Submit your events to be included in the calendar. Click here

Thursday 05

Concerts/Live Music
• “Stars of Tomorrow” orchestral concert and dessert reception at Sheslow Hall, Drake University, 7 p.m. Adults, $20, Students K - 12, $10. 961-6221.
• A Gun Named Hope, Up in Arms, Sign of One, An Afternoon Snatching at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• M!ss Crazy, Standing Damaged, Lyinheart at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Tune In to Main Street with Green Oaks in Ames, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Hold On at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• Nitefall on the River with Buckwheat Zydeco at Simon Estes Ampitheater, 7 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Fancy Pants every Thursday 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
• 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.
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson — Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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, noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Jim Short at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• 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 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.

Sports/Outdoors
• Amateur Athletic Union 10-and-under Boys Basketball National Championships at Hy-Vee Hall, through July 7, weekly pass $30, or daily adults $12, youth $8. 669-3434
• Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

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.

Friday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Scott Davis with Jason Danielson at Snus Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Blues Before Sunset with Blues Bureau at the State Historical Building, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Clive After Five, Walker Johnson Park, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Dan Soderburg and Bart Fubbles at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Friday at the Fountain with Tony Valdez at West Glen Town Center, 5 - 7:30 p.m. $5.
• Thom DuKan Band at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• One Nite Stand at Whitey’s Tavern, Kellogg, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Void at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• Ephraim Zenh with ...And God Blessed Ingnorance at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• GTO at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Eric Coleman at Ritual Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Lonesome Dan at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Ryan Lee & Stephen Ites at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Goodbye Vienna, The Receiving End of Sirens at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Candye Kane at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 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.
• Sam Salomone Trio at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. 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
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson - Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Des Moines Metro Opera, 7:30 p.m. 961-6221.

Night Life
• Josh Alton, Jeff Kadel, Marc Van Ahnen, Doug Stone Comedy at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Jim Short 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
• Amateur Athletic Union 10-and-under Boys Basketball National Championships at Hy-Vee Hall, through July 7, weekly pass $30, or daily adults $12, youth $8. 669-3434
• Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

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

Saturday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Prairie Meadows, 7 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts, Acoustic Mayhem at the Raccoon Valley Wine Fest, downtown Adel, 1 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Olde Main’s Outdoor Concert with Vivace at Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 232-0553.
• Dueling Pianos with Dan Soderburg and Bart Fubbles at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m.
• One Nite Stand at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Back Porch Mary at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Angry Gods of the Radio and Calous at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Austin Carlson with Counterfeit Maps & Stars and Vance Lambert and The Good Ol Fashioned at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Ari Hest with The Josh Davis Band at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Cues, Snafu at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• She Swings, She Sways at The Village Bean, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jerry Groff at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Colleen Jameson at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Shazy Hade at Java Joe’s, 10 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Vice Grip Throttle, Edie Buzzard, Pork Belly at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• On a Pale Horse, Di-Fi, Federation of Horsepower at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Janey Hooper/ Suzie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizilarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and 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
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson — Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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.
• 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
• “Carmen” at the Des Moines Metro Opera, 7:30 p.m. 961-6221.

Night Life
• Flynn Barn Dance with caller Martha Tyner in the Flynn Barn at Living History Farms, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 325-6349.
• Jim Short 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
• Amateur Athletic Union 10-and-under Boys Basketball National Championships at Hy-Vee Hall, through July 7, weekly pass $30, or daily adults $12, youth $8. 669-3434
• Iowa Cubs vs. New Orleans at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Des Moines Menace vs. Kansas City Brass at Waukee Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• First Anniversary Celebration with Authors Janet Clark and Timothy Johnson signing their books at Beaverdale Books, 6 - 8 p.m. 279-5400.
• Raccoon Valley Wine Fest in Downtown Adel, 1 - 9 p.m.
• Ankeny High School Drama Can and Bottle Drive on the northwest side of Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• Central Iowa Water Garden Association 2007 Tour in Ames. 278-0939.
• Free Tour of Downtown Lofts during the Downtown Farmer’s Market, register at the Downtown Alliance tent, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue, through October, 7 a.m. - noon.

Sunday 08

Concerts/Live Music
• The Bo James Family Showcase at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Darren Deicide, Sarah Benck, Matt Whipkey at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Sabrosa at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. (515) 232-2747.
• Ashanti at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Dixie Slicks at Snus Hill Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Music Under the Stars with the Des Moines Municipal Band and the Iowa Diamondtaires at West Capitol Terrace, 6:30 p.m. Free. 255-1398.
• Under the Mic Presents... with Talkin Moutain and Prophecy and Guillotine and Amidst the Affliction and Atombender at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• 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
• Art on the Big Screen III featuring “Stolen” at the Des Moines Art Center, 1 p.m. Free. 271-0338.
• Reiman Gardens’ Annual Garden Art Fair at Reiman Gardens, Ames, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free.
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson — Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Legues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• Life After Death of Spouse (LADOS) Meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 - 9 p.m. 277-6969.

Family Oriented
• Bookstore Birthday Party with Sarah Grant signing her new book “Sleeping Bear - The Legend” at Beaverdale Books, 1 - 3 p.m. 279-5400.
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Otello” at the Des Moines Metro Opera, 2 p.m. 961-6221.

Night Life
• Jim Short 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 Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 7 - 11 p.m.
• 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. New Orleans 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.

Monday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Deer Tick with Diego Pereze and Black Lung Serenade at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• 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
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson — Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Freedom of Speech in Health Care: First Amendment Rights of Practitioners to Inform Their Patients” with speaker Charlie Brown at Paralyzed Veterans of America, 3703 Douglas Ave., 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 249-7457.
• “Building Community Through Small Town Sports: Baseball & Softball” in the Clarion room of the Security Bank Building, Perry, 7 p.m. Free. (515) 465-7713.

Family Oriented
• Victorian Day Camp at Terrace Hill, for 1st - 5th graders, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $40. Limited to 25 children. 281-3604.

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.

Tuesday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Donal Hinely at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Katelyn Epperly at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Rickets, The Cassandra Disease at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Killpact with The Feeding and The Serpent Son and Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson — Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• “Transplanting Ideas to Iowa from Dutch and Irish Gardens” at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 6 p.m.
• Harry Potter Refresher Course at Beaverdael Books every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Free but call 279-5400 to reserve a spot.
• 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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Des Moines Metro Opera, 7:30 p.m. 961-6221.

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
• Hike Free with the Sierra Club at Yellow Banks County Park, meet just inside the main gates, 6:30 p.m. 745-7563.

Miscellaneous
• 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.

Wednesday 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Thunder Power with Life After Laserdisque and DJ Dad MC Mom at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Coolzey with Radix at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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.
• Roxi Copland and Mike Giles at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299.
• 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
• Artwork by John Siembieda and Scott Stouffer at Plymouth Church, through July 13. 255-3149.
• “The Oxford Project Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Annual Landscape Show featuring Gary Bowling, David Gordinier, Betsy Margolius, Bobbie McKibbin, Genie Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 14. 277-6734
• Artwork by John Carroll at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through July 21. 279-8682.
• Photo Exhibit, “The Dobson — Inside and Out” by Bev Duffy and Mark Duffy at Faith Lutheran Church, through July 22. 225-8334.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26, 271-0338.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Cente

Submit your events to be included in the calendar. Click here

Comment on this story | Return to top