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JUNE 15

Concerts/Live Music

Family Unit at Mars Cafè, 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Final Mix Band at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

Doveman with David Thomas Broughton, Nick Leo, and Tyke at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

And Then I Turned Seven with The Tide, The Last Lane, and Swallow the Glass at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Jonny and the Rectifiers at Railroad Park in Valley Junction, 6 - 8 p.m. Cover varies.

Lost Trailers at Keysters, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Groove-Alt Rockin' with NicoBlue and Reefport at Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Nitefall on the River presents Popa Chubby with Trampleed Under Foot at Simon Estes Amphitheater, 7 p.m. $8.

Open Mic hosted by Mary McAdams at Ritual Cafè, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 288-4872

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

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

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

Exhibitions/Displays

"Thrill of the Hunt" at the Des Moines Playhouse through June 18. 277-6261

"2 ALIENS and a neighborhood" at Fitch Gallery through June 29. 770-3810

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Karen Strohbeen & Bill Luchsinger's "Layers" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through July 22. 274-5600

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868

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

Child Oriented

Peanut Butter and Puccini presented by the Des Moines Metro Opera at Simpson College, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $8. 961-6221

Star-B-Q bar-b-que and star gazing at Science Center of Iowa, 6 - 8 p.m. Admission varies. 274-6734

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Architectural Walking Tours begin at Nollen Plaza, 5:30 p.m. $10 donation. 244-1888

Iowa Artists 2006: "There's No Place Like Home" gallery talk at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, 7 p.m. Free. 557-6109

Contemporary Painting Fireside Chat at The Wildwood Lodge, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 222-9876

Theater/Performing Arts

Comic Showdown 2006 at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $3. 210-0888

The Untamed Shrews at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Foreigner" at the Des Moines Playhouse through June 18, 7:30 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

Night Life

Zoo Brew at the Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10. +21. 323-8338

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.

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 at Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 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 Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Thursday at Maddy's Place with Metro Entertainment, 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 & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke every Thursday at Third Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2317

Karaoke at Okoboji Grill in Johnston every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 287-1979

Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Bar and Grill with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-1111

Miscellaneous

Clive Public Library Book Sale at the Clive Library, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 453-2221

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

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

JUNE 16

Concerts/Live Music

Behind it All at Mars Cafè, 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Fat Andy at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

David Haack at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

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

CKY with The Autumn Offering and The Knives at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $17. All ages. 727-4370

The Polyplush Cats with E.U.I. and The Mardyrs of Maudlin at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370

North of Grand at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Free. 21+. 266-9338

Tony Valdez and the Large Band at Summerset Winery, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545

The Storm Tour with Aceyalone, The Procussions, Mayday!, Wrekonize, and Aeon Grey at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270

Josh Davis Band at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

Euforquestra at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 362-5222

David Zollo and the Body Electric at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del Saxman Jones at Walker Johnston Park, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free.

The Men Who Control the Weather with Rule22 and Nudity at Hairy Mary's, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 255-2456

Rude Mood at Keyster's, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Kim Char Meredith with Darlyn Cain at Ritual Cafè, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Scott Davis at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 p.m. 288-5800

Ed Kaiser Trio at Stomping Grounds Cafè in Ames, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free. 292-5258

Damon Fowler Group at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092

Halfway House with Schizowaves and Gwen Mitchell Band at Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Blues Before Sunset presents Van and the Movers at the State Historical Museum, 5 - 7 p.m. Free

Belin String Quartet at Nollen Plaza, 12:15 p.m. Free. 280-4020

Clive After Five presents Town Crier at Linnan Park, 5 - 8 p.m. $5.

Ross Clark Trio every Friday at Sam and Gabes Italian Bistro, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200

Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs at Valley Junction Wine & Tobacco every Friday through June 30. 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 255-3006

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

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

Exhibitions/Displays

Steph Van Doren art opening reception, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 288-4872

"Thrill of the Hunt" at the Des Moines Playhouse through June 18. 277-6261

Robert Mapes' "Serendipity" at Andy's Frame Shop through June 24. Opening reception 6 - 9 p.m. 490-7589

"2 ALIENS and a neighborhood" at Fitch Gallery through June 29. 770-3810

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

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

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Annual Landscape Show at Olson-Larsen Galleries through July 15. Opening reception 5 - 7 p.m. 277-6734

Karen Strohbeen & Bill Luchsinger's "Layers" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through July 22. 274-5600

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868

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

Drake University History at Polk County Heritage Gallery. 286-224

Child Oriented

Storytelling and dinner at Living History Farms, 6 - 9 p.m. $8-$18. 278-5286

"Friday Night LIVE" at Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission varies. 285-4722

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"The Planets" lecture at the Drake Municipal Observatory, 8 p.m. 271-3141

