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Thursday 12

Concerts/Live Music
• Tune In to Main Street with Mike Giles in the Ames Main Street Cultural District, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Nitefall on the River with Kelly Hunt and Smokin’ Mojo Kings at Simon Estes Riverfont Amphitheater, 7 p.m. $8.
• Ankeny Summer Sounds with Faculty Lounge at The Shell, Ankeny, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Tubb Ring, Divided We Stand, Hold for Swank, The Leo Project at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• The Otherside at Firkin & Fox, 7 - 10 p.m.
• The James Biehn Experience at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Free.
• Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Botticellis with Christopher the Conquered, Hanwell and Chad Allen at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Belleville Outfit with Bob Tyler and the Recklesss Hearts at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Soul Searchers 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
• Gallery Talk with Jeff Fleming and Laura Burkhalter with Artists Sonny Assu and Jesse Small at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• “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.
• “A Sense of Place” New Work by Toby Penney at Moberg Gallery, through July 5. Free. 279-9191.
• “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.
• Paintings by T. Bill Andrews at Plymouth Church, through August 29. 255-3149.
• “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
• “For the Bible Tells Me So” Documentary at the Iowa State Historical Building, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Historic Preservation Program at the Des Moines Central Library, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Health Talk: Advanced Nonsurgical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment at Compass Chiropractic, 6 p.m. Free. 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
• R U RDNG? at the Des Moines Central Library, 1:30 p.m. Free.
• 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 - $40.50.
• “Defending the Caveman” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.
• “The Apple Tree” at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.

Night Life
• Possibilities: An Evening of Fun and Fashion at Liars Club, 8 p.m.m $5.
• Willie Farrell 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
• The NCAA Division I Track and Field National Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium.

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 13

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.
• Blues Before Sunset with The Andy Schneider One-Man Blues Band at the State Historical Building, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free.
• June Jam 2008 Christian Concert Series with Remnant Blues Band at Brenton Skating Plaza, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Friday’s at the Fountain with Bound2Be at West Glen’s Fountain Plaza, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $5.
• Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus presents: “Alive with Pride” in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. $10 - $15. 953-1540.
• 3 AM Band at FatBoyz Saloon, Grimes.
• Billy Club at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Drew DeFour and Gray Mumford at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Comfort Zone at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $3.
• John Burns at Village Bean Coffee Company, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Josh Davis Band with Randy Burke and the Prisoners at People’s Court, 9 p.m. $8.
• Sam Salomome Trio with guest Janey Hooper at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Rick Ludwig’s i-Man Show at Waukee Centennial Park, 9:30 - 10:30 p.m.
• The After Hours Band at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free.
• Silent Creek, Final Warning, Johnny Anderson, Greg Mack-5150, Jake Bouma at House of Bricks, 4:45 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Soulever, Throwing Toast, Psychocosm at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Rukus, Fatal Addiction, Gear Down at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Straight Jacket Coma at Hull Ave., 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free.
• Tommy Tutone at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Curly Taylor and Zydeco Trouble at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Richard Julian with Micah Dalton at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Qwel with Qwazaar & Silence, Robust and Maxilla Blue at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Steph Hayes, Chris Schultz, Namoli Brennet at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Josh and the Empty Rockets at Java Joe’s, 9 - 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• My Alumni and The Obstacles at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• “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, 9 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.
• “A Sense of Place” New Work by Toby Penney at Moberg Gallery, through July 5. Free. 279-9191.
• “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.
• Paintings by T. Bill Andrews at Plymouth Church, through August 29. 255-3149.
• “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
• First Annual Iowa Pride Institute at the Des Moines Public Library, 9:30 a.m.m - 3 p.m. Free.
• Safety on the Job: Why No Worker Has to Die from Unsafe Working Conditions with speaker Joe Swanson at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• German Research on the Internet with Baerbel K. Johnson at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• June Movies: “Ghostbusters” at Brenton Skating Plaza, 9 p.m. Free.
• Family Movies: “The Pursuit of Happiness” at The Shell, Ankeny, at dusk about 9 p.m. Free. 965-6424.
• R U RDNG? at the Des Moines Central Library, 1:30 p.m. Free.
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Defending the Caveman” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.
• “Menopause the Musical” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $30.50 - $40.50.
• “Leading Ladies” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.
• “Twain at Twilight” on the Southwest Lawn of Terrace Hill. $50. 280-3450.
• “The Apple Tree” at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.

Night Life
• Bike Night at FatBoyz Saloon, Grimes, 6 p.m.
• Jon Reep at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Rube’s Steakhouse, Waukee, with Modern Generations, 8 p.m. Free. 987-8267.
• 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. Nashville at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Amerikids National Gymnastics Championship Meet at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, all day.
• The NCAA Division I Track and Field National Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium.

