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Thursday 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Mike Aceto at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Otherside at Firkin&Fox, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Max Wellman at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The Ben Lehl Band at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Laura Meyer at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies.
• One Nite Stand 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.
• Open Mic every Thursday at Black Cat Cafe, 7 - 10 p.m.
• 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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• Conversations with Darfurians: Survivors of the Genocide in Darfur, Sudan at Urban Heights Evangelical Convenant Church, Urbandale, 7 - 8 p.m.
• Knitting and Crafting Without Pain or Numbness 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
• Music Time at the Library: Children’s Songs with Pat Denson at the Des Moines Central Library, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Free.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, noon - 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Comedy Co-operative LLC presents Comedy Combat at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show. 224-1709.
• Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Bike Night at Main Gate, 5 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Bike Night every Thursday at Trophy’s, 5 - 11 p.m.
• 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
• 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 23

Concerts/Live Music
• The Belin String Quartet Summer Series at Nollen Plaza, 12:15 - 1 p.m. Free.
• Tony Valdez & Don Jaques 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.
• Living Stones at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Michelle Hoy & Ordinary People at Amici Espresso, Downtown, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 288-1492.
• Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Max Wellman Trio at Palmer’s Deli, 5 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Fractal, Rukus and MindAsylum at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Euphorquestra at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Kenny’s Pub, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Faculty Lounge at Rookies, Ankeny, 9 p.m.
• Spam at Billie’s, Elkhart, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Naked Station, The Good Ole Fashion, Jake Bouma, Hanwell, The Postulates, Calous at House of Bricks, 4:45 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Inhuman Design, Common Diseases of Swine, Caustic Vision, Of the Blood at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.. Free.
• Joanna Connor at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Calvary with Blesses with Blood and Beset at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Neumoniker with Strange Neighbors at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Eddie Gumucio at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Roxi Copland Band at The Suites on Locust, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Wendy Jans 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
• “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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• Truth Made Simple: Past Life Intuition for Today’s World with Mari Hamersley at the Adel Public Library, 7 - 8 p.m. Free. 255-5570.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Spring Flicks: “The Toy” at Western Gateway Park, starts at dusk. Free.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Free Italian Wine Tasting at Amici Espresso, Downtown, 4 - 7 p.m. Free. 457-6233.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 24

Concerts/Live Music
• Wounded Judie at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Faculty Lounge at Rookie’s, Ankeny, 9 p.m.
• Steve SL8 at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• Kool & the Gang with Flipside in Valley Junction, 5 p.m., $20.
• VooDoo 3 at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Straight Jacket Coma at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free.
• Past Zero, Funks G and The Lone Strangers at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Standing Damaged and Havick at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Max Wellman at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Head of Femur with Beati Paoli and Keepers of the Carpet at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Davina & the Vagabonds at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Black Diamond at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge,10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Elliot Burke & the Freelance Lovers at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• Sam Salomone & Rob Messer Trio with guest Gary Jackson at The Continental, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• 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.
• Bejae Fleming at Dale Valley Vineyard and Winery, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Free. 523-2199.

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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• Narrative Writing Workshop Hosted by The Society of Professional Journalism at Drake University’s Olmsted Center, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost varies. (317) 927-8000 ext. 204.
• Saturday Cooking Demo at Kitchen Collage, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• The Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour at Barnes and Noble, noon.
• Family Heritage Days at Living History Farms.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Desserts and Divinations” Presented by Des Moines Pagen Pride at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. $10.
• 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 25

Concerts/Live Music
• An Afternoon to Remember: China Earthquake Relief Concert at Heartland Presbyterian Church, Clive, 3 p.m.
• Johnston Station Jazz Big Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m.
• The Albino Spiders, Active Gravity, Making Moves, Humanoids of the Deep at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• River City Rockets at The Port, Panora, 7 - 11 p.m. Free. (641) 755-2900.
• Obsidian’s Dream at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Bunky Marlow Band at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Al Welsh Orchestra at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• ProMusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Making Movies at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• 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
• “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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• Family Heritage Days at Living History Farms.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Night Life
n Sandman the Hypnotist 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. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Booksigning with Author Carrie Meyer at Beaverdale Books, 1:30 p.m. 279-5400.
• Booksigning with Author Carl Brookins at Beaverdale Books, 3 p.m. 279-5400.
• Weekly Sunday Meetings, Psychic Readings, Spiritual Counseling, locations vary, call for more information (515) 321-1501.
• Open Bible Forum at Java Joes, 6 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with Hold For Swank at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Five Finger Death Punch, Destrophy and Dying Eyes at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• 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
• “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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Oklahoma at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.
• Memorial Day Fun Run at Principal Park, 10 a.m. $30.

Miscellaneous
• Grimes Farmer’s Market through Sept. 4 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Tuesday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• The Iowa Military Veterans Band Big Band Concert in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 4 p.m. free. 271-1847.
• Booksigning with Author Carl Brookins at Beaverdale Books, 3 p.m. 279-5400.
• Erv Ruetzel Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Brian Herrin and Micah Wagner 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
• “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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• 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: Healthy Relationships at 1211 Vine St., West Des Moines, in auditorium room, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 255-9490.
• Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $10 - $12.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, noon - 7 p.m.

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. Memphis at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Iowa ONE Vote 08 Summer Kick-off Event at 4th Street Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Wednesday 28

Concerts/Live Music
• Panic at the Disco with Motion City Soundtrack, Hush Sound and Phantom Planet at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $32.50.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• Thee Silver Mt Zion Memorial Orchestra with The Dead Science at Vaudeville Mews, 6:30 p.m. $15. 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
• “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.
• “Body & Soul” Paintings by JoAnne Zallek and Jana Mai-Matthes at Andy’s Frameshop, through June 28. Free.
• “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
• Book Discovery: “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London at the State Historical Museum, 11:45 a.m. Free.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Music Time at the Library: Children’s Songs with Pat Denson at the Des Moines Central Library, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Free.
• Tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills every Wednesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, noon - 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Larry Reeb at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (641) 792-5823.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Rock Star Karaoke every Wednesday at Shooter’s Hideaway with Johnny D, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Double J’s with R & B Productions, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave’s in Ames, 8 p.m. – midnight. 232-5905.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 255-6912.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Hull Avenue Tavern with Modern Generations, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Karly’s Pit Stop Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny’s Pub, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 7 p.m. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finns’ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 334-0633.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot with DJ Mojo, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 309-0580.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991.
• Old Fart/Early Bird Karaoke every Wednesday at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Rookies, Des Moines, with Showtime Entertainment, 8 p.m. - midnight. 282-8045.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Dog House, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• The Principal Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Glen Oaks Country Club.

Miscellaneous
• Drake University’s Ray Society Year-end Celebration and Annual Meeting in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 3 p.m. Reservations required. 271-2120.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.CV

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