Waukee and Des Moines Metro Events, When and Where: Night Eyes, Celtic Thunder and Ballet Des Moines

There’s plenty to do in Waukee in the days ahead, and if you want to travel into to Des Moines and around the metro, there’s plenty to do there, too.

Here are some selected events, with a full list of Des Moines metro events available here.

Waukee

Sheila Jordan and Cameron Brown at the Caspe Terrace: A recent winner of the National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master designation, Sheila Jordan has been singing jazz since she came under the spell of Charlie Parker in the 1950s. Her sound is unmistakable. Her creativity is unmatched. Her love of jazz is contagious. And she does it all at age 84! Watching Sheila and long-time musical partner bassist Cameron Brown run the gamut from bebop to jazz standards is like watching two friends having a conversation, and in the intimate setting of the 150-seat auditrium at Caspe Terrace, you’ll feel like a participant in this swinging discussion. Tickets are $30 at the door.
Caspe Terrace, Waukee
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

School's Out Xtreme Bowling Party: School's out so they're having a party at Warrior Lanes. Come by from 1-3 p.m., Friday for a kid/family friendly glow bowling party. Cost is $9 per bowler includes 2 hours of glow-in-the-dark bowling and shoe rental.
Warrior Lanes, Waukee
Friday, 1-3 p.m.

Misfit Toyz at Mickey's Irish Pub:  The Misfit Toyz is a classic rock cover band playing all the good stuff! They focus on your favorite cover music with the purpose of entertaining all ages with that great rock sound and a beat to keep you rockin'. . . with the energy you only get with rock & roll.  The five member band has more than 60 years of musical experience bringing the Misfit Toyz a wide range of musical interests and vocal capabilities.  They cover classic rock from the late 60’s and include rock, pop, blues, southern rock and country crossover into our play mix giving even greater variety to the Misfit Toyz. There is no cover charge to attend.
Mickey's Irish Pub, Waukee
Saturday, 9 p.m.

Metro
Ballet Des Moines: The inaugural company of six professional dancers will perform “Prelude: A Triple Bill” this weekend.
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21
Tickets.

Explore Mysteries of the Castle: Des Moines’ own historic castle, the Salisbury House, will be decked in Halloween decor. Kids can participate in science experiments, storytelling, and face painting. See the Owl Lady, along with bats and other furry critters. Costumes are encouraged at this family friendly event.
Salisbury House and Gardens, Des Moines.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tickets.

Night Eyes: This Halloween tradition is a merry, not scary, event for the whole family.
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines.
5:30-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: $5.

Scary Jump Night: Each child will receive a glow necklace and treat bag. Fabric costumes are welcome but must be conducive to jumping.
Pump It Up of Urbandale, 4069 121st St., Urbandale.
6-8 p.m. Friday
Call 515-270-5017 to register.

Hullaboo: The Iowa Arboretum welcomes kids in costumes to join the parade of activities and treats, including hayrides, a hay maze, games, and pumpkin and scarecrow decorating.
Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid.
2-4 p.m. Saturday
Free

Next Week

Clifford the Big Red Dog, Live: Kids in grades preK-2 are invited to help Clifford celebrate his 50th anniversary. Scholarship admission is available for students enrolled in the federal lunch program.
Oct. 22, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University, Ames
Tickets: Call (515) 294-3347

Great Pumpkin Party: Families with children with special needs are invited to celebrate with giant inflatables, carnival games and ice cream.
Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines.
Free

The Fresh Beat Band: Fans of Nickelodeon’s popular preschool TV series won’t want to miss seeing the show’s music group live on stage.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Celtic Thunder: Hailed as BILLBOARD’s Top World Music Artist, along with Top World Music Imprint and Top World Album of 2011 for their most current disc, Heritage.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Playhouse Halloween party: The Des Moines Community Playhouse Hollywood Halloween costume party will benefit the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre and other educational programs conducted by the Playhouse. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, hosted beer and wine and music by Final Mix.
West End Architectural Salvage, Des Moines
Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.  

Symphonie Fantastique – Des Moines Symphony Masterworks 2: Benny Kim performs Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 - one of the violin repertoire’s most beautiful and beloved of all pieces. Plus, just in time for Halloween, experience Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique - a fanciful and vivid musical exploration of passion, tragedy and the supernatural.

The Civic Center, Des Moines
Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m.
Tickets.