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Thursday17

Concerts/Live Music
• Snafu, Dharma Bums at Bali Satay, Ames, 9 p.m. $3.
• Black Diamond at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at Fireside Grill, Altoona, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• The Tanks with Beati Paoli at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. Free. 243-3270.
• Duo At Ten Paces at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Fancy Pants at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 10 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Matt Woods every Thursday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• “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
• “We Served America Too! African American Women in the Women’s Army Corp During WW II” with Janet L. Simms-Wood at the Fort Des Moines Museum, 6:30 p.m. $10. Registration (888) 828-3678.
• Renewable Energy Symposium, “Intellectual Property, Regulatory, Business, Acedemic and Government Perspectives of Alternative Entergy Fuels,” at Drake University’s Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, 7:30 a.m. Registration limited. $100. 271-1834.
• The American Lung Association hosts Tobacco-free Worksite Conference at the West Des Moines Marriot, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.
• Joyce Meyer Ministries at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m. Free. 564-8000.

Family Oriented
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, 5 p.m. 564-8000.

Night Life
• Roy Wood Jr. 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 Dog House, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 965-7703.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Planned Parenthood Garage Sale at 123 Clark St., Des Moines, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Farmer’s Market/Music in the Junction in Valley Junction, every Thursday through Sept. 4,
8 p.m. 222-3642
• 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.

Friday18

Concerts/Live Music
• 2007 Iowa Blues Challenge Finals at the Hilton Garden Inn, Urbandale, 9:30 p.m. $8.
• Homegrown in Iowa Music Series with Bo Ramsey in downtown Perry, 7 p.m. 465-2518.
• Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Budweiser True Music Presents: ThreeSixtySmile with Hemann & the Hulks and Lookout Loretta at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 727-6075.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 987-9604.
• B. John Burns at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Public Property at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Taciturn with The Lymbyc System and The Shaky Hands at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Chris Koza at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Backstage Boogie Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. Free.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at BJ’s, Madrid, 9 p.m. Free.
• Friday Night Wine Down with Tony Valdez at White Oaks Vineyards, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• Dave Thrift Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free. 256-9715.
• After Hours Band at Bourbon St., 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Bob Pace Band at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. Free. (641) 792-5823.
• Boggy Depot at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• A.M. Radio at Ooops, Boone, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• “The Buzz and Sing Thing” Open Mic Competition at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• The Lifestyle, Stallions Verses Unicorns, Just Surrender, Adelynne at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Coldfiltered at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 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
• 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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• “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
• Conversational Forum on the Future of American National Security with Rand Beers & Senator Tom Daschle at the 4th Floor Grand Hall of the Temple for Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. Free. 331-1753.
• Joyce Meyer Ministries at Wells Fargo Arena, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Free. 564-8000.

Family Oriented
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, 5 p.m. 564-8000.

Theater/Performing Arts
• 26th Annual Thomas Edison Black Maria International Film Festival at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. 271-0317.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at Class Act Productions Theartre, 7 p.m. 967-7950.
• “Anastasia Krupnik” in the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Roy Wood Jr. 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
• Planned Parenthood Garage Sale at 123 Clark St., Des Moines, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Free Flicks: at Western Gateway Park, at sunset around 8:45 p.m. Free.
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Saturday19

Concerts/Live Music
• Dixieland Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (800) 325-9015.
• Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Deviator, Fatal Fall, Chaotic Rest at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 727-6075.
• After Hours Band at Bourbon St., 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Gimikk with Trechen T at The Venue Event Center, Boone, 5 p.m. Cover varies. (515) 433-4500.
• Tami Hall and The Regulators at The Venue Event Center, Boone, 7:30 p.m. $5. (515) 433-4500.
• River City Rockets at Gold Star, Winterset, 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 462-3131.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at Billies, Elkhart, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Barefoot Becky at Hessen Haus, 6 - 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Stephen Ites & Lindsay Donovan at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jason Brown at Keysters, 9 p.m.
• The Toasters with The Briggs and Slaughterhouse 6 at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• The Toasters with The Briggs and The Horseshoe Spatulas at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• Wild Card at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. (800) 325-9015.
• Burt Foster at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Joe Louis Walker at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Leap Year at Java Joes, 10 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Destrophy, The Boston Hell Mask, Only, Skywynd at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Foregone, the 13th Step, Only, Buried by Hope at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 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
• The Art Directors Association of Iowa’s 49th Annual Design Exhibition “Creative Overload“ at The Pappajohn Center, 6 p.m.
• 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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• “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. 276-0287.
• Joyce Meyer Ministries at Wells Fargo Arena, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Free. 564-8000.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel Opening Day at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, Noon. 564-8000.
• 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
• 26th Annual Thomas Edison Black Maria International Film Festival at the Des Moines Art Center, 1 p.m. 271-0317.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at Class Act Productions Theartre, 7 p.m. 967-7950.
• “Anastasia Krupnik” in the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.

