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Thursday 29

Concerts/Live Music
• Tune In to Main Street with Danny Grause in the Ames Main Street Cultural District, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Screaming Mechanical Brain, JEFF!, Marcato and Femme Fatality at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Otherside at Firkin&Fox, 6 - 9 p.m.
• John Statz at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• Backstage Boogie Band at Porky’s, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Thrones with The Autumn Project, Shores of the Tundra and Skin of Earth at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• Snafu with Worlds Tallest People at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Songwriters in the Round at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies.
• Freestyle 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
• “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
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• 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.
• Larry Reeb 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Barnstormers Autograph Session at The Stadium Store at the Kaleidoscope at the Hub, 11 a.m. Free.
• The Principal Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Glen Oaks Country Club.

Miscellaneous
• West Des Moines Jobs Expo 2008 at the Sheraton West Des Moines, 10 a.m. - 4 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 30

Concerts/Live Music
• The Belin String Quartet Summer Series at Nollen Plaza, 12:15 - 1 p.m. Free.
• Left to Rust at Brenton Skating Park, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Fat Twosday 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.
• Friday’s at the Fountain with Dick Prall at West Glen’s Fountain Plaza, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $5.
• Gustofsons 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.
• The Max Wellman Trio at Java Joes, 8 - 10 p.m. Free.
• Otter, Fatty Geezer at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• One Nite Stand at Luxx, 9 p.m. Free.
• Rick Ludwig’s i-Man Show at Rookies, Ankeny, 9 - 10 p.m.
• Axis at The Wooden Nickel, Bondurant, 9 p.m. Free.
• World Under, Cruciful at Hull Ave., 9 p.m. Free.
• Roadshow at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at Kenny’s Pub, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Just My Luck, Tempest Rose, Vance Lambert, Alex Weihs, Cell Division, The Capote Flat, Max Jury at House of Bricks, 4:45 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• The Riveras at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.. Free.
• Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $6. 244-3092.
• Caustic Vision with Gallows Hill, Borderline Insanity and Age of Discord at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Horizon at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• Copernicus Jones at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Rachel Sage 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
• “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.
• Summer Landscape Show by Gary Bowling, Dennis Dykema, Barbara Fedeler, David Gordinier, Steve Herrnstadt, Bill Innes, David Ottensteins, John Preston, Eugenie Torgerson at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• Exhibition of Pastels by Bobbie McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Places” by Larry Roots at Hentschel Art Gallery, through July 15. 277-3200.
• 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.

Family Oriented
• Family Friday Nights at Blank Park Zoo, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Spring Flicks: “The Wizard of Oz” at Western Gateway Park, starts at dusk. Free.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Ballet Des Moines presents: “Elevation” at Hoyt Sherman Place,8 p.m. $17 - $52.
• “Hearts of Freedom” at the State Historical Museum, Iowa Public Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Comedy with Jim Ramsey, Scott Loudon, Joel Fry, Ben Herman at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Comedy XPeriment 5th Year Anniversary at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, 7:30 p.m. $8.
• Larry Reeb 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. Memphis at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• The Principal Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Glen Oaks Country Club.

Miscellaneous
• Book Launch Party: Mary Gottschalk at East Village Books, 6 p.m. Free.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 31

Concerts/Live Music
• Backstage Boogie Band at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Bryan Spangler at Daily Grind Coffee, 7 - 9 p..m.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Rockin’ for Youths with Dirty Little Rabbits, Maxx Menagerie, DeiFied, Ritual Fixx, Freaklabel, Shatter, Gear Down, Gideon’s Revenge, Final Escape, Crooked Halo, Acceptable Level of Violence, Smoking Blindfolded at Shooter’s Hideaway, 1 p.m. $10. 270-3887.
• One Nite Stand at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. Free.
• Fighting for Kate at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Wickked Sin at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free.
• Cirrus Minor, Johnny Reeferseed and the High Rollers at Hull Ave., 9 p.m. Free.
• Sunset Cowboy with Larry Berenguel at Maverick Grill, 8 p.m.
• Odium, Only, Calous, Cuevero Girls at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• The Poison Control Center with Slaughterhouse 6, Christopher the Conquered and So Much Fun at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Poison Control Center with Tyborn Jig and Derek Lambert at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $5. 244-3092.
• The Riveras at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.. Free.
• Stephen Ites at Mars Cafe, 8 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.
• Bejae Fleming at Dale Valley Vineyard and Winery, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Free. 523-2199.

