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MAY 11

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

One Night Stand at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

Quietdrive with Ludo, Adam Richman, and Socratic at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

Koufax with Drag The River and Cordero at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

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

Ocean with The Autumn Project, This Dialogue, and Zebulon Pike at Hairy Mary's, 6 p.m. Cover varies. 255-2456

Last Ones Left with ODin Phoenix and Index Case at Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Drake University History at Polk County Heritage Gallery through June 2. 286-2242

Gary Komarin "Incident at Echo Lake" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through June 10. 274-5600

Iowa Artists 2006: "There's No Place Like Home" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through May 25. 557-6109

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26. 285-4722

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"10 of Our All-Time Favorite Woodworking Tips" at The Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

"You Shall Be Holy: Personal Character and Integrity" from Rabbi Joseph Telushkin at The Caspe Terrace in Waukee, 7:15 p.m. $10-$12. 277-6321

Theater/Performing Arts

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at the Funny Bone through May 14, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Family Vacations" at Temple Theater through May 21, 7:30 p.m. $22.50. 246-2329

StageWest presents "Johnny Guitar" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through May 14, 7:30 p.m. $20. 309-0251

"The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $17.50-$50. 246-2329

Night Life

"Guess What?" Blind Tasting at Casa di Vino, 5 - 7 p.m. 253-9463

Celebrate Downtown Kick-Off at the Capital Square Atirum, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777

Beer Garden at Valley Junction Farmers' Market every Thursday through September 28, 6 - 8 p.m.

Happy Hour at Noodle Zoo in Urbandale, 4 - 7 p.m. 278-6000

Trailer Trash Night featuring Kentucky Fried Mullet at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. $3. 292-4501

Karaoke at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. Free. 226-1717

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

Karaoke 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

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Cubs versus Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

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 in Ames, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Farmers' Market in Valley Junction every Thursday through September 28, 4 - 8 p.m.

MAY 12

Concerts/Live Music

Steve Scanlan and Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo's, 7 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637

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

Gibbs Brothers Band at Legends East, 9:30 p.m. Free. 365-7403

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

Emanuel with The Audition, Adelynne, and My American Heart at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $11. All ages. 727-4370

Salt of Society with All But Screaming and Miker's Mad at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370

Sordid with Ash Veneer and Speedfinger at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

H.S. Band Masters at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

The Likely Suspects at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Everyday Dying with Fate of Ashes at Bali Satay House in Ames, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

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

Deep Shit Arkansas at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338

Matt Maybanks at Ritual CafŽ, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Open Mic at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Roze at Story City Legion Hall, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

StorySide:B at Simpson's Hopper Gymnasium, 7 p.m. $8-$15. 961-1600

Beyond Celtic at 1st Unitarian Church, 8 p.m. $9-$15. 279-5024

Elisyum at Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. 282-2739

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Drake University History at Polk County Heritage Gallery through June 2. 286-2242

Gary Komarin "Incident at Echo Lake" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through June 10. 274-5600

Iowa Artists 2006: "There's No Place Like Home" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through May 25. 557-6109

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

"Wild Horses" by Barbara Robinette Moss at 2AU through June 30. Opening reception 5 - 8 p.m. 255-7651

Dana Barrer Exhibit at Ritual CafŽ. Opening reception 7 - 9 p.m. Free, 288-4872

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26. 285-4722

Child Oriented

"Winnie the Pooh" at the Des Moines Playhouse through May 21, 7 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

Theater/Performing Arts

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at the Funny Bone through May 14, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Family Vacations" at Temple Theater through May 21, 7:30 p.m. $22.50. 246-2329

StageWest presents "Johnny Guitar" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through May 14, 8 p.m. $22. 309-0251

"Mother Wove the Morning" at Octagon Center in Ames through May 14, 7 p.m. $13. 232-5331

Ballet Des Moines presents "New Beginnings" at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $12.50-$50. 440-1177
Auditions for Urbandale Community Theatre's "Gypsy" at Urbandale High School's Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. 457-1098

Night Life

Free Flicks: "Anaconda" at Simon Estes Amphitheater, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Film: "The High Cost of Low Price" at St. John's United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Free.

