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Thursday 24

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Other Side at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Fat Andy at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Mason Proper with Via Audio at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $8.
• The Alarmists with Chris Koza Band and Rainbow Penley at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Lloyd’s Jazz Band every Thursday at Lloyd’s Jazz, Wine and Cigar Lounge, 7 - 10 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Tai Chi Classes at Westminster Presbyterian Church, every Thursday in January, 5 - 8 p.m. $27. 274-1534.

Family Oriented
• Embroidery Workshop at the North Side Library, 4 p.m. Free. 323-8378.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Night Life
• Game Night & Ice Cream Social at Java Joes, 5 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Step Into Swing at Java Joes, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Tom Cotter at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Trivia Night every Thursday at Boston’s, 10 p.m. 440-6051.
• 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Energy vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Granny Basketball Tryouts inthe lower Gym at Central Campus, for ladies over 50, at 5:30 p.m. 284-8752.
• Drake Women’s Basketball vs. Bradley at Drake Knapp Center, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Iowa Pork Congress at Hy-Vee Hall, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5.
• Basic Internet Searching at the Des Moines Central Library, 3 p.m. Preregister: 283-4152 ext. 3. Free.
• Learn to Use the Library On-Line Catalog at the East Side Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Free. 323-8379.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 9 p.m.
• Free Wine Tasting at River Bend Wine Cellar, 5 p.m.

Friday 25

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Urbandale High School Jazz Combop Showcase at Java Joes, 6 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Jazz Concert and Swing Dance featuring Drake Jazz Ensemble I in the Parents Hall, Olmsted Center, Drake University, 7 p.m. $10. 271-3939.
• Dueling Pianos with Drew Defour and Charlie Bauman at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• On A Pale Horse with Only and Caligra at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $6.
• Rick Ludwig’s i-Man Show at Trophy’s, 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. 255-1111.
• Jon DeFoor & John Kaldenberg at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Corey Schmidt at Amici Espresso, downtown, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji, SE 14th St., 9 p.m.
• After Hours Band at Bourban Street, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Brian Congdon at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Dick Prall Band with Stephanie Walsmith and The Spit & Polish at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam at Joeseppes Pub, 9 p.m. Free. 282-2615.
• All is On, Inept, Good Bye Vienna, A Plan to Pull Through at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Martin Sexton with Chris Trapper at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $20. 243-3270.
• Danny Dee & Blackwater at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• Lurrie Bell at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Scott Dorman at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Steve Kastli at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Lloyd’s Jazz Band every Friday at Lloyd’s Jazz, Wine and Cigar Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. $3.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spaghetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 - 10 p.m. Free.
• Kaizer Trio every Friday at the Gateway. 5 - 7 p.m. (515) 291-6097.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s,
8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Dinner at the Dome: The Alps at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 - 9 p.m. $60 - $70.

