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Thursday 01

Concerts/Live Music
• Maxilla Blue’s Tour Kickoff at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Sunset Cowboys at Miss Kitty’s, 9 p.m.
• Comfort Zone at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Loudray, Silverhands and Eliza Blue at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• 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, 8 p.m. 244-3092.
• Jake DeBurgo every Thursday at C.C. Taft & Co., 8 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Gallery Talk: Iowa Artists 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
• BFA Exhibition: “The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow” by Drake Seniors Sabella Flagg, Calvin Colton and Clarissa Kampa in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fines Arts Center, Drake University, through May 9. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Emotion” by Ben Shuh at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.
• “Bare Medium” by Van Holmgren at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Welcome Back: Facilitating the Return to School for Children with Cancer” with Dr. Steve Stephenson at Blank Children’s Hospital Hill Auditorium, 6 - 8:30 p.m. with registration at 5:30 p.m.
• Exercises and Stretches for an Injury Free Tennis Season at Compass Chiropractic, 6 p.m. Reservations required. $10 suggested donation to Special Olympics of Iowa. 309-1217.
• 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 Widows Blind Date” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. $5. 271-3841.
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Bike Night at Main Gate, 5 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Game Night and 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.
• RockStar Karaoke at People’s Court with K-Top, 9 p.m. Free.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• 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 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
• DMACC Comencement at Verterans Memorial Hospital, 7 p.m.
• Israel at 60 Fair in the Ballroom of Morehouse Residence Hall, Drake University, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Movies at the Museum “In the Mirror of Maya Deren” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5.
• AViD Author Visit: Joanne Harris at the Des Moines Central Library, 7 p.m.
• Author Lettie Prell at East Village Books, 5:30 p.m.
• Valley Junction Farmer’s Market every Thursday through Oct. 2, 4 - 8 p.m.
• 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 02

Concerts/Live Music
• Larry Myer at Summerset Winery, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Des Moines Concert Singers at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering. 274-1797.
• 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.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Clive After 5.
• John Burns at Village Bean Coffee Co., 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Party Town, 8 p.m. Free. 287-2240.
• After Hours Band at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Otter at Bali Satay, Ames, 10 p.m.
• Axis at Hull Avenue Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m.
• Dane Estes at Congdon, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Standing Damaged at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Trippin Billies - DMB Tribute at People’s Court, 9 p.m. $10.
• Damon Dotson at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 8 p.m. Free.
• Runrunrun and World Under at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Katch 22 at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Last Shades of Dawn at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Chris Cain at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• The Lymbyc Systym with The Never Ends, The Naked Station and Hanwell at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Electric Junction’s CD Release Party at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• Carolyn Cruso at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Nik Sorak and the Dead Waits with Joel Kinser 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
• BFA Exhibition: “The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow” by Drake Seniors Sabella Flagg, Calvin Colton and Clarissa Kampa in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fines Arts Center, Drake University, through May 9. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Emotion” by Ben Shuh at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.
• “Bare Medium” by Van Holmgren at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 7 p.m. $7 - $16.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Widows Blind Date” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. $5. 271-3841.
• “Steel Magnolias” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $12.
• “Dearly Departed” at the Boone Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $10.
• “Miss Witherspoon” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio, 8 p.m. $21.50.
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.
• Drake Opera Theatre presents Purcell’s “Dido and Aneas” in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. $12. 271-3841.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Jeff Kreisler’s Comedy Against Evil at Val Air Ballroom, presented by Polk County Democrats, 6:30 p.m. $25.
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• 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
• Iowa Crush vs. Kansas City Tribe at Johnston Staduim, 7 p.m. $5 - $10.
• PBR Built Ford Tough Series at Wells Fargo Arena, 8 p.m. $6 - $76.

