OCTOBER 27

<Concerts/Live Music>

Lucy Kaplansky with Jeff Black at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $9-$12. 294-2969

Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Free. 440-6565

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 21+. 244-3092

Delaney with The Void at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270
P.W. Gopal at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Paul McCartney at the Wells Fargo Arena, 8 p.m. $49.50-$176. (866) 443-2849

Exodus, 3 Inches of Blood, Circis and Watch Them Die at Hairy Mary's, 6 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

<Exhibitions/Displays>

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter's "Cohesive Pursuit" at Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual CafŽ through Nov. 2. 288-4872

<Child Oriented>

Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 285-4722

Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 278-5286

"Scare-Us" Hill at Terrace Hill, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. $6-$12. 281-3604

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Router Basics: Tips and Tricks" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. Free. 254-9494

Writer's Club at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Thursday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

Gallery Talk at the Des Moines Art Center, 7 p.m. 277-4405

Eric Faden presents "Documentary Fictions/Fictional Documentaries: An Essay Film" at Drake's Cowles Library Reading Room, 8 p.m. 271-3960

Daniel Spencer presents "Justice and Joy: Ethics and Living Well" at Drake's Cartwright Hall room 213, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3119

Luncheon with Iowa State Legislature members at the Hyperion Club, noon - 1 p.m. $15-$20. 331-6855

<Theater/Performing Arts>

Ben Ulin at The Funny Bone through Oct. 30, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

David Mamet's "American Buffalo" at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $12-$15. 243-3270

<Night Life>

Acoustic Open Mike Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Karaoke with DJ Doc every Thursday through October at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 266-9338

Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno's Sports Club, 8 p.m. - midnight. 244-1935

Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O'Connors in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. 226-1717

Karaoke every Thursday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Thursday at Manning's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-0030

Karaoke every Thursday at Gerri's Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-8383

Karaoke every Thursday at Trophy's (inside Plaza Lanes), 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Thursday at Keysters, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Thursday at Okoboji Grill and Bar in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070
Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Thursday at Maddy's Place with Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Thursday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Thursday at Okoboji Grill and Bar in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Thursday at Connie's Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9797

Karaoke every Thursday at the Garden, 10 p.m. 243-3965

Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Thursday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Thursday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Miscellaneous>

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Thursday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

OCTOBER 28

<Concerts/Live Music>

BeJae Fleming CD Release Party with Brother Trucker at the Octagon in Ames, 8 p.m. $7. 232-5331

Joni Laurence at Ritual CafŽ, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872

The Bob Pace Band at A.K O'Connors in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

Lucy Kaplansky with Jeff Black at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 8 p.m. $10. 357-6151

Remedy at Court Avenue Brewing Company, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 21+. 282-2739

Fred Hersch at Civic Music, 8 p.m. $12.50-$24.50. 288-8919

Final Mix at Bourbon Street South, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4. 285-5733

3AM Band at Johnny Mac's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186

The Likely Suspects at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Marcus Kjeldsen at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

The Golden Republic with Scotland Yard Gospel Choir and Poison
Control Center at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $6-$9. 294-2969

The Josh Davis Band at Keysters, 9:30 p.m. $6. 21+. 252-1403

DJs Donnie and Julian at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-7719

Mindrite with SMB, Johnny Rook, and Deified at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Vicecgrip Throttle with The MK Ultra and Two Words at the House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $5. 727-4370

The Slats with Skyline Radio, The Nephilim and Mondo Cane at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Eddie Shaw & The Wolfgang at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

The Independents with Back Alley Swankers, One Fan Band and The Rewinds at Hairy Marys, 5 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

Open Mic Night at Java Joes, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Jamtrak at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Mid Life Crisis Cover Band at the Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 p.m. - midnight. Cover varies. 288-5800

Octangle at the Metro Market, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Cover varies. 360-9397

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Historic Quilts at Living History Farms through Oct. 9. 278-5286

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter's "Cohesive Pursuit" at Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

John Beckelman, Sharon Booma and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Nov. 19. 277-6734

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual CafŽ through Nov. 2. 288-4872

"Attention Deficit" opening at ArtDive Gallery, 5:30 - 9 p.m. Display through Dec. 2. 245-9000

<Child Oriented>

Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 285-4722

Growing Family Fun at Geisler Farms through Oct. 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 278-5286

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Creative Conversation" at the Vaudeville Mews, 3 - 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council and Americans for the Arts. 281-3858

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Oct. 30, 8 p.m. $18. 246-2329

Ben Ulin at The Funny Bone through Oct. 30, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Master Class" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

David Mamet's "Oleanna" at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $12-$15. 243-3270

<Night Life>

Halloween Pub Crawl and Costume Contest at Fourth Street & Court Avenue, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. $5.

