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Thursday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• The Kottonmouth Kings with Tech N9ne and Hed(pe) and Blaze and Subnoize Souljaz and Critical Bill at Val Air Ballroom, 6:30 p.m. $23.50.
• Aeon Grey, The Crest & Soulcrest Music present the finest hip hop in the Midwest at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Diafanes, Pocket Full of Nickels at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Alixandra and the Tailor Sea, Beati Paoli at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Head for the Hills at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tune In to Main Street with Good Guys in Ames, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Blues Bureau at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Nathan Peoples and Sam Salamone 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.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Photography by Francine Griffith at Plymouth Church, through Aug. 30. 255-3149.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.
• “A Dark and Stormy Night” at the Ankeny High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Willie Farrell 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.

Miscellaneous
• Free Wine Tasting at Wine and Spirits Gallery, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 270-8609.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Farmer’s Market/Music in the Junction in Valley Junction, every Thursday through Sept. 28, 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 27

Concerts/Live Music
• Billy Club (2 members of ClutterBilly Band) at Snus Winery, Madrid, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Jazz in July with Soul Searchers at Northland General Store, 7 p.m. Free.
• Keith West and the Belin Quartet at Gateway Park at Central Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Alive Concert Series with Los Lobos with Cross Canadian Ragweed at Simon Estes Apitheater, 7 p.m. $25 - $30.
• Blues Before Sunset with Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns (East Village Bike Night) at the State Historical Building, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Jamb Saw at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. 285-5733.
• Dueling Pianos with Dan Satterberg and Tommy Richards at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Tony Valdez Jazz Duo at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 288-5800.
• Friday at the Fountain with Burnin’ Sensations at West Glen Town Center, 5 - 7:30 p.m. $5.
• Breakin’ Ground at Ooops, Boone, 9 p.m. Free. (515) 432-6623.
• After Hours at MoJo’s, Indianola, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Jesus H. Christpuncher with Fallen of the Inferno and Ryan Anderson and MC Genetics at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Danny Dee and Blackwater at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Austin Carlson & Counterfeit Maps + Stars at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Falling to Grace, Pony Boy Curtis, Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, For Tomorrow We Die at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Motogrind, Hemann and the Hulks, On a Pale Horse at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Free. 727-4370.
• Stan Costello at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Matt Biegger at Okoboji Grill, Ankeny, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Friday at Brew Haus, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• 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
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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.

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Wizard of Oz” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 7 p.m.
• “A Dark and Stormy Night” at the Ankeny High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
• “Garden Party” at the Civic Center Stoner Theater, 8 p.m. $2.50.

Night Life
• 5th Annual VSA Arts of Iowa Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night at Barnes & Noble, West Des Moines, 7 p.m.
• Pauly Shore at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Rock the River Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 6 - 8 p.m. $2.
• Kyle’s Karaoke Fun at Brenton Skating Plaza, 7 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Mixed Martial Arts Competition at 7Flags Events Center, 8 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Grease” at Colby Park, at dusk.
• Champagne & Chocolates with Timothy Schaffert, author of “Devils in the Sugar Shop” at Beaverdale Books, 6:30 p.m. 279-5400.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277.

Saturday 28

Concerts/Live Music
• 2007 Bowlful of Blues Festival at Maytag Park, Newton, $20.
• John Krantz Trio with Ross Cornelison and Pete Simonson at the Des Moines Art Center’s “Art Inside Out”, 5 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Jazz in July with CJC Jazz, Tropical Street, Tony Valdez Large Band at Railroad Park, Valley Junction, 4 p.m.
• Alive Concert Series with Blue October at Simon Estes Apitheater, 7 p.m. $30 - $35.
• Olde Main’s Outdoor Concert with Redz Band & the Sofa Kings at Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 232-0553.
• Dueling Pianos with Dan Satterberg and Tommy Richards at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• One Nite Stand at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Rookies, Des Moines, 9 p.m. 282-8045.
• Max Eubank at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5800.
• Breakin’ Ground at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward, 8 p.m. $5. (515) 438-2305.
• Shay Watson & Theadore at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 515Alive at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. Free. 243-3270.
• Ancient Creation, Tribal Kaos at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Matt Biegger at The Dog House, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Free.
• Danny Dee and Blackwater at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Selling September at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Burt Foster at Cafe Diem, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Kedda at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• “The Rock for Peace Concert” fundraiser for the Peace Fair featuring Steve Robinson and the Foundation, Obsidians Dream, The Dharma Bums, Chaotic Rest at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $6. 244-3092.
• 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
• “Art Inside Out” at the Des Moines Art Center, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. 271-0338.
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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
• “It’s Not Who You’re Against, It’s What You’re For” Legalize immigrants! Stop the raids and deportations! Build a labor party, based on the unions! Not one cent, not one person for Washington’s Wars! Hear Diana Newberry, Socialist Workers candidate for Des Moines Mayor at 3707 Douglas Ave. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $5. Program, 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Family Oriented
• Joeanna Cheatum Park SummerFest at Cheatum Park, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• 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
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• “Wizard of Oz” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 7 p.m.
• “Garden Party” at the Civic Center Stoner Theater, 8 p.m. $2.50