East Village Open House. Store hours extended until 7 p.m. 286-4943

Clive After Five with Can of Worms at Linnan Park, 5 - 8 p.m. $5. 241-7452

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

Happy Hour at Noodle Zoo in Urbandale, 4 - 7 p.m. 278-6000

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

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 Cubs versus Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

Miscellaneous

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

Andrea Lynn Swengel book signing at Barnes & Noble on University Avenue in West Des Moines, 7:30 p.m.

2006 Plant Sale at The Homestead, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 957-3361

MAY 13

Concerts/Live Music

Lonesome Fugitive at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Johnny Rawls 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

Lisa Kane and Jennifer Friedman at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

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

Thank You Donny with Rosefield and Sober For Sara at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 255-2456

Thank You Donny with Taciturn at Hairy Mary's, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

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

Rock and Roll Bingo at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Free. 243-3270

The Soapbox Prophets with Little Mojo at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

The Soapbox Prophets with Little Mojo at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Secondside with Ruckus and Halfway House at Bali Satay House in Ames, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Gimmick at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338

Jumbies at Orlondo's on Park, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3637

The Likely Suspects at Shooter's Hideaway, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

The Justice Four at Keyster's, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Driver of the Year at Mars CafŽ, 8 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Faculty Lounge at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $4. 285-5733

Phase Two at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. 282-2739

Brit Tour Bus at Royal Mile, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 280-3771

Breakin' Ground at Johnny Mac's, 9 p.m. Free. 263-1186

Martina McBride at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $48.75. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Gary Komarin "Incident at Echo Lake" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through June 10. 274-5600

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26.285-4722

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

"Wild Horses" by Barbara Robinette Moss at 2AU through June 30. 255-7651

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

"Winnie the Pooh" at the Des Moines Playhouse through May 21, 2 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Kisses for Mother" at the Potting Station, 1 p.m. $50. 279-0123

Theater/Performing Arts

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at the Funny Bone through May 14, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Family Vacations" at Temple Theater through May 21, 5 and 8 p.m. $22.50. 246-2329

StageWest presents "Johnny Guitar" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through May 14, 8 p.m. $22. 309-0251

Des Moines Choral Society presents "Mother Iowa" at First Christian Church, 7:30 p.m. $12-$20. 273-5255

"Mother Wove the Morning" at Octagon Center in Ames through May 14, 7 p.m. $13. 232-5331

Ballet Des Moines presents "New Beginnings" at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $12.50-$50. 440-1177

Auditions for Urbandale Community Theatre's "Gypsy" at Urbandale High School's Performing Arts Center, 1 p.m. 457-1098

Night Life

Road Dogs Comedy Tour at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. $10-$15. 224-1709

Steppin' Out! 2006 Swing Dance and Silent Auction at Val Air Ballroom, 6:30 - 11 p.m. $10. 223-6152

Verbatim Verboten at Verboten, 10 p.m. 991-7374

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

Happy Hour at Noodle Zoo in Urbandale, 4 - 7 p.m. 278-6000

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 with Bear Creek Productions at Scooter & Babs Sports Bar and Grill, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. 266-1491

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

Introduction to River Canoeing at Middle Raccoon River, 1 - 6 p.m. 465-3577 for reservations.

Spring Bird Hike at Voas Nature Area, 7:30 a.m. - noon. 465-3577

Iowa Cubs versus Salt Lake Bees at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

RUNorwalk at Norwalk High School, 8:30 a.m. $16-$18. 981-0619

MS Walk at the State Capital, 9 a.m. 1-800-FIGHT MS.

Miscellaneous

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

International Migratory Bird Day Festival at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 994-3400

Teacher Appreciation Reception at CafŽ Court in Southridge Mall, 1 p.m.

Kelee Katillac book signing at Borders, 2 p.m. 223-1620

Mike Abrams book signing at The Book Store, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 288-7267

Central Iowa Celtic Festival & Highland Games at Scotch Ridge Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $3-$6. 278-8302

14th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger!" Food Drive. Leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox prior to time of regular mail delivery. 564-0330

2006 Plant Sale at The Homestead, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 957-3361

Downtown Farmers' Market at 4th & Court, 7 a.m. - noon.

Asian Heritage Festival at Waterworks Park, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. 309-6047

MAY 14

Concerts/Live Music

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

Ashanti at Summerset Winery, 3 - 6 p.m.

