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Thursday 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Tempest Rose at Valley High School Auditorium, to benefit The American Cancer Society and The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society, 7 p.m. $5. 537-4755.
• Drake Trombone Choir in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• High On Fire with The Autumn Project at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $15. 243-3270.
• The Quick and Easy Boys at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• As I Lay Dying at People’s Court, 5 p.m. $17.
• Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• Otherside at Firkin&Fox, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Nervous but Excited at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies.
• Johnny & Rectifiers at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 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
• 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.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Advanced Nonsurgical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment 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.

Family Oriented
• Children’s Book Discussion Group at the Des Miones Central Library, 4 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.

Night Life
• Comedy Co-operative LLC presents Comedy Combat at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show. 224-1709.
• Bike Night at Main Gate, 5 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Billy Gardell 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 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Tacoma at Prinicpal Park, 12:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Step Out Step Up” Event for Women with Cancer at Southridge Mall, 7 - 9 p.m.
• Author Visit: Nancy Harless at the Des Moines Central Library, 7 p.m. Free.
• 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 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Sabrosa at Summerset Winery, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Lypstyx at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Legends East, 9 p.m. 564-1100.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Dueling Pianos with Rich Cooper and Dana Croll at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Porch Honkey’s featuring Matt Biegger at A.K. O’Connors, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $3.
• Sunset Cowboys at Maverick’s, 8 p.m.
• Max Wellman Trio at Palmer’s Deli, 5 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Smoking Blindfolded, We Are Not Who We Say We Are and Rubicon Crossing at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Flipside at Luxx, 9 p.m.
• Axis at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar and Grill, SE 14th St., 9 p.m.
• Power Lounge at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Battle of The Bands: One Night Stand, True Story, Katch 22, Douglas Acres, MooseKnuckle and Pocket Full of Nickles at People’s Court, 7 p.m. $10.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at A.K. O’Conner’s West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $3.
• Agony of Defeat and System After at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Here Among Others, Gear Down and Crooked Halo at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Westside Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.. Free.
• Zac Harmon at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Kyd N Tre with M.T.B.P., Prophecy, Mic L and Paris at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Golden Gods with Slopsycle at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Brooks Geenen at Java Joes, 8 p.m.
• Brian Jones at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• “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.
• “Dividing Lines” by Patrick Cooney at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Dr. Laura Schlessinger: “In My Never to be Humble Opinion” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $47 - $67.
• 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
• “And the World Goes Round” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-2897.
• “Stomp” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $27.50 - $40.
• “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.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Billy Gardell 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 Road with Smitty’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 309-3111.
• Karaoke every Friday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9423.
• Karaoke every Friday at Yo Yo’s, 8 p.m. – midnight. 266-9144.
• Karaoke every Friday at the 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every Friday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 254-3080.
• Karaoke every Friday at Booneville Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-9097.
• Karaoke every Friday at Dog House Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Tacoma at Prinicpal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Diabetes Day” at Polk County Health Department Clinic, 8 a.m. - noon. Free. 286-3926.
• Stargazing: “The Future of Stars” at the Drake Municipal Observatory in Waveland Park, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3141.
• Author Kimberly Stuart at East Village Books, 6 p.m.
• John Domini Book Release Party: “A Tomb on the Periphery” at Beaverdale Books, 7 p.m. 279-5400.
• Revolution Talent Competition at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with Rich Cooper and Dana Croll at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Breakin’ Ground at Croation Center, 7 - 11 p.m. $6. 285-8934.
• One Nite Stand at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• FreeStyle at Rookies, Ankeny, 8:30 p.m.
• Spam at Billies, Elkhart, 9 p.m.
• Common Disease of Swine, Crooked Halo and Amereimage at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Matt Biegger at Lorenzo’s, Madrid, 9 p.m. Free.
• Calous at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Ed Antone at Hull Avenue Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Sam Salomone & Rob Messer Trio with guest Steve Grismore at The Continental, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• Public Property at People’s Court, 10 p.m. $10.
• The Black Dahlia Murders, A Life Once Lost and Aris at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• On a Pale Horse and Only Aurasing at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Cornmeal with Mr. Baber’s Neighbors at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Voodoo3 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge,10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Too Slim & the Taildraggers at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Roxi Copland at The Suites on Locust, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Paul Storm at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Greg Grant at Java Joes, 8 - 10 p.m.
• Steph Davies & Matthew Davies 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
• “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.
• “Dividing Lines” by Patrick Cooney at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The Veterans/ Military Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. 276-0287.
• Learn How to Make Corsages at the Des Moines Central Library, 2 - 3 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Satruday Special: Miss Spider Visits the Library at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 - 10:30 a.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Stomp” at the Civic Center, 5 p.m. $27.50 - $40.
• “Stomp” at the Civic Center, 9 p.m. $32.50 - $45.
• “And the World Goes Round” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-2897.
• “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.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Salsa Night at Hotel Fort Des Moines, 8 p.m. $10.
• Billy Gardell 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Portland at Prinicpal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Iowa Barnstormers vs. Louisville Fire at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.
• Des Moines Menace vs. St. Louis Lions at Valley Stadium, 2 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Ebony Fashion Fair at the Polk County Convention Complex, 8 p.m. $21 - $50.
• Program about Tet, the Vietnamese New Year at the State Historical Building, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. 281-3858.
• 8th Annual RUNorwalk at the Norwalk High School. 981-0619.
• Smoking Blindfolded, We Are Not Who We Say We Are and Rubicon Crossing at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• The Subjective Circus at Gateway West, 7 p.m. $15.
• Revolution Talent Competition at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 8 a.m.
• Anime Meetup at the West Des Moines Community Center, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. 222-3440.
• “Second Saturday” Book Club at Beaverdale Books, 10:30 a.m. 279-5400.
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Historic Court Ave, through Oct. 7 a.m. - noon.
• 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 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Louisiana Red with Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 7 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Kaddisfly, Carawae at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band Combo at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Max Wellman Trio at The Grand Piano Bistro, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Tony Valdez & Don Jaques at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Ashanti at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Eyes Like Aster at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The Starlings at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6. 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
• “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.
• “Dividing Lines” by Patrick Cooney at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• LADOS (Life After Death of Spouse) Meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 - 9 p.m. 277-6969.

