Weekend Events: 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' at Johnston High School, plus Iowa Barnstormers, ChildServe Bubble Ball, DSM Sushi Roll and More

There’s plenty to do in Johnston 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.

JOHNSTON

Johnston High School Musical - "Thoroughly Modern Millie": The students of Johnston's High School music program will be brushing up on their tap dancing skills as they present their third musical production in as many years April 19-21. Performances are at 7:30 p.m Friday; two shows on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and the final performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Johnston High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the accounting office at the high school from 7:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2-3:15 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the door prior to the performances as available.

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Hominini Requiem Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Frame Works announces the art exhibition Hominini Requiem featuring works of art by Katelyn Ilene McBurney. The show will open at Frame Works, 5800 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, on Friday, April 5, and hang in the gallery until April 30.  Drop by the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and meet Katelyn.

The work of Hominini Requiem is comprised of fantastical and absurdist pieces done in homage to our extinct bipeds, as well as in celebration of the special relationship between man and ape. McBurney is an artist and illustrator based out of Des Moines.

METRO

Iowa Barnstormers vs. Spokane Shock: Once again this season, all Iowa Barnstormers home games will be played at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines, IA.  All 9 home games will be played on Friday and Saturday evenings with a kickoff time of 7:05pm.

When: Friday, April 5, 7 p.m.

Where: Wells Fargo Arena

Tickets: Available through Dahl’s Tickets

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Mission: Active Kids Health Fair: Kids can learn about healthy eating and activity at this fun fair, which includes an obstacle course, games and prizes. More than 20 activity stations will be available.

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Olsen Medical Education Center, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave.

Cost: Free

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“The True Story of the Three Little Pigs”: This children’s play chronicles the trial of Alexander T. Wolf, accused of killing the three little pigs. Al claims he’s been framed, that the piggy world is against him. In the end, the audience gets to help decide — guilty or not guilty?

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St.

Tickets: Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.

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Brown’s Woods Clean-Up: Families are invited to help clean up Brown’s Woods Preserve County Park, with lunch provided by The Huntmaster’s Club.

When: Saturday

Where: Meet at the south parking lot off Brown’s Woods Drive, west of First Street, West Des Moines. Call 323-5280 to sign up.

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ChildServe Bubble Ball: Bubble Ball puts the deliciously noisy packing material to work to raise money for ChildServe, a nonprofit that supports families and their children with special needs. The gala features an art gallery and a runway show of avant-garde designs made out of bubble wrap. Tickets will be sold until the event is at capacity.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Capital Square, 400 Locust St.

Tickets: $125. www.childserve.org/bubbleball.

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DSM Sushi Roll: Hop on the party bus and tour the Des Moines area to sample some of its finest sushi on DSM Sushi Roll. Check in at 11:30 a.m. at Appare. Stops will be made at Sakura Sushi, Wasabi Tao, Wasabi Chi and Waterfront Seafood Market. All sushi will be served buffet-style, and you can bring your own beverages (no glass bottles).

When: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Where: Beginning at Appare Japanese Steakhouse, 3769 86th St., Urbandale.

Tickets: $43.38 at www.2013 dsmsushiroll.eventbrite.com.

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Kyle Eastwood Band: The eldest son of actor Clint Eastwood is a universally respected musician. Eastwood's Paris-based jazz quintet thrills audiences with dynamic and pulsing jazz music, full of swing, great rhythms and memorable melodies.

When: April 8, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St., Des Moines

Tickets: $129, only sold as part of a season ticket package

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Momix: ‘Botanica’: Since choreographer Moses Pendleton can’t bring his sprawling Connecticut garden to Des Moines, he’s doing the next best thing: Re-creating it Tuesday on the Des Moines Civic Center stage. His world-famous dance company, Momix, will present 22 short works in a plant-themed program called “Botanica.” Performers will dance to a hodgepodge score, ranging from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” to Peter Gabriel, in a stagecraft world of costumes, video projections and giant puppetry by designer Michael Curry, a go-to guy for Disney, the Metropolitan Opera and Cirque du Soleil.

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. A pre-show talk begins at 6:30 p.m., and a Q&A session with the dancers follows the show.

Where: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.

