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Thursday 03

Concerts/Live Music
• Snoop Dogg with Fiction Plane at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $40.
• Tune In to Main Street with Blue Moon Players in the Ames Main Street Cultural District, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Nitefall on the River with She Swings She Sways, Brother Trucker, The Josh Davis Band at the Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater, 7 p.m. $8.
• Nikki Lunden at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Jordan Anderson at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Girl in a Coma at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jerry Joseph with Rainbow Penley at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Heartbeats 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. $3. 244-3092.
• Open Mic every Thursday at Black Cat Cafe, 7 - 10 p.m.
• The James Biehn Experience every Thursday at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Free.
• John DeFoor every Thursday at Doozies, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• 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
• Yankee Doodle Pops at the State Capital Lawn, 8:30 p.m.
• Heritage Carousel open in Union Park, noon - 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Bike Night at Main Gate, 5 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Bike Night every Thursday at Trophy’s, 5 - 11 p.m.
• Game Night and Ice Cream Social at Java Joes, 5 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Step Into Swing at Java Joes, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• 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.
• 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 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 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 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, 9 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
Miscellaneous
• 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 04

Concerts/Live Music
• Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns, Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 2 – 9 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• 80/35 Music Festival with The Flaming Lips and The Roots at Western Gateway Park, 5 p.m. $35 - $60.
• Fat Tuesday Trio at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 795-3535.
• Friday’s at the Fountain with Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at West Glen’s Fountain Plaza, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $5.
• The Dave Thrift Band at Main Gate Bar, 9 p.m. Free.
• Pocket Full of Nickels at Booneville Bar & Grill, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Calous at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dr. Gonzo at Hessen Haus, 9 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Jim Beavers and Phred Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Twerkin Overtime with So Gold and Storkus2000 at Vaudeville Mews, 10:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• Mind Flow at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• “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
• 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
• Historic Independence Day Celebration at Living History Farms, 11 a.m.
• Heritage Carousel open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Night Life
• 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 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 night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Des Moines Menace vs. Thunder Bay Chill at Valley Stadium, 7 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Goodguys 17th 3M Car Care Heartland Nationals Car Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $17.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Saturday 05

Concerts/Live Music
• 80/35 Music Festival with The Flaming Lips and The Roots at Western Gateway Park, 11 a.m. $35 - $60.
• Lazerfest 2.0 with Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Hinder, Filter, 5 Finger Death Punch, Palmerston, Drowning Pool, Index Case, Destrophy, Curbstone, Facecage, Mindrite, Marcato at the National Balloon Classic Field, Indianola, noon. $50.
• Flatland Frand & the Flat Cats at Sunsets at Sugar Grove Vineyards. $5.
• One Nite Stand at Southern Hills Winery, Osceola, 8 p.m.
• Bob Pace Band at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Jim Beavers and Phred Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Bob Male’s Fishermen at Hessen Haus, 6 - 10 p.m.
• The Dave Thrift Band at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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
• 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.

Family Oriented
• All American Ice Cream Float Day at Living History Farms, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Heritage Carousel open in Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Flynn Barn Dance with caller Dot Kent at Living History Farms Flynn Barn, 8 - 11 p.m. $6.
• Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Bike Night every Saturday at Trophy’s, 5 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. Free. 278-9797.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Striker’s Sports Bar with J&M Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Saturday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.

• Karaoke every Friday at Gene’s Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Generations with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Signatures, 10 p.m. - close. 962-1331.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Saturday at 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 on 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 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, 9 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Des Moines Menace vs. Thunder Bay Chill at Valley Stadium, 6:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Goodguys 17th 3M Car Care Heartland Nationals Car Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. $17.
• Author Nina Revoyr at East Village Books, 5:30 p.m. Free.
• 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 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Live at the Creek with Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at the Jordan Creek Town Center Amphitheater, 5 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Jazz in July with Jumbies on the Casady School Lawn, 6:30 p.m.
• Music Under the Stars with 2nd Avenue Jazz Band and the Des Moines Municipal Band at West Capitol Terrace, 6:30 p.m.
• Harmonic Order at el Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• CJC Jam Session at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Lady Blue Band at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Flying Silos at Snus Hill Winery and Vineyard, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. 795-3535.
• Devon Williams with Thee Makeout Party!, Audacity, Christoper the Conquered at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $8. 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
• “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.

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

Night Life
n Sandman the Hypnotist at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m.
• 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
• Goodguys 17th 3M Car Care Heartland Nationals Car Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. $17.
• Weekly Sunday Lectures, Spiritual Discussions, and Psychic Readings locations vary, call Energy Exchange for more information at 321-1501.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. 967-7708.

Monday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with Midwestern Remedy at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• Racing Kites with Scenes and Sirens, Miles From Home and Four Word Cause at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• Open Mic with The Legendary Mr. Dirk Newton at Hull Avenue Tavern, 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
• “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 night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 7:05 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 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Jazz in July with Giants of Jazz, Skunk River Jazz Band at West Des Moines City Hall, 7 p.m.
• Windsor Heights Music in the Park with Blue Grass Pals at Colby Park, 7 p.m.
• Max Jury at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Tony Bohenkamp and Mike Butterworth at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• This World Fair with Barcelona at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. Cover varies. 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
• “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
• Animanga Club at Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Free.
• Summer Reading Club: Ages Preschool - 10 years at Premiere Pets, every Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 226-0809.
• 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.
• 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 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, 9 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

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

Wednesday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Jazz in July with Dave Cromwell Quintet, Ashanti Latin Jazz at the Heartland Presbyterian Church, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Tinsley Ellis at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $12. 244-3092.
• Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, Faded Embrace, Disaster Proof at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Manic Sewing Circle with Outshouse Catastrophes at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Virginia Coalition with Rex Moroux at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• 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.
• Los Saltinos every Wednesday at Star Bar, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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
• Better Breather’s Club: Education and Support for Individuals and their Families with Chronic Lung Disease at The American Lung Association of Iowa, 1 - 2 p.m. Free. 309-9507.
• 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 Club: Ages Preschool - 10 years at Premiere Pets, every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 226-0809.
• Tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills every Wednesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free.
• Heritage Carousel open in Union Park, noon - 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Doug Benson at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Classic Car Night every Wednesday through Sept. 10 at Mickey’s Waukee, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (641) 792-5823.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Rock Star Karaoke every Wednesday at Shooter’s Hideaway with Johnny D, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Double J’s with R & B Productions, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave’s in Ames, 8 p.m. – midnight. 232-5905.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 255-6912.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Hull Avenue Tavern with Modern Generations, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Karly’s Pit Stop Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke Wednesday at Kenny’s Pub, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke Wednesday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 7 p.m. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finns’ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 334-0633.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot with DJ Mojo, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 309-0580.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991.
• Old Fart/Early Bird Karaoke every Wednesday at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Rookies, Des Moines, with Showtime Entertainment, 8 p.m. - midnight. 282-8045.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Dog House, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Round Rock at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Drake Neighborhood Farmer’s Market, parking lot of the First Christian Church at 25th St. and University Ave., through Sept. 24, 4 - 7 p.m.

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