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Thursday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• Tune In to Main Street with Bejae Fleming in the Ames Main Street Cultural District, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Nitefall on the River at Walnut Street Bridge, 7 p.m. $8.
• Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts at The Longest Yard, 8 p.m. Free.
• The JRZ System featuring Neil Zaza, Di-Fi, Tenstrong at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Backstage Boogie Band at Buzzard Billy’s, 9:30 p.m.
• The Otherside at Firkin & Fox, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Post Historic with Austin May and Unknown Component at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Conner’s Downtown, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Battle Royale with Reckless Generation, Modern Day Satire and Stephen Ites at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Haywire 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.
• Opem Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $3. 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
• “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.
• “Her Own Voice: A Six Woman Exhibit” with works by Janet Hart Heinicke, Judith Veeder, Jane Elgin, Dawn-Martinez-Oropeza, Jill Wells, Kemlyn Tan Bappe at the Ankeny Art Center, through Aug. 9. Free. 965-0940.
• 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
• Health Talk: Low Back Stabilization Exercises for Golfers 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.

Night Life
• Jimmy Shubert 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.
• Salsa Night at Dos Rios, 9 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. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Blood Donor Day at Capital Square, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.
• Author Stephen Hren at East Village Books, 6 p.m. Free.
• Free Wine Tasting at Sbrocco, 5 - 8 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 27

Concerts/Live Music
• The Belin String Quartet Summer Series at Nollen Plaza, 12:15 - 1 p.m. Free.
• Bill Martin Group at Summerset Winery, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Blues Before Sunset with Jonny and the Rectifiers at the State Historical Building, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at White Oak Vineyards, Elkhart, 7 - 10 p.m. (515) 367-7777.
• June Jam 2008 Christian Concert Series with Bright Light Parade at Brenton Skating Plaza, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Alive Concert Series with The Wailers at People’s Court, 7 p.m. $30.
• Friday’s at the Fountain with Jemstate at West Glen’s Fountain Plaza, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $5.
• Ankeny Unplugged with Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at the Ankeny Shell, 5 - 8:30 p.m.
• The Comfort Zone at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Piranha Brothers at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Rick Ludwig’s i-Man Show at Trophy’s, 8 - 9 p.m.
• Obsidian’s Dream at Hessen Haus, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Cowboy with Matt Ranallo at Maverick Grill, 8 p.m.
• Douglas Acres at FatBoyz Saloon, 6 p.m.
• Lipstyx at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Becca Dougherty and Adam Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Backstage Boogie Band at Kenny’s Pub, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• Spoken, To Watch Love Sleep at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8 727-4370.
• Sacred Dawn, Dark Mirror, Bloodcow, Slyde at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Second Side, Freakable, Grinwire at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Billy Ebleing & the Late for Dinner Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m.
Free. 244-3092.
• The Jet Age with The Postulates, Hanwell and Ska Band Go! at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• RTX (Jennifer Herrema of Royal Trux) with Imaad Wasif and Two Part Beast at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• June Jam with Justin Willis at Java Joe’s, 8 p.m.
• Michael Fugitt at Java Joe’s, 10 p.m.
• Martine Locke at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Andy Juhl at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• The Outer Space Parties: 2008 Space Odyssey at Mars Cafe, 9 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. 291-6097.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3637.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Des Moines Art Festival at Western Gateway Park, 4 - 10 p.m. Free.
• “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.
• “Her Own Voice: A Six Woman Exhibit” with works by Janet Hart Heinicke, Judith Veeder, Jane Elgin, Dawn-Martinez-Oropeza, Jill Wells, Kemlyn Tan Bappe at the Ankeny Art Center, through Aug. 9. Free. 965-0940.
• 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
• 2nd Annual Teen Summit: State of the Black Youth in Iowa: Raising the Bar: From Awareness to Action at Grand View Colloge Student Center, 5 - 9 p.m. Ages 13 - 23. Free. 254-1947.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Friday Fest at the State Historical Museum, 10:30 a.m. Free.
• June Movies: “Evan Almighty” at Brenton Skating Plaza, 9 p.m. Free.
• Family Friday Night at Blank Park Zoo, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Heritage Carousel open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Julius Caesar” at Union Park, 7 p.m.
• “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Urbandale Performing Arts Centers, 8 p.m. $10. 278-4475.

Night Life
• Jimmy Shubert 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. 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. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Author Joanne Wilke at East Village Books, 1 p.m. Free.
• “Interplanetary Drifters: All About Comets and Meteors and What Has Happened When They Hit Earth” at the Drake Municipal Observatory, 9 p.m. Free. 271-3119.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 28