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.
• Summer Landscape Show by Gary Bowling, Dennis Dykema, Barbara Fedeler, David Gordinier, Steve Herrnstadt, Bill Innes, David Ottensteins, John Preston, Eugenie Torgerson at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• Exhibition of Pastels by Bobbie McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Places” by Larry Roots at Hentschel Art Gallery, through July 15. 277-3200.
• 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
• Dragons! at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free.
• I’m Taking Care: Babysitting Workshop at the Des Moines Central Library, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. $20.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Ballet Des Moines presents: “Elevation” at Hoyt Sherman Place,8 p.m. $17 - $52.
• “Hearts of Freedom” at the State Historical Museum, Iowa Public Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• “Cabaret Night Live” at the Temple for Performing Arts, 6 p.m. $75.

Night Life
• Gay in the Gateway at Ritual Cafe, 3 - 10 p.m. $5.
• 1970’s Retro Bash at the Capitol Room, 8 p.m. - midnight, $50.
• Comedy XPeriment 5th Year Anniversary at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, 7:30 p.m. $8.
• Larry Reeb 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
• The Principal Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Glen Oaks Country Club.
• Dam to Dam: Iowa’s Distance Classic starting at Saylorville Dam to Downtown, 20K: 7 a.m. 5K: 9 a.m. $20 - $50.
• Iowa Barnstormers vs. Quad City Steamwheelers at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Author John T. Price at East Village Books, 1 p.m. Free.
• Mytdog Agility Seminar at Mytdog, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $120. 279-2327.
• 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 01

Concerts/Live Music
• Primer 55, Love Said No, Agony of Defeat, Dying Eyes at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• CJC Jam Session at Java Joe’s, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Aquamarine Dream Machine at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Rod Chaffee Band at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Soul Searchers at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• To Pure to Die with With Blood Come Cleansing and Amass the Grave and Fatal Fall and Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Open Jams with VooDoo 3 at Main Gate, 8 p.m. Free.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Sunday at Brew Haus, 4 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Country Jam Session with Country Fever every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Free. 263-1186.

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.
• Summer Landscape Show by Gary Bowling, Dennis Dykema, Barbara Fedeler, David Gordinier, Steve Herrnstadt, Bill Innes, David Ottensteins, John Preston, Eugenie Torgerson at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• Exhibition of Pastels by Bobbie McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Places” by Larry Roots at Hentschel Art Gallery, through July 15. 277-3200.
• 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
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Hearts of Freedom” at the State Historical Museum, Iowa Public Theatre, 3 p.m. Free.

Night Life
n Larry Reeb at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m.
• Cruise Night, Souped up Cars at Main Gate, noon - 10 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gene’s Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Karaoke every Sunday with Carmen at Kenny D’s, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. 263-9900.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey’s BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Miscellaneous
• Classic Chevys of Central Iowa 31st Annual Car Show at Southridge Mall, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• 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 02

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with Beati Paoli at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Primer 55, Love Said No, Dying Eyes at Hull Ave., 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
• “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.
• Summer Landscape Show by Gary Bowling, Dennis Dykema, Barbara Fedeler, David Gordinier, Steve Herrnstadt, Bill Innes, David Ottensteins, John Preston, Eugenie Torgerson at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• Exhibition of Pastels by Bobbie McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Places” by Larry Roots at Hentschel Art Gallery, through July 15. 277-3200.
• 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.

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

Tuesday 03

Concerts/Live Music
• Why Make Clocks, Boxcutter at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Nathaniel Seer at Java Joes, 7 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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.
• Summer Landscape Show by Gary Bowling, Dennis Dykema, Barbara Fedeler, David Gordinier, Steve Herrnstadt, Bill Innes, David Ottensteins, John Preston, Eugenie Torgerson at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• Exhibition of Pastels by Bobbie McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Places” by Larry Roots at Hentschel Art Gallery, through July 15. 277-3200.
• 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
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, noon - 7 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Menopause the Musical” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $30.50.

Night Life
• Bike Night at Rookies, 6151 Thorton Ave.
• Extreme Team Trivia at Liars Club, 8 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.
• 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.

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

Wednesday 04

Concerts/Live Music
• 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.
• Leo Rondeau with Truckstop Souvenir at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 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.
• Summer Landscape Show by Gary Bowling, Dennis Dykema, Barbara Fedeler, David Gordinier, Steve Herrnstadt, Bill Innes, David Ottensteins, John Preston, Eugenie Torgerson at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• Exhibition of Pastels by Bobbie McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through July 5. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Places” by Larry Roots at Hentschel Art Gallery, through July 15. 277-3200.
• 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.

Family Oriented
• Summer Reading Kick-off with Dan Wardell at the Des Moines Central Library, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Menopause the Musical” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $30.50 - $40.50.

Night Life
• Nick Griffin 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.

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