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Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Nov. 19-25
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Irish Rings: Your new favorite game
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Bingo, cocktails and drag queens
This isn't your grandma's Bingo!
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Friday night on 86th Street
86th Street in Clive was hopping Friday night
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Drag Queen Bingo
This flashy Garden show wasn't your grandma's bingo game
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Kamodo Klub and Pelican Bar Saturday
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MegF commented on Datebook Diner: Appetizers, sips best at W.D.M. Johnny’s
I have visited Johnny's a few times and my main problem with them is their inconsistency. The angry commenter is correct about their...
kalju wrote about Cecil & Rosie's Corner Cafe
I've been twice for breakfast - and thought it was great both times. Attentive staff and really good food for a fair price. You wi...
Inthewater commented on Photos: Best restaurant servers in Des Moines
Haha. Well, I am easily confused. I would imagine they both appreciate the correct captioning of the photo, though. :D
nevesis commented on Datebook Diner: Appetizers, sips best at W.D.M. Johnny’s
I've had some pretty good steaks there. But I've had some really lousy experiences there too -- so I suspect it's not the quality of...
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We agree with h_fisher- We didnt start eating at Chicago Speakeasy until last year, and it became our favorite place to go on the N...
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• Hy-Vee Hall
• People's Court
• Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
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• Val Air Ballroom
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• (11/13) MaxFights
• (11/12) Dierks Bentley
• (11/12) Fall brew at the Zoo
• (11/11) Des Moines Derby Dames
• (11/7) Comic Book I-Con
• (11/7) East Village Saturday
• (11/7) Hawkeye fans
• (11/6) First Fridays at People's
• (11/6) 86th Street Friday night
• (11/4) Lazer Rock Girls
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