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AUG. 10

Concerts/Live Music

Brad Paisley and Eric Church at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 8 p.m. $35. 800-545-3243

Jason Brown at Stockman's Inn at the Iowa State Fair, 7:30 p.m. Free with admission.

John Kizilarmut at Mars Café, 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Second Story Man, Silent Creek and The Critical Hour at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Houston Calls, Quietdrive, Self Against City and Let Go at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $10. All ages. 727-4370

Kountertop at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

Hearts Desire at Diamond Jacks at the Iowa State Fair, 2 - 6 p.m. Free with admission.

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

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

Matt Woods every Thursday at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 244-5845

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

Exhibitions/Displays

Brittany Prater's "Essence and Absence" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 14. 292-1111

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

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 255-3149

John Preston's Solo Exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries through Aug. 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 277-6734

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Local artist exhibit at Studiolo in Perry through Aug. 31, noon - 7 p.m. 321-0122

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 369-6277

Pete Goché's "nota/macula" and Sabine Friesicke's "Times of the Day" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 274-5600

"Galleries at the Gallery" at Heritage Art Gallery through Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 286-2242

David Plowden's "A Sense of Place" photography exhibit at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry through September. 465-7713

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Preparedness for Change" immigration discussion at the Botanical Center, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free. 323-6290

Theater/Performing Arts

Sandman the Hypnotist at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

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

"The King" Elvis Karaoke Contest Finals at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show every Thursday through Aug. 10, 8 p.m. 224-1709

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

Mullet Night 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 D's Maingate, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-2716

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 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

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

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.

AUG. 11

Concerts/Live Music

James Taylor at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 8 p.m. $38. 800-545-3243

"Hawkeye Jamboree" at Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair, 7 - 9 p.m. Free with admission. 800-545-3243

Jason Brown at Stockman's Inn at the Iowa State Fair, 7:30 p.m. Free with admission.

Shane Walker at Mars Café, 7:30 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $12. 243-3270

Cretum Sonitus, Richie Daggers, Suburb Logic, Sedalia, The Vandon Arms, American Ghost Band, Slaughterhouse Six and Varsity Street Walkerz at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

The Gwen Mitchell Experiment at Stomping Grounds Café in Ames, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 292-5258

Slaughterhouse 6 at the Terrible Lakeside Casino Stage at the Iowa State Fair, 5 p.m. Free with admission.

Your Name in Lights, Stallions Versus Unicorns and Besides Nothing at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Little Mojo and Matt Ranallo at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Adrienne Young and Little Saddie, Andrew McKnight at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. $15. 223-1639

Larry Berenguel at Crave Bar and Fondue, 8 - 11:30 p.m. Free.

The Downtowners at The Wine House, 6:30 - 9 p.m. $5. 226-3200

Tony Bohnenkamp at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

Mike and Amy Finders at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 9:30 p.m. Free. 362-5222

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

Hearts Desire at Diamond Jacks at the Iowa State Fair, 2 - 6 p.m. Free with admission.

Clutterbilly at The Port Restaurant in Panora, 7 - 11 p.m. Free. 641-755-2900

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

Matt Biegger at Hull Tavern, 6 p.m. Free. 266-9338

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

Janey Hooper every Friday at Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 255-3006

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

C.C. Stewart every Friday at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 244-5845

Breaking Ground every Friday at D's Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716

Exhibitions/Displays

Brittany Prater's "Essence and Absence" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 14. 292-1111

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

John Preston's Solo Exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries through Aug. 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 277-6734

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 255-3149

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Local artist exhibit at Studiolo in Perry through Aug. 31, noon - 5 p.m. 321-0122

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 6:30 a.m. - midnight. 369-6277

Pete Goché's "nota/macula" and Sabine Friesicke's "Times of the Day" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 274-5600

"Galleries at the Gallery" at Heritage Art Gallery through Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 286-2242

David Plowden's "A Sense of Place" photography exhibit at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry through September. 465-7713

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

Child Oriented

"Friday Night Live" at the Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission varies. 323-8383

Theater/Performing Arts

Sandman the Hypnotist at the Funny Bone, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

Fundraiser dance with Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Indianola Senior Center, 7 - 10 p.m. $5. 961-9420

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

Karaoke every Friday at D's Main Gate 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-2716

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

Women's Rugby Club Recruiting Meeting at Chicken Coop Bar and Grill, 7:30 p.m. 2223-0088

Miscellaneous

"The Battle of the PAM-azing Grillers" Des Moines Grill-Off at the Iowa State Fair, 6 - 9 p.m. 310-435-0812

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

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

Drop Everything and Knit every Friday at The Village Knit Wit, 6 - 8 p.m. 277-9276

AUG. 12

Concerts/Live Music

Rock 'N' Roll Reunion at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 7:30 p.m. $25. 800-545-3243

Jason Brown at Stockman's Inn at the Iowa State Fair, 7:30 p.m. Free with admission.

