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Thursday03

Concerts/Live Music
• Kelly’s Clan at Okoboji Bar, Ankeny, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Unwed Sailor with By the Beard of Zeus and Windsor Airlift at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Duo At Ten Paces at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 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
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel, and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• “The Blue Windows” by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St. Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• “On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home” by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Theater/Performing Arts
• Students On Stage featuring The Waukee Middle School Y-Teens Fine Arts Celebration at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Free. 402-7870.
• “Somebody’s My Wife” First United Methodist Church, Indianola, 7 p.m. $15. 961-4083.
• “The Full Monty” at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry Jam and Open Mic at the House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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 other Thursday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Bear Creek Productions, 8:30 p.m. 266-3466.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Prairie Steakhouse & Lounge, Prairie City, with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. – midnight. (515) 994-2333.
• Karaoke every Thursday at 3rd Base Sports Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Rookies, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 964-8707.
• Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O’Connor’s West with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Free. 226-1717.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Red Baron Lounge with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 265-5611.
• 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. 266-9338.
• 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, 7 p.m. 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. 244-3637.
• 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 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. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Krieger’s Sports Bar and Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-0337.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno’s Sports Club, 8 p.m. – midnight. 244-1935.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Wanna B’s, 8 p.m. – midnight.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner’s Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Movies at the Museum: “The Bicycle Thief” at the State Historical Musem, 7 p.m. $5. 281-5111
• Elk Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Tuesday at 7400 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday04

Concerts/Live Music
• Stone Sour Jagermeister Music Tour with Shadows Fall, Lacuna Coil, Jager Local Band at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $27.50.
• Deja Voo Doo at Cycle’s Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dave Thrift Band at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Free. 285-5733.
• The Gods of Kansas, The Garage Lights, North To The Future at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 727-6075.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at Billies, Elkhart, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Sam Salomone Trio at Tini’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• Comfort Zone at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• North of Grand at Carl’s Place, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Miker’s Mad with The Dharma Bums at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Soapbox Prophets with Neva Geoffrey and Katie Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The After Hours Band at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods and The Thunbderbolts at Westowne Pub in Ames, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Hull Avenue, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Mikiel Williams at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Mississippi Hea at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• “Anything Goes” Fundraiser with Brother Trucker at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Roxi Copeland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Jethro’s All Stars Live Jam every Friday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Yesterday’s Creation every Friday at Wanna B’s, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spaghetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 – 10 p.m. Free. 953-1700.
• Janey Hooper/Suzie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizilarmut every Friday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Kaizer Trio every Friday at the Gateway. 5 - 7 p.m. (515) 291-6097.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-3637.

Exhibitions/Displays
• John Huffman Art Opening at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Works by Drake Students Michael DeBord, Erin Headley, Adrianne Konrad, Sarah Whited, Tianshu Ge, Skates Heck in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, Through May 5. 271-1994.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• The Blue Windows by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St, Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m.. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• New Works by Bill Innes, Paula Schuette Kramer, Dan McNamara, John Preston, Ken Smith, Tilly Woodward, Sarah Grant, Scott Charles Ross at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through May 26. 277-6734.
• On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• Work by Martin Davis at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Comet, Asteroids and Stuff.” at Drake University Observatory, 8 p.m. 271-3141.

Family Oriented
• Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 7 p.m. 564-800.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Iowa Motion Picture Association Screening at Hotel Renaissance Savery, 7 p.m. $5. 440-1040.
• “Somebody’s My Wife” First United Methodist Church, Indianola, 7 p.m. $15. 961-4083.
• “The Underpants” in the Stoner Theater, Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• “The Full Monty” at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.
• “Anastasia Krupnik” in the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.
Night Life
• Jerry Seinfeld at the Civic Center, 7 p.m.
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Friday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.
• Karaoke every Friday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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 Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Friday at The Irishman Pub, Indianola, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. (515) 961-9740.
• 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 Scooter & Babs Sports Bar and Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-1491.
• 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 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 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. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Friday at Razamatazz in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every Friday at Bennigan’s on Army Post Rd. with Smitty’s, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 309-3111.
• Karaoke every Friday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. - 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. 266-3446.
• 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.

