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Thursday 19

Concerts/Live Music
Steph Taylor with Christian Kreig at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Free.
Panda and Angel at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270
Kountertop at Peoples, 9 p.m. Cover varies
Cobra Starship, Men, Women, & Children, Envy on the Coast at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370
Tally Hall & The Changes with Leapyear at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $7-$9. 294-2969
Matt Biegger at Fireside Grill, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free.
The Alvarez Project at Croz Nest, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free. Duo at 10 Paces at Mars Café, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
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

Child Oriented
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Carnivorous Plants Terrarium Workshop at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University, 6:30 -8 p.m. $45

Theater/Performing Arts
“Reruns-LIVE” at Prairie Creek Playhouse, Prairie City, 7:30 p.m. $22. (866) 994-2281
“Tent City” at the Civic Center in the Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m. $20.

Night Life
Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777
Mullet Night at People’s in Ames, 9 p.m. $3. 292-4501
Karaoke every Thursday at 3rd Base Sports Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317
Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O’Connor’s West, 8 p.m. Free. 226-1717
Karaoke every Thursday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. – midnight. 265-0315
Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719
Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709
Karaoke every Thursday at Connie’s Lounge, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 278-9797
Karaoke every Thursday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716
Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816
Karaoke every Thursday at the Garden, 10 p.m. 243-3965
Karaoke every Thursday at Gerri’s Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-8383
Karaoke every Thursday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 334-7350
Karaoke every Thursday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 254-3080
Karaoke every Thursday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 21+. 252-1403
Karaoke every Thursday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973
Karaoke every Thursday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672
Karaoke at Okoboji Grill in Johnston every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 287-1979
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 Orlondo’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Karaoke every Thursday at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 7-11 p.m. (800) 477-5253
Karaoke every Thursday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 276-8018
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 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 Tanner’s Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070
Karaoke every Thursday at Third Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317
Karaoke every Thursday at Trophy’s (inside Plaza Lanes), 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 255-1111

Miscellaneous
Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 – 8 p.m. $4.50
Animal Rescue League Santa ‘n Paws photo sessions at Animal Rescue Legue Main, 5-7 p.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Swap a T-Shirt, Find a Cure at Sloss House Women’s Center, Ames, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: Aevum Jeweled Creation Company in Valley Junction, 5 p.m.
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

Friday 20

Concerts/Live Music
Michael W. Smith at First Federated Church, 7 p.m. $35.
Czech Nonet at the Des Moines Art Center Levitt Auditorium, 8 p.m. $29. 277-3727
Call the Medic with Jas Hudson at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Free. 369-6277
The Comfort Zone at Daytona’s, 9 p.m. Free.
Rep Yo City Concert at Club Joe’s, 9 p.m. $10.
Miracles of God at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270
Charlotte Martin and Griffin House at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $7-$11. (515) 294-2969
Mindrite, A.D.D., Sidewise, Far From Falling at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. All ages. 727-4370
Comedians: Orny Adams, Doug Stone, Will C. at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $17. 727-4370
Towncrier at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403
Backstage Boogie Band at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free 285-7173
North of Grand at The Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
Nice Peter at Peoples in Ames, 3 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501
Brian Allen at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
Nice Peter at Thumbs in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
Open Mic at Ritual Café, 8-10 p.m. Free.
Blue Island Tribe at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 9:30 p.m. Free. 362-5222
Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092
The Likely Suspects at Prairie Meadows’ Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free. 967-1000
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
Iowa Home Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 4-8 p.m. $5.75
Drawings, paintings and mixed media by Lee Ann Conlan at Fitch Gallery, 5-9 p.m. Free.
Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair at Hy-Vee Hall, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. $6.
“Artdive is Five” at Artdive, 5 – 9 p.m. 245-9000

Child Oriented
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
“Reruns-LIVE” at Prairie Creek Playhouse, Prairie City, 7:30 p.m. $22. (866) 994-2281
“Crimes of the Heart” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
“Wiley and the Hairy Man” at the former Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $8.
“Tent City” at the Civic Center in the Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m. $20.
“The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. 277-6261
“Rent” at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
Karaoke with Holiday Road at Croz Nest, 9 p.m. Free
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 Los Compadres, 9:30 p.m. 245-9733
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 Bennigan’s 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 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Karaoke every Friday at 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
Iowa State Cyclone Hockey at Ames/ ISU Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. $4-$8. (515) 294-0410

Haunted Houses
The Original Haunted Forest at Perkins Park, Perry, 7-10:30 p.m. $3.
“Field of Screams” at Toad Valley Golf Course, 5-9 p.m. Cover varies.