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

Throwdown with Too Pure to Die, Burning the Broken, and Keep and Confess at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $12. All ages. 727-4370

Telomere Repair with Seas of Miranda, The Horseshoe Spatulas, and Dillweed at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Songwriters' Open Mic hosted by Larry Berenguel every Sunday at Orlondo's, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637

Michael Marren at Valley Junction Wine & Tobacco, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. 255-3006

Exhibitions/Displays

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

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26. 285-4722

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

Child Oriented

"Winnie the Pooh" at the Des Moines Playhouse through May 21, 1 and 4 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Kisses for Mother" at the Potting Station, 1 p.m. $50. 279-0123

Theater/Performing Arts

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Family Vacations" at Temple Theater through May 21, 3 p.m. $22.50. 246-2329

StageWest presents "Johnny Guitar" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater, 3 p.m. $20. 309-0251

"Mother Wove the Morning" at Octagon Center in Ames through May 14, 2 p.m. $13. 232-5331

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

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Cubs versus Salt Lake Bees at Prinicpal Park, 1:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

Miscellaneous

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

Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale at West Des Moines Elks Lodge, 9 a.m. - noon. $2-$5. Open to the public. 278-4577

Mother's Day Rally at Iowa Capital Building, 2 - 4 p.m. Children's activites, live music, and free ice cream provided. 244-5656

Mother's Day at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moms free with paying child. 323-6290

Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5.99-$9.99. 224-1709

MAY 15

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

John Ellis Quartet at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $12-$15. 243-3270

Telomere Repair at Hairy Mary's, 7 p.m. Free. 255-2456

Exhibitions/Displays

"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

Drake University History at Polk County Heritage Gallery through June 2. 286-2242

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26. 285-4722

Iowa Artists 2006: "There's No Place Like Home" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through May 25. 557-6109

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

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 Urbandale Community Theatre's "Gypsy" at Urbandale High School's Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. 457-1098

Night Life

Reception to Welcome Ms. Gruber as the new director of the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus at Ritual CafŽ, 6 - 7 p.m. 279-0079

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

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Cubs versus Salt Lake Bees at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

Miscellaneous

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

MAY 16

Concerts/Live Music

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

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

Conrad Johns Band and Show at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 967-1000

The Robot Ate Me with Light Pollution at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Poetry Slam at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 7 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Bleached Black with Truman, Fortitude, and This is Morning at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Drake University History at Polk County Heritage Gallery through June 2. 286-2242

Gary Komarin "Incident at Echo Lake" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through June 10. 274-5600

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26. 285-4722

Iowa Artists 2006: "There's No Place Like Home" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through May 25. 557-6109

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

"Wild Horses" by Barbara Robinette Moss at 2AU through June 30. 255-7651

Child Oriented

Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. $4-$10. 274-6868


Theater/Performing Arts

Dan Grueder at the Funny Bone through May 21, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

Spring Beer Dinner at Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Company, 6:30 p.m. $59. 282-2739 for reservations.

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 Cubs versus Salt Lake Bees at Principal Park, 12:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

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 in Ames, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Celebrity Bike, Bus, & Car Challenge starting at 63rd & Grand, 7 a.m. Free. 286-4919

MAY 17

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

Experimental Dental School with Big Handful and Swallow The Glass at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Jon Justice at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $8. 244-3092

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Drake University History at Polk County Heritage Gallery through June 2. 286-2242

Gary Komarin "Incident at Echo Lake" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through June 10. 274-5600

"Dragonflies" & "Fabulous Fancy Fish" from Lakisha Aller & Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Blank Park Zoo through May 26. 285-4722

Iowa Artists 2006: "There's No Place Like Home" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through May 25. 557-6109

Elizabeth DeCleene at St. John's Lutheran Church through June 2. 243-7691

"Wild Horses" by Barbara Robinette Moss at 2AU through June 30. 255-7651

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

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

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

Whoopi Goldberg at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Sold out. 246-2329

Theater/Performing Arts

Dan Grueder at the Funny Bone through May 21, 8 p.m. 21+. 270-2100

Night Life

Benefit for the Ed Fallon Campaign at Ritual CafŽ, 5 - 7 p.m. Live music, no cover. 288-4872

Happy Hour at Noodle Zoo in Urbandale, 4 - 7 p.m. 278-6000

Bike Night every Wednesday at Orlondo's on Park, 7 p.m. 244-3637

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 with Angie every Wednesday at Karly's Pit Stop Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. - midnight. 262-8586

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

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 in Ames, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

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