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

Saturday05

Concerts/Live Music
• Global Marijuana March: Greenstock 2007 Cinco de Mota with The Dharma Bums, Mooseknuckle, Floodplane, Hallway Heavys featuring Johnny Reeferseed, Andy Fleming of Brother Trucker at Sylvan Amphitheatre, Greenwood Park, 2 p.m. - sundown.
• Traverse at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 727-6075.
• Sam Salomone Trio at Tini’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• Tim Grimes at El Bait Shop, 8 p.m.
• Hot Tamale & the Redhots at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Duo at Ten Paces at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Midwest Music at Mars at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at BJ’s, Madrid, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free.
• Brian Jones at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• The Twelve Canons with Emily Nelson and Josh Boyd at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Down Trunks with Midwestern Remedy at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Hoops for Hope Fundraiser: Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - midnight. (800) 325-9015.
• Moonspell Beach at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Mem Shannon at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Frankie the Poet and Jarffhop Blues at Java Joe’s, 10 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Reality’s Flaw, Fury Never Fades, Burning the Broken, Narcotic Self at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Di-Fi, Primed Ignition, Calous at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizolarmut every Saturday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Ross Clark Trio every Saturday at Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200.
• The Dave Camwell Quartet at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Yesterday’s Creation every Saturday at Wanna B’s, 8 p.m. - midnight.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• Works by Drake Students Michael DeBord, Erin Headley, Adrianne Konrad, Sarah Whited, Tianshu Ge, Skates Heck in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, Through May 5. 271-1994.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• The Blue Windows by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St, Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m.. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• New Works by Bill Innes, Paula Schuette Kramer, Dan McNamara, John Preston, Ken Smith, Tilly Woodwartd, Sarah Grant, Scott Charles Ross at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through May 26. 277-6734.
• On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• Work by Martin Davis at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Drake Writers and Critics with Dan Chaon in Cowles Library Reading Room at Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3127.

Family Oriented
• Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. 564-800.
• 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-kindergartners through second-graders welcome. Free. 221-9171.
Theater/Performing Arts
• Iowa Motion Picture Association Writing Workshop: “Mind Movies: Writing for Radio” at Hotel Renaissance Savery, 9 - 10:30 a.m. $11. 440-1040.
• Iowa Motion Picture Association Equipment Workshop: “Grip Truck 101” at Hotel Renaissance Savery, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $11. 440-1040.
• Iowa Motion Picture Association Filmmakers Workshop Workshop: “Post-NAB Review” at Hotel Renaissance Savery, 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. $11. 440-1040.
• Iowa Motion Picture Association Actor’s Workshop: “Auditioning Incentives” at Hotel Renaissance Savery, 3:30 - 5 p.m. $11. 440-1040.
• Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards Ceremony at Hotel Renaissance Savery, 6 p.m. $35. 440-1040.
• “The Underpants” in the Stoner Theater, Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• “Anastasia Krupnik” in the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.
• “The Full Monty” at The Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Larry The Cable Guy at Wells Fargo Arena, 8 p.m. 564-8000.
• Flynn Barn Dance with Flying Pig Fiddle and Banjo featuring caller Jim Thaxter in the Flynn Barn at Living History Farms, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 325-6349.
• 3rd Annual Festivale Cinco de Mayo in Valley Junction, 2 - 10 p.m.
• First Anniversary and Cinco de Mayo Celebration at El Bait Shop, 11 a.m.
• Cinco de Mayo Tent Party at Carlos O’Kelly’s, 4055 Westown Parkway, 4 p.m.
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Billies Lounge, Elkhart, 8 p.m. Free. (515) 367-3016.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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 Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Signatures, 10 p.m. - close. 962-1331.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 266-3668.
• 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 Southport 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. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Orlondo’s with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service. 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Old World Pizza and Pub with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. 953-3700.
• 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. 987-0161
• 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 Friday at Rookies, Clive, with Showtime Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093.
• 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
• Leave No Trace: Putting LNT Principles into Practice at Kuehn Conservation Area, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. (515) 465-3577.
• Spring Fling Fundraiser at Forest Park Museum, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (515) 465-3577.

Miscellaneous
• 39th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair at Hoyt Sherman Place, 8 p.m. $30. 229-8519.
• MDA’s Iron Horse Walk for ALS at Gray’s Lake Park Peninsula, 4:30 p.m. 453-9489.
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Water Works Park, 9 - 11 a.m. 253-0247.
• Nevada’s Annual Bike Ride at the Nevada Community Building, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (515) 291-4493.
• The Des Moines Men’s Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale at 5560 Merle Hay Road, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 255-0800.
• Movies at the Museum: “The Bicycle Thief” at the State Historical Musem, 2 p.m. $5. 281-5111
• Urbandale Fire Department Pancake Breakfast at Station 42, 3827 121st St., 7 - 11 a.m. $5.

Sunday06

Concerts/Live Music
• Good Company presents spring concert “It’s Grieg to Me” at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Ames, 7 p.m. $8. (515) 232-5545.
• Senior Flute/Vocal Recital: Students of Anne Stein at Grand Hall, The Temple for Performing Arts, 4:30 p.m.
• Happy Hour and Milk War at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire with Chapters and Verses and Fatal Fall and Something Close to Hero at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• CJC Jazz Jam at Java Joe’s, 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Fat Tuesday the Greasefire Horns at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Open Jam every Sunday at Wanna B’s, 4 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186.
• Larry Berenguel every Sunday at Appare, 7 - 10 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• The Blue Windows by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St, Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m.. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• New Works by Bill Innes, Paula Schuette Kramer, Dan McNamara, John Preston, Ken Smith, Tilly Woodward, Sarah Grant, Scott Charles Ross at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through May 26. 277-6734.
• On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• Work by Martin Davis at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon, and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006.

