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Thursday 23
Concerts/Live Music
• Deke Dickerson with Why Make Clocks at Hairy Mary’s, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Parrots of the Caribbean: A Salute to Jimmy Buffett at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• 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.
• Charlie Preacher at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar every Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m. Free. 255-3006.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

Family Oriented
• Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m.

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 with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Free. 226-1717.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Autographs XTREME, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Red Baron Lounge with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 265-5611.
• 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 Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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, 9:30 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. 276-5255.
• 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. 2871979.
• 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 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 night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.
Miscellaneous
• Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Thursday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday 24

Concerts/Live Music
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• The Callaway Sisters at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Dave Thrift Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free. 256-9715.
• Breakin’ Ground at All In The Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• The Comfort Zone at Bourbon St. Bar, 9 p.m. Free.
• Brad and Jeremy of Jemstate at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Calous, The Calm After, Dark Mirror at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Mojo Sirens, Whiskey Dick, Lookout Loretta at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• North of Grand with Mad Science Fair and Left is West at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• The Jumbies at Raccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• One Night Stand at The Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Janey Hooper/ Suzie Miget Project every Friday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 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
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit opening at The Village Bean, 5 – 9 p.m. Art on Display through Dec. 10.

Family Oriented
• Toy Stories Festival at the State Historical Musem Building, in conjunction with “Kid Stuff” exhibit, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey at Wells Fargo Arena, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Comedy Xperiment in the Stoner Theater at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $6.50.
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. Through Nov. 26.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• 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 with Bear Creek Productions, 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 with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775.
• Karaoke every Friday at Geri’s, Traer, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Friday at Signatures, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 962-1331.
• Karaoke every Friday at Southside Club, Boone, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. (515) 432-1580.
• 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• 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, Clive, with Showtime Entertainment, 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 with Smitty’s, 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 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 Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.
Miscellaneous
• Author John Thompson will be at The Book Store, Des Moines, signing his book “99 Voices, 99 Lives: County Poems of Iowa,” 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Game Night at Ritual Café, 7 – 10:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• 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 25
Concerts/Live Music
• DMMC presents Little Big Fest at Hotel Fort Des Miones featuring Randy Burk and the Prisoners, The Wu-Li Masters, Pocket Full of Nickels, Mr. Barber’s Neighbors, Brother Tucker, The Kent Brothers, Why Make Clocks, and Hootis, 8 p.m. $10.
• Dave Zollo & The Body Electric at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at All In The Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173
• The Comfort Zone at Bourbon St. Bar, 9 p.m. Free.
• Joe Price at West Towne Pub, Ames, 9 p.m. Free. (515) 292-4555.
• Barefoot Becky at Hessen Haus, 6 – 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Christopher the Conquered at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• John Burns at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Euforquestra at Raccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• Old School at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7.
• Boggs Bash with Lifeblood, Trenchant, Resurrection Mary at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Bab Pace Band at Croz Nest, 9 p.m. Free.
• Al Martin & Enforcers at Orlondo’s, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• Lonesome Dan Kase at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Byther Smith at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10.
• Stuck With Arthur, Escape From Earth, General Sherman, Stallions Versus Unicorns at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• On a Pale Horse, Pearls and Brass 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 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 Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
Exhibitions/Displays
• Artist David Lee at Elements LTD., Noon – 4 p.m. 277-7421.
• Art Glass by Sheryl Ellinwood at From Our Hands, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 282-3496.
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.

Family Oriented
• Keith West Holiday Magic and Illusion Show at Merle Hay Mall, near food court, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey at Wells Fargo Arena, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 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.
Theater/Performing Arts
• Comedy Xperiment in the Stoner Theater at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $6.50.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. Through Nov. 26.

