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Thursday24

Concerts/Live Music
• Johnnyrock, The Finals at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Johnnyrock, Taylor Burkum at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Split Second at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• New Monsoon with Foamy G at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Jazz Night with Roxi Copeland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Duo At Ten Paces at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 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
• 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

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• Hurley & Dancers present: “The Dance Gallery” at the Betty Toman Theatre at Iowa State University, 7:30 p.m. $10. 710-2412º.

Night Life
• Josh Sneed 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
• 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.

Friday25

Concerts/Live Music
• Tony Valdez at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Friday Night Wine Down with Ed Kaizer Group at White Oaks Vineyard, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos featuring Mr. Sam and James Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Electric Junction, Midwestern Remedy at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 727-6075.
• Shane Walker at Java Joe’s, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Comfort Zone at Urbandale Fest, Walker Johnson Park, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Lazie C with Uzi and The Principals at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Joe Buck Yourself with Haze the Hides at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Jacob Tyler Wolfgang and Christian Krieg at Being There Coffee House, Altoona, 8 p.m. Free.
• John Goraj at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. Free.
• Full Blast at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Left to Rust at Snus Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Sourdiesel at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Lonesome Dan Dase at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Stuck with Arthur, Stallions Versus Unicorns, General Sherman, Tomorrow’s Storm at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Miker’s Mad, The Dharma Bums, Johnny Reeferseed and the High Rollers at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Kevin “BF” Burt & The Instigators at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $7. 244-3092.
• 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
• 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.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “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
• The Militant Labor Forum presents: Washington's Cold War Against Cuba Continues, Free the Cuban 5! Extradite Luis Posada at 3707 Douglas Avenue, 6:30 dinner, $5. 7:30 discussion, $5. 255-1707.

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Newsroom” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10.

Night Life
• Josh Sneed. 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.

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

Miscellaneous
• 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

Saturday26

Concerts/Live Music
• Roxi Copeland at Found Things, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos featuring Mr. Sam and James Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Miss Crazy with Special Gueat Max Menagerie at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $10. 727-6075.
• The Living Stones at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Kendall Meyer at The Venue Event Center, Boone, 5 p.m. $5. (515) 433-4500.
• Bob Malek Fisherman Band at Hessen Haus, 6 - 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jacob Tyler Wolfgang and Holly Timmons at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Free.
• The Vandon Arms with The Killigans and Albino Spiders and The Fightin Side at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Starlings with Brother Trucker at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Bill Chrastill at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. (800) 325-9015.
• Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $6. 244-3092.
• Sarah Burrill at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Painted Saints at Java Joes, 10 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Breakin’ Ground at Croation Center, 7 - 11 p.m. $6. 285-8934.
• Killpact, Stab Corp., The Body Beneath, Dead Horse Trauma at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Dirty Little Rabbits, Resurrection Mary at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• The Moon Cats 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
• 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.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “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
• Yoke and Harness, Draft Animal Weekend at Living History Farms. 278-2400.
• 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.
• 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
• “Newsroom” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10.

Night Life
• Josh Sneed 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue, through October, 7 a.m. - noon.

Sunday27

Concerts/Live Music
• Bill Chrastill at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. (800) 325-9015.
• Old School at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. (515) 975-3535.
• The Cripple Lilies with Arise, Devilfish! and Burt Foster at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Masquerade Scene, Teddy Boys, The Wheelers at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Rod Chaffee Band 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
• 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.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “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
• African American Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 2 - 4 p.m. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Yoke dn Harness, Draft Animal Weekend at Living History Farms. 278-2400.
• 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.

Night Life
• Josh Sneed 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

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.

Monday28

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
• 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.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

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.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Tuesday29

Concerts/Live Music
• Kill Your Ex, North to the Future, Garage Lights at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Erv Reutzel Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
• Sugar Free Allstars with Snafu at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Yeasayer with Wolves in the Attic and Eric Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 10 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
• 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.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “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
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, Noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

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.

Miscellaneous
• Cemetery Walk at Violet Hill Cemetery, Perry, 7 p.m. $7. (515) 465-2518.
• Johnston Farmer’s Market in the City Hall Parking Lot at Merle Hay Road and N.W. 62nd, through Oct. 2, 3 - 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.

Wednesday30

Concerts/Live Music
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Write This Down at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Comfort Zone at Mickey's Irish Pub, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Cover varies
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “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
• Third Installment of 2008 Presidential Candidate Series at Embassy Club, 11:30 a.m. $30. 286-4947
• 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
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, Noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

Night Life
• Greg Warren 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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