Concerts/Live Music

Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Free. 440-6565

Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 21+. 244-3092

The Janey Hooper Trio at The Continental every Thursday, 8:30 p.m. 244-5845

Downtown with The Autumn Project and Planes for Spaces at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Breaking Even with The KGB and InsideDown at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7199

"'50s in February" with Mezcal Brothers, Charlie Gracie, Narvel Felts, and Jason D. Williams at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 7 p.m. $20. 357-6151

Kentucky Fried Mullet at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. $3. 21+. 292-4501

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Alec Soth's "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24. 277-4405

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the Iowa State Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Writer's Club at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Thursday, 5 p.m. Free. 292-3624

"Setting Up Your Table Saw for Perfect Cuts" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

"Constitutional Fidelity Through Children's Rights" with Emily Buss at Drake's Cartwright Hall, 4 p.m. 271-3119

Gallery Talk: "Small Miracles" at the Des Moines Art Center Print Gallery, 7 p.m. Free. 277-4405

Theater/Performing Arts

Mike Diesel at the Funny Bone through Feb. 5, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

"How I Learned to Drive" at the M-Shop in Ames through Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-2969

Night Life

ALIANZA Annual Dinner at Prairie Meadows, 6:30 p.m. $25-$30. 286-4982 to RSVP.

Say What! Poetry Jam at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Karaoke every Thursday in January at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Karaoke every Thursday with Bear Creek Productions at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140

Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno's Sports Club, 8 p.m. - midnight. 244-1935

Karaoke every Thursday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Thursday at Manning's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-0030

Karaoke every Thursday at Gerri's Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-8383

Karaoke every Thursday at Trophy's (inside Plaza Lanes), 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Thursday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Thursday at Keysters, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Thursday at Maddy's Place with Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Thursday at Connie's Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9797

Karaoke every Thursday at the Garden, 10 p.m. 243-3965

Karaoke every Thursday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-0315

Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Thursday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Thursday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Karoke every Thursday at A.K. O'Connor's West, 8 p.m. Free. 226-1717
Karaoke every Thursday at Orlondo's with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke at Okoboji Grill every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 287-1979

Karaoke every Thursday at 3rd Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2317

Miscellaneous

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Thursday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Iowa Power Farming Show at Wells Fargo Arena, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $5.

FEBRUARY 3

Concerts/Live Music

Kat Darling at Ritual Cafè, 8 p.m. Free. 282-4872

ShatterStone at Rack N Roll, 9 p.m. $5. 21+. 276-8018

3AM Band at Tim's Timeout in Grimes, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Bourbon Street South, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4. 285-5733

David Zollo and the Body Electric at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 967-1000

BeJae Fleming Trio at Stomping Grounds in Ames, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free. 292-5258

John Primer at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

Brothers and Sons every Friday at The Continental, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-5845

Fat Andy at A.K. O'Connor's West, 9 p.m. $3. 21+. 226-1717

Midwestern Remedy at Court Avenue Brewing Company, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 282-2739

Flipside at Murphy's Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 334-0633

Damon Dotson Band at Peoples in Ames, 3 - 8 p.m. $3. 292-4501

Bound 2 Be at People in Ames, 9 p.m. $3. 21+. 292-4501

Right Side Impact with Parallex and Hindsight 20/20 at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages until 10 p.m. 727-4370

Knucklebone with On A Pale Horse and Angry Gods of the Radio at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $6. 727-4370

The Big Wu with The Rusted Rufies at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Soul Searchers at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Cover varies. 288-2520

North of Grand and Lookout Loretta at Carl's Place, 9 p.m. Free. 21+.

"'50s in February" featuring Nelson, Wanda Jackson, Lustre Kings, and Tommy Allsup & Friends at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 7 p.m. $35. 357-6151

Patty Larkin with Justin Roth at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 223-1639

The Blend with Atlas Dusk at Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Augustana Choir at Basilica of St. John, 7 p.m. Free. Donations welcome. 244-3101

The Briggs with The Horseshoe Spatulas and The Mutts at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 255-2456

The Briggs with The Horseshoe Spatulas, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

Faculty Lounge at Keyster's, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $5. 252-1403

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Alec Soth: "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24.