Night Life
• Roy Wood Jr. at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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 Dog House, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 965-7703.
• 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
• Des Moines Menace vs. St. Louis Lions at Waukee Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Gay in the Gateway in front of Ritual Cafe, 10 a.m. - midnight. Free activities all day. Street Party at 8 p.m. $5. 288-4872.
• Planned Parenthood Garage Sale at 123 Clark St., Des Moines, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue, through October, 7 a.m. - noon.

Sunday20

Concerts/Live Music
• Conrad Johns Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Barn Owls at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 - 6 p.m.. (515) 975-3535.
• Hawkeye Jamboree at American Legion, 3712 2nd Avenue, 1:30 p.m. $6. 265-5937.
• Jason Brown at Iowa Speedway post-race show.
• Spoken, Inhale Exhale at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• CJC Big Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Steph Taylor at Ritual Cafe, 3 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• FreeStyle 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
• “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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• “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
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, Noon. 564-8000.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Charlotte’s Web” at Class Act Productions Theartre, 2:30 p.m. 967-7950.
• “Anastasia Krupnik” in the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Night Life
• Roy Wood Jr. 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.

Miscellaneous
• 22nd Annual Jewish Food Fair at Temple B’nai Jeshurun, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $12. 221-4900.
• Valley Junction Art Market in Valley Junction, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 222-3642.
• 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.

Monday21

Concerts/Live Music
• This Hollywood Machine, Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, Ill Trip at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• 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
• 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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• “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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Smart Talk with Soledad O’Brien at The Civic Center, 7 p.m. Sold out.
• Community History Day: Symposium of Historic Preservation Topics at the State Historical Building, 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. $30. 281-3858.
• Alzheimer’s Association Support Group “Hospice Services” with Lisa Leimer at Park Avenue Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 - 8 p.m. 440-2722.

Family Oriented
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, 5 p.m. 564-8000.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Monday 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 with Zarrie, 9 p.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
• Des Moines Cycle Club Picnic 6 - 8:30 p.m. 222-3117.

Tuesday22

Concerts/Live Music
• Matt Biegger at Hull Avenue Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Conrad Jones Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Lamine Soumano at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $7. 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
• 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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• “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
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Family Oriented
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, 5 p.m. 564-8000.

Night Life
• MySpace Party: “Friends with Benefits” at Cabaret West Glen, 8 p.m. Free. 225-1105.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Wine Tasting at Casa di Vino, 5 - 7 p.m.
• 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.

Wednesday23

Concerts/Live Music
• Daniel O’Donnell at The Civic Center, 7 p.m.
• Red Jumpsuit Aparatus with I Hate Kate and The Black Halos at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $17.50. 243-3270.
• Gregory Douglass at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Bury Your Dead, Suicide Silence, Stick to Your Guns, Since the Flood at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• The Sky Drops with Christopher the Conquered and Jacob Tyler Wolfgang at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. Free. 243-3270.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Drink, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 270-6274.
• 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
• 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.
• Visual Journals of 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.
• Don Berry Photography Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center, through July 5, 965-0940.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• “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
• Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble, 4550 University Ave., 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.

Family Oriented
• Fun Fair at the Iowa Events Center Parking Lot, 5 p.m. 564-8000.

Night Life
• Josh Sneed at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (641) 792-5823.
• 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 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. 266-9338.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Karly’s Pit Stop Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m.
• 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 Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 7 p.m. 252-1403.
• 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 Old World Pizza and Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 953-3700.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Razamatazz with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• 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. 279.2488.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 953-0473.
• 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 Wednesday at Rookies, Des Moines, with Showtime Entertainment, 8 p.m. - midnight. 282-8045.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Mac Daddy’s, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 963-8999.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Introduction to Meditation with Western Buddhist monk Kelsang Wangden every Wednesday at First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave., 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. CV

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