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Thursday 15

Concerts/Live Music
• The Effects and Anchondo at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• Otherside at Firkin&Fox, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Larry Myer at Okoboji Bar and Grill, Ankeny, 8:30 p.m.
• Blues Bureau 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
• “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
• Fathers Matter Too Conference at the Drake University Olmsted Center, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free 558-9762.
• Injury Free Soccer - Prevention and Treatment Options 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.

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.
• Bike Night every Thursday at Trophy’s, 5 - 11 p.m.
• Ralph Harris 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.

Miscellaneous
• Planned Parenthood Young Professionals of Greater Iowa Social Event at Stick’s in East Village, 5 - 7 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 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Scott Davis Duo 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.
• Insane Jane at Bike Night in Indianola, 6 p.m.
• Bob Pace Trio at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• The Comfort Zone at Legends East, 9 p.m. 564-1100.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Matt Biegger atHull Ave. Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Snafu and Pocket Full of Nickels at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Dave Thrift Band at Kenny’s Pub, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Flipside at Daytona’s, 9 p.m.
• Axis at Terribles Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. Free.
• Little Mojo at A.K. O’Conner’s West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $3.
• Here’s My Chance, Hold for Swank and The Vandon Arms at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Aqua Marine Dream Machine and Electric Junction at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Route 66 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.. Free.
• Delta Highway at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Victims with Trash Talk, Fuck...I’m Dead, The Day Everything Became Nothing and Black MarketFetus at Vaudeville Mews, 4:30 p.m. $15. 243-3270.
• The Pines with Megafaun and It’s True at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Naked Station & Max Jury at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Brooks Geenen at Java Joes, 8 p.m.
• The Mike Lopez Band at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Sam Salomone & Rob Messer Trio with guest Steve Charleson at The Continental, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• “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
• “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.
• “World Histories” at the Des Moines Art Center, through August. Free. 277-4405.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Lisa Williams at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $35 - $75.
• Internaitonal Day of Sharing Life Stories at DMACC, Ankeny Campus, building 6 Theater, 7 p.m.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Sesame Street Live: “Elmo Makes Music” at Wells Fargo Arena, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. $13 - $26.
• Creative Kids Stuff presents Amazing Amphibians at Blank Park Zoo, 5 - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Life and Times of Sinatra” with Tim Tracy at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio, 7:30 p.m. $22.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Swing Des Moines! presents Jive Junction at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 274-4676.
• Bike to I-Town in Indianola, 6 - 10 p.m.
• Ralph Harris 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 at Striker’s Sports Bar with J&M Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• 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
• 3XWrestling - The Final Countdown at inPlay, 8 p.m. $6 - $12.

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

Saturday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• 7th Annual East Village Blooms ‘n’ Blues with Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts and 35 South on East Fifth St. between East Grand and East Locust streets, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Iowa Blues Challenge at Hotel Fort Des Moines, 9 p.m.
• Jason Brown CD Release Party at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $10.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Coffeehouse Concert Series with Sharon Bousquet and Friends at Minburn United Methodist Church Hall, 7 p.m. $5.
• 3 AM Band at Trophy’s, 8 - 11 p.m.
• The Comfort Zone at Sud Suckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Monkey, Monkey, Monkey at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji’s, Ankeny, 9 p.m.
• Copernicus Jones at Amici Espresso, Downtown, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Flipside at Daytona’s, 9 p.m.
• Dave Thrift Band at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Straight Jacket Coma at Hull Avenue Tap, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Sacry Kids Scaring Kids, The Classic Crime, Ivory Line and Schoolyard Heroes at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Screaming for Silence, Devided We Stand and Funks G at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Amass the Grave’s Kathy Batt Memroial Show with Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, Orson Welles, Fatal Fall and Hallowed Hysteria at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Moreland & Arbuckle with Illimois John Fever at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Likely Suspects at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge,10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Ardency Rue at Java Joes, 8 - 10 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.
• “World Histories” at the Des Moines Art Center, through August. Free. 277-4405.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Bill Cosby at the Civic Center, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $47. - $52.
• The Birth of Stars with Herb Schwartz at the Des Moines Astronomical Society, 8 p.m. Free. 964-1353.
• The Showing of “The Ghost of Abu Ghraib” Documentary Film at Berrigan CW House, 7:30 p.m. 867-8264.

