Waukee and Metro Weekend Events: Throwing Toast, a Bowling Party, a Tree-Lighting and More

In Waukee

Throwing Toast: Throwing Toast will perform at Mickey's Irish Pub on Saturday at 9 p.m. This is Des Moines' premiere 80's, 90's and more cover band, don't miss this entertaining, high-energy band. There is no cover to attend.
Mickey's Irish Pub
Saturday at 9 p.m.

Novem-burrrrr Family Bowling Party: Bring the family for a safe, fun-filled afternoon or bowling. This is a chemical free event. Xtreme Glow-In-The-Dark-Bowling, shoes, 1 large one topping pizza and one pitcher of pop. Up to 5 bowlers per lane. $55 per lane. Call to reserve a lane. (515) 987-4840
Warrior Lanes
Sunday at 1 p.m.

Around the Metro

Jordan Creek Tree Lighting Event: Come to the Amphitheater for a live performance by Flipside, followed by Santa's arrival, tree lighting and fireworks.
Jordan Creek Town Center, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Friday 11/16: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free

East Village Holiday Promenade: The 11th annual event is more than just great shopping at dozens of unique boutiques, it includes ice skating at Bren­ton Plaza, free horse-drawn hayrack rides, restau­rant and bar specials and carol­ing. Santa will be at the skating plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, from 5 to 6:45 p.m.
Downtown Des Moines’ East Village
Friday 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
   
Junior League Gift Mart: Kick-start your holiday shopping at the Junior League of Des Moines’ annual Gift Mart. The event features unique boutique shopping with more than 70 retailers represented. Proceeds help fund the Junior League’s causes.
Veterans Auditorium Memorial Convention Center, 730 Third St. in Des Moines
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $5 in advance or $7 at the door Friday and Saturday.

Little Big Fest: Is expanding to three stages in Des Moines’ East Village. The Host Country, Mr. Baber’s Neighbors, Family Groove Company and others play at Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St., starting at 5:30 p.m. Rebel Creek, The Chroni­cles, Cirrus Minor and others play at the House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave., starting at 5 p.m. Ob­sidian’s Dream, The Colt Walkers and Aqua­ma­rine Dream Machine play free shows at The Un­derground, 500 E. Locust St., starting at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Start times vary from 5 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: www.desmoinesmc.com.

65th Annual CIML Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree: We're featuring 16 of the 18 CIML boys’ and girls’ basketball teams--their first opportunity to "suit up" before the 2012-13 season begins.   
Valley High School, West Des Moines
Nov. 17, 8 a.m.
Cost: $5 (Free ages 8 & under)

Lorie Line in Concert: Line will be bringing her Fab Five, which will feature new “stars” on the stage this year. Plan to bring and ring your bells as they will once again be part of this brand new and exciting holiday show!
Stephens Auditorium , Ames
Nov. 18, 3 p.m.
Cost: $28-$48
Tickets

Sonny Landreth: He is one of the most in-demand blues guitarists playing today. Landreth has toured with Jimmy Buffet and played on several of his albums. With-James Biehn Band.
Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St.,  Des Moines
Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25/advance $30/door
Tickets: Ticketfly