This Weekend in West Des Moines
Banana Punch Sketch Comedy Show: Banana Punch returns with "Curse of the Radioactive Ventriloquist Dummy," a brand-new collection of smart, laugh-out-loud sketch comedy. With special guest performer, Jeff Phillips of CXP!
Where: Rex Mathes Auditorium, 1401 Vine St.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $10 at the door
Untamed Shrews & Sex Ed: The Untamed Shrews tackle sex education through stand-up, improv and music. Susan Smith and Marge Tackes perform individually and then unite for an improv set. The finale includes caricatures of Cher, Michael Jackson, Meatloaf and Stevie Nicks.
When: Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with an additional show at 9:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Where: Funny Bone, 560 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 100
Tickets: $10-$17.www.funnybonecentral.com
Around the Metro
Beer ?n? Bread: Sample more than 20 Iowa micro-brewed beers along with fresh artisan breads and other goodies. Explore the art of home brewing with the experts from Beer Crazy and taste food and beer samples from 515 Brewing Company, Confluence Brewing, Exile Brewing, Great River Brewery, Twisted Vine, Back Pocket Brewing, The Beer Bread Company, Cabot Creamery, Doll Distributing, DMACC Culinary Arts, Iowa Brewers Union, La Mie, Madhouse, Millstream, Peace Tree Brewing, Raccoon River Brewing Company, South Union and Sweet Binney's.
Where: Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday
Tickets: $20 and are on sale at www.livinghistoryfarms.org/cabinfever.
Home and Remodeling Show: The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines hosts the annual event, which features more than 120 booths for home improvement, remodeling and new construction. Builders, remodelers and suppliers are available to meet with consumers.
Where: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
When: 1 to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: Free admission and free parking
Jackson Browne Tickets on Sale: The singer/songwriter will perform in Des Moines June 25 at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Browne is best known for hits like "These Days," "Running On Empty," "Rosie" and, "The Pretender.? Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek will open for him.
Where: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.
Tickets: $41-$66 and go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster.
?Jekyll & Hyde the Musical?: ?American Idol? star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis joins Grammy nominee Deborah Cox in new, lively version of the classic tale of good and evil that spent four yours on Broadway. This new pre-Broadway production includes all the classic songs -- ?This is the Moment,? ?A New Life,? ?Someone Like You? -- that first won over audiences.
Where: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.
When:?Friday and Saturday?Buy tickets
Iowa Humanities Festival: The day of literature and art includes talks and break-out sessions on art, literature and history by J. Eric Smith, the executive director of the Salisbury House Foundation; Jeff Fleming, director of the Des Moines Art Center; Jim Leach, chairman of the National Endowment for Humanities; and from individuals with Iowa colleges and universities.
Where: Salisbury House, 4025 Tonawanda Drive in Des Moines
When: 9 a.m. Saturday
Cost: $10
More info: www.salisburyhouse.org.
?The Kid Who Ran for President?: The play chronicles the story of 12-year-old Judson Moon, who runs for president after deciding he could do a better job than the adults.
Where: Des Moines Playhouse, 831 42nd St. Des Moines
When: March 7-17
Cost: $12 students, $15 adults
Tickets: www.dmplayhouse.com
?Meet Me in St. Louis?: The Des Moines Onstage Children?s Theater will perform a dramatic adaptation of the popular musical, as four sisters anticipate the opening of the World?s Fair in St. Louis, and meddle in the love life of their only brother.
Where: Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust St. Des Moines
When: Friday through Sunday
Cost: $12 adults; $8 kids
Tickets: www.desmoinessocialclub.org
Upcoming Events
Iowa Flower, Lawn and Garden Show: The largest flower show and sale in Des Moines includes landscaper and host of DIY Network's hit show "Yardcore" Jake Moss. Stroll through 10 huge landscape displays to give you ideas on the latest trendsa nd vote for your favorite in the Landscaper's Challenge. Jerry Kluver with Hy-Vee Garden Helpers will bring flowers, seeds, pots and plants.
Where: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
When: 1 to 8 p.m. March 15; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 16; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17.
Cost: $6.95 for adults, $5.95 for seniors age 62 and older, children 12 and under are free.
Details: www.iowaflowershow.com
Tracy Morgan ? Excuse My French: The former ?Saturday Night Live? and ?30 Rock? star brings his comedy tour to Des Moines in March.
Where: Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines
When: 7 p.m., March 15
Tickets: $45.50-$55.50; visit theater box office online
Max Wellman: The area singer returns to Des Moines with his big band at Hoyt Sherman Place.
Where: Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines
When: 8 p.m. March 23
Cost: All seats $20
Tickets: On sale now through the box office
Morrissey: The former Smiths frontman will play the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on March 27, a change in dates.
Where: Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
Tickets: Tickets for previous dates will be honored, and they?re on sale through the Surf website.
David Byrne at 80/35: David Byrne and St. Vincent?s summer tour dates include a July 5 stop at the 80/35 Music Festival. It?s not official until the Des Moines Music Coalition releases its lineup on April 9. Byrne and St. Vincent released an album together last summer, "Love This Giant." In live shows their sets have been a mix of Talking Heads and Byrne solo material, St. Vincent songs and selections from the new album.
Tickets: On sale to music coalition members March 29 and to the general public April 1.
Details: Des Moines Music Coalition website
Impractical Jokers: The hidden camera-practical joke reality series on TruTV follows the four members of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins as they goad one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. The interactive comedy show will feature videos, an audience Q&A, stand-up comedy and more.
Where: Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines
When: 7:30 p.m. April 27
Tickets: ($35) go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster or visit theater box office online
Jon Bon Jovi: The New Jersey rocker and his band will return to Des Moines on April 14 with the "Because We Can" Tour at the Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. Ticket prices start at $19.50; tickets on sale through dahlstickets.com.
Kenny Chesney: The country superstar will play in concert April 27 at Wells Fargo Arena. Tickets are $22-$79.50 are on sale through www.dahlstickets.com.
Chesney?s tour is called ?No Shoes Nation,? and includes the Eli Young Band and Kasey Musgraves.
B.B. King Tickets: Blues guitarist B.B. King and his guitar, named Lucille, will be in town later this spring, but tickets are on sale now. The 87-year-old legend comes to Prairie Meadows on May 24. Tickets are $44-$84 and go on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Daniel Tosh: Tosh.0's Daniel Tosh will visit the Iowa State Center ?in Ames June 4. Tickets to his The June Gloom Tour go on sale Friday. He will present two shows one at 7 p.m. and another at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday June 4 at Stephen's Auditorium.
Taylor Swift: Country star Taylor Swift returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Aug. 1. No word yet on ticket prices or an on-sale date. The event is listed on Swift's website but is not listed on Ticketmaster or its partner website. In nearby Kansas City, MO tickets range from $30 to $85.
Justin Bieber: Pop star Justin Bieber will make an appearance at Wells Fargo Arena on July 7. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets range from $40 to $95.
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