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APRIL 6

Concerts/Live Music

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

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

Crush Kill Destroy with Hopewell and By the Beard of Zeus at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

The Format with June, Anathallo, and Tickertape Parade at the M-Shop in Ames, 7 p.m. $11-$14. 294-2969

Kill Radio with Love Me Destroyer and Horseshoe Spatulas at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 255-2456

Iowa Blues Challenge at Zimm's, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 277-9929

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

Swollen Members with Sweatshop Reunion and Red Dragon, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

Exhibitions/Displays

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

David Chipperfield's "Selected Civic Projects" at the Des Moines Art Center through May 7. 277-4405

"Poignant Perceptions From Afar" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through April 22. 274-5600

Richard Tuttle at the Des Moines Art Center through June 11. 277-4405

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

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

"Tips for Working with Plywood" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

Legal Series Part 1: "Immigration Law" at DMACC's Betts Building, Room 110, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free. 280-6829

Stephen Rapp presents "International Criminal Justice: The Case of the Rwanda Genocide" at Drake's Cartwright Hall Room 213, 3 p.m. Free. 271-3985

Architect David Chipperfield at Drake's Knapp Center, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3994

Theater/Performing Arts

Elliott Threatt at the Funny Bone through April 9, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Lion King" at the Civic Center through April 9, 7:30 p.m. $25.50-$67.50. 246-2329

"Pump Boys and Dinettes" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 30, 7:30 p.m. $17-$30. 277-6261

Night Life

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

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

Karaoke every Thursday through June at Hull Avenue Tavern with Smitty's, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Free. 266-9338

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 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 Third 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

APRIL 7

Concerts/Live Music

Slaughterhouse 6 with The Dig Angees and Colonial PA at Mars Cafè, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 988-6189

George Stancell 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

Too Pure to Die with Black My heart, Burn in Silence, and Cassius at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

The Goodyear Pimps with Deadlock 667 and Miker's Mad at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370

The Chicago Afrobeat Project at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

RVD Rap & Hip-Hop at Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Euforquestra at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Last Shades of Dawn at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Joni Laurence at Ritual Cafè, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Tony Bohnenkamp at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 288-2520

Mikiel Williams every Friday at the Valley Junction Wine & Tobacco Shoppe, 9 - 11 p.m. Free.

Toxic Holocaust with Bludwolf and Black Market Fetus at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. $5. 255-2456

Kent Newman and Friends at Java Joes Coffehouse, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Scarlet Runner at Legends in Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 564-1100

Operation Smile Benefit Concert at Wellman's Pub, 7 p.m. $5. 245-9737

Jackyl at Keyster's, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Brentano String Quartet at the Des Moines Art Center Levitt Auditorium, 8 p.m. 280-4020 for tickets.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

David Chipperfield's "Selected Civic Projects" at the Des Moines Art Center through May 7. 277-4405

"Poignant Perceptions From Afar" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through April 22. 274-5600

Richard Tuttle at the Des Moines Art Center through June 11. 277-4405

Child Oriented

"A Year With Frog and Toad" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 16, 7 p.m. $14-$20. 277-6261

April Flowers Workshop at the Des Moines Art Center, 7 - 8:30 p.m. $4-$5. 277-4405

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Central Iowa Mineral Society meeting at Drake's Harmon Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free. 277-6840

Theater/Performing Arts

Elliott Threatt at the Funny Bone through April 9, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Lion King" at the Civic Center through April 9, 8 p.m. $25-$67.50. 246-2329

"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at Actors Inc. in Ames through April 8, 7:30 p.m. $13-$18. 292-2073

Drama Workshop presents "Reynard the Fox" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through April 15, 7 p.m. $5-$10. 246-2320

"Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel" at the State Historical Building, 7 p.m. $50-$75. 281-4132

"Farmer Song" at the M-Shop in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $7-$14. 294-8349

"Pump Boys and Dinettes" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 30, 8 p.m. $17-$30. 277-6261

Night Life

Grand Opening Gala at Central Library, 7 p.m. $250. 288-5066

Art After Hours at the Des Moines Art Center, 5 - 9 p.m. $2.50-$5. 277-4405

Readings at Zanzibar's with Jay Johnson, 8 p.m. Free. 244-7694

Fish Fry at St. Peters Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. $3.50-$7. 262-8427

"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 80's Night with DJ Johnny Wad at Jeannie's Bottle, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.

