What's Happening in Ames this Weekend?

Much is going on in Ames this weekend starting tonight. The Iowa Masters Golf tournament is Thursday through Sunday at , the Harry McMaken Summer Classic Softball Tournament takes place Friday through Sunday at Hunziker Youth Sports Complex and the Simply the Best Basketball Tournament takes place Friday through Sunday at The Iowa Games also begin Saturday.

Here's some things tournament participants and all Ames residents can do this weekend.

Tune into Main Street

Warm up for the weekend with Tune into Main Street from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at , with a performance by Flying Pig, then walk down to the Bandshell for the Ames Municipal Band Concert.

Ames Municipal Band Concert

Municipal Band Concert at at Bandshell Park is free and lasts from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Bring your blanket or a lawn chair.

Ames on the Halfshell

Wheelhouse performs 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bandshell for Ames Jaycees' Ames on the Halfshell. Admission is $4 and beverages are $1 to $3. Go to http://www.amesonthehalfshell.com/ for more.

Bookends on the Bandshell

Home Grown Tomatoes plays a free show Friday at Durham Bandshell in Bandshell Park. The concert begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday.

Dance Social

Iowa State University Ballroom Dance Club hosts free ballroom dancing minus the stars from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. on the ISU Campus in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union.

Gallery Walk

hosts its Gallery Walk from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at 295 Scheman Building. The guided tour is free.

Garden Art Fair

' Garden Art Fair is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and features dozens of artists selling garden inspired wares. Almost 70 artists will be found throughout the garden. Live music and barbecue will also be available. Admission is free for CoHorts' members and Iowa State University students with ID. Reduced admission price of $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for kids ages 4-17 for the general public. Call 515-294-2710 or visit www.reimangardens.com