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Des Moines, IA
Best Nightlife -(Live Entertainment)
Blues On Grand
(Nightlife - Live Entertainment)
1501 Grand Ave
Des Moines IA 50309
515-244-3092
Description:
With an entrance door that sports a guitar with a globe superimposed on it, this local music club is a hot spot. Blues on Grand showcases live blues music Tuesday through Saturday nights, and the crowd is classic. The décor features a clunky wooden bar and chrome and black vinyl bar stools. Call ahead for show times and listings.

Funny Bone Comedy Club
(Nightlife - Live Entertainment)
560 S Prairie View Dr, Ste 100
West Des Moines IA 50266
515-270-2100
Description:
Get ready to laugh because the Funny Bone Comedy Club's humor is contagious. The entertainment lineup includes some of the best touring comics in the U.S., many of whom have appeared on "The Tonight Show" and "David Letterman." The club offers an extensive drink menu as well as appetizers. Call ahead for scheduled performers and ticket prices.

Hairy Mary's
(Nightlife - Live Entertainment)
2307 University Ave
Des Moines IA 50311
515-255-2456
Description:
Long hair, loud music and heavy rock are key ingredients for this local music club's success. Hairy Mary's books some of the best bands in the area. Past performers have included Hairy Apes BMX, Manplanet and Bongzilla. With names like that... what's left to say? Other than bring an ID and get ready to jam. The club also features specials like $2 pitchers on Tuesdays and $3 pitchers on Thursdays. Call ahead for show times and cover.

House of Bricks
(Nightlife - Live Entertainment)
525 East Grand
Des Moines IA 50309
515-727- 4370
Description:
With incentives like free beer before concerts and free chili before Monday Night Football, this club and live music venue is popular. The House of Bricks is a local institution and features weekly specials such as Wednesday Night Blues Jams and a monthly swap meeting for musicians. Call ahead for concert times and listings.

Java Joe's
(Nightlife - Live Entertainment)
214 4th St
Des Moines IA 50309
515-288-5282
Description:
Java Joe's may brew a mean cup of coffee, but this local hangout is also renowned for the live music it books. Set in an historic livery building, the décor features high ceilings, distressed brick walls, aged wooden floors, and plenty of tables and chairs. The coffee house sells teas and coffees, and drink choices include lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos, as well as mochas, chai and hot teas. Musical entertainment is diverse, and the coffee house attracts both a college age and business professional clientele.