Miscellaneous
• Quiz Bowl for the Beacon of Life at Copper Creek Golf Course, 6:30 - 10 p.m. 979-8235.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 03

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony: Celebration Finale at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $19 - $52.
• Theatrical Chamber Music and Narrative Improvisation on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 2 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Jason Brown with The Bob Pace Band at North Little League Fields, Pleasentville, 6 p.m. $15.
• Greg Brown with Bo Ramsey at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $34 - $47.
• Breakin’ Ground at Party Town, 8 p.m. Free. 287-2240.
• After Hours Band at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• One Nite Stand at Sothern Hills Winery, Osceola, 7 p.m.
• Hot Tamale and the Red Hots at Good Times, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Free.
• Flipside at Rookie’s, Waukee, 8 p.m.
• Randy Burke & the Prisoners at Congdon, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Throwing Toast at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Nature Boy, Power Lounge at Hull Avenue Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Pianopalooza at People’s Court, 9 p.m. $5.
• ...and God Blessed Ignorance, Cirrus Minor and Jason Sturges at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Filth Grinder, Common Diseases of Swine, Caustic Vision and Flaterate at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Dave Barnes at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $15. 243-3270.
• Ski Bunny Suicide’s CD Release Party with Mark Mallman and The Slats at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Billy Ebeling & the Late for Dinner Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 3 - 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Eric Jerardi Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Roxi Copland and Dave Altemeier Tamarindo Nights, 8 - 10 p.m. $10.
• Hanwell with Boo Radley at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• 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
• BFA Exhibition: “The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow” by Drake Seniors Sabella Flagg, Calvin Colton and Clarissa Kampa in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fines Arts Center, Drake University, through May 9. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Emotion” by Ben Shuh at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.
• “Bare Medium” by Van Holmgren at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Effect of Climate Change on Iowa Peoples and Their Cultures” presented by the Iowa Archeological Society Public program at the DMACC Urband Campus, 10 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. $12. 255-4909.

Family Oriented
• Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $7 - $16.
• Satruday Special: Meet George Drouillard at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 - 11 a.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Widows Blind Date” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. $5. 271-3841.
• Women in Motion presents Modern Dance Concer: “How Do I Look?” at the Ames City Auditorium, 8 p.m. $12. (515) 232-7374.
• “Steel Magnolias” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $12.
• “Dearly Departed” at the Boone Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $8 - $10.
• “George M” auditions at the Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center, 1 - 5 p.m.
• “Miss Witherspoon” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio, 8 p.m. $21.50.
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $35.
• Drake Opera Theatre presents Purcell’s “Dido and Aneas” in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. $12. 271-3841.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Cino de Mayo Celebration in Valley Junciton, noon - 10 p.m.
• Flynn Barn Dance with Caller Nate Kemperman at Living History Farms, 8 - 11 p.m. $6.
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• 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
• Des Moines Menace vs. Imperio at Valley Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
• Kentucky Derby Day Celebration at Prairie Meadows.
• PBR Built Ford Tough Series at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $6 - $76.
• Tour Dallas County Conservation and Recreation Area meet at Kuehn Conservation Area, noon - 4:30 p.m. Register by May 2nd. Free. (515) 465-3577.
• Northern Migration Bird Walk at the Brenton Arboretum, Dallas Center, 7:30 a.m.

Miscellaneous
• The Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association 1st Annual Walk: “Walk Me Home... to a place I belong” at Gray’s Lake, 9 a.m.
• Movies at the Museum “In the Mirror of Maya Deren” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5.
• Authors Sheryl Van Weelden and Sherry Borzo at East Village Books, 11 a.m.
• Booksigning with Wendy Awkerman Lyons and John Sayles: “The Girl Who Reached for the Star” at Beaverdale Books, 1 - 3 p.m. 279-5400.
• Des Moines Garden Club Plant Sale at The Gardener’s of America National Headquarters, Johnston, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• CBS’s Big Brother to Hold Open Casting Calls at Merle Hay Mall, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• 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 04

