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Thursday 13

Concerts/Live Music
• Faculty Recital: Ashley Sidon on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Otherside at Tonic, Ankeny, 8 p.m. Free.
• The Other Side at Trophy’s, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Mood Beside, Wall Dog Brew at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Xiu Xiu with Thoa Nguyen at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $7 - $10.
• Kelly’s Clan at Okoboji, Ankeny, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Band of Annuals with Kate Kennedy and Eric Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Open Mic with Mary McAdams at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Emmerson Drive at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Open Jam with VooDoo 3 at Shooter’s Hideaway, 8 p.m. $3. 270-3887.
• 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Free Health Talk: Advanced Nonsurgical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment at Compass Chiropractic, 6:30 p.m. 309-1217.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Read ‘Em and Eat! Book Club at the Des Moines Central Library, 4 p.m. Free.
• Guitar Hero at the North Avenue Library, 3:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Night Life
• Henry Rollins Prevoked at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $25.
• Greg Warren at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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.
• 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 Dog House Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• 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 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
• 2nd Annual RV & Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall & Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 2 p.m. $3 - $8.

Miscellaneous
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Plaza Lanes, 9 - 11 p.m. 288-9025.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• Lifehouse with Matt Nathanson and HoneyHoney at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $20.
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• ProMusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Becca Dougherty and Adam Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Comfort Zone at Johnny Mac’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Flipside at Luxx, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Alchemist at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight.
• Jon DeFoor & John Kaldenberg at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 221-3474.
• VooDoo 3, Truth Be Told and Aqua Marine Dream Machine at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Box Elders at GT Lounge, 10 p.m.
• Pomeroy at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Travis Tritt at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. $25-$40.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Legend’s East, 9 p.m. 564-1100.
• The Rivieras at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Fraught, Rave Without the Party, Alex Wahs, Jade Lee, Matt Ryan and Elliot Burke at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Sordid, Speedfinger, Nihl Seraph at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• DJ Nytblaste with Mind Asylum and ...and God Blessed Ingnorance at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Ephraim Zenh with Mad Monks at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Joe Moss at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Steve Kastli at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Janitors of the Apocalypse at Java Joes, 9 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam at Joeseppes, 9 p.m. 282-2615.
• “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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Women Helping Women Annual Luncheon: “Reinventing Yourself” with speaker Lesley Jane Seymour at the Sheraton West Des Moines, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $35. 274-4006.
• An Independent Kosovo: A Step Forward for Working People at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Movie: “High School Musical 2” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 2 p.m. Free.
• After School Movie: “SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis” at the East Side Library, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Riverdance: Farwell Engagement at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $32.50 - $67.50.

Night Life
• Tent Party at Twisted Parrot.
• Greg Warren 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 Friday at Dog House Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• 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
• 2nd Annual RV & Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall & Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 a.m. $3 - $8.
• 3XW - High Octane at inPlay, 8 p.m. $6 - $12.

Miscellaneous
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Plaza Lanes, 3 - 5 p.m. 288-9025.
• Best of Cityview Celebration at East Village Books, 6 p.m.
• Spring Bazaar Benefit for Animal Lifeline of Iowa at the Loft, Thrift & Collectibles Shop in Park Avenue Plaza, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 288-7197.
• Introduction to the Internet Class at the Franklin Avenue Library, 9:15 a.m. Free.
• Spring Flowers at the Des Moines Central Library, 3 - 5 p.m. Free.