Family Oriented
• Mother’s Day Brunch at the Botanical Center, 11 a.m and 1 p.m.
• Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale at the West Des Moines Elks Lodge, 7400 Hickman, 8 a.m. - noon. $6.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Stomp” at the Civic Center, 1 p.m. $32.50 - $45.
• “Stomp” at the Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. $27.50 - $40.
• “Miss Witherspoon” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio, 3 p.m. $21.50.
• “Late Nite Catechism” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
n Billy Gardell 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Portland at Prinicpal Park, 1:05 p.m.
• Cityview’s “Live Strong Day Unite for Cancer Ride” at Gateway Park and Principal Park, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $25.

Miscellaneous
• Revolution Talent Competition at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 8 a.m.
• Open Bible Forum at Java Joes, 6 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 12

Concerts/Live Music
• The Temptations at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $47.50 - $57.50.
• Scented Vinyl with Brooks Green at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Cedarwell with JP05, Jacob Tyler Wolfgang and Jordan Mayland at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Metro Station, Forever the Sickest Kids, The Maine and Danger: Radio at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Open Mic featuring Rick of Power Lounge 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
• “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.
• “Dividing Lines” by Patrick Cooney at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Gift Planning: “Multiplying the Good Charitable Gifts Do” at Luther Park Community Center, 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 262-5639 ext. 186.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. $10 - $12.
• 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 Co., 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 13

Concerts/Live Music
• The Avett Brothers at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $17 - $25.
• Colby Caillat with Trevor Hall at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $22.50.
• Dale Manning & the Stardusters Dance Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Mankind is Obsolute, World Under, Knucklebone and Dirty Little Rabbits at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Josh Ritter with Dawn Landes at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $15. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Dave Zollo at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Bob Pace & the Blues Groove at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Drum Lessons with Rusty Ekland every Tueday at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
Exhibitions/ Displays
• “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.
• “Dividing Lines” by Patrick Cooney at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

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

Family Oriented
• Teen Focus Series: Hope! Drama Troupe at 1211 Vine St., WDM, in auditorium room, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 255-9490.
• Animanga Club at the Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 p.m. Free.

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. Portland at Prinicpal Park, 12:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Dream Big Gathering at the Polk County Convention Complex, 6:30 - 10 p.m. Free.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Wednesday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Blind Melon at People’s Court, TBA. $15.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• Otherside at Jimmy’s American Cafe, 6 - 9 p.m.
• 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
• “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.
• “Dividing Lines” by Patrick Cooney at The Lift, through June. 288-3777.
• Iowa Artist 2008: Drawing at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Aug. 9. Free.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405

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