Family Oriented
• Hy-Vee Kids Fishing Derby at Waterworks Park, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
• Sesame Street Live: “Elmo Makes Music” at Wells Fargo Arena, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $13 - $26.
• History Hunter Museum Vault Tours at State Historical Building, 10:30 a.m. $8 - $12.
• Heritage Carousel Opening Weekend in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Student Written and Directed Plays: “Love, Despair, and the Ache of High School” and “The Not-So-Royal Wedding” at Prairieview Middle School Commons, Waukee, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $3 - $5. 987-2770.
• Grass Seats Cinema: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at Ashby Park, Beaverdale, dusk. Free.
• Directing on a Deadline Workshop at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 2 - 3:30 p.m. $10.
• 11 Minute Playwriting Workshop at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, noon - 1:30 p.m. $10.
• Timely Tech Workshop at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 4 - 5 p.m. $10.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Ralph Harris at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Bike Night every Saturday at Trophy’s, 5 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Striker’s Sports Bar with J&M Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• 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
• Women’s Rugby Des Moines vs. Kansas City Jazz at 120 39th S., West Des Moines, Noon.
• 133rd Preakness Stakes at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, all day.
• Des Moines Menace vs. Springfield Demize at Valley Stadium, 6:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• CelebrAsian: 6th Annual Iowa Asian Heritage Festival at the State Capitol Complex - East Complex, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free.
• Drake Law School Commencement Ceremony at the Drake Knapp Center, 7 p.m. 271-3093.
• Super Soup Supper at Miller United Methodist Church. 262-7715.
• Comic Book I-Con in the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $8.
• 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 18

Concerts/Live Music
• CJC Jazz Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Josh Davis at A.K. O’Conner’s, Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free.
• FreeStyle at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Scott Davis Quartet at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Blue Island Tribe at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• 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
• Spring Art Market in Valley Junction, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• “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.
• “World Histories” at the Des Moines Art Center, through August. Free. 277-4405.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405

Family Oriented
• Sesame Street Live: “Elmo Makes Music” at Wells Fargo Arena, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. $13 - $26.
• Heritage Carousel Opening Weekend in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Directing on a Deadline Workshop at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $10.
• 11 Minute Playwriting Workshop at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 2 - 3:30 p.m. $10.
• Timely Tech Workshop at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $10.
• “Holes” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
n Ralph Harris 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
• Introduction to River Paddling at Middle Raccoon River, 1 - 6 p.m. Registration required. 465-3577.
• Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Meeting at East Village Books, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.

Miscellaneous
• Drake Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at the Drake Knapp Center, 10 a.m. 271-3093.
• Drake Graduate and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at the Drake Knapp Center, 2 p.m. 271-3093.
• Open Bible Forum at Java Joes, 6 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 19

Concerts/Live Music
• Killswitch Engage with Poison the Well and Throwdown and the End at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $20.50.
• Scented Vinyl with Electric Junction at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 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.
• “World Histories” at the Des Moines Art Center, through August. Free. 277-4405.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Smart Talk with Geena Davis at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Family Members, Friends and Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease at Park Ave Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 - 8 p.m. 440-2722.
• Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting at Senior Suites of Urbandale, 6 p.m. 270-9700.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

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

Night Life
• Court Jester Comedy Challenge at Liars Club, 8 p.m. Free.
• Karaoke every Monday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Monday at Double J’s with Rice and 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
• Celebrate Community History Day at the State Historical Building, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $30. 281-3858.
• Living History Farm Charity Golf Classic VI at Glen Oaks Country Club, 10:30 a.m. registration. 278-5286.
• Grimes Farmer’s Market through Sept. 4 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Tuesday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Rural Edition Trio at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Scream Club with Mad Happy and Typical Boy + DJ Solarz at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Dorthy Hecht and Brian Congdon 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.
• “World Histories” at the Des Moines Art Center, through August. Free. 277-4405.
• “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: Underage Using at 1211 Vine St., West Des Moines, in auditorium room, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 255-9490.
• Teen Zine at the Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 p.m. Free.
• Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $10 - $12.
• Creative Movement for Tots at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. $10.

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
• WWE Presents: Smackdown and ECW at Wells Fargo Arena, 6:30 p.m. $21 - $61.

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

Wednesday 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Lazerfest with Kid Rock, Finger 11 and Theory of a Deadman at Water Works Park, 4 p.m. $39.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Envy Corps with Dirty Little Rabbits and Cosmia at People’s Court, 7 p.m. $12.
• Diagram of Truth at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• Asylum Street Spankers at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• 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.
• “World Histories” at the Des Moines Art Center, through August. Free. 277-4405.
• “Hand & Eye” Drawing from the Permanent Collections at the Des Moines Art Center, through Sept. 7. Free. 277-4405

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• BIZ Business Insights and Networking Luncheon with guest speaker Joni Tonnemacher in th Arthur Davis Room at the Des Moines Partnership, 11:30 a.m. $10 - $12.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

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

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