Where: Science Center of Iowa/Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, downtown
Website: www.sciowa.org
Date: Friday Mar 19, 2010 - TFN
Time: 10am, Noon, 1pm, 6pm, 7pm & 8pm
Admission: varies
Description:  Through the power of IMAX®, Hubble will enable moviegoers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. The seventh film from the award-winning IMAX® Space Team, Hubble will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

Where: Hy-Vee Hall, 730 3rd Street, downtown
Website: www.iowaeventscenter.com
Date: Friday Mar 19, 2010 - Sunday Mar 21, 2010
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $13; Ages 6-12 $5
Description:  Mar 19, 2010 (Fri) 5:00 PM Mar 20, 2010 (Sat) 11:00 AM Mar 21, 2010 (Sun) 11:00 AM Special Guest Appearances - Chip Foose from TV's Overhaulin' - Henry Winkler - "The Fonz" from TV's "Happy Days" (charges for autographs)

Where: Civic Center - Stoner Theater, 221 Walnut Street, downtown
Website: www.civiccenter.org
Date: Friday Mar 19, 2010 - Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m. both nights
Admission: $10
Description:  Comedy XPeriment, is an improvisational comedy troupe that has been entertaining audiences around Des Moines for more than four years. CXP performs comedic scenes all based upon audience suggestions. Nothing is scripted or pre-planned. Everything is made up right on the spot in front of your eyes! No two shows are ever the same!

Where: Varied Industries Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds, E 30th & E University Ave
Website: www.iowaflowershow.com
Date: Friday Mar 19, 2010 - Sunday Mar 21, 2010
Time: Fri 1 - 8pm, Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 11am - 4pm
Admission: Adults: $6.95, Seniors (62+): $5.95, Under 12 Free
Description:  Over 300 booths of ideas for your lawn, garden and outdoor living! Come listen to local gardening expert Jerry Kluver tell you how to gear up for spring with seminars throughout the entire weekend.

Where: Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar, 5485 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

Website: www.bluemoonduelingpainobar.com
Date: Thursday Mar 18, 2010 - Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Time: Beginning at 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Description:  Join Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant for drinks, excitement and musical entertainment by Andy Paczak, John Sackett and Todd Cutshaw. These performers will keep you captivated and on your feet all night long! Enjoy great drink specials and NO COVER!

Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church/School, 2826 Beaver Avenue
Website: www.holytrinitydm.org
Date: Thursday Mar 18, 2010 - Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Time: Thurs. & Friday 9 - 5pm; Saturday 9-Noon
Admission: Free
Description:  The Spring Garage Sale is almost here!  

Where: State Historical Museum, 600 E Grand, downtown
Website: www.iowahistory.org
Date: Friday Jan 22, 2010 - Monday May 31, 2010
Time:  9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues-Sat; noon - 4:30 p.m. Sun
Admission: Free
Description:  The exhibit traces the history of ACT, Inc. – originally known as American College Testing Program – to a meeting of co-founders E.F. Lindquist, a University of Iowa professor and national expert in educational measurement; Ted McCarrel, UI Director of Admissions and Registrar; and 16 state representatives who met in Iowa’s Old Capitol on the University of Iowa campus on Aug. 21, 1959. That event founded the American College Testing Program, now known as ACT, Inc. The display includes a timeline of major events in ACT history and artifacts from ACT’s past including test documents and components from early test scoring machines. Visitors can also view an audio-video display with recordings from early leaders describing how the organization evolved.

Where: State Historical Museum, 600 E Locust Street, downtown
Website: www.iowahistory.org
Date: Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 - Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues-Sat; Noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Description:  “The Dolls of Japan: Shapes of Prayer, Embodiments of Love is sponsored by The Japan Foundation. Japanese dolls reflect the customs of Japan and the aspirations of its people, possess distinctive regional attributes, and over the centuries have developed in many diverse forms. Dolls also provide a showcase for traditional Japanese craft products, such as textiles.