Duo at 10 Paces at Mars Café, 7:30 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Wires on Fire, The Willowz and Radio Moscow at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7. 243-3270

One Nite Stand at the Anderson Erickson Stage at the Iowa State Fair Grounds, 9 p.m. Admission varies.

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

Faculty Lounge at Scornovacca's Ristorante, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. $4. 244-5779

Harmonica Red and the New Heard at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092

Hearts Desire at Diamond Jacks at the Iowa State Fair, 2 - 6 p.m. Free with admission.

Hot Tamale and the Red Hots at Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 262-1218

Nathan Brooks at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Obsidian's Dream and Solar Motion at Peoples in Ames, 9:30 p.m. 43. 292-4501

Brian Congdon and Curtis James at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. 362-5222

Vice Grip Throttle, Only and Angry Gods of the Radio at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. All ages. 727-4370

Vice Grip Throttle, Kiriko, On a Pale Horse and Brutal Republic at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370

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. - midnight. Free. 244-5845

Breaking Ground every Saturday at D's Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716

Exhibitions/Displays

Brittany Prater's "Essence and Absence" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 14. 292-1111

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

John Preston's Solo Exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries through Aug. 26, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 277-6734

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 255-3149

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Local artist exhibit at Studiolo in Perry through Aug. 31, noon - 5 p.m. 321-0122

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 6:30 a.m. - midnight. 369-6277

Pete Goché's "nota/macula" and Sabine Friesicke's "Times of the Day" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 274-5600

David Plowden's "A Sense of Place" photography exhibit at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry through September. 465-7713

Child Oriented

Pioneer Wedding Celebration at Living History Farms, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission varies. 278-5286

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

"Flower Pounding" at Prairieland Herbs in Woodward, 2 - 4 p.m. $35. 438-4268

Theater/Performing Arts

Sandman the Hypnotist at the Funny Bone, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

Rock and Roll Bingo - Goth Night at Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $1. 243-3270

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 Café, 9 p.m. - midnight. Cover varies. 369-6277

Karaoke every Saturday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 223-0088

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

I.M.C.A. Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Modifieds at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 9 a.m. $5-$10. 800-545-3243

Miscellaneous

East Village Sidewalk Sale in East Village, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

"Great American Weight Loss Challenge" at the Iowa State Fair, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free with admission.

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

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

AUG. 13

Concerts/Live Music

Montgomery Gentry at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 9 p.m. $30. 800-545-3243

Jason Brown at Stockman's Inn at the Iowa State Fair, 7:30 p.m. Free with admission.

Reverend Raven Band at Summerset Winery, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545

Jet Lag Gemini, Beneath These Words, Four Year Strong and A Gun Named Hope at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Swing By Seven, Tyborn Jig and Willabong at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Maple Street Jazz Band at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 967-1000

3, Kaddisflry and Kiss Kiss at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $10. All ages. 727-4370

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

Hearts Desire at Diamond Jacks at the Iowa State Fair, 2 - 6 p.m. Free with admission.

Open Jam Session every Sunday at D's Main Gate, 9 p.m. 266-2716

Michael Marren every Sunday at Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. 255-3006

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

Hot Wheels Collector Club Show and Sale at the Botanical Garden, Noon - 5 p.m. Admission varies. 323-6290

Antique Jamboree in Valley Junction, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 222-3642

Brittany Prater's "Essence and Absence" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 14. 292-1111

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

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - noon. 255-3149

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. 369-6277

David Plowden's "A Sense of Place" photography exhibit at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry through September. 465-7713

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom book discussion at First Unitarian Church of Des Moines every Sunday through Aug. 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts

"Rear Window" screening at the Des Moines Art Center, 1 p.m. Free. 277-2099

Sandman the Hypnotist at the Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

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

Classic Car Night every Sunday at Woodee's BBQ, 5 - 8 p.m. 978-7427

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 Chicken Coop with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 223-0088

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

Miscellaneous

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

AUG. 14

Concerts/Live Music

The Dig Angees, The Stock Market Crash and South Union at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Piasa, HZMT, Skin of Earth and AAB-GAMMA at Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 244-5845