"Dinner at the Dome" at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 - 9 p.m. $55-$65. 274-6868 x222

MC Ginsberg Jewelers Elegant Evening Event, 5 - 8 p.m. A portion of the evening's proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Iowa. 222-1101

Work Release Party at Blues on Grand every Friday, 5 p.m. $4. 244-3092

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at The Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Karaoke every Friday at Stroll Inn, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

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, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

Karaoke every Friday at Southpost 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 Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Friday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Friday at Junction 122, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-4100

Karaoke every Friday at Vic & Andy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 285-9326

Karaoke every Friday at Rookies, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093

Karaoke every Friday at The Nest, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 252-0248

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Friday at Murphy's Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0633

Karaoke every Friday at Razamatazz in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Friday at Bennigans on Army Post Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 309-3111

Karaoke every Friday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Friday at Yo Yo's, 8 p.m. - midnight. 266-9144

Karaoke every Friday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Friday at the 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Sports/Outdoors>

Iowa State Cyclones Hockey versus Iowa Hawkeyes at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. 294-6164

<Miscellaneous>

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

OCTOBER 29

<Concerts/Live Music>

Band-A-Thon at the Park Fair Mall, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the North High Band.

Roze at Ooops Bar & Grill in Boone, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.

3AM Band at Johnny Mac's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186

Soapbox Prophets at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Jethro's All Star Jam at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-9900

Helluva Halloween Bash featuring Hello Dave and Hairball at Keysters, 7:30 p.m. $8-$20. 252-1403

One Night Stand at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. Cover varies. 288-5800

Violent Impact with Reality's Flaw, As I Decay, and Killpact at The Racing Corner Tap, 8 p.m. $6.

Jensen Connection at Wellman's Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 245-9737

Jemstate at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

Final Mix at Rookies, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $5. 282-8045

Knucklebone with On A Pale Horse and North of Grand at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Tyler Thompson Band at Walnut Tap, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 262-1218

The Belairs at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 21+. 244-3092

Broken Spindles with A Is Jump and Uriel's Machine at the
Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

David Haack at Java Joes, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

The Hunger Pains' 10th Anniversary Show with Wasteold, BMF, Among the Living, and The Creepy Kids at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 255-2456

Deep Shit Arkansas at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Route 66 at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Biss Bliss featuring Jonathan Biss at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $16.50-$47.50. 246-2329

Ellis at Ritual CafŽ, 8 p.m. $7. 288-4872

Seventh Annual Halloween Bash featuring the Swing Crew at People's in Ames, 9:30 p.m. $10. 292-4501

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter's "Cohesive Pursuit" at Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual CafŽ through Nov. 2. 288-4872

<Child Oriented>

Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music every Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620

Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-kindergarteners through second graders welcome. Free. 221-9171

Growing Family Fun at Geisler Farms through October 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo, 1 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 285-4722

Family Halloween Nights at Living History Farms, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 278-5286

Saturday Morning Fun Shop at the Science Center of Iowa, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. $8-$10. 274-6868

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Cosmic Crazies" at the Ashton Observatory, 6:30 p.m. 262-3108

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Oct. 30, 8 p.m. $18. 246-2329

Ben Ulin Tricks and Treats Magic Show at The Funny Bone through Oct. 30, 3 p.m. All ages. 270-2100

"Master Class" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

"The Full Monty" at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $17-$34. 294-3347

David Mamet's "American Buffalo" at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $12-$15. 243-3270

<Night Life>

Annual Halloween & Costume Party at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, midnight. Costume contest with cash prizes. $9-$10. 224-1709