Family Oriented
• Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 p.m., 5 p.m. 564-800.

Theater/Performing Arts
• WINGS (Women In Need of God’s Strength), the women’s ministry of Bethel A.M.E. Church, presents “Stories from the Front: Celebrating Women in Transformation” in the Iowa Public Theater in the State Historical Building, 7 p.m. Suggested donation $10. 975-7424.
• “The Underpants” in the Stoner Theater, Civic Center, 3 p.m.
• “The Full Monty” at The Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Anastasia Krupnik” in the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Night Life
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Reggae Night every Sunday at Red Rock Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. $10. 331-2317.
• Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900.
• 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 Orlondo’s on Park with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• 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, 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. 331-1111.
• 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, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/Outdoors
• Rally at the Forest at the NW corner of 142nd and Douglas, Urbandale, noon - 2 p.m.
• Introduction to River Paddling at Middle Raccoon River, 1 - 6 p.m. Free. Registration deadline May 3. (515) 465-3577.
• 2007 Calder Cup Playoff: Iowa Stars vs. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 5 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Elks Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Sunday at 7400 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 12:30 p.m. doors open, 2 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Monday07

Concerts/Live Music
• Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• 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
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Earth Really is Full of Things” by Cat Rocketship and Margaret Haffman at Schaffer’s 504, through May 11.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• The Blue Windows by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St, Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m.. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• New Works by Bill Innes, Paula Schuette Kramer, Dan McNamara, John Preston, Ken Smith, Tilly Woodward, Sarah Grant, Scott Charles Ross at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through May 26. 277-6734.
• On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.
• Work by Martin Davis at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The German Genealogical Interest Group meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Friday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Monday at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 225-1105.
• 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 with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Monday at Victor’s Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• National History Day State Competition at the State Hirstorical Building. 281-3858.

Tuesday08

Concerts/Live Music
• The Wonda Women Project: 0 Tolerance Tour at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 225-1105.
• Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 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
• “Earth Really is Full of Things” by Cat Rocketship and Margaret Haffman at Schaffer’s 504, through May 11.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• The Blue Windows by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St., Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m.. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• New Works by Bill Innes, Paula Schuette Kramer, Dan McNamara, John Preston, Ken Smith, Tilly Woodward, Sarah Grant, Scott Charles Ross at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through May 26. 277-6734.
• Journaling On the Edge Exhibit by Randi Feuerhelm-Watts at the Ankeny Art Center, through May 31. 965-0940.
• On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• Work by Martin Davis at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Beginning Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Auditions for Hope! Drama Troupe at Central Campus, for Des Moines Area Teens (grades 8 - 12), 4 p.m. 283-9274.

Night Life
• Salsa Dancing at Keysters every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at 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 and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 252-0248.
• 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. 331-1111.
• 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. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey’s BBQ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/Outdoors
• 2007 Calder Cup Playoff: Iowa Stars vs. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m. 564-8000.
• Iowa Cubs vs. Fresno at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Elks Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Tuesday at 7400 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Wednesday09

Concerts/Live Music
• Kingspade, Subnoise, Souljaz, Potluck, Taxman at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Hamilton Loomis at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• The Wild Bonobos at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copland 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.
• Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Appare, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.
• The John Kizilarmut Quartet every Wednesday at Vertigo, 9 p.m. Free. 255-5564.
• Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299.
• Open Jam every Wednesday at Vertigo Rock Bar, 9 p.m. 255-5564.
• Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at Smokey’s BBQ, 8 p.m.
• Sour Diesel every Wednesday at 101 Lounge, 9:30 p.m.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Earth Really is Full of Things” by Cat Rocketship and Margaret Haffman at Schaffer’s 504, through May 11.
• “Memories in Mixed Media” by Faith Berven at Plymouth Church, through May 11. 255-3149.
• “The Blue Windows” by Liliana and Adolfo Carbajal at 1124 2nd St., Perry, through May 19, viewing times Thurs.-Sat. Noon - 6 p.m.. (515) 979-9523.
• “Monster Heart” by D. Ryan Allen at Border’s Books, West Des Moines, through May 20. 223-1620.
• New Works by Bill Innes, Paula Schuette Kramer, Dan McNamara, John Preston, Ken Smith, Tilly Woodward, Sarah Grant, Scott Charles Ross at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through May 26. 277-6734.
• Journaling On the Edge Exhibit by Randi Feuerhelm-Watts at the Ankeny Art Center, through May 31. 965-0940.
• On Immigration: Work, Protest, and Home by Andy Kropa at the Carnegie Library Museum, through June 1. (515) 465-2518.
• Work by Martin Davis at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.

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