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the Iowa State Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Iowa Network for Community Agriculture Local Food Conference at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church in Clive through Feb. 4, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. $25-450. 450-0092

Theater/Performing Arts

"The Drawer Boy" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $16.50. 246-2329

Mike Diesel at the Funny Bone through Feb. 5, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $45.

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudeville Mews through Feb. 5, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

"Arsenic and Old Lace" Dinner Theater at ACTORS Inc. in Ames through Feb. 18. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. $13-$18. 292-2073

The Braschler Music Show at the Pella Opera House, 3 and 7:30 p.m. $19.99-$21.99. 628-8625

"How I Learned to Drive" at the M-Shop in Ames through Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-2969

Night Life

Art After Hours at the Des Moines Art Center featuring live music from World Port, 5 - 9 p.m. $2.50-$5. Children 12 & under free. 277-4405

"What the Bleep Do We Know" Happy Hour at Ritual Cafè every Friday. 288-4872

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at the Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Work Release Party at Blues on Grand every Friday, 5 p.m. $4. 244-3092

Karaoke at Java Joes, 8:30 p.m. 288-5282

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Friday at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 263-9900

Karaoke every Friday at The Blue Moon Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Stroll Inn, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

Karaoke every Friday at Signatures, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 962-1331

Karaoke every Friday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Friday at Smokey's Old Place Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

Karaoke every Friday at Southpost Sports Bar with TJ, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Friday at Slackers with Scotty, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Palmer's Pub with Robby, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Maddy's Place with Ryan, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Friday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Friday at Junction 122, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-4100

Karaoke every Friday at Vic & Andy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 285-9326

Karaoke every Friday at Rookies, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093

Karaoke every Friday at The Nest, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 252-0248

Karaoke every Friday at Murphy's Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0633

Karaoke every Friday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Razamatazz in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Friday at Bennigans on Army Post Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 309-3111

Karaoke every Friday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Friday at Yo Yo's, 8 p.m. - midnight. 266-9144

Karaoke every Friday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Friday at the 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Fridayat Red Baron Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-5611

Karaoke every Friday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa State Men's Hockey versus Missouri State at the Ames Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. $4-$8. 294-6164

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

FEBRUARY 4

Concerts/Live Music

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Bourbon Street South, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4. 285-5733

ShatterStone at Rack and Roll, 9 p.m. $5. 21+. 276-8018

Black Diamond at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 21+. 967-1000

James Armstrong at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

Jason Brown & Red Rock at Keysters, 9 p.m. $7. 21+. 252-1403

Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs at Chuck's Restaurant every Saturday, 8 - 11 p.m. No cover. 244-4104

Dave Rowe with Crooked Iz "Da Bandit", Local Legends, Horizon, and more at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270

"'50s in February" featuring Albert Lee, Kevin Montgomery, Paul Deaking and more at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 7 p.m. $35. 357-6151

Aaron Eaul Short & Dat Darling at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Emily White at Ritual Cafè, 8:30 p.m. Free. 282-4872

The Ben Mars Project every Saturday at The Continental, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-5845

Thoughts of Crossing with Sweet Afton and All Divine at the House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Elisyum with Jimi Pig and Chubby at the House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Barefoot Becky at Hessen Haus, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cover varies. 288-2520

Brett Armstrong with The F-Words, The Chickenhawks, and Look Out Loretta at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7199

Nickelback at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $39.50. 866-553-2457 for tickets.

Brad & Jeremy at A.K. O'Connor's West, 9 p.m. $3. 21+. 226-1717

Ramsey Lewis Trio at Civic Music, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-8919

Open acoustic & blues jam at Valley Junction Wine & Tobacco Shoppe, 6 - 10 p.m. Cover varies. 255-3006

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the Iowa State Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery. 274-5600

HeArt Fest at Valley West Mall through Feb. 5, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 278-6200

Child Oriented

Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music every Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620

Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-kindergarteners through second-graders welcome. Free. 221-9171

"Discovery Station: The Flowers of Georgia O'Keefe" at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 10 a.m. - noon. Free with admission. 294-2710

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Iowa Network for Community Agriculture Local Food Conference at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church in Clive, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. $25-450. 450-0092

"Butterflies, Flowers and Chocolate" at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 1 - 2:30 p.m. $10. 294-2710

Theater/Performing Arts

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $45.