Miscellaneous
Taste of Spirits at Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University, 21+ years. 7 – 9 p.m.
Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 – 8 p.m. $4.50.
Animal Rescue League Santa ‘n Paws photo sessions at Three Dog Bakery, 5-7 p.m.
Swing Des Moines presents Jive Junction, their monthly swing dance at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8 – 11 p.m. $5. 274-4676
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

Saturday 21

Concerts/Live Music
Lauren Noelle with Brent Howzinga at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Free.
Euforquestra at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270
The Comfort Zone at Daytona’s, 9 p.m. Free.
Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173
Echo’s V at Prairie Meadows’ Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free. 967-1000
R.J. Mischo at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092
Selling September at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282
Viva Voce and Silversun Pickups with The Kingdom at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $6-$8. (515) 294-2969
3 Dollar Cover at Lumpy’s in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
The McKay Brothers at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403
Patrick Bloom at Ritual Café, 8 p.m. Free.
Axis at Hull Avenue Tap.
Brian Congdon and Curtis James at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. 362-5222
Stallions Versus Unicorns, Here’s My Chance, Call the Medic at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370
Comedians: Orny Adams, Doug Stone, Eric MacDuff at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $17. 727-4370
Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at the Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free.
Malek’s Fishermen at Hessen Haus, 6 – 10 p.m. Cover varies. 288-2520
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 Gabe’s 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
“Let’s Celebrate Archaeology” at The Iowa Archaeology Society, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $5.
“Let’s Celebrate Archaeology” at Fort Atkinson, 1 p.m. Free.
Iowa Home Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5.75
Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair at Hy-Vee Hall, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. $6.
Des Moines Lapidary Society 2006 Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, & Mineral Show at the North Annex Cattle Barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $4.

Child Oriented
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo, 1 – 8 p.m.
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
Des Moines Astronomical Society “Astronomy and Poetry,” open viewing follows, at Observatory in Ashton Wildwood Park, Jasper Country. 8 p.m. Free. 964-1353
Bill Bryson at Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre, 6:30 p.m.
Drama Workshop for first through sixth graders at the former Rex Mathes Auditorium, 3-5 p.m. $15 274-1196
Amnesty International Group 277 at the Thoreau Center, 6:30 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
“Reruns-LIVE” at Prairie Creek Playhouse, Prairie City, 7:30 p.m. $22. (866) 994-2281
“Crimes of the Heart” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
“Wiley and the Hairy Man” at the former Rex Mathes Auditorium, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $8.
Drake Musical Theatre Faculty Recital: Tony Humrichouser at the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975
“Tent City” at the Civic Center in the Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m. $20.
Louis’ Love Notes at the Civic Center, 8 p.m.
“The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. 277-6261

Night Life
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. 63-9900
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 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. –1 a.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 State Cyclone Hockey at Ames/ ISU Ice Arena, 8 p.m. (515) 294-0410
Iowa Stars vs. Syracuse Crunch at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$50

Haunted Houses
The Original Haunted Forest at Perkins Park, Perry, 7-10:30 p.m. $3.
“Field of Screams” at Toad Valley Golf Course, 5-9 p.m. Cover varies.

Miscellaneous
Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 – 8 p.m. $4.50.
Iowa Pumpkin Fest and Harvest Fair at Sleepy Holllow Sports Park, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
“Blow the Whistle on Asthma” Walk at Jordan Creek Town Center, 8 a.m. 309-9507
Craft sale at 8040 NW 63rd Court, Johnston, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 278-2964
Animal Rescue League Santa ‘n Paws photo sessions at Animal Rescue League South, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Harvest Dinner at Miller United Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m. $7.
Kali Vanbaale at The Book Store, Des Moines, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Men Who Cook Fall Harvest Feast at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. $75.
Spooky Science Special Event at The Science Center of Iowa, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Muttminster at the Great Iowa Pet Expo at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $2-$4.
Downtown Farmers’ Market at 4th & Court, 7 a.m. – noon.

Sunday 22

Concerts/Live Music
The Appleseed Cast with Vigilantes and The Dig Angees at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $10. 243-3270
Yonder mountain String Band at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $18.
Kris Kristofferson at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $37 and $50.
Ashanti at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545
Conrad Johns Band and Show at Prairie Meadows’ Finish Line Show Lounge, Noon - 4 p.m. Free. 967-1000
Andy Zift, Christopher the Conqueror, Cantus Firmus at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. All ages. 727-4370
The Commitments at Hotel Fort Des Moines, 7:30 p.m. $20. 243-1161
Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282
Ben Eaton at A.K. O’Connor’s in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free. 277-2227
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
“Lives and Legacies Trolley Tour” at Historical Museum and Terrace Hill, 1-3 p.m. $30. 281-4132
Paintings and Photography by Nathan Roberts and Nathan Amundson at The Village Bean, 7-11 p.m. Free.
Iowa Home Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5.75.
Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair at hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $6.

