Blue Man Group, Tosh.0 an Egg Hunt, Ames and Des Moines Metro Events When, Where and Ticket Information

Reiman Gardens Spring Egg hunt is coming up and Blue Man Group is right around the corner. Here are some events happening in Ames so you can plan your weekend.

North Grand Farmer's Market

Select members of the North Grand Farmer's Market will be inside the mall Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Dance Social

The ISU Ballroom Dance Club will hold its Dance Social from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Friday at in the Pioneer Room of the Memorial Union. People should dress casually and indoor shoes or socks are required.

Gymnastics

Iowa State University will host the Big 12 gymnastics tournament 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hilton Coliseum.

Boys N The Barrells

Boys N the Barrells will perform 9 p.m. Friday at DG's Tap House. Tickets are $5.

Candymakers

Candymakers and the Thunder Blues will perform 9 p.m. Saturday at the DG's Tap House. Tickets are $5.

Spring Egg Hunt

The Ames JAYCEES will host a spring egg hunt 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Reiman Gardens. The event is open to children up to sixth grade. During the event, children will search for eggs to exchange for goodie bags. The garden will open at 9 a.m. and the hunt begins at 9:30 a.m. After the hunt, children can participate in craft and activity stations. An indoor event is planned in case of inclement weather.

Upcoming Events at the Iowa State Center

Blue Man Group March 25, 2013 / March 26, 2013, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm

Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA Wed, Apr 3, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Seussical Mon, Apr 15, 10:00 am–11:30 am and 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

California Guitar Trio + Montreal Guitar Trio Thu, Apr 18, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Romeo and Juliet Thu, Apr 25, 10:00 am–11:30 am

Ramona Quimby Mon, Apr 29, 10:00 am–11:30 am

Upcoming Ames/Metro Events:

Jon Bon Jovi: The New Jersey rocker and his band will return to Des Moines on April 14 on the "Because We Can" Tour. Ticket prices start at $19.50.
 The event takes place at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
 tickets for the Iowa show went on sale Dec. 3 at dahlstickets.com.

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 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.

Fleetwood Mac: Fleetwood Mac plans to make a stop at the Wells Fargo Arena on June 26 to celebrate the 35^th anniversary of the Rumours album. Tickets range from $49 to $149 plus fees through dahlstickets.com. The line up includes original members Mick Fleetwood and John McVie and Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.

Taylor Swift: Country star Taylor Swift returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Aug. 1 with her Red tour. Tickets are on sale through dahls.tickets.com. Tickets range from $31.50 to $86.50 plus fees.

Justin Bieber: Pop star Justin Bieber will also make an appearance at the Wells Fargo Arena on July 7. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets range from $40 to $95.

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