Masquerade Party at Orlondo's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $5. 244-3637

Halloween Bash at The Garden, 8 p.m. No cover before 9. 243-3965

Halloween Party at Legends East in Pleasant Hill, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Costume constest. No cover. 564-1100

Halloween Party at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. $3/person or $5/couple. 362-5222

All Latin Reggaeton Party at Bali Satay in Ames, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Hollywood Halloween at the Des Moines Playhouse, 6:30 p.m. - midnight. $150/person or $1,500/table of ten. 255-3741

Sizzling Salsa Saturdays at The Marriot Hotel downtown, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $7. 245-5500

Karaoke every Saturday at Signatures, 10 p.m. - close. 962-1331

Karaoke every Saturday at Smokey's Old Place Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

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 Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Saturday at Maddy's Place with DJ Metro, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Saturday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Saturday at TR's Sports Bar with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 255-9985

Karaoke every Saturday at Southpost Sports Bar with Scotty, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Saturday at Eddy's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9097

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 Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Okoboji Grill in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Razamatazz Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Saturday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny's Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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 night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Sports/Outdoors>

Friends of the Ames Dog Park meet at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, 9 a.m. 232-2859

3X Wrestling Presents "Grave Circumstances" at Hoover High School, 6 p.m. $10-$15. 681-6427

<Miscellaneous>

Downtown Farmers' Market in the Court Avenue District, 7 a.m. - noon.

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Wine-tasting at Casa di Vino, 1 - 4 p.m. Cover varies. 253-9463

OCTOBER 30

<Concerts/Live Music>

Jim Williams and Jo Saffell at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns at the Summerset Winery in Indianola, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545

Open Jam with Larry Chambers every Sunday through October at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9338

Carmen at Kenny D's, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 263-9900

Cowpunk at Johnny Mac's Bar & Grill every Sunday, 7 - 11 p.m. Free. 263-1186

Josh Davis at A.K. O'Connors in Beaverdale, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 277-2227

The Samples with Floodplane at the Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $12-$15. 243-3270

Biss Bliss featuring Jonathan Biss at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. $11.50-$43.50. 246-2329

Index Case with Taciturn and Unidentified Suspects at the House of Bricks, 7:30 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Munich Symphony Orchestra at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $19-$42. 294-3347

<Exhibitions/Displays>

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Caspe Heritage Gallery in Waukee, 1 - 3 p.m. through December. 277-6321

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual CafŽ through Nov. 2. 288-4872

<Child Oriented>

Growing Family Fun at Geisler Farms. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo, 1 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 285-4722

Family Halloween at Living History Farms, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $3-$4. 278-5286

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Weekly Spiritual Study: "Learn how to Communicate with Your Angel Guides," 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Call for location. 321-1501

"Putting Your Water Garden To Bed" at the Woodsmith Store, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 3 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater, 3 p.m. $16. 246-2329

Ben Ulin Tricks and Treats Magic Show at The Funny Bone, 3 p.m. All ages. 270-2100

"Master Class" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Nov. 13, 2 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

David Mamet's "Oleanna" at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $12-$15. 243-3270

"Haunted Hotel" at the Embassy Suites on the River, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. 244-1700

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane from "The Odd Couple" discuss their play in a live satellite broadcast at The Caspe Terrace in Waukee, 6:30 p.m. $12-$15. 277-6321

<Night Life>

Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900

Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Sunday at Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Sunday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, Urbandale. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Sunday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Sports/Outdoors>

<Miscellaneous>

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, noon - 5 p.m. 232-3679

The Iowa Comic Book Club Convention at the Best Western Inn in Johnston, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission and parking. Tell organizers you saw it in Cityview and receive a free comic.

