Waukee and Des Moines Metro Events, When and Where: ‘Triple Espresso’, ‘STOMP’, and Chicago

There’s plenty to do in Waukee in the days ahead, and if you want to travel into 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

Cemetery Walk on All Saints Day: The Waukee Area Historical Society is proud to present the first annual Cemetery Walk on Thursday, All Saints Day from 6-7 p.m. Bring your flashlight and take a walk back in time through the Waukee Cemetery to learn about the history of Waukee and the citizens who have made an impact in the community. Members of the society will dress as the deceased to share about their history living in Waukee. RSVP to waukeehistory@gmail.com
Waukee Cemetery, Sixth Street, Waukee
Thursday, 6-7 p.m.

Waukee UMC Fall Bazaar and Luncheon: Join us at the Waukee United Methodist Church, 650 Ashworth Dr., Waukee for the Fall Bazaar and Luncheon. Lunch starts at 11:00am. Cost for adults is $7, children 3-11 are $3.50 and children under 3 are free. Whole hog sausage, italian sausage, baked goods, homemade candy, and crafts will also be available.
Waukee United Methodist Church, 650 Ashworth Dr., Waukee
Saturday, 10 a.m.

Monkey Monkey Monkey at Mickey's Irish Pub: Des Moines-based cover band, Monkey Monkey Monkey will play some of the most popular music from the 1960s to today Saturday night at Mickey's Irish Pub. Formerly with The Flying Marsupials, Lance Eaton, Mark Leeper and Andy TeBockhorst have been playing together in central Iowa for well over a decade. The music is fun, full, familiar and very danceable.
Mickey's Irish Pub
Saturday, 9 p.m.

Metro

“Evil Dead: The Musical”: Based on the ‘80s cult classic films, this show unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into demons, boy fights until dawn to survive.
Stoner Theater, Civic Center of Des Moines
Nov. 1-11
Cost: $27.50 to $32.50
Tickets

Iowa Artists 2012 Print: An exhibition of recent print-based work by artists living and working in Iowa. The exhibition will be on view in the Print Gallery and Blank One Gallery.
Des Moines Art Center
Now through Jan. 5, regular museum hours
Free

44 Plays for 44 Presidents: A chronological, biographical survey of the lives and presidencies of each of the 44 men who have held the office so far. Their mistakes and successes are celebrated, beginning with George Washington's perfection to the grim onset of the Civil War and arriving at a polarized America.
Des Moines Social Club, Kirkwood Hotel
7:30 p.m Nov. 1-3
Cost: $20

Upcoming

“STOMP”: The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with rhythm.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 2 p.m.; Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Chicago: The group has record sales of 100 million, 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One Singles and 5 Gold singles. Their hits include: “Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “Saturday In The Park,”  and “Wishing You Were Here.”
Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University, Ames
Tickets: Call (515) 294-3347