Family Oriented
• Tween and Teen Knitting Club at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free. 283-4152 ext. 3.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Jerry Spring - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 8 p.m. $24. 309-0251.
• “A Simple Matter of Fear” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m.
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $30.
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Enchanted April” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Embracing Excellence, the I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa Grand Gala with Special Guests Morris Chestnut, Trin-i-tee 5:7 and Hope Flood at Hy-Vee Hall, 7 p.m. $50. 288-7171.
• Tom Cotter 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
• Iowa Stars vs. Peoria Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• School of Metaphysics 30th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit: “Dharma: Your Soul’s Purpose” at East Village Books, 6 - 8:30 p.m. $25. 255-5570.
• Do Lunch with High Flyers...The Bald Eagles at the Scott Street Dam, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the Des Moines Park and Rec. 323-8907.
• Polar Bears Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• Pocket Full of Nickels: Addam Medina Memorial Concert at the Scottish Rite, 6 p.m.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Drew Defour and Charlie Bauman at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Rail Jam at Nollen Plaza, 3 p.m.
• Chris Koza with Why Make Clocks at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $8.
• After Hours Band at Bourban Street, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Faculty Lounge with Betty Buzzkill at Rookie’s, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. $5. 964-8707.
• Mr. Kite’s Kaledescope at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza, 9 p.m. 283-0000.
• Gimikk at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free. 987-9604.
• Full Blast at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m.
• Faculty Lounge at Rookies, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 944-8707.
• Fatal Fall, Morbid Harvest, Whoracle, Ashes Remain at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Coldfiltered at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Bribe the Ghost with Fighting for Kate and Ely Falls and Austin May at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Angry Gods of the Radio with Ephraim Zenh and ...and God Blessed Ignorance at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Danny Dee & Blackwater at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Jim Suhler & Monkeybeat at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• John Burns at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Big Kinser and Kin at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• 2nd Avenue Jazz Band at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Lloyd’s Jazz Band every Saturday at Lloyd’s Jazz, Wine and Cigar Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. $3.
• Frankie the Poet - ‘aka Poetic Folkman’ every Saturday at Simo’s Cafistro, Valley Junction, 7 - 11 p.m. 274-2463.
• 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
• I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa at the Polk County Convention Complex, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Public Forum on the 2008 Legislative Session with Senator Matt McCoy at the Southside Library, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Free.
• Refinishing Tips & Techniques with Stephen Duncan at the Woodsmith Store, 11 a.m. $4.
• Past Life Profiles and Past Life Crossing Intuitive Reports at the School of Metaphysics, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. $80 to recieve report, free to watch. 255-5570.
Family Oriented
• Saturday Special: “The Quilt Makers Gift” at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Story and Craft: “The Mitten” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Free. 283-4152 ext. 3.
• 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
• “My Name is Rachel Corrie” at Grace United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20. 274-4851 ext. 22.
• “Jerry Spring - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 8 p.m. $24. 309-0251.
• “A Simple Matter of Fear” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m.
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $30.
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Enchanted April” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Central Iowa Barn Dance at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, Ames, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. (515) 292-0117.
• Tom Cotter 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
• Iowa Energy vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Drake Mens Tennis vs. Graceland at Drake Tennis Center, 11 a.m.
• Drake Mens Tennis vs. Western Illinois at Drake Tennis Center, 6 p.m.
• Drake Men’s Basketball vs. Nothern Iowa at Drake Knapp Center, 5:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Stew Dinner to Benefit Betsy Simmons’ Family and Friends in Kenya at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Johnston, 5 - 7 p.m. 276-2828.
• The Annual Iowa Prairie Network Winter Meeting and Silent Auction at DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building #7, 12:30 - 5 p.m. 250-1693.
• 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.

Sunday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• The Des Moines Concert Singers with the Iowa Youth Chorus present: A Study in Contrast at Westminster Prsbyterian Church, 3 p.m.
• Botanical Blues with Dewey Cantrell and Jodi Bodley at the Botanical Center, 1 - 3 p.m. $4.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Truckstop Souvenir at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band Java Joe’s, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Global Warming 101 at the Urbandale Library, Meeting Room A, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 278-3945.

Family Oriented
• The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3 p.m. Free. 223-4208.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Jerry Spring - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 3 p.m. $24. 309-0251.
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 3 p.m. $30.
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 2 p.m. $10.
• “Enchanted April” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
n Tom Cotter 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 Sunday 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Drake Women’s Basketball vs. Nothern Iowa at Drake Knapp Center, 1:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 8 p.m.

Monday 28

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with She Swing She Sways at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Ecko Tren, Grinwire, Smoking Blindfolded, World Under at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Jason Lindner Tiro with Roxi Copland Trio at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $10. 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
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Smart Talk with Naomi Judd at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $132.
• Adult Book Discussion: “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith at the Forest Avenue Library, 7 p.m. Free. 323-8376.

Family Oriented
• College and Career Lab at the Des Moines Central Library, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Madeline and the Bad Hat” at Stephens Auditorium, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $4. (515) 294-7389.
• “Carthaginians” at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 7:30 p.m. $5.

Night Life
• Court Jester Comedy Challenge at Liars Club, 8 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Frank’s Pizza Monday Night Movie Night: Hitchcock Night “Lifeboat” & “The Wrong Man” at Frank’s Pizza, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Free Tax Preparation and Filing, Including EITC Refund at DMACC Urban Campus, Drake University, Park Fair Mall, Grubb YMCA, HOLA Center and Corinthian Baptist Church, through April 12. Call 283-0940 or 491-2403.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 29

Concerts/Live Music
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• A Fine Frenzy with Little Mojo at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Live Music at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Drum Lessons with Rusty Ekland every Tueday at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Author Visit: Jonathan Waterman at the Des Moines Central Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.
• 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.
• American Sign Language Classes at the Deaf Action Center, every Tuesday for 8 weeks, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $45. 266-5105.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $27.50 - $55.
• “Carthaginians” at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 7:30 p.m. $5.

Family Oriented
• Pint Size Science: Big and Little at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 - 2 p.m. or 3 - 4 p.m. $10 - $12.
• Meet the Iowa Stars at East Side Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free. 323-8379.
• Homework Help every Tuesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Story and Craft: “Town Mouse, Country Mouse” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Open Mic Comedy Night Contest at Trophy’s, every Tuesday in January, 9 - 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• 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.
• Kid’s Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy’s, 7 - 8 p.m. 255-1111.
• 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.

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