Tickets: $30-$75. www.desmoinesperformingarts.org

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David Byrne at 80/35: David Byrne and St. Vincent’s summer tour dates include a July 5 stop at the 80/35 Music Festival. It’s not official until the Des Moines Music Coalition releases its lineup on April 9. Byrne and St. Vincent released an album together last summer, "Love This Giant." In live shows their sets have been a mix of Talking Heads and Byrne solo material, St. Vincent songs and selections from the new album.

Tickets: On sale to music coalition members March 29 and to the general public April 1.

Details: Des Moines Music Coalition website

UPCOMING

Upcoming Events at the Iowa State Center in Ames

Seussical Mon, Apr 15, 10:00 am–11:30 am and 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

California Guitar Trio + Montreal Guitar Trio Thu, Apr 18, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Romeo and Juliet Thu, Apr 25, 10:00 am–11:30 am

Ramona Quimby Mon, Apr 29, 10:00 am–11:30 am

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Jon Bon Jovi: The New Jersey rocker and his band will return to Des Moines on April 14 with the "Because We Can" Tour at the Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. Ticket prices start at $19.50; tickets on sale through dahlstickets.com.

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An Evening with David Sedaris: One of America's pre-eminent humor writers, his skill slicing through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observed writers addressing the human condition today. Sedaris is the author of the collections of personal essays Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames, all which have become bestsellers.

When: 7:30 p.m. April 17

Where: Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines

Tickets: On sale now through the box office

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Kenny Chesney: The country superstar will play in concert April 27 at Wells Fargo Arena. Chesney’s tour is called “No Shoes Nation,” and includes the Eli Young Band and Kasey Musgraves. Tickets are $22-$79.50 are on sale through www.dahlstickets.com.

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Impractical Jokers: The hidden camera-practical joke reality series on TruTV follows the four members of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins as they goad one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. The interactive comedy show will feature videos, an audience Q&A, stand-up comedy and more.

Where: 7:30 p.m. April 27

Where: Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines

Tickets: ($35) go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster or visit theater box office online

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Willie Nelson and Family: The creative genius behind historic recordings like "Crazy," "Hello Walls," “Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust” is coming to Iowa. His career has spanned six decades. His catalog boasts more than 200 albums. His most recent album release, Heroes, spent five weeks at #1 on the Americana Radio Chart and debuted as #18 on the Billboard 200 best-selling albums chart.

When: 7:30 p.m. May 14

Where: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.

Tickets: On sale now through the box office

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B.B. King Tickets: Blues guitarist B.B. King and his guitar, named Lucille, will be in town later this spring, but tickets are on sale now. The 87-year-old legend comes to Prairie Meadows on May 24. Tickets are $44-$84 and go on sale now through Ticketmaster.

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P!nk - “The Truth About Love” Tour: P!nk will make her tour stop at Wells Fargo Arena on November 8, 2013. The tour's electric crowds have enthusiastically embraced her unique brand of high-energy theatrics and emotion-fueled performances that have secured her place in history as one of the most spectacular performers of her generation.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m.

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Keith Urban in Concert: One of the industry’s most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban will launch his “Light The Fuse Tour 2013” with Little Big Town and special guest Dustin Lynch.  The tour will include a show in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena on November 9.  Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Friday, April 5 atwww.dahlstickets.com.

When: Nov. 9

Where: Wells Fargo Arena

Tickets: Get tickets at the Wells Fargo Arena ticket office, all Dahl's Foods locations, or by calling 866-55-DAHLS.

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Daniel Tosh: Tosh.0's Daniel Tosh will visit the Iowa State Center in Ames June 4. He will present two shows one at 7 p.m. and another at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday June 4 at Stephens Auditorium.

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Jackson Browne: The singer/songwriter will perform in Des Moines June 25 at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Browne is best known for hits like "These Days," "Running On Empty," "Rosie" and, "The Pretender.” Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek will open for him.

Where: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.

When: June 25

Tickets: $41-$66 on sale Friday through Ticketmaster.

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Justin Bieber: Pop star Justin Bieber will make an appearance at Wells Fargo Arena on July 7. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets range from $40 to $95. 

Taylor Swift: Country star Taylor Swift returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Aug. 1. No word yet on ticket prices or an on-sale date. The event is listed on Swift's website but is not listed on Ticketmaster or its partner website. In nearby Kansas City, MO tickets range from $30 to $85.