Miscellaneous
• “Our Calendar: A Hodge-podge of Astronomical and Terreestrial Events” at the Drake Municipal Observatory, 9 p.m. Free. 271-3119.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• Lil’ Joe & Big Trouble at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Drew DeFour and Gray Mumford at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Toad Valley Golf and Country Club, 6-9 p.m. Free.
• BigTime Entertainment Presents: Fraught, Matt Ryan, First Class Misfits at Shooter’s Hideaway, 3 p.m. $10. 270-3887.
• Smoking Blindfolded, Amereimage, Red Moon Harvest at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Midwest Remedy at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Melodie Proffitt Band at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free.
• Brother Trucker, Mooseknuckle at Cityview Brewfest, 3 - 8 p.m. in front of Science Center of Iowa. $20.
• The Comfort Zone at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $3.
• Throwing Toast at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free.
• Facecage with Mindrite, Destrophy and Marcato at People’s Court, 5 p.m. $12.
• The Fat Andy Band at People’s Court, 9 p.m. $5.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar, 9 p.m. Free.
• Straight Jacket Coma at Hull Ave., 9 p.m. Free.
• Stratford Rhythm Ramblers at Hessen Haus, 6 - 10 p.m.
• Backstage Boogie Band at Porky’s Diner, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Let Lost Days Remain at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Max Wellman Quartet at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Pressure 01 with Kabuki vs 3 Face, Mercury and Nnothing at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Brandon Scott Sellner at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• The Blue Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Vance Lambert and Namoli at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Frankie the Poet “aka Poetic Folkman” every Saturday at Simo’s Cafistro, Valley Junction, 7 - 11 p.m. 274-2463.
• The Alvarez Project every Saturday at Doozies, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
• Ross Clark Trio every Saturday at Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200.
• Bejae Fleming at Dale Valley Vineyard and Winery, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Free. 523-2199.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Gallery Talk with Bobby McKibbin at Olson-Larsen Galleries, 11 a.m. 277-6734.
• “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.
• “A Sense of Place” New Work by Toby Penney at Moberg Gallery, through July 5. Free. 279-9191.
• “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.
• Paintings by T. Bill Andrews at Plymouth Church, through August 29. 255-3149.
• “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
• Gay Pride Month Lecture Series: “Mind” with Myke Selha at the Des Moines Central Library, 1 - 2 p.m. Free. 288-4019.
• “Second Saturday” Book Club at Beaverdale Books, 10:30 a.m. Free. 279-54500.
• Past Life Profiles at the School of Metaphysics, 11 a.m. 255-5570.
• The IGS Veterans/Military Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 10 a.m. - noon. 276-0287.
• 16th Annual German Genealogical Conference at the Botanical Center, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. $45 - $50. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel Open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Defending the Caveman” at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $35.
• “Menopause the Musical” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $30.50 - $40.50.
• “Leading Ladies” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.
• “Twain at Twilight” on the Southwest Lawn of Terrace Hill. $50. 280-3450.
• “The Apple Tree” at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.

Night Life
• PrideFest 2008 Street Party in the Historic East Village, 6 p.m. Free.
• US Air Guitar Championships at The House of Bricks, 7:30 p.m. $12.
• Jon Reep 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. Nashville at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Des Moines Menace vs. St. Louis Lions at Valley Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
• Amerikids National Gymnastics Championship Meet at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, all day.
• The NCAA Division I Track and Field National Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium.

Miscellaneous
• Cityview Brewfest at 322 3rd St., Downtown, 3 - 8 p.m. $28. 953-4822.
• Pride Parade and PrideFest 2008 at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitherater, 2 p.m. Free.
• Flag Day Celebration at the State Histroical Museum, 9 a.m. Register by 3 p.m. June 13. 281-5111.
• The Saturday Marketplace at The Central Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Can and Bottle Drive at Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• Anime Meetup at the West Des Moines Community Center, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.
• Funtastic Days 5th Annual Charity Car Show at Grimes Waterworks Park. 991-8649.
• 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 15

Concerts/Live Music
• Music Under the Stars with Rod Biensen and Des Moines Municipal Band on the West Capitol Steps, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Valencia, Finding the Warren, Treaty of Paris at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Gay Pride Show with Kristie Stremel, The Honeybee at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Andy Schneider at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Jeannie Mayotte and JoAnn Riedl at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• Tony Valdez & the Retro Rockets at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Larry Roberts at Southern Hills Winery, Osceola, 3 - 5 p.m.
• Midlife Crisis at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Brodys Militia with Black Market Fetus and To Be Eaten at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• 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
• “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.
• “A Sense of Place” New Work by Toby Penney at Moberg Gallery, through July 5. Free. 279-9191.
• “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.
• Paintings by T. Bill Andrews at Plymouth Church, through August 29. 255-3149.
• “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
• “Menopause the Musical” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 2 p.m. $30.50 - $40.50.
• “Leading Ladies” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. $20 - $34.
• “Twain at Twilight” on the Southwest Lawn of Terrace Hill. $50. 280-3450.

Night Life
n Willie Farrell 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Nashville at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.
• Amerikids National Gymnastics Championship Meet at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, all day.
• Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Meeting at East Village Books, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.

Miscellaneous
• Gay Pride Brunch at the Thoreau Center, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $20.
• Gay Pride Parade in Historic East Village, 1 p.m. Free.
• PrideFest 2008 at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitherater, noon - 6 p.m. Free.
• Weekly Sunday Meetings, Psychic Readings, Spiritual Counseling, locations vary, call for more information (515) 321-1501.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Open Mic Night with Ty Fury of Dirty Little Rabbits at Hull Ave., 9 p.m. Free.
• The Vandon Arms with Shot Baker, Here’s My Chance and Hillhaven Raven at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• “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.
• “A Sense of Place” New Work by Toby Penney at Moberg Gallery, through July 5. Free. 279-9191.
• “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.
• Paintings by T. Bill Andrews at Plymouth Church, through August 29. 255-3149.
• “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
• The Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Family Members, Friends and Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease at the Park Avenue Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 440-2722.
• 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. Nashville at Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.
• Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Meeting at Gray’s Lake, 7 p.m.

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

Tuesday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• Rural Edition Trio at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Mark Jungers and Jordan Stephens at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Windsor Heights Music in the Park with Java Jews at Colby Park, 7 p.m.
• The Gypsy Nomads at Java Joe’s, 8 - 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Drew DeFour at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Freedom Project with Jade Lea and The Estate at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• “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.

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