Saturday 15

Concerts/Live Music
• Celtic Music Association’s St. Patrick’s Day Concert: Cara at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 8 p.m. $20.
• Miranda Lambert at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $29.75.
• Dueling Pianos with Becca Dougherty and Adam Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Cassandra Disease, Armed to the Teeth and Mood Beside at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Porch Honkeys featuring Matt Biegger at Rookies, Ankeny, 9 p.m. $3.
• One Nite Stand at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• Irish Band at Orlondo’s, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• Axis at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Flipside at Rookies, 6151 Thorton Ave., 9 p.m.
• Soulever, Gunslingers Dream and Throwing Toast at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Dying Eyes, Neomatic, Agony of Defeat and Grinwire at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Violent Impact, Dying Eyes, TrenchanT and World Under at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Method of Destruction with Cross Examination and Black Market Fetus at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Euforquestra at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Rivieras at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Perry Weber & the DeVilles at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• John Burns at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Sharon Bousquet at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• DJ Rafi at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The McKenzies at People’s Court, 9 p.m.. $10.
• Frankie the Poet ‘aka Poetic Folkman’ every Saturday at Simo’s Cafistro, Valley Junction, 7 - 11 p.m. 274-2463.
• The Alvarez 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Family Oriented
• History Hunter Museum Vault Tours at the State Historical Building, 10:30 a.m. $8 - $12.
• Meet the Easter Bunny at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Saturday Special: Balloons and Stories at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Saturday Story and Craft: “Strega Nona” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Free. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Riverdance: Farwell Engagement at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $32.50 - $67.50.

Night Life
• Irish Evening Music and Dinner at Grace United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. Free will offering. Call for Reservations: 255-2161.
• Tent Party at Twisted Parrot.
• Greg Warren 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 Gene’s 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 second and fourth Saturday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every first and third 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 Stars vs. Quad City Flames at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m. $8 - $20.
• 2nd Annual RV & Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall & Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 a.m. $3 - $8.
• Bike World Expo at 7 Flags Event Center, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Iowa Crush Meet and Greet Fundraiser at Down Under, 7 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Documentry: “For the Bible Tells me So” at First Unitarian Church, 7:30 p.m. Free. 244-8603.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Plaza Lanes, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 288-9025.
• Iowa Egg Council Annual Egg Cookoff at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Alzheimer’s Association 25th Anniversary Celebration: An Evening of Reflections at the Scottish Rite Consistory, 6 - 10 p.m. 440-2722.
• Spring Bazaar Benefit for Animal Lifeline of Iowa at the Loft, Thrift & Collectibles Shop in Park Avenue Plaza, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 288-7197.
• Drake Neighborhood Farmer’s Market Venors Meeting at First Christian Church, 9 a.m. 277-6951.
• Iowa Holistic Expo at the Downtown Marriot, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $8.
• Iowa Green Party Meet and Greet at the Franklin Avenue Library Conference Room, noon - 2 p.m.
• Author Evelyn Tierney at The Irish Shoppe, 2 - 4 p.m. 633-0030.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Al Welsh Orchestra at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Coco Montoya at Blues on Grand, 7 p.m. $12. 244-3092.
• Botanical Blues with J.D. Flanagan at the Botanical Center, 1 - 3 p.m. $4.
• Davis & Company at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Tony Valdez Group at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• The Vandon Arms, Adelynne, Green Room Rockers and Last Call Causalities at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Under the Microscope Volume Four: Promiscuus Gelamen with Taciturn, Oh Possum, Vampire Hands, Leap Year and Derek Lambert at Vaudeville Mews, 5:15 p.m. $4 - $7. 243-3270.
• Open Jam with VooDoo 3 at Maingate Bar, 8 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Family Oriented
• Peace Walk with a Live Donkey at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2:30 p.m.
• Spring 2-Farm Tour and Easter Egg Hunt at Picket Fence Creamery and Prairieland Herbs, noon - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 438-2697.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Riverdance: Farwell Engagement at the Civic Center, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $32.50 - $57.50.

Night Life
• Greg Warren 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 Gene’s 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
• 2nd Annual RV & Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall & Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 a.m. $3 - $8.
• Bike World Expo at 7 Flags Event Center, noon - 5 p.m.
• Central Iowa Fly Fishers Meeting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny, 9 - 11 a.m. 422-4350.

