Waukee, Metro Weekend Events: Jazz Page, Flipside, World’s Toughest Rodeo, Iowa Home Show, Yo Gabba Gabba Live, Plus Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift Ticket Info

There’s plenty to do in Waukee in the days ahead, and if you want to travel into to 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.

WAUKEE

The Jazz Page: Led by saxophonist Wayne Page, this quartet is comprised of great jazz musicians who are also very committed to jazz education.

Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children.

Jan. 12, 7 p.m.

Waukee Area Arts Council, 405 Maple St.

Cost: $10. Tickets at Waukee Hardware or at the door.

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Flipside: The band plays a fun mix of funky R&B dance music and classic rock.

Jan. 12, 9 p.m.

Mickey's Irish Pub & Grill, 50 S.E. Laurel St.

Cost: Free.

METRO

World's Toughest Rodeo: Cowboys, cowgirls and, of course, the animal athletes are all ready to roll into Des Moines. There's a free pre show, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and of course the women's barrel racing mixed in with a little comedy, stunts, and rock and roll.
Jan. 11-12, 7:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines,  233 Center St.
Cost: $20-$57 Kids tickets are half price.  Buy Tickets

Iowa Home Show: The 2013 Iowa Home Show includes a completely decorated home inside the show from Lincoln Homes, and HGTV's TV Celebrity Carpenter Eric Stromer from “Hideous Houses”  and “Over Your Head.” Also Mushroom King Thomas Weipert shares mushroom hunting tips and special recipes, and free antique appraisals.
Jan. 11 4-8p.m.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan 12; and 11 am.-4 p.m. Jan. 13
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Varied Industries Building, Des Moines, East 33rd Street and Grand Avenue
Cost: $6.95 adults; $5.95 seniors over 62; kids under 12 free.
Buy Tickets online or at the door

Iowa Energy Basketball: The Iowa Energy play the Canton Charge. Family Day with Iowa Energy Hat Giveaway to the first 1000 fans presented by MidAmerican Energy.
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 233 Center St.
Jan. 13, 4 p.m.
Cost: $8-$20 Buy Tickets

“The Monster Under the Bed”: Monsters under the bed are supposed to be scary, right?! But as Ben's mom gets grumpy, his dad is far away, and his best friend isn't being very nice, Ben turns to his Underbed Monster for friendship. One day, the monster goes to school for Ben, causing a huge ruckus.

Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines, 831 42nd St.

 Jan 11-27, 7 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays (1 p.m. only, Sunday, Jan. 27)

Cost: $15/adults, $12/students

ISAA Pro Am Archery Tournament and Trade Show: 3rd largest indoor archery tournament in the United States. $20,000 purse. Free and open to the public. Registration is on website at www.isaaproam.com
Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, 233 Center Street
Jan. 11, 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Jan. 12, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Jan. 13, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Free

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! 2013 Tour: Is your family ready to get the sillies out? Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! features the one and only DJ Lance Rock, plus Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex, and of course, hip hop legend Biz Markie.

Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines
Jan. 15 at 3 and 6 p.m.
Buy tickets

Jan. 17-20

Smart Talk Connected Conversations Series: Doris Roberts: Nine years as Marie Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” brought Doris Roberts international accolades as the most popular comedic actress in television.

The Civic Center, Des Moines
Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $112-$312 for 5 show Talk Series

Carnival of the Animals: Des Moines Symphony with l’Arsenal a Musique of Montreal, Canada. Discover this fantastical work by composer Camille Saint-Saëns, and enter into the marvelous universe of the Carnival of the Animals. Inspired by this piece, which still sounds fresh, we will take you on a fabulous musical journey.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Jan. 19, 1 p.m.
Cost: $10 Find Tickets

Live At The Temple Concert Series: Susan Werner: Iowa born Susan Werner is a genre-busting singer/songwriter traversing pop, folk, blues, country, roots, jazz and gospel with grace and wit.

The Temple Theater, Des Moines, 1011 Locust St.
Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $162.50 for the 5 Concert Series Season

Jan. 24-27

The Book of Mormon: Nine 2011 Tony Awards say it's the Best Musical of the Year. The Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez that "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart calla, "So good, it makes me angry." Contains explicit language.

Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines
Jan. 24- Feb. 3
Cost: $40- $125

Iowa Bike Summit: The Iowa Bicycle Coalition announces the 2013 Iowa Bike Expo, Iowa Bicycle Summit and RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party. Last year's event attracted over 3,000 attendees, with over 60 exhibitors ranging from bike advocacy organizations like Raccoon River Valley Trail Association to bike shops like Bike World of Des Moines.
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
Jan. 25 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $160 Buy Tickets

Iowa Bike Expo and RAGBRAI Announcement Party: Make plans the next day, Jan. 26, to attend the free Iowa Bike Expo that will also be held at the Iowa Events Center. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about the best bicycle equipment, optimal riding destinations, and future cycling events. After the Expo, attendees can relax and kick back their cleats as the Iowa Bicycle Coalition hosts the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party at the Iowa Events Center Vets Auditorium in Des Moines. The evening will feature live music with a special performance by Johnny Holm Band. Other activities include a live auction of amazing cycling equipment, raffles for prizes, and complimentary snacks and refreshments.
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
Jan. 26. Expo: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Party: 8-11 p.m.
Cost: Expo is free and open to the public.
Announcement Party: $30 before Jan. 15, and $35 after. Buy Tickets

MCC45 Schmauss vs Dicke: The MCC light heavyweight title is on the line as current champion, Will “The Franchise” Dicke faces off against Todd Schmauss.

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
Jan. 25, 7:30pm
Cost: $25-$50 Buy Tickets

Winter Jam Tour Spectacular: Founded and hosted by Grammy-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong, the Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular will be headlined by multi-platinum recording artist TobyMac and also feature RED, Matthew West, Jamie Grace, Sidewalk Prophets and Royal Tailor, with a message from national speaker Nick Hall. In addition, the Youth Music Vault Pre-Jam Party will include performances from Jason Castro, OBB and Capital Kings.
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
Jan. 26, 6 p.m.

Cost: $10 at the door, with no ticket required.

Comedy Xperiment: Des Moines' premiere long-form improvisation team. Each show is unique to itself as the genesis for the show is based on suggestions from the audience. Even the performers themselves don't know what could happen in a show.
Stoner Theater, Des Moines
Jan. 26, 7:30pm
Cost: $10 Find Tickets

UPCOMING

Miranda Lambert: Locked and Re-Loaded tour stops in Ames with Dierks Bentley and Lee Brice.
 Hilton Coliseum in Ames
 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 
Tickets on sale

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 for the Iowa show went on sale Dec. 3 through dahlstickets.com.

Justin Bieber: Pop star Justin Bieber will also make an appearance at the 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.