The Mousetrap, Stash the Trash, Bon Jovi, Ames and Des Moines Metro Events When, Where Ticket Information

Music, theater and community service will be a big part of this first weekend in April.

Live bands will perform at local venues including DG's Tap House and the M-Shop and The Mousetrap will open Friday at ACTORS. The annual Stash the Trash VEISHEA cleanup event is slated for Saturday.

People can still buy a ticket to Bon Jovi's April 14 performance at Wells Fargo Arena, but Richie Sambora won't be there according to the latest news.

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie's murder mystery the Mousetrap opens Friday at ACTORS, (Ames Community Theater). The theatrical performance runs 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, April 12 and April 13 and 2 p.m. April 14. Tickets are available at Gallery 319, 310 Main Street, and at the door.

Dance Social

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

Hey Marseilles w/ Young Buffalo

Hey Marseilles w/ Young Buffalo will perform 9 to 11 p.m. Friday at the M-Shop in the Memorial Union at Iowa State University. Tickets are $7 and $9 dollars and increase by $2 on the day of the show.

Stash the Trash

Saturday is Iowa State University's and the community's annual cleanup day before the VEISHEA celebrations begin. Sign up to help here.

Ames Adult Charity Prom

Raising Readers in Story County and Polk County Child Abuse Prevention Council will be the beneficiaries of this year's Ames Adult Charity Prom, 8 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Hall Events Center 300 S. 17th St. Ames, IA 50010. Tickets are $20. This year's costume theme is Back to the Basics. Attendees can choose any era.

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.

Also this weekend is the Iowa Day of Percussion 2013 at 3 p.m. Saturday at Iowa State University and Victorian Parlor Games at 2 p.m. Sunday also at Iowa State University.

Iowa State Fashion Week

Iowa State University's Fashion week is just around the corner. Events begin Monday. Learn more here.

DG's Taphouse

Weekend shows at DG's Tap House include: a Greatful Dead Tribute on Friday, 40oz to Freedom a Sublime Tribute Friday and a March 4^th Marching Band w/Mumfords on Monday. See their calendar for more.

Upcoming Events at the Iowa State Center

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.

Pink: P!nk will bring her Truth About Love Tour to Wells Fargo Arena Nov. 8. Tickets are already on sale. They range from $39.50 to $300.

Keith Urban: Keith Urban will bring his “Light the Fuse Tour 2013” to Wells Fargo Arena on Nov. 9. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at DahlsTickets.com

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