What's Happening in Ames this Weekend

commencement takes place Friday and Saturday, bringing many to town. There should be plenty to do even if all you do is stop by the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market which opens 8 a.m. Saturday or the North Grand Farmers' Market inside the mall starting at 10 a.m. on weekend days. Here's just handful of other activities planned for the weekend.

Pandemonium at the Pantorium

Enjoy, The Gist, Myra Henderson and Gatehouse Saints starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday at . The $5 donation goes toward the radio's capital campaign.

Hearts for Art Crime Victim Show

The (ACCESS) will host the 2^nd Annual heARTs for ART Crime Victim Art Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the . The art on display was made by crime victims as part of their healing process.

Ames Children's Choirs

The Ames Children's Choirs will perform its annual Spring Concert 3 p.m. Saturday at the . The performance includes a piece by local composer Michael Ching. Buy tickets at Rieman Music or at the door. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students/seniors.

Latin Dance Social

Iowa State University's Descarga Latin Dance Club and will celebrate the end of the semester with a Latin Dance social at the new Five 1 Fifth club (formerly Capones) 2518 Lincoln Way. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. Friday Admission is $5. The evening includes lessons and performances. Guests must be 21 to enter.

Dance Social

 hosts free ballroom dancing minus the stars from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. on ISU Campus in the Forker Building on Fridays. There is no dress code, but wear indoor shoes or socks for the dance floor.