Theater/Performing Arts

Comedy Xperiment improv at the Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m. $8.50. 246-2329

"Bye Bye Birdie" at ACTORS Studio in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $18. 292-2073

The Untamed Shrews at the Funny Bone, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Foreigner" at the Des Moines Playhouse through June 18, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

Night Life

Jive Jinction swing dance at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. $3-$5. 274-4676

"Friday at Five: Ames on the Half Shell" with Burnin' Sensations on Clark Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets, 5 - 9 p.m. $2. 232-8943 x1218

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 Coffeehouse, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

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 Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Metro Entertainment, 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 with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Hot Box Sports Club with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Friday at Eddy's Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9097

Karaoke every Friday at 14th Street Tavern with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-3446

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

Sports/Outdoors

ARL's FORE! the Animals Golf Classic at Briarwood Golf Course in Ankeny, 11:15 a.m. $90. 262-9503 x111

Iowa Cubs versus Albuquerque Isotopes at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

Miscellaneous

Winefest Des Moines at Western Gateway Park, 6 - 9 p.m. $30. 277-3727

Clive Public Library Book Sale at the Clive Library, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 453-2221

Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Cafè, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

JUNE 17

Concerts/Live Music

Roze at Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 262-1218

Randy Burk and the Prisoners at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

Waterstock Rock 2006 at Water Works Park, 1 a.m. - 11 p.m. Cover varies. 283-8791

Dave Thrift Band at D's Main Gate 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-2716

Reverend Raven and the Chainsmokin' Altar Boys at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092

Gwen Mitchell Trio at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

The Jesters at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

Fat Andy at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

Can of Worms at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 362-5222

The Silent Type with Jason Choi and the Sea, Wreckage of the Modern City, and Jas Hudson at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Killpact with Bartyr in Blood, Infandous, and Vice Grip Throttle at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

Killpact with Reality's Flaw, Calous, and The Calm After at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $8. 727-4370

BeJae Flemming with Jackie Blount at Wheatsfield Co-Op in Ames, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 232-4094

Stratford Rhythm Ramblers at Hessen Haus, 6 - 10 p.m. Cover varies. 288-2520

Nic Arp at Ritual Cafè, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Last Man Standing at Keysters, 9 p.m. $10. 252-1403

One Night Stand at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 288-5800

Treblehook at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Red Funnel with We Were Born As Ghost at Hairy Mary's, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 255-2456

John Burns at Cafè Diem in Ames, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. 956-3556

The Press with Bang Sugar Bang and Rubicon Crossing at Bali Satay
House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

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

Ross Clark Trio every Saturday at Sam and Gabes Italian Bistro, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200

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

Exhibitions/Displays

"Otherwise Overlooked" photography reception at SMASH, 4 - 7 p.m. Free. 288-1323

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

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

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

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Annual Landscape Show at Olson-Larsen Galleries through July 15. 277-6734

"Thrill of the Hunt" at the Des Moines Playhouse through June 18. 277-6261

Robert Mapes' "Serendipity" at Andy's Frame Shop through June 24. 490-7589

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868


Child Oriented

Peanut Butter and Puccini presented by the Des Moines Metro Opera at Simpson College, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $8. 961-6221

"Tell Me A Story" storytelling and dinner at Living History Farms, 6 - 9 p.m. $8-$18. 278-5286

Camp Fire Babysitting Course at Franklin Avenue Library, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $16. Ages 10-13. 283-4152 x3

Greg Gaul Family Fun Night at St. Peters and Ashfield Park, 4:30 - 7 :30 p.m. Free. 779-7804

Grayhound Dog Day at the Heritage Carousel in Union Park, noon - 4 p.m. Free. 669-0101

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

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Sweet Succulent Wall Planter" Workshop at the Potting Station, 1 p.m. $45. 279-0123

Des Moines Area Writers' Network writing discussion at Wesley Acres, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts

The Untamed Shrews at the Funny Bone, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Foreigner" at the Des Moines Playhouse through June 18, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

"Bye Bye Birdie" at ACTORS Studio in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $18. 292-2073

Night Life

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

Open Turntable/DJ Night every Saturday through September at Mars Cafè, 9 p.m. - midnight. Cover varies. 369-6277

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn's with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Scooter & Babs Sports Bar and Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-1491

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

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

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 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 with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Saturday at Maddy's Place with Metro Entertainment, 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 Bar and Grill with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 & DJ Service, 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

Iowa Cubs versus Albuquerque Isotopes at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m. $4-$20.

3X Wrestling at Waukee Middle School, 5:30 p.m. $10-$15.