Karaoke every Friday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-6394

Karaoke every Friday at Los Compadres, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

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

WWE Raw Wrestlemania at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $21-$41. 866-553-2457 for tickets.

Miscellaneous

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

APRIL 8

Concerts/Live Music

Johnny and the Rectifiers at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Albert Cummings at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092

Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs at Chuck's Restaurant every Saturday, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-4104

Painted Saints at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

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

Emery Anberlin with The Fold, Jonezetta, and The Classic Crime at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. All ages. 727-4370

Calous with KTOP at the House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $6. 727-4370

Otter with The Jive Management Trio and The Lone Strangers at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7199

Public Property at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Mad River Band at Ritual Cafè, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin with Grace Bentley and Milk War at Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Mikiel Williams every Saturday at the Valley Junction Wine & Tobacco Shoppe, 9 - 11 p.m. Free.

Aaron Powell Guitarist Recital at Simpson's Great Hall, 8 p.m. Free. 961-1637

The Nadas at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 8:30 p.m. $10. 357-6151

Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Ooops Bar & Grill in Boone, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.

Jason Brown CD Release Party at Keyster's, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Rat City Riot with Creepy Kids at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. $5. 255-2456

Exhibitions/Displays

David Chipperfield's "Selected Civic Projects" at the Des Moines Art Center through May 7. 277-4405

Iowa quilts from an Iowa/Japanese quilting exchange at Plymouth Gallery Church. 255-3149

"Poignant Perceptions From Afar" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through April 22. 274-5600

Richard Tuttle at the Des Moines Art Center through June 11. 277-4405

Oils & Pastels by Heyoung McBride at Plymouth Church through May 20. 255-3149

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

"A Year With Frog and Toad" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 16, 2 p.m. $14-$20. 277-6261

Kid's Day on the Terrace at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 294-8081

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Depression & Anxiety Support Group Meeting at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, 10 a.m. - noon. 221-1520

Constitutional Law Symposium at Drake's Cartwright Hall, 8 a.m. $30. 271-2988

"The Big Bang Theory" with Ames Area Amateur Astronomers at McFarland Park Observatory, 7 p.m. 232-2516

Theater/Performing Arts

Elliott Threatt at the Funny Bone through April 9, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Lion King" at the Civic Center through April 9, 2 and 8 p.m. $25-$67.50. 246-2329

"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at Actors Inc. in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $13-$18. 292-2073

Drama Workshop presents "Reynard the Fox" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through April 15, 2 and 7 p.m. $5-$10. 246-2320

Reading by Ted Kooser at Ames City Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. 232-1450

ISU Carillon Festival and Composition Competition at Iowa State's Campanile and Music Hall, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 294-3831

"Farmer Song" at the M-Shop in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $7-$14. 294-8349

"Pump Boys and Dinettes" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 30, 8 p.m. $17-$30. 277-6261

Night Life

ARL "Raise Your Paw" Auction & Benefit at Hy-Vee Conference Center, 5 - 7 p.m. $30. 262-9503 x104

Reception for Ted Kooser at the Octagon Center in Ames, 4 - 6 p.m. 232-5331

Catholic Peace Ministry Bishop Muarice J. Dingman Peace Award Dinner at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church, 6 p.m. $35. Make reservations at 255-8114.

Poetry Jam at Cafè Diem in Ames, 7 p.m. 232-1450

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 at Los Compadres, 9 p.m. 245-9733

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 with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-6394

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

Miscellaneous

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

"Songs for Olivia" Diabetes Benefit at Boone County Fairgrounds, 2 - 11 p.m. Live music performances, bake sale, and auction. Donations welcome.

Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Central Library, 10 a.m. 288-5066

Outreach Africa Food Packaging Project at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 10 a.m. - noon. (847) 650-2571

APRIL 9

Concerts/Live Music

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

Open Acoustic Jam at Hull Avenue Tavern every Sunday through June, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 266-9338

Tony Valdez at Summerset Winery, 3 - 6 p.m.

