals
(ages 30 and under). Attendees of the event
— which helps raise funds for the SCI to support
ongoing, interactive science, skills-based learning
programs and exhibits — will enjoy live and
silent auctions, delectable cuisine, cocktails
and live music. For more information, call (515)
274-6868 ext. 252 or visit http://www.sciowa.org/annualevent.
Jam to the front of the pack
The Mid Iowa Rollers present "Knockin
& Rockin" on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Hy-Vee
Hall, 730 3rd St. The Rollers will get down
and derby with the Farm Fresh Roller Girls from
Rock Island. Along with the bout, there will
be a raffle, with all proceeds going to benefit
the Victims of Crime Services. Doors open at
6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance (from
a Mid Iowa Roller or at the Wells Fargo ticket
office) or $13 at the door (12 and under get
in free). Psycho Circus will also perform live
during the bout. For more information, visit
http://www.midiowarollers.com.
Help a good cause
Stop out on Friday, Aug. 26 and help support
the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House at the
annual Red Shoe Event. The event, which takes
place at the Tuscany Event Center, 3901 121st
St., helps support the Des Moines Ronald McDonald
House, which has been serving central Iowa families
for 30 years. The celebration takes place from
6 to 10 p.m. and features a silent auction,
hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer, wine and music
from Too Cool. Admission is $45, with all proceeds
benefiting the families of the Des Moines Ronald
McDonald House. To buy a ticket or donate to
the cause, email redshoe@rmhdesmoines.org
or call 243-2111. CV
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