Nathan Peoples, Rob Ankum, Sam Salomone, and Rob Messer 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

Brittany Prater's "Essence and Absence" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 14. 292-1111

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

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 255-3149

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 369-6277

"Galleries at the Gallery" at Heritage Art Gallery through Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 286-2242

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Caught in the Crossfire" discussion about experiences escaping from Lebanon at Friends Meeting House, 7 p.m. Free. 274-4851 x16

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

Ipod Monday every Monday at The Lift, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 288-3777

Karaoke every Monday at D's Main Gate, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-2716

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

Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 5:30 p.m. $5-$15. 800-545-3243

Miscellaneous

"Great American Wight Loss Challenge" at Nollen Plaza, 1 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

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

AUG. 15

Concerts/Live Music

"Hawkeye Jamboree" at Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair, 7 - 9 p.m. Free with admission. 800-545-3243

Trace Adkins and Chris Cagle at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 8 p.m. $25.

Coolzey, Rebels Advocate, Aeon Grey, Animosity and Kanser at Vaudeville Muse, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 967-1000

Haste the Day, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, August Burns Red and Inhale Exhale at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $12. All ages. 727-4370

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

Open Mic Night every Tuesday at Mars Café, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 369-6277

C.C. Stewart every Tuesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 244-5845

Exhibitions/Displays

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

John Preston's Solo Exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries through Aug. 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 277-6734

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 255-3149

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 369-6277

Pete Goché's "nota/macula" and Sabine Friesicke's "Times of the Day" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 274-5600

"Galleries at the Gallery" at Heritage Art Gallery through Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 286-2242

David Plowden's "A Sense of Place" photography exhibit at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry through September. 465-7713

Child Oriented

Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. $4-$10. 274-6868 x222

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Outside In: African-American History in Iowa, 1838 - 2000" presentation at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry, 7 p.m. Free. 465-2518

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

Theater/Performing Arts

Poetry Slam! Competition at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 6:45 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Night Life

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

Bike Night every Tuesday at Woodee's BBQ, 5 - 9 p.m. 978-7427

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

Miscellaneous

Downtown Neighborhood Association social on the 17th floor of the Equitable Building, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 778-7230

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

Organic Farmers Market behind the Shops at Roosevelt, 3 - 7 p.m.

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

AUG. 16

Concerts/Live Music

Unwed Sailor and Windsor Airlift at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Gus Black, Steve Reynolds and Martha Berner at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Smokin' Joe Kubek featuring Bnois King at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 244-3092

Allan Robuck as "The King" at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 967-1000

Final Mix at Drink, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Cover varies. 270-6274

Ranallo Brothers at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

Open Mic with Larry Berenguel at Crave Bar and Fondue, 8 - 11:30 p.m. Free.

Donner Thompson every Wednesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 244-5845

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

Scott Sebastian, "The Acoustic Guitar Dude" every Wednesday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 254-3080

Exhibitions/Displays

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

John Preston's Solo Exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries through Aug. 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 277-6734

Photo Essay of Ballet Des Moines by William M. Hopkins at Plymouth Congregational Church through Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 255-3149

Mark Peterson's "Solitude" at Iowa State Memorial Union through Aug. 28. 292-1111

Art by Andy Chenchar at Mars Café through Sept. 1, 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 369-6277

Pete Goché's "nota/macula" and Sabine Friesicke's "Times of the Day" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 274-5600

"Galleries at the Gallery" at Heritage Art Gallery through Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 286-2242

David Plowden's "A Sense of Place" photography exhibit at Carnegie Library Museum in Perry through September. 465-7713

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.


Theater/Performing Arts

"The Crime of Padre Amaro" film screening at Grace United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Free. 279-5942

"Farmer Song" at the Iowa State Fair, 7 p.m. Free with admission.

Night Life

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

Karaoke every Wednesday at D's Main Gate, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-2716

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 Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 223-0088

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. - 1:30 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 Orlondo's with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 244-3637

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 Karaoke every Wednesday 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

Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull at Iowa State Fair Grandstand, 5 p.m. $5-$15. 800-545-3243

Miscellaneous

Back to School Fashion Show at Southridge Mall, 6:30 p.m. Free. 287-3881

Iowa State Fair at the State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Admission varies. 800-545-3243

Drake Neighborhood Farmers' Market presents "Jazz and Art at the Market" festival, at 25th Street and University Ave., 4 - 7 p.m. Free.

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