Mike Diesel at the Funny Bone through Feb. 5, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudville Mews through Feb. 5, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

Renmin University Chinese Dancers at the State Historical Museum, 7 - 9 p.m. $5. 281-4132

"How I Learned to Drive" at the M-Shop in Ames through Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-2969

"The Drawer Boy" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $16.50. 246-2329

"Arsenic and Old Lace" Dinner Theater at ACTORS Inc. in Ames through Feb. 18. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. $13-$18. 292-2073

Night Life

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at the Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Sizzling Salsa Saturdays at The Marriot Hotel downtown, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $7. 245-5500

Karaoke every Saturday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Saturday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke with Bear Creek Productions every Saturday at Lori & Roy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-3668

Karaoke every Saturday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Saturday with Bear Creek Productions at Royal Flush, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 564-1140

Karaoke every Saturday at Stroll Inn with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

Karaoke every Saturday at Signatures, 10 p.m. - close. 962-1331

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny D's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 263-9900

Karaoke every Saturday at Smokey's Old Place Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

Karaoke every Saturday at Brew Haus, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 256-9834

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 987-9604

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Saturday at Maddy's Place with DJ Metro, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Saturday at TR's Sports Bar with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 255-9985

Karaoke every Saturday at Southpost Sports Bar with Scotty, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Saturday at Eddy's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9097

Karaoke every Saturday at Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

Karaoke every Saturday at Murphy's Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 334-0633

Karaoke every Saturday at Okoboji Grill in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Razamatazz Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Saturday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny's Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Saturday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Saturday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. -1a.m. 265-0315

Karaoke every Saturday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every Saturday at Legends with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. 270-6300

Karaoke every Saturday at The Den with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Ultimate Fighting Championship on the movie screen at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. $10. 224-1709

How-To Ice Fishing Clinic at McFarland Park northeast of Ames, 9 - 11 a.m. Free. 232-2516

Skywalk Open Golf Tournament, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $20-$25 per golfer. 286-4928

Iowa State Men's Hockey versus Missouri State at the Ames Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. $4-$8. 294-6164

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Iowa's Largest Indoor Flea Market at the 4-H Exhibition Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds through Feb. 5, 9 a,m. - 4 p.m.

FEBRUARY 5

Concerts/Live Music

Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac's, 7 - 1 p.m. Free. 263-1186

Dave Zollo & The Body Electric at Summerset Winery, 2 - 5 p.m.

Conrad Johns Band at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 - 7 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Andy Fleming at A.K. O'Connor's in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free. 277-2227

Open Blues Jame every Sunday with Deja-Voodoo featuring Janey Hooper at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 266-9338

The Gaslights with Support at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

CJC Jazz Band at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the Iowa State Memorial Union. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168

HeArt Fest at Valley West Mall, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 278-6200

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Des Moines Stitch-N-Bitch at Ritual Cafè, 1 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Theater/Performing Arts

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 1 and 6:30 p.m. $40-$45.

Mike Diesel at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudeville Mews, 3 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

"The Drawer Boy" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $16.50. 246-2329

"How I Learned to Drive" at the M-Shop in Ames, 2 p.m. $7-$13. 294-2969

Auditions for StageWest's "Johnny Guitar: The Musical" at the Fitch Building, 3 p.m. 309-0251

Night Life

Super Bowl Tailgate Party on the movie screen at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 4:30 p.m. 224-1709

Super Bowl Party on the big screens at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. 727-4370

Super Bowl Party at Kung Fu Tap & Taco, 5 p.m. Free chili and chili dogs. 285-8220

Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900

Karaoke with Carmen at Kenny D's, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 263-9900

Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Sunday at Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Sunday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, Urbandale. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Sunday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Sunday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Sunday with DC DJ at Southport Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, noon - 5 p.m. 232-3679

Iowa's Largest Indoor Flea Market at the 4-H Exhibition Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a,m. - 4 p.m.