Day of the Dead Celebration at the Des Moines Art Center, 1 - 4 p.m. Free. 277-4405

OCTOBER 31

<Concerts/Live Music>

Jazz Jam at Court Avenue Brewing Company every Monday, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 282-2739

515 Halloween featuring Sinking Steps Rising Eyes, Oh Possum, The Close and This Dialogue at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $1 with a costume or $5 without. 243-3270

The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $7-$8. All ages. 265-7321

Hot Rod Circuit and Piebald with Junior Varsity at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $10-$13. 294-2969

Fallen, Really Real, House of Representatives, The Gutta Brothers and more at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $25. 244-3092

Man Alive with An Angle and Class of 98 at Hairy Mary's, 5 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual CafŽ through Nov. 2. 288-4872

"Attention Deficit" at ArtDive Gallery through Dec. 2. 245-9000 for appointment.

<Child Oriented>

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Local Writers' and Authors' Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Monday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Eating Disorders/Body Image Group meets every Monday at 3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 270, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $20/meeting. 270-0280

<Theater/Performing Arts>

<Night Life>

Monday Night Football at the House of Bricks, 7 p.m. 727-4370

Karaoke every Monday at Victor's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-1534

Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Sports/Outdoors>

<Miscellaneous>

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

NOVEMBER 1

<Concerts/Live Music>

"Moody Blues" at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $45.50-$57.50. 246-2329

The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092

The Rocket Summer with Adam Richman, This Day & Age and Sherwood at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

Wayne Hancock at Walnut Tap, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 262-1218

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

John Beckelman, Sharon Booma and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Nov. 19. 277-6734

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual Cafè through Nov. 2. 288-4872

"Attention Deficit" at ArtDive Gallery through Dec. 2. 245-9000 for appointment.

<Child Oriented>

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

American Sign Language Class at the Deaf Action Center, 5:30 p.m. through Nov. 8. $45. 266-5105

<Theater/Performing Arts>
Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone through Nov. 3, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Reruns-Live! at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

<Night Life>

Salsa Dancing at Keyster's every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. - midnight. 267-8900

Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy's, 8 p.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 276-9927

Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Tuesday at 3rd Base Sports Bar in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2687

Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D's, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370

Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Sports/Outdoors>

<Miscellaneous>

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Tuesday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

NOVEMBER 2

<Concerts/Live Music>

Kelly Willis at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $15-$20. 294-2969

Jazz with Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin's, 7 - 9 p.m. 255-3725

Pianopalooza every Wednesday featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at A.K. O'Connors in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $6. 226-1717

Cracker featuring David Lowery and Johnny Hickman at the Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $15-$18. 243-3270

Marah at the Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Towncrier at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Free. 292-4501

Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns with Jimmy "Midnight Cowboy" Pryor at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092

G. Love & Special Sauce with Virginia Coalition at the Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $22.50-$25.50. 223-6152

Bon Jovi at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $49.50-$86. (866) 553-2457

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

John Beckelman, Sharon Booma and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Nov. 19. 277-6734

"Once Upon A City" Art Show at Ritual CafŽ. 288-4872

"Attention Deficit" at ArtDive Gallery through Dec. 2. 245-9000 for appointment.

<Child Oriented>

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171

"Readers Writes" at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Wednesday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

Metaphysics class every Wednesday at 3715 University Ave., 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 255-5570 to register.

"Talking Turkey" with the Iowa Turkey Federation at the Wildwood Lodge, 6 p.m. Free. 222-9876

"Introduction to Immigration Employment Law and Procedures" at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center, 8 a.m. - noon. $25. 235-4603

Lunch with Jeff Chelesvig, president & CEO of the Civic Center, at the Iowa Events Center, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $15. 271-4847

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone through Nov. 3, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Broadway Junior on Tour After Schoolsical Special at the Civic Center, 7 p.m. $12.50. 246-2329

<Night Life>

Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mike Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-7719

Wine tasting at Cyclone Liquors in Ames, 4 - 8 p.m. Free.

Karaoke every Wednesday at Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy's Place with Adam, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-6912

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot Lounge, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 309-0580

Karaoke every Wednesday at Southpost Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale from 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley's Pub in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge in Valley Junction, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave's in Ames, 8 p.m. - 12 p.m. 232-5905

Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - 12 p.m. 564-1140

Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy's Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 334-0633

Old Fart/Early Bird Karoake at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709

Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

<Sports/Outdoors>

<Miscellaneous>

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

"Visions of Christmas Open House" at the Atherton House in Adel through Nov. 6, 4 - 7 p.m. 993-2034

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