Miscellaneous
• Iowa Holistic Expo at the Downtown Marriot, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $8.
• Why and How to Participate in the Local Food Movement at the Forest Park Museum, 1:30 p.m. Free. (515) 465- 3577.
• Living Dramatization of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” at Valley United Methodist Church. 7 p.m. Free. 225-2727.

Monday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• The Porch Honkeys featuring Matt Biegger at Trophy’s, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Rick Ludwig’s i-Man Show at Trophy’s, 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at Flanagan’s, 7 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• When in Grovia at Fat Boyz, Grimes, 9 p.m.
• The Cues at Jeannie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Razmatazz, 10 p.m. - midnight. 270-1534.
• The Tanks with Death and Taxes and Mayfair & Huxley at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Glorytellers with Christian Krieg at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Open Mic featuring Rich Cantrell at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• 911 Truth of Central Iowa Monthly Meeting, Viewing of “The Reflecting Pool” at the Adel Public Library, 7 - 10 p.m.
• The Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Family Members, Friends and Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease at the Park Avenue Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 440-2722.
• Des Moines Italian Language Group Meeting at Caribou Coffee, Ingersoll, 7 p.m. Free.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Spring Break Camp at the Science Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $40 - $50 per day.
• Irish Fest at the State Historical Museum, 1 - 4 p.m. Free. 281-3858.
• St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• College and Career Lab at the Des Moines Central Library, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Night Life
• St. Patrick’s Day Costume Party: 70’s Night at Fat Boyz, Grimes, 9 p.m. Free.
• Tent Party at Twisted Parrot, noon - midnight.
• 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 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
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 15th and Locust, noon.
• St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Fat Boyz, Grimes, 9 a.m.
• Iowa Global Warming’s 2008 Public Kickoff Event: St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 6:45 - 9 p.m. Free. 244-1194.
• O’Donor Day Blood Drive at The Blood Center of Iowa, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free.
• Knitting Class for Beginners at the Des Moines Central Library, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.
• 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.

Tuesday 18

Concerts/Live Music
• Dale Menning and the Stardusters Dance Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Brain Drill with Upon Deaths Arrival and Amass the Grave at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• The Black Hollies with Steve Robinson and the Foundation and Betty Buzzkill at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jerry Lorensen of Towncrier at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Bob Pace & the Blues Groove 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.

Family Oriented
• Spring Break Camp at the Science Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $40 - $50 per day.
• Zine at the Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Free.
• Spring Break 2008: Ecokids at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $1 - $4.
• Special Spring Craft: Ages 5 - 11 at the Forest Avenue Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Free.
• After School Story and Craft: “Peeping Beauty” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Night Life
• Extreme Team Trivia at Liars Club, 8 p.m. Free.
• Open Mic Comedy Night Contest at Trophy’s every Tuesday through April, 9 - 10 p.m. Free.
• 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.
• 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
• Butterfly 101 at the Des Moines Central Library, 10:30 a.m. Free.
• Nexus Women’s Club Meeting at East Village Books, 5:30 p.m.
• Spring Bazaar Benefit for Animal Lifeline of Iowa at the Loft, Thrift & Collectibles Shop in Park Avenue Plaza, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 288-7197.

Wednesday 19

Concerts/Live Music
• The Remus Lupins at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
• Tally Hall with The Spinto Band and The Poison Control Center at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• The Coast with The Ropes and The Hands at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Sour Diesel at El Bait Shop, 8 a.m.
• Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• 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.
• 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
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Adult Book Discussion: “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards at the East Side Library, 2 p.m. Free.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Nintendo Wii for Students at the Franklin Avenue Library, 1 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Spring Break Camp at the Science Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $40 - $50 per day.
• Spring Break 2008: Ecokids at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $1 - $4.
• Tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills every Wednesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Energy vs. Anaheim Arsenal at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• Knitting Class for Beginners at the Des Moines Central Library, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.

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