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Thursday 03

Concerts/Live Music
• Mike Aceto at Trophy’s 8 - 11 p.m.
• Lemuel Genovese at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Xerost8 Clik with T.R.A. and Prophecy at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson and 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
• Cooking Class: “Can’t Resist” at Country Club Market, Clive, 6 p.m. $35. 987-5957.
• “The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life” by Piero Ferrucci at Barnes & Noble, West Des Moines, 7 p.m.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Macbeth” in Levitt Hall, Old Main, Drake University, 8 p.m. $6. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Say What Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Orchard Place 5th Annual Team Spelling Bee at People’s Court, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Rob Little 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 Modern Generations, 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
• Iowa Energy vs. Dakota Wizards at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 3:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Young Beaverdale Professionals Meeting at Kelly’s Bar, 6:30 p.m.
• Back Country’s Green Fashion Show: “Fashion Conscience, Style Conscience, Earth Conscience” at the B&B Restaurant, 7:30 p.m. $8. 255-0031.
• Movies at the Museum: “Our Band is Crisis” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5.
• Author Angela Shelton at East Village Books, 5:30 p.m.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 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.
• Java Jazz & the Spoken Word/Art Show at The Downtown Church, 7 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Michelle Hoy and Ordinary People at Amici Espresso Downtown, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.
• John Burns at Village Bean Coffee Co., 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Mr. Baber’s Neighbors at Court Avenue Restaurant & brewing Co., 10 p.m. Free. 282-2739.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at West Towne Pub in Ames, 9 p.m. Free.
• Flipside at Luxx, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Axis at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Time Out Sports Bar, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9 - $16.
• Alchemist at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• The Comfort Zone at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $3.
• The Josh Davis Band with Dick Prall at People’s Court, TBA.
• Emerson Hart at People’s Court, TBA, $10.
• Backstage Boogie Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• The Dig Angees with Tomorrow’s Storm at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Snafu with Floodplane at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Duke Tumatoe at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Amber Norgaard at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• HenriHenrietta & The Priest and the Devil at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• “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
• 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.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• 5 Years of the Irag War: Why the U.S. Will Continue This War and Start Others 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
• Friday Family Fun Night at East Village Books, 7 - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 8 p.m. $21.50.
• “Macbeth” in Levitt Hall, Old Main, Drake University, 8 p.m. $6. 271-3841.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• The H.O.Beer Olympics at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. 727-4370.
• Brew Years Eve “Speakeasy” at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co., 9 p.m. $35.
• The Iowa Players Ball at Java Joe’s, 8:30 p.m.
• Rob Little 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Iowa Stars vs. Peoria Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m. $8 - $20.
• USA Tae Kwon Do 2008 National Qualifier at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 9 a.m. $10.

Miscellaneous
• Italian Wine Tasting at Amici Espresso Downtown, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Explore the Starry Sky at the Drake Observatory, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3141.

Saturday 05

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony: “Out of this World” at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $39 - $52.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Truth be Told at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• Voodoo 3 at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Kyler England and Ellery at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $4 - $8.
• The Comfort Zone at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $3.
• One Nite Stand at The Den, 9 p.m.
• The Estate, Taken and Backdrop at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• E.U.I., Mindasulym and Brutal Republic at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• So Much Fun with Flowers Forever, Wolves in the Attic and Tim’s Weird Hat Club at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jumbies with Andy Frasco at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Flipside at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Harper at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Soapbox Prophets at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• 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
• 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.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Online Predators: What You Need to Know?” Waveland Hall at Plymouht Congregational Church, 1 p.m. $10.
• Drake Law School’s Constitutional Law Center Annual Symposium discussing “The Forgotten Constitutional Amendments” in room 213 of Cartwright Hall, Drake University, 9 a.m. $10. 271-2988.
• Garden Talk 2008 at Forte at InPlay, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. $45. 277-2183.