Jo Saffell and Jim Logan at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 967-1000

Melissa Rose Ziemer & Kirstin Shout at Ritual Cafè, 4 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 288-4872

Helios Creed with The Neglected Receptors and Nicotine & Lust at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Two Piano Recital with Robert Lien and Ray Songayllo at Drake's Sheslow Auditorium, 2 p.m. Free. 271-3841

Smilin' Liar with Foregone, Final Escape, and Diefied at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Say Anything with Pistolita, Slow Runner, and Ela at the M-Shop in Ames, 7 p.m. $9-$12. 294-2969

The Randies with The Rainman Suite and Underwater City People at Bali Satay House in Ames, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Exhibitions/Displays

Oils & Pastels by Heyoung McBride at Plymouth Church through May 20. 255-3149 Child Oriented

"A Year With Frog and Toad" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 16, 1 and 4 p.m. $14-$20. 277-6261

Theater/Performing Arts

Elliott Threatt at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Lion King" at the Civic Center through April 9, 1 and 6:30 p.m. $22.50-$67.50. 246-2329

Drama Workshop presents "Reynard the Fox" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through April 15, 2 p.m. $5-$10. 246-2320

"Pump Boys and Dinettes" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 30, 2 p.m. $17-$30. 277-6261

Night Life

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 Red Baron Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 7 - 11 p.m. 265-5611

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

Free Public Skate at Wells Fargo Arena, 1 - 4 p.m. 564-8032

APRIL 10

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. $3-$4. All ages. 265-7321

Rainman Suite with The Randies at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. Free. 21+. 255-2456

Ed Fallon for Governor with Brother Trucker at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270

Roxi Copland Trio at Sam & Gabe's, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

"Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings" at
Drake's Cowles Library through May 20. 271-3994

Oils & Pastels by Heyoung McBride at Plymouth Church through May 20. 255-3149

Annual CIML Art Exhibition at Polk County Heritage Gallery through April 21. 286-3215

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

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

APRIL 11

Concerts/Live Music

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

Marbles and Piracies with Ali Harter and Riley Jantzen at Mars Cafè, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 988-6189

Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. Free. 21+. 244-3092

The Elected with The Living Blue at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Dale Menning and the Stardusters Dance Band at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. 967-1000

Irish Jam at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Exhibitions/Displays

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

David Chipperfield's "Selected Civic Projects" at the Des Moines Art Center through May 7. 277-4405

"Poignant Perceptions From Afar" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through April 22. 274-5600

Richard Tuttle at the Des Moines Art Center through June 11. 277-4405

"Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings" at
Drake's Cowles Library through May 20. 271-3994

Oils & Pastels by Heyoung McBride at Plymouth Church through May 20. 255-3149

Annual CIML Art Exhibition at Polk County Heritage Gallery through April 21. 286-3215

Theater/Performing Arts

Full Impact at the Funny Bone through April 16, 8 p.m. 21+. 270-2100

Night Life

Live Satellite Broadcast of Harvey and Bob Weinstein at The Caspe Terrace in Waukee, 7 p.m. $10-$12. 277-6321

Salsa Dancing at Keysters 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 Bogie's Pub with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Cover varies. 727-5900

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

Karaoke with HEARTtracks every Tuesday at Bennigan's on Merle Hay Road, 9 p.m. - midnight. 276-7777

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 Third 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. 237-8277 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

APRIL 12

Concerts/Live Music

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

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

Fat Tuesday & the Greasefire Horns at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $3. 21+. 244-3092

Open Acoustic Jam with Larry Berenguel at Hull Avenue Tavern every Wednesday through June, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival at the M-Shop in Ames, 10 p.m. $1. 294-2969

Bound 2 Be with Distance to Empty and Stable Daze at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Ellis and Erika Luckett at Ritual Cafè, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 288-4872

Exhibitions/Displays

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

David Chipperfield's "Selected Civic Projects" at the Des Moines Art Center through May 7. 277-4405

"Poignant Perceptions From Afar" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through April 22. 274-5600

Richard Tuttle at the Des Moines Art Center through June 11. 277-4405

"Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings" at
Drake's Cowles Library through May 20. 271-3994

Oils & Pastels by Heyoung McBride at Plymouth Church through May 20. 255-3149

Annual CIML Art Exhibition at Polk County Heritage Gallery through April 21. 286-3215

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.

"Jew for Jesus: Christ in the Passover" at Metro Assembly of God Church, 7 p.m. 283-0501 x200

"Spring Clean your Film and Digital Closet!" at Wildwood Lodge, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 222-9876

Theater/Performing Arts

Full Impact at the Funny Bone through April 16, 8 p.m. 21+. 270-2100

"Pump Boys and Dinettes" at the Des Moines Playhouse through April 30, 7:30 p.m. $17-$30. 277-6261

Night Life

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 309-0580

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

Karaoke every Wednesday through April at Hull Avenue Tavern with Smitty's, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Free. 266-9338

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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