Child Oriented
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo, 1 – 8 p.m.
Pumpkinfest in Valley Junction, 2 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Amos Gubernatorial Candidate at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 3-5 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
“A Little Salsa on the Prairie: The Changing Character of Perry, Iowa” At Sierra Theater, 5:30 p.m. $2.
“Tent City” at the Civic Center in the Stoner Studio Theater, 2:30 p.m. $20.
Louis’ Love Notes at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m.
“The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. 277-6261

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 Orlondo’s on Park with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 244-3637
Karaoke every Sunday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.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 Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. 252-1403
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 Stars vs. San Antonio Rampage at Wells Fargo Arena, 5:05 p.m. $10-$50

Miscellaneous
Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 – 8 p.m. $4.50
Woodward Fall Festival at Picket Fence Creamery, 12-5 p.m. (515) 438-2697
Iowa Pumpkin Fest and Harvest Fair at Sleepy Holllow Sports Park, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
All Iowa Aids Benefit at Embassy Suites on the River, 4:30 p.m. $20. 284-0245
Animal Rescue League Santa ‘n Paws photo sessions at Animal Rescue League Main, Noon – 4 p.m.
DogtoberFest at Three Dog Bakery in Valley Junction, 1 – 3 p.m.
Muttminster at the Great Iowa Pet Expo at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $2-$4.

Monday 23

Concerts/Live Music
The Low Lows with Conner and The Toledo Skyline and Beati Paoli at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270
As Blood Runs Black, Killpact, Reality’s Flaw at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370
Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. 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

Night Life
ipod Monday every Monday at The Lift, 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 288-3777
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
Karaoke every Monday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716
Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672
Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-1534
Karaoke every Monday at Tanner’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-0070
Karaoke every Monday at Victor’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Miscellaneous
Iowa’s Greatest Places Presention at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8:30 a.m.
Connect Four Tournament every Monday at Mars Café, 6 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Tuesday 24

Concerts/Live Music
Warhammer 48K with Skin of Earth and The Autumn Project at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270
An Airbag Saved My Life, Approaching Nain, Swallow the Glass, Keep and Confess at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370
Concert To Combat Hunger: Gin Blossoms, Shawn Mullins, Josh Kelley at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $25.
Conrad Johns Band and Show at Prairie Meadows’ Finish Line Show Lounge, Noon - 4 p.m. Free. 967-1000
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

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620
“From Tragedy to Hope in Israel and Palestine: An Evening with the Parents of Rachel Corrie” at Grace United Methodist Curch, 7 p.m. 274-4851

Theater/Performing Arts
Drake Faculty Recital: Leslie Marrs with Francine Griffith on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975

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 3rd Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2687
Karaoke every Tuesday at Bennigan’s on Merle Hay Road with HEARTtracks, 9 p.m. – midnight. 276-7777
Karaoke every Tuesday at Bogie’s Pub with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. over varies. 727-5900
Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 276-9927
Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D’s, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816
Karaoke every Tuesday at Gronau’s with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 334-7350
Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370
Karaoke every Tuesday at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 274-1710
Karaoke every Tuesday at Mickey’s Irish Pub with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672
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 the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. – midnight. 267-8900
Karaoke every Tuesday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey’s BBQ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228
Karaoke every Sunday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 223-0088
Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy’s, 8 p.m. 255-1111

Miscellaneous
Sing for your Supper Contest every Tuesday at Billy Joe’s, through Nov. 14, 10 p.m.
Iowa Genealogy Society Open House, 4 – 9 p.m. 276-0287
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

Wednesday 25

Concerts/Live Music
Coco Montoya at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $12. 244-3092
Bother Trucker at Keysters, 8 p.m. Free. 252-1403
Stephen Kellogg and Tyler Hilton at The Maintenance Shop, 8 p.m. $7-$10. (515) 294-2969
The Brix Big Band at House of Bricks, 6:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370
Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Drink, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 270-6274
Open Mic with Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Crave Bar and Fondue, 8 – 11:30 p.m. Free.
Scott Reynen 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
Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299

Child Oriented
Spooks and Hoops Haunt Drake Halloween Party, 13th annual Drake University Community Halloween Hoops Shoot Out at the Bell Center, ages 3-12, 6:30 p.m. 271-4539

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Conversations on Art: Artists of Aisle 5 at Levitt Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 277-3727
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.

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 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 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 Razamatazz with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-1534
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

Miscellaneous
Breast cancer awareness bake sale at Sloss House Women’s Center, Ames, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Spelling Bee at Iowa State University in the Pioneer Room of the Memorial Union, registration at 7 p.m.
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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