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Thursday 03

Concerts/Live Music
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Janey Hooper Trio featuring Jessie Hernandez and Bryon Wells every Thursday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 11 p.m. $3. 255-3006.
• Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• John DeFoor every Thursday at Doozies, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. Free. 255-3149.
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Adult Book Discussion: “Beneath a Marble Sky” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 1 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Caucus! The Musical” at the State Historical Museum, 7:30 p.m. $20 - $33.

Night Life
• Drinking Liberally Caucus Party at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Midnight Swinger at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Johnny Mac’s, 8 p.m. – midnight. 263-1186.
• Karaoke every other Thursday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 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 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 Showtime Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 266-3446.
• 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 The Bank, Waukee every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 276-5255.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Orlondo’s with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Wild Dingo Bar & Grill with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 278-1244.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno’s Sports Club, 8 p.m. – midnight. 244-1935.
• 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
• Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 9 p.m.

Friday 04

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Hudson & Hudson at Salisbury House, 8 p.m. $25. 274-1777.
• One Nite Stand at Kenny’s, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• Calous at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Randy Burk Solo at Doozies, 7:30 - 11 p.m. Free.
• The Dharma Bums with Miker’s Mad and Snafu at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Theodore with Why Make Clocks and Wolves in the Attic and In Between Ground and Sky at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Rivieras at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• Chico Banks at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Dustin Smith at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Josh Drummond at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spaghetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 - 10 p.m. Free.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project featuring John Kilizarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. $5. 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 Career Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. Free. 255-3149.
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

Family Oriented
• Friday Family Fun Night: Blank Park Zoo at East Village Books, 7 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.
• “Caucus! The Musical” at the State Historical Museum, 7:30 p.m. $20 - $33.

Night Life
• Beer Olympics at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. 727-4370.
• The Midnight Swinger at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free. 987-9604.
• Karaoke every Friday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.
• 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 Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• 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 Brew Haus with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 953-6467.
• Karaoke every Friday at Southport 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 p.m. - 1 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 Generations in Clive, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Friday at Bennigan’s on Army Post Rd. with Smitty’s, 9 p.m. - 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 Booneville Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-9097.
• 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
• USHRA Monster Jam at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $6 - $21.

Miscellaneous
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday 05

Concerts/Live Music
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Money Shot at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. (641) 342-9511.
• Ace at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free. 987-9604.
• Throw the Fight, Only, Grinwire, Four Word Cause at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Di-Fi, Awakened, Aurasing at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Funks G’s CD Release Party at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Likely Suspects at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Thunderbird Kinigsley at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• “Memphis Money Merrymaker” with Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts, Alan Smith and Willie McKnight at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $7. 244-3092.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project featuring John Kilizarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. $5. 255-3006.
• The Alverez Project every Saturday at Doozies, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
• 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.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “Oddniks and Weirdkins” at The Break Room Cyber Cafe, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 279-6007.
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Young Professionals Book Discussion Group: “Practical Magic” at the North Side Library, 2 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Saturday Special: Des Moines Playhouse presents “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• 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
• Auditions for “Seussical the Musical” for ages 7 - 16 at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. 967-7950.
• “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.
• “Caucus! The Musical” at the State Historical Museum, 3 p.m. $20 - $33.

Night Life
• The Midnight Swinger at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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 Friday at Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Generations 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 Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• 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 2nd & 4th Saturday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every 1st & 3rd Saturday at Norwood Inn with Modern Generations, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Lynn’s 0n Broadway with Modern Generations, 9 p.m.
• 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 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 The Garage with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service. 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Saturday at The Game Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. 953-3700.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.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 Saturday 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
• USHRA Monster Jam at Wells Fargo Arena, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $6 - $21.

Miscellaneous
• Can and Bottle Drive at the northwest side of Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• Guitar Hero Competition first and third Saturday of every month at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• Harvest of Hope Winter Farmer’s Market at St. James Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Botanical Blues with Rob Lumbard at the Botanical Center, 1 - 3 p.m. $4.
• Bob Pace Band featuring Steve George at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Windsor Drive, Finding the Warren, Here’s My Chance, Abandon Kansas, Camera Can’t Lie at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam every Sunday at Old World Pub & Pizzeria, 9 p.m. Free.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Sunday at Brew Haus, 4 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “They’re Off” at the Fourth Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.
• “Caucus! The Musical” at the State Historical Museum, 3 p.m. $20 - $33.

Night Life
n The Midnight Swinger at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m.
• Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900.
• Karaoke every Friday at Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 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 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 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
• Sports Cards and Collectible Show at the Urbandale Legion, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 480-1074.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 8 p.m.

Monday 07

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
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The German Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. 276-0287.
• Adult Book Discussion: “Riders of the Purple Sage” at the North Side Library, 2 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• College and Career Lab for Teens and Parents at Des Moines Central Library, 6 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Monday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Monday at Double J’s with Rice and Company, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• 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 night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Maurie Goode & the Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Dear Future with So Long Forgotten and The Tides and Four Word Cause at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Oh Blessed Thought with If Ever Was a Fire and Wolves in the Attic and The Venom Electric at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Bob Pace & The Blues Groove at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Matt Woods at The Continental, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Spanish Conversational Club at Cafe Su, Valley Junction, through March, 7 p.m. Free. 279-7077.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.
• Adult Book Discussion: “The Whistling Season” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Animanga Club at Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 p.m. Free.
• Teen Advisory Board at the Forest Avenue Library, 5:30 p.m. Free.
• Homework Help every Tuesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Story and Craft: Artic Winter at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Comedy Open Mic Night at Jeannie’s Bottle, 8 p.m.
• 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 Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 274-1710.
• 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 Generations 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
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 9 p.m.
• Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.
• Learn to Use the Internet at the South Side Library, 9 a.m. 283-5142 ext. 3.

Wednesday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Midweek Music with Simpson College Faculty Woodwind Trio: Kim Helton, Susan Odem, Kariann Voights at St. John’s, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Baby Walrus with Deep Sleep Waltzing and FTL Drive at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• 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.
• Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at Smokey’s BBQ, 8 p.m.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• “Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. Free. 277-6734.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.

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.
Theater/Performing Arts
• “Caucus! The Musical” at the State Historical Museum, 7:30 p.m. $20 - $33.

Family Oriented
• Tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills every Wednesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free.
• Beginnings Family Music Program at Des Moines Central Library, 7 - 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Days of Wonder: Creature Feature-Animals from the Heartland at the Science Center of Iowa, 3 p.m. $10 - $12.

Night Life
• Ted Alexandro 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.
• Rock Star Karaoke every Wednesday at Shooter’s Hideaway with Johnny D, 7 - 11 p.m.
• 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 Double J’s with R & B Productions, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• 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 Showtime Entertainment, 9:30 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 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 The Dog House, 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
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 9 p.m.CV

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