Concerts/Live Music
• Jazz Celebration with Roosevelt Graduate Frank Perowsky at the Roosevelt High School Auditorium, 3 p.m.
• Ames Children Chorus Spring Concert at Collegiat United Methodist Church, Ames, 3 p.m. $5 - $8. (515) 290-1422.
• Des Moines Symphony: Celebration Finale at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m. $14 - $46.
• Drake Concert Band on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Abandon Kansas, Four Word Cause, Progress in Color and Backdrop at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• CJC Jam at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Jason Walsmith of The Nadas at A.K. O’Connors Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• MooseKnuckle at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Flying Silos at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Cameron McGill at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Maxx G at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Blake E/E/E at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 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
• BFA Exhibition: “The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow” by Drake Seniors Sabella Flagg, Calvin Colton and Clarissa Kampa in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fines Arts Center, Drake University, through May 9. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Emotion” by Ben Shuh at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.
• “Bare Medium” by Van Holmgren at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Unions, Immigrant Rights and Imperialist War with Speaker Rebecca Williamson at 3707 Douglas Ave., 2 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• History of Iowa Automobiles Lecture at Forest Park Museum, 1:30 p.m. Free. (515) 465-3577.

Family Oriented
• Iowa Food, Wine Sampling at Prairieland Herbs, Picket Fence Creamery and Northern Prairie Chevre, noon - 5 p.m. Free.
• Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $7 - $16.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Widows Blind Date” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. $5. 271-3841.
• “Miss Witherspoon” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio, 3 p.m. $21.50.
• “George M” auditions at the Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center, 5 - 8 p.m.
• “Dearly Departed” at the Boone Community Theatre, 2 p.m. $8 - $10.
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35.
• Women in Motion presents Modern Dance Concer: “How Do I Look?” at the Ames City Auditorium, 2 p.m. $12. (515) 232-7374.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.
• “The Pajama Game” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
n J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m.
• Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Des Moines Music Collector’s Show at the Downtown Holiday Inn, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $1.
• Author Debra Landwehr Engle at East Village Books, 2 p.m.
• Open House at the Ankeny Area Historical Society, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 05

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with CroKane at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Eisley with The Myriad and Vedera at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $14. 243-3270.
• Azteca Iowa Mariachi Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Open Mic featuring Dusty of the Josh Davis Band at Hull Avenue Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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
• BFA Exhibition: “The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow” by Drake Seniors Sabella Flagg, Calvin Colton and Clarissa Kampa in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fines Arts Center, Drake University, through May 9. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Emotion” by Ben Shuh at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.
• “Bare Medium” by Van Holmgren at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Iraq 101: Understanding Developments in Iraq from 1914 - 2008” in the Social Room at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Beaverdale, 7 - 9 p.m. 255-3162.
• The German Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 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.

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

Night Life
• Cinco de Mayo Celebration at el Bait Shop.
• 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
• Grimes Farmer’s Market through Sept. 4 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Tuesday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Diversity Chorus 10th Anniversary Spring Concert at Urbandale United Church of Christ, 7:30 p.m. Free will offering.
• Drake Symphony Orchestra on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Patchwork at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• American Music Club with Why Make Clocks and Gabe Cordova at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Savory Brown at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $15. 244-3092.
• Drum Lessons with Rusty Ekland every Tueday at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• BFA Exhibition: “The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow” by Drake Seniors Sabella Flagg, Calvin Colton and Clarissa Kampa in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fines Arts Center, Drake University, through May 9. 271-1994.
• “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.
• “Emotion” by Ben Shuh at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.
• “Bare Medium” by Van Holmgren at the Ankeny Art Center, through June 14. Free. 965-0940.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• InDesign User Group of Des Moines: Improve Productivity with InDesign Meeting at Meredith Corp. Conference Core, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• 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. Tacoma at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Wednesday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Midweek Music: Sandra Wacha and Kristin Maahs 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.
• Sour Diesel at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Periphery Reading at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.

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