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Thursday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• The Effects, The Vandon Arms, Pictures of Then at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Pattern is Movement at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $6 - $9.
• Rick Ludwig’s I-Man Show 7 Friends at Trophy’s 8 - 11 p.m.
• The Porch Honkey’s featuring Matt Biegger at Tonic, Ankeny, 8 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar, Ankeny, 9 p.m.
• Unity Conscious at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Kimya Dawson with Angelo Spencer and L Orchidee D Hawai at Vaudeville Mews, 6:30 p.m. $15. 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.
• 2008 Iowa Blues Challenge at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. 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 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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Engaged Citizen Experience - Ernesto Cortes Jr.: “Towards a Democratic Culture: Fatih, Politics and Justice” in Parents Hall in the Olmsted Center, Drake University, 5:30 p.m.
• George Washington Carver and Henry Wallace Program at the Des Moines Central Library, 6:30 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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Bike Night at Main Gate, 5 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Jim Florentine 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 Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Wine and Beer Tasting at Wine & Spirits Gallery, 5 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Friday 18

Concerts/Live Music
• Westside Story at 50: The Mind and Music of Leonard Bernstein at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $52.50.
• “Aria” featuring Jason Badger at the Salisbury House, 8 p.m. $25. 274-1777.
• Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus presents “This is My Country” at Urbandale United Church of Christ, 7:30 p.m. $5 - $15. 953-1540.
• Paramore and Jimmy Eat World at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $35.
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• David Zollo at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Rome Balestrieri and Steve Alm at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• John Kaldenberg & Jon Defoor at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• Snafu at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar, SE 14th St., 9 p.m.
• Rick Ludwig’s i-Man Show 7 Friends at Rookies, Ankeny, 9 - 10 p.m.
• The Porch Honkey’s featuring Matt Biegger at Legends East, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dan Colehour Band at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• The Comfort Zone at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Z Bar, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Plan B at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• The Bodeans at People’s Court, TBA, $20.
• The Blue Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Blue Felix, XI Dimension at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Gimikk, Throwing Toast, Soulever at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• John Nemeth at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Max Wellman with Shannon Curtis at Vaudeville Mews, 6:30 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Cheap Seats with So Gold at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• Shannon Curtis at Mars Cafe, 8:30 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
• Artist of the Month Reception: Jon Benson at East Village Books, 6 - 8 p.m.
• 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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Just Give Me Jesus with Anne Graham Lotz at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m. Free.
• Documentary Film on the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike, Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement: “At the River I Stand” 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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Ballet Hispanico at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $25- $35.
• “Steel Magnolias” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, West Des Moines, 7 p.m. $12.
• “Doubt” at the Ames Community Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.
• “The Long Red Herring” Murder Mystery Dinner at 1932 SW 3rd St., Ankeny, 7 p.m. $17.

Night Life
• Swing Des Moines presetns 5th Annual: “Swing into Spring” Swing Dance at Jive Junction, West Des Moines Community Center Ballroom, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 274-4676.
• Indianola Bike Night on the Square, 6 - 10 p.m.
• Jim Florentine 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 Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.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
• 3XW Live Pro Wrestling at inPlay, Lower Level, 8 p.m. $12.

Miscellaneous
• Explore the Starry Sky at the Drake Observatory, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3141.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 19

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus presents “This is My Country” at Urbandale United Church of Christ, 7:30 p.m. $5 - $15. 953-1540.
• Dueling Pianos with Rome Balestrieri and Steve Alm at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• Misfit Toyz at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• John Kaldenberg & Jon Defoor at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• Can of Worms at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Big Time Entertainment Presents: Bomb the Moon, Tim’s Weird Hat Club, Something Sexual, Michael Sandvig, TJ Lazer at Shooter’s Hideaway, 3 p.m. $10. 270-3887.
• Sanfu, Obsidian’s Dream at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Rave Without a Party, The Hype, The Prospectors at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Coldfiltered at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Modern Life is War with Hercules and Tyborn Jig and Sioux City Pete and the Beggars at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Woven Hand with Derek Lambert at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Jason Brown at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Larry Garner at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Flying Pig Fiddle & Banjo at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Shatter, Dharma Bums at Java Joe’s 9 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Just Give Me Jesus with Anne Graham Lotz at Wells Fargo Arena, 8:30 a.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Party for the Planet at Blank Park Zoo, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Blues for Greens on the Walnut Street Bridge, all day. Free.
• Histroy Hunter Museum Vault Tours at the State Historical Museum, 10:30 a.m. $12.
• Russian Folk Tales at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Steel Magnolias” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, West Des Moines, 7 p.m. $12.
• “Doubt” at the Ames Community Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.
• “The Long Red Herring” Murder Mystery Dinner at 1932 SW 3rd St., Ankeny, 7 p.m. $17.