Concerts/Live Music
• The Jim Oatts Sextet at Sunsets at Sugar Grove Vineyards. $5.
• Split Second at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Becca Dougherty and Adam Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts at the Des Moines Art Festival, Meredith Stage, 6 p.m. Free.
• The Porch Honkeys featuring Matt Biegger, 9 p.m. Free. at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m.
• Big Time Entertainment Presents: Shadow On Me, Same Sick Feeling, Buster Brown & the Malignant Punks, Agory, Final Warning, Stillcry at Shooter’s Hideaway, 3 p.m. $10. 270-3887.
• Misfit Toyz, Attention Allice at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Throwing Toast at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Oakhurst Bluegrass at People’s Court, 9 p.m. $10.
• June Jam at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Watermelon Slim, others, at Bowlful of Blues, Maytag Park, Newton, 1-10 p.m.
• Katch 22 at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Porno Galactica with DJ Solarz + Typical Boy at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Kevin “B.F.” Burt & the Instigators at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Westside Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Hanwell at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Joe Williams at Java Joe’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Abi Tapia & Betty Soo at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• 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
• Des Moines Art Festival at Western Gateway Park, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free.
• Art Fest Midwest: The Other Art Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• “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.
• “Her Own Voice: A Six Woman Exhibit” with works by Janet Hart Heinicke, Judith Veeder, Jane Elgin, Dawn-Martinez-Oropeza, Jill Wells, Kemlyn Tan Bappe at the Ankeny Art Center, through Aug. 9. Free. 965-0940.
• 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: “Spirit” with Rev. Paul Johnson at the Des Moines Central Library, 1 - 2 p.m. Free. 288-4019.

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Julius Caesar” at Union Park, 7 p.m.
• “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Urbandale Performing Arts Centers, 8 p.m. $10. 278-4475.

Night Life
• Central Iowa Barn Dance at the Collegiate/ Wesley Annex, Ames, 8 - 11 p.m. $5.
• Jimmy Shubert 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. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Des Moines Menace vs. Colorado Rapids U-23 at Valley Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
• Iowa/ Nebraska AAU Region 7B 2008 Track and Field Championships at Ankeny High School, 8 a.m.

Miscellaneous
• Author Michael Kodas at East Village Books, 1 p.m. Free.
• Ken Geneser at The Book Store, Downtown, 11 a.m. 288-7267.
• 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 29

Concerts/Live Music
• John Hiatt & the Ageless Beauties and Rob Lumbard at Val Air Ballroom, 6:30 p.m. $37.50.
• Live at the Creek with Dueling Pianos featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at the Jordan Creek Town Center Amphitheater, 5 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Music Under the Stars with The Rhythm Majors and the 34th Army Band, Iowa National Guard at West Capitol Terrace, 6:30 p.m.
• Modern Day Satire, Matt Ryan at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Adobanga at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Jessica Robbins and Dan Carr at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Bob Pace Band featuring Steve George at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Sabrosa at Southern Hills Winery, Osceola, 2 - 5 p.m.
• Scott Davis Quartet at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Ari Hest with Brendan James at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $10. 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
• Des Moines Art Festival at Western Gateway Park, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free.
• Art Fest Midwest: The Other Art Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• “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.
• “Her Own Voice: A Six Woman Exhibit” with works by Janet Hart Heinicke, Judith Veeder, Jane Elgin, Dawn-Martinez-Oropeza, Jill Wells, Kemlyn Tan Bappe at the Ankeny Art Center, through Aug. 9. Free. 965-0940.
• 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
• Dexter Cirillo: Leading Authority on Native American Jewelry at the Des Moines Central Library, 2 p.m. Free.
Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Julius Caesar” at Union Park, 4 p.m.
• “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Urbandale Performing Arts Centers, 2 p.m. $10. 278-4475.

Night Life
n Jimmy Shubert 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. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.
• Iowa/ Nebraska AAU Region 7B 2008 Track and Field Championships at Ankeny High School, 8 a.m.

Miscellaneous
• Weekly Sunday Lectures, Spiritual Discussions, and Psychic Readings locations vary, call Energy Exchange for more information 321-1501.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 30

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with The Honeybees at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Humaniod’s of the Deep Present: The Smoker’s Ball: The Night Before the Ban at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Theodore’s Record Release Party! with Light Pollution, Why Make Clocks and Christian Kreig at Vaudeville Mews, 9 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
• “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.
• “Her Own Voice: A Six Woman Exhibit” with works by Janet Hart Heinicke, Judith Veeder, Jane Elgin, Dawn-Martinez-Oropeza, Jill Wells, Kemlyn Tan Bappe at the Ankeny Art Center, through Aug. 9. Free. 965-0940.
• 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
• 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. Omaha at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Walk with Sierra Club at Sycamore Landing south of Saylorville Lake, NW 66thAve at Des Moines River, 6:30 p.m. 745-7563.

Miscellaneous
• 3rd Annual Help-A-Heart Dinner and Silent Auction at Des Moines Mercy Hospital Convention Center, East Tower, Level Bl, 5 p.m. $10. 210-8927.
• Grimes Farmer’s Market through Sept. 4 - 7 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Tuesday 01

Concerts/Live Music
• Windsor Heights Music in the Park with Parti Gras at Colby Park, 7 p.m.
• Oneside at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Metal Blade Tour with The Absence, The Destro, Epicurean and Rose Funeral at Vaudeville Mews, 4:30 p.m. $10. 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
• 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.
• “Her Own Voice: A Six Woman Exhibit” with works by Janet Hart Heinicke, Judith Veeder, Jane Elgin, Dawn-Martinez-Oropeza, Jill Wells, Kemlyn Tan Bappe at the Ankeny Art Center, through Aug. 9. Free. 965-0940.
• 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
• 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
• 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.

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