Miscellaneous

Clive Public Library Book Sale at the Clive Library, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 453-2221

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

JUNE 18

Concerts/Live Music

Theodore and Danny Haggen at Mars Cafè, 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Jumbies at the State Capitol's Music Under the Stars, 6:30 p.m. Free. 367-4845

CJC Big Band at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Des Moines Municipal Band featuring The Stoneback Sisters at the State Capitol's Music Under the Stars, 7:30 p.m. Free. 367-4845

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

Virgil Shaw with The Void and The Great Lakes at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Pearls and Brass with Skin of Earth and Tyborn Jig at Vaudeville Mews, 9:15 p.m. $7. 243-3270

ISU Jazz Quintet Reunion at Stomping Grounds Cafè, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 292-5258

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

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

Exhibitions/Displays

"Thrill of the Hunt" at the Des Moines Playhouse. 277-6261

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868

Child Oriented

Father's Day at Living History Farms, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission varies. 278-2400

Father's Day at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free for Fathers.

Theater/Performing Arts

The Untamed Shrews at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Foreigner" at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

"Bye Bye Birdie" at ACTORS Studio in Ames, 2 p.m. $18. 292-2073

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 Bradley's Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

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

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

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

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

Karaoke every Sunday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

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

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

Karaoke every Sunday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 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 Albuquerque Isotopes at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

Camouflage event at Kuehn Conservation Area, 1 - 4 p.m. Free. 465-3577

JUNE 19

Concerts/Live Music

Thin Cities with Bernard, Theodore, and Insidedown at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Bleached Black with Tomorrow's Storm and The University at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 727-4370

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

Exhibitions/Displays

"2 ALIENS and a neighborhood" at Fitch Gallery through June 29. 770-3810

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Karen Strohbeen & Bill Luchsinger's "Layers" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through July 22. 274-5600

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868

Child Oriented

Summer Park Festival at Union Park, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 633-0037

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 Monday at Tanner's Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

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

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Cubs versus Albuquerque Isotopes at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

Miscellaneous

Connect Four Tournament every Monday at Mars Cafè, 6 p.m. Free. 369-6277

JUNE 20

Concerts/Live Music

Black Tie Dynasty with The Dig Angees and Beati Paoli at Vaudeville Muse, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 21+. 244-3092

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

From a Second Story Window with Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index, Job For a Cowboy, and Animosity at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. All ages. 727-4370

Open Mic Night every Tuesday at Mars Cafè, 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Exhibitions/Displays

Robert Mapes' "Serendipity" at Andy's Frame Shop through June 24. 490-7589

"2 ALIENS and a neighborhood" at Fitch Gallery through June 29. 770-3810

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

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Annual Landscape Show at Olson-Larsen Galleries through July 15. 277-6734

Karen Strohbeen & Bill Luchsinger's "Layers" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through July 22. 274-5600

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868

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

Child Oriented

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

Summer Park Festival at Union Park, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 633-0037

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"The Path to Reality: Peace and Militarism in our Schools" dinner and forum at Grace United Methodist Church, 6 - 8 p.m. $10.

Theater/Performing Arts

Poetry Slam! Competition at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

The Untamed Shrews at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

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 with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Tuesday at Mickey's Irish Pub with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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

Miscellaneous

Farmers Market every Tuesday night at the Calvary Apostolic Church, 2611 Easton Blvd., 4 - 8 p.m.

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

June 21

Concerts/Live Music

Tom Walbank and Pearl Handled Pistol at Mars Cafè, 6:30 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Wheatus with Like Knives and Keepers of the Carpet at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Tech N9ne at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 223-6152

Fat Tuesday and the Greasefire Horns at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092

Gimmick at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

Toto at Prarie Meadows' outdoor stage, 7 p.m. Free. +21. 967-1000

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

Exhibitions/Displays

Robert Mapes' "Serendipity" at Andy's Frame Shop through June 24. 490-7589

"2 ALIENS and a neighborhood" at Fitch Gallery through June 29. 770-3810

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

Steph Van Doren's "Fragments" at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 288-4872

Artie Brewer at Ritual Cafè through June 30. 369-6277

Roosevelt High School Print Show at Plymouth Congregational Church through July 7. 255-3149

Annual Landscape Show at Olson-Larsen Galleries through July 15. 277-6734

Karen Strohbeen & Bill Luchsinger's "Layers" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through July 22. 274-5600

Titanic Artifacts at the Science Center of Iowa through Aug 20. 274-6868

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

Child Oriented

Summer Park Festival at Union Park, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 633-0037

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

David Plowden's "Sense of Place" photography presentation at the Carnegie Library Museum in Perry, 7 p.m. Free. 465-2518

Fireside Chat hosted by the Iowa Soybean Council at The Wildwood Lodge, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 222-9876

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.


Theater/Performing Arts

The Untamed Shrews at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 21+. 270-2100

Night Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finns' with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-8738

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

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

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

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 Toad's Tavern with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-8623

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

Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991

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

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Cubs versus Omaha Royals at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m. $4-$20. 243-6111

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