Night Life
• Salsa Night at Hotel Fort Des Moines, 8 p.m. $10.
• Craig Ferguson at Hoyt Sherman Place, 8 p.m. $45 - $55.
• Jim Florentine 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 Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• 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. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Spring Wild Flower Hike at Kuehn Conservation Area, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. (515) 465-3577.
• Central Iowa Fly Fishers Meeting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Anken y, 9 - 11 a.m.

Miscellaneous
• Mayor’s Annual Ride for Trails at City Hall, 10 a.m. $25.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Sunday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Bon Jovi at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $55 - $100.50.
• Drake Choral Ensemble at the Civic Center, 3 p.m. $15.
• Al Welch Orchestra at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Tony Valdez & Don Jaques at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• MidLife Crisis at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Mindrite, Marcato, Final Escape at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Free. 727-4370.
• NeuMoniker at El Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• CJC Big Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Doubt” at the Ames Community Theater, 2 p.m.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
n Jim Florentine 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. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.
• Earth Day in the Junction 5K Run and Childrens Fun Run in Historic Valley Junction, 9 a.m.

Miscellaneous
• Terrace Hill Society “Treasures in Your Attic” Antique Evaluation Event at West End Architectual Salvage, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 per item. 281-3604.
• Drake Relays Parade starts at 24th & Carpentar, 2 p.m.
• “The Bible” Open Forum at Java Joe’s, 6 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Central Wind Ensemble in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Scented Vinyl with Johnny Reeferseed at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
• Monday Nite Open Jam with One Nite Stand at Rookies, 6151 Thornton Ave. 8 - 11 p.m.
• 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
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Alzheimer’s Association presents Support Group for Family Members, Friends and Caregivers of Poeple with Alzheimer’s Disease at the Park Avenue Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 - 8 p.m. 440-2722.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

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

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 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. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Meeting at East Village Books, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Des Moines Cycle Club Meeting at Mustard’s, 6:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Nollen Plaza, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
• Mentalist Chris Carter in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center, Drake University, 9 p.m.
• AViD Author Series: Alexander McCall Smith at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. Free.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Tuesday 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Sissel at Hoyt Sherman Place, 8 p.m. $45 - $55.
• Drake Wind Symphony on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Rural Edition Trio at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Mayday Parade, The Graduate, My American Heart at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• Quatre Tete with Dropsonic, If Ever Was a Fire and Cosmia at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Lions at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Randy Burk and Jared Hall at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 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
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Stringfellow Lecture Series - Melanie L Harris: “Is America Possible? Race and Black Religion” in Bulldog Theater in the Olmsted Center, Drake University, 7 p.m. 271-4615.
• Open Mic: Rant, Rage & Reflect: Take Back the Night Reflection at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8:15 p.m.
• 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
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.

Night Life
• Bike Night at Rookies, 6151 Thorton Ave.
• 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. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.
• Polk County I-Club Spring Football Banquet at 7 Flags Events Center, 5 p.m. $28.
• Earth Day at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Free.
• “Fake Relays” at Nollen Plaza, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Food and Wine Series “Veggies” at Casa di Vino, 5 - 7 p.m. 253-9463.
• Drake Relays Carnival at Helmick Commons, Drake University, 4:30 - 8 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Wednesday 23

Concerts/Live Music
• Midweek Music: Mark Babcock at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m.
• Watermelon Slim at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• The Brix Big Band at House of Bricks, 6:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Snafu at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Otherside at Jimmy’s American Cafe, 6 - 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Western Civilization, Audrey Ryan at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• 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
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Weaver Medal of Honor Lecture - Richard J. Morrow in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 1 p.m. Free. 271-1814.
• “Wake Up to the Messages in Your Dreams” at Kirkendall Public Library, Ankeny, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free. 255-5570.
• 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
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.

Night Life
• Homer’s Guitar Hero Tournament at Vaudeville Mews, 7:30 p.m. Free. 243-3270.
• Grandma Mojo’s Moonshine Revival at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 10 p.m. $1.
• Al Jackson 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 Modern Generations, 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.

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