FEBRUARY 6

Concerts/Live Music

Jazz Jam at Court Avenue Brewing Company every Monday, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 282-2739

The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $7-$8. All ages. 265-7321

The Toasters with Go Jimmy Go, Westbound Train, Slaughterhouse 6, and The Vandon Arms at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

Alec Soth's "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24. 577-6109

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168



Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Local Writers' and Authors' Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Monday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Eating Disorders/Body Image Group meets every Monday at 3839
Merle Hay Road Suite 270, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $20/meeting. 270-0280

Parenting Skills Group meets every Monday at 3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 270, 6 - 7:30 p.m. $20/person or $30/couple. 270-0280

Theater/Performing Arts

Auditions for StageWest's "Johnny Guitar: The Musical" at the Fitch Building, 7 p.m. 309-0251

Auditions for "The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society's First Attempt at Murder" at Elks Lodge #2722 in Ankeny, 7 p.m. 964-1605

Night Life

Karaoke every Monday at Victor's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-1534

Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Monday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-0315

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous
Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

FEBRUARY 7

Concerts/Live Music

Brad Seideneld and Jeremy Richards at Gronau's every Tuesday, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Cover varies. 276-6021

Conrad Johns Band at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. No cover. 21+. 967-1000

Uncle Rico every Tuesday at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. $3. 226-1717

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Alec Soth's "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24. 577-6109

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Evening Roosting at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 6 - 7 p.m. $10. 294-2710

New Plants and Gardening Trends for 2006 at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 323-6290

"Silos & Smokestacks" O.W.L.S. presentation at McFarland Park northeast of Ames, 11 a.m. $7 for catered lunch. 232-2516

Theater/Performing Arts

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

Night Life

Salsa Dancing at Keyster's every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. - midnight. 267-8900

Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy's, 8 p.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 276-9927

Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Tuesday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Tuesday at 3rd Base Sports Bar in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2687

Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D's, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370

Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Stars versus Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25. 866-553-2457 for tickets.

Miscellaneous

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Tuesday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

FEBRUARY 8

Concerts/Live Music

Jazz with Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin's, 7 - 9 p.m. 255-3725

Pianopalooza every Wednesday featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $6. 226-1717

Larry Berenguel Open Acoustic Jam at Hull Avenue Tavern every Wednesday through December, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 266-9338

Open Rock Jam with Jethro every Wednesday in January at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Segway at The Continental every Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-5845

Hamilton Loomis at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $8. 21+. 244-3092
Burning the Broken with An Airbag Saved My Life, Leven, and Bleached Black at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Antique Replacement with Cantus Firmus, A.K.A., and Enter at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Jimbo Mathus at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $8-$11. 292-2969

Early Music Ensemble at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m. Free. 243-7691

Josh Davis Band at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Free. 21+. 292-4501

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Alec Soth's "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24. 577-6109

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168



Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171

"Readers Writes" at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Wednesday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

Metaphysics class every Wednesday at 3715 University Ave., 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 255-5570 to register.

Chris Offutt Reading at Drake's Cowles Library Reading Room, 8 p.m. Free. 554-7495

Live Satellite Broadcast: "Anti-Semitism and Power - Hating America and Hating the Jews" at Caspe Terrace in Waukee, 7 p.m. $10-$12. 277-6321

Theater/Performing Arts

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

Night Life

Pasta Supper Fund-raiser for Students In Action at United Methodist Church Annex auditorium in Ames. Proceeds benefit families in Africa. $4-$5.

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mojo's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 961-0081

Karaoke every Wednesday at Gronau's with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy's Place with DJ Metro, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-6912

Karaoke every Wednesday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot Lounge, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 309-0580

Karaoke every Wednesday at Southpost Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley's Pub in West Des Moines with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Wednesday at Big Dog Billiards with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 262-6523

Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge in Valley Junction, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991

Karaoke every Wednesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave's in Ames, 8 p.m. - midnight. 232-5905

Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140

Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Wednesday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-0315

Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy's Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 334-0633

Old Fart/Early Bird Karoake at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709

Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

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