Family Oriented
• The Dangerous Boys Club: “A Pirate’s Life For Me” at Barnes & Noble, West Des Moines, 10 a.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 8 p.m. $21.50.
• “Macbeth” in Levitt Hall, Old Main, Drake University, 2 p.m. $6. 271-3841.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.
• Lunch ‘n Laughs: “Rumpelstiltskin” at Class Act Proctions Theatre, 11 a.m. $11. 967-7950.

Night Life
• Rob Little 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 Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Iowa Energy vs. Dakota Wizards at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $20.
• USA Tae Kwon Do 2008 National Qualifier at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 9 a.m. $10.

Miscellaneous
• Sacred Heart Parish of Boone Spring Wine and Food Festival at the Iowa National Gaurd Building, Boone, 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. $25. (515) 432-1971.
• Movies at the Museum: “Our Band is Crisis” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony: “Out of this World” at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m. $28 - $52.
• CJC Jam Session Java Joe’s, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Organ Recital at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 4 p.m. Free.
• Bob Pace Band featuring Steve George at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Bill Martin Group at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Today is the Day with Complete Failure, Mouth of the Architect and Lair of the Minotaur at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $10 - $12. 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 Flood Crick every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “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.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Tana Goertz: “Achieving Sucess Using the Laws of Attraction” at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 1 - 4 p.m. $75.

Family Oriented
• Doodlebops Live at Wells Fargo Arena, 1 p.m. $17 - $41.
• Springtime 3-Farm Tour at Picket Fence Creamery, Prairieland Herbs and Northern Prairie Chevre, noon - 5 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 3 p.m. $21.50.
• “Macbeth” in Levitt Hall, Old Main, Drake University, 2 p.m. $6. 271-3841.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• KFMG 99.1 FM Birthday Bash at Hotel Ft. Des Moines, 4 - 8 p.m. $30. 473-6001.
n Rob Little 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 1 p.m.
• USA Tae Kwon Do 2008 National Qualifier at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 9 a.m. $10.

Miscellaneous
• “The Bible” Open Forum at Java Joe’s, 6 - 7 p.m.
• Author Anne Ylvisaker at East Village Books, 2 p.m.

Monday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with Teddy Boys at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
• Steven Kelloff and The Sixers at Flying Mango.
• 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
• “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.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• German Genealogical Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Grandma Mojo’s Moonshine Revival at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 10 p.m. $1.
• 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.
Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 6:35 p.m.
• Iowa Energy vs. Wayne Mad Ants at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• 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 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• The Besties with Maude Make and See and Chirstopher the Conquered at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Matthew Clay 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.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “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.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• American Sign Language Classes at the Deaf Action Center, every Tuesday throgh May 13, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $50. 266-5105.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $22.50 - $42.50.
• Lubrications presents: “A More Perfect Union,” “Plumbers House Call,” Cannoli or Else,” and “Waterboarding Dick Cheney” at 4th Street Theatre, 7 p.m. $10. 401-6517.

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 Hull Avenue Tavern with Modern Generations, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 6:35 p.m.
• Iowa Stars vs. San Antonio Rampage at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• AViD Author Visit: Mildred Kalish at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, 7 p.m. Free.

Wednesday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Famous by July at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Hot Buttered Rum at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• Midweek Music: Lois Brown and Robert Lien at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m.
• Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 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.
• Jeanie Hooper every Wednesday at Christopher’s, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. 274-3694.
• 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
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Martin Bucksbaum Deistinguished Lecture with Futurist Erik Peterson in the Drake Knapp Center, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3994.
• American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club at Urbandale Fire Station #2, 1 - 2 p.m.
• Cooking Class: “Light and Hearty” at Country Club Market, Clive, 6 p.m. $35. 987-5957.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills every Wednesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $27.50 - $47.50.
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 7:30 p.m. $21.50.
• Lubrications presents: “A More Perfect Union,” “Plumbers House Call,” Cannoli or Else,” and “Waterboarding Dick Cheney” at 4th Street Theatre, 7 p.m. $10. 401-6517.

Night Life
• Pat Godwin 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.

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