Night Life
• The Onion Creek Cloggers Barn Dance/ Potluck at the Story County Fairgrounds, Nevada, 6 p.m. Donations. (515) 232-3319.
• Dancing Under the Stars at Brenton Skating Plaza, Salsa lessons, 6 p.m. Foxtrot lessons, 7 p.m. $8 per lesson.
• Pauly Shore 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
• 3rd Annual Wild, Wild West 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Des Moines Area Community College West Campus, 8 a.m.

Miscellaneous
• Pamper Your Bunny at the Animal Rescue League Main Shelter, 5452 NE 22nd St., 2 - 4 p.m.
• First Annual Antique and Collectibles Day at Brenton Skating Plaza 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue, through October, 7 a.m. - noon.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.

Sunday 29

Concerts/Live Music
• Keith Urban at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.
• Kinesis, Amicus, Ancient Creation, Caustic Vision at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Lara Ewen at A.K. O’Connors, Des Moines, 8 p.m. 277- 2227.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Sentimental Swing at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Promusica at Snus Hill Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Music Under the Stars with the 312th Army Band from Lawrence, KS and SuperHipnotic at West Capitol Terrace, 6:30 p.m. Free. 255-1398.
• Mike Mangione with Christian Krieg and Snafu at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Sunday at Brew Haus, 6 - 10 p.m. Free.
• 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
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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.

Family Oriented
• Ice Cream Social at Brenton Skating Plaza, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
• Mentor Iowa’s Summerfest at Waterworks Park, 2 - 6 p.m. Free.
• Vacation Bible School - Avalanche Ranch at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 6 - 8:15 p.m. 223-4208.
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m.
• “Wizard of Oz” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 2:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Pauly Shore 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.

Miscellaneous
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• 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 30

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Matt Woods at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Ely Falls with The Winter Sounds and Moonspell Beach at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 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
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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.

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.
• Vacation Bible School - Avalanche Ranch at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 6 - 8:15 p.m. 223-4208.

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
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.

Tuesday 31

Concerts/Live Music
• Sleepwalk, a Robot at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Josh Davis and Tony Bohnenkamp at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Cross Examination with Kursk and Think don’t Prey at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• JW Jones at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $7. 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
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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
• Equal Custody Act Meeting at The American Legion Hispanic Post 731, 1151 South Union St., 7 - 9 p.m. 401-8630.
• Begining Genealogical Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Family Oriented
• Vacation Bible School - Avalanche Ranch at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 6 - 8:15 p.m. 223-4208.
• 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.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Hunter Education Program at Forest Park Museum, Administration Building, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. (515) 465-3577.
• Hike Free with the Sierra Club meet at the Quick Trip at 63rd St. and Railroad Ave. near Valley Junction, 6:30 p.m. 745-7563.

Miscellaneous
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Johnston Farmer’s Market in the City Hall Parking Lot at Merle Hay Road and N.W. 62nd, through Sept. 28. 4 - 8 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 01

Concerts/Live Music
• Against Me, Tyborn Jig at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Stampead with Jacob Tyler Wolfgang at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travelers at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• 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
• 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.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• 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
• 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
• Vacation Bible School - Avalanche Ranch at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 6 - 8:15 p.m. 223-4208.
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, Noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.

ºNight Life
• John Dacosse at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Bike Night every Wednesday at The Market Foods at Jordan Creek, 5 - 9 p.m.
• 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.

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