Night Life
• Karaoke at Eddy’s Sports Bar, Saylor Township, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 266-9097.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Kathy’s 14th Street Tavern with Showtime Entertainment, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. 266-3466.
• 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 Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• 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 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Autographs XTREME, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 963-8999.
• 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 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 Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Breakfast with Santa at the State Historical Building, 9:30 a.m. $10.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.
Miscellaneous
• Author John Thompson will be at The Book Store, Des Moines, signing his book “99 Voices, 99 Lives: County Poems of Iowa,” 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Downtown Harvest Farmers Market at Capital Square, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.

Sunday 26
Concerts/Live Music
• Tony Valdez at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Emmett Sheehan & Matt Skinner of Jensen Connection at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jason Walsmith of the Nadas at A.K. O’Connor’s, Beaverdale,
• Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joes, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Conrad Johns Band & Show at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m. Free.
• Open Jam Session every Sunday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. 266-2716.
• Classical Guitarist Michael Marren every Sunday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 6 – 9 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.
• Open Jam Rock/ Blues with Dirk Digler and the Boogie Nights every Sunday at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. Free.
Exhibitions/Displays
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
Family Oriented
• Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey at Wells Fargo Arena, 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Theater/Performing Arts
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Through Nov. 26.
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 every Sunday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Karaoke every Sunday 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 Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 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 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 Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
Sports/Outdoors
• WWE Survivor Series at Billy Joe’s, theatre only, doors open at 5 p.m. $6. 224-1709.
Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, Noon – 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Monday 27
Concerts/Live Music
• 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.
Exhibitions/ Displays
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw” Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
Family Oriented
• Patterns of Living at the State Historical Museum, highlighting important contributions Native Americans have made to Iowa, pre-K to third grade students for hands-on activities, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Night Life
• iPod Monday every Monday at The Lift, 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 288-3777.
• 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 Plaza Pub with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 331-0871
• 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.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
Miscellaneous
• Connect Four Tournament every Monday at Mars Café, 6 p.m. Free. 369-6277.

Tuesday 28
Concerts/Live Music
• Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas Cookies Tour at The Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• The Clumsy Lovers with Arise Devilfish! and Sighs and Silence at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7.
• Jesse Jaspers at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free.
• Conrad Johns Band & Show at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m. Free.
• 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.
• Open Acoustic Jam with Josh Davis every Tuesday at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
Exhibitions/ Displays
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
Family Oriented
• Patterns of Living at the State Historical Museum, highlighting important contributions Native Americans have made to Iowa, pre-K to third grade students for hands-on activities, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620
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. Cover varies. 727-5900.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Beechwood Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 288-BEER.
• 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 Plaza Pub with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 331-0871
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Longest Yard with Metro Entertainment, 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 Tuesday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 223-0088.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
Miscellaneous
• Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Tuesday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Wednesday 29
Concerts/Live Music
• Jon Roniger at Ritual Café, 7 p.m. Donations. 288-4872.
• The Brix Big Band at House of Bricks, 6:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Anthony Gomes at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10.
• Josh Davis Band at Peoples, Ames, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Nephilim with Forgiving August and P.G.A. at Vaudeville Mews, $5.
• Brother Tucker at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Open Mic with Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Crave Bar and Fondue, 8 – 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Max Eubank 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 Des Moines, 9 p.m. $3. 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.
Exhibitions/ Displays
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
Family Oriented
• Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Dance Party at the Civic Center, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.
• Patterns of Living at the State Historical Museum, highlighting important contributions Native Americans have made to Iowa, pre-K to third grade students for hands-on activities, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
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 Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• 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 Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• 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 DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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 Southport 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 DJ Mojo, 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.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Calling on the Flynns: A Holiday Tea Experience at Living History Farms, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. $25. By reservation only: 278-5286. Through Dec. 6.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.
Fundraisers
• Empty Bowl Project: Fighting Hunger Locally and Globally, to benefit local food pantries, at the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union at Iowa State University, 5 – 7 p.m. $9 or $8 with a non-perishable food item. (515) 294-0971.

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