Editor's note: This article has been edited from its original publication to correct the location of the Market Day Black Friday sale.
Jackson Browne (Nov. 6): “Somebody’s Baby” rocker visits Hoyt Sherman Auditorium, 1501 Woodland Ave., for a 7:30 show. $70.50-$100.50. Go to hoytsherman.com.
X Ambassadors (Nov. 6): Indie rock band known for hit “Renegades” returns for a 7:30 show at Wooly’s, 504 East Locust St. Skylar Grey opens. Go to woolysdm.com.
The Midwest Comicon (Nov. 7-8): Check out more than 40 vendors, 100+ artists, plus some of your favorite Star Wars and Power Ranger actors at the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. $20 adult day pass, kids 10 and under free. $30 two-day pass.
Iowa’s Premier Beer, Wine & Food Expo (Nov. 13-14): Enjoy delicious sips and eat at this annual expo presented by Hy-Vee at the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. $30 per day. Go to wineandfood expoiowa.com.
Winter Farmers’ Market (Nov. 20-21): Prep for Friendsgiving by stocking up on goods from the winter market in Capital Square, 400 Locust St. Go to desmoines farmersmarket.com.
Living History Farms Off Road Race (Nov. 21): Get down and muddy at this 7-mile, 37th annual race at Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 9 a.m. Go to facebook.com/l ivinghistoryfarm soffroadrace.
![Connie Eshelman of Clive makes her way along a trail]()
1 of 85![Nathan Temeyer, left, and Nicole O'Connor, both of]()
2 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail on Saturday, Nov.]()
3 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail on Saturday, Nov.]()
4 of 85![Madisan Malaney, 17, of Pleasant Hill, dressed as Mrs.]()
5 of 85![Heather Prendergast of Cedar Falls wears a turkey on]()
6 of 85![Mike Seufert and Amy Seufert, both of Des Moines, wear]()
7 of 85![Seth Groves of Hubbard shows his Thanksgiving spirit]()
8 of 85![Firefighter Matt Richter of Adair dressed in full turnout]()
9 of 85![Tanner Johnson, 14, of Lakeville, Minn., makes his]()
10 of 85![Andria Nelson of Ankeny makes her way down a hill on]()
11 of 85![Aaron Swiggart, left, and Brad Buck, both of Altoona,]()
12 of 85![Austin Schott of Ames dressed as a bee on Saturday,]()
13 of 85![Runners make their way down a hillside on Saturday,]()
14 of 85![Joshua Jorgensen of Des Moines makes his way easily]()
15 of 85![Lindsea Paris of Bloomfield glides up a steep hillside]()
16 of 85![Runners make their way up a hill on Saturday, Nov.]()
17 of 85![David Kline of Waterloo makes his way up a hill on]()
18 of 85![Thousands of runners participated in the 36th annual]()
19 of 85![Thousands of runners participated in the 36th annual]()
20 of 85![Henry Chen of North Liberty makes his way up a hillside]()
21 of 85![Seth Crouthamel, 17, of Webster City, makes his way]()
22 of 85![Dressed as the Mad Hatter, Mariah Doland of Newton]()
23 of 85![Dressed as the Mad Hatter, Mariah Doland of Newton]()
24 of 85![Sarah Manders of Cedar Falls carefully makes her way]()
25 of 85![Sarah Manders of Cedar Falls carefully makes her way]()
26 of 85![Runners both ascend and descend a hillside on Saturday,]()
27 of 85![Runners make their way along a prairie trail on Saturday,]()
28 of 85![Runners make their way along a prairie trail on Saturday,]()
29 of 85![Runners push through the mud on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
30 of 85![Kim Blythe of West Des Moines waves to the camera as]()
31 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail on Saturday, Nov.]()
32 of 85![Maren Wolff of Ames leads hundreds of runners along]()
33 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail on Saturday, Nov.]()
34 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail on Saturday, Nov.]()
35 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail on Saturday, Nov.]()
36 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
37 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
38 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
39 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
40 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
41 of 85![Runners wait to cross through a creek on Saturday,]()
42 of 85![A runner gets a hand from a friend to make it up a]()
43 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
44 of 85![Runners cross through a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
45 of 85![Nathan Fosenburg of Indianola, left, and Keegan Dwyer]()
46 of 85![Brian O'Leary, 33, of Des Moines makes his way across]()
47 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail in the woods on]()
48 of 85![Runners make their way along a trail in the woods on]()
49 of 85![Duane Osmun of Creston climbs up a steep hillside along]()
50 of 85![A participant lost her shoe in the mud on Saturday,]()
51 of 85![Runners make their way over an icy creek on Saturday,]()
52 of 85![Ben Morrett of Des Moines, in the pink hat, and his]()
53 of 85![Ben Morrett of Des Moines, in the pink hat, and his]()
54 of 85![Ben Morrett of Des Moines, in the pink hat, and his]()
55 of 85![Ben Morrett of Des Moines slips on the ice as his "lady"]()
56 of 85![Ben Morrett of Des Moines slips on the ice as his "lady"]()
57 of 85![Runners use ropes to climb up from the icy creek on]()
58 of 85![Runners use ropes to climb up from the icy creek on]()
59 of 85![Runners make their way through an icy creek on Saturday,]()
60 of 85![Mary Smith of Altoona slipped on a chunk of ice and]()
61 of 85![Nicole Essink of Altoona, center, and her friends got]()
62 of 85![Nicole Essink of Altoona and her friends got covered]()
63 of 85![Runners make their way under the traffic of Interstate]()
64 of 85![Runners make their way under the traffic of Interstate]()
65 of 85![Max Oberman, 15, of Clive, dressed up as a box of Wheaties]()
66 of 85![Michael Lunn of Des Moines wears a Waldo hat on Saturday,]()
67 of 85![Runners make their way under the traffic of Interstate]()
68 of 85![A runner wears a Sharknado costume on Saturday, Nov.]()
69 of 85![Runners make their way along a frozen pond on Saturday,]()
70 of 85![Runners make their way along a frozen pond on Saturday,]()
71 of 85![Runners make their way through a grassy trail on Saturday,]()
72 of 85![Runners make their way through a grassy trail on Saturday,]()
73 of 85![Mary Smith of Altoona gets a hand from Nicole Essink,]()
74 of 85![Leah Huston, 16, of West Des Moines, makes her way]()
75 of 85![Runners navigate through an icy creek on Saturday,]()
76 of 85![Kate Hatfield of Mankato, Minn., makes her way across]()
77 of 85![Mark Reiter of Des Moines makes his way through the]()
78 of 85![Nancy Bishop of Ottumwa leads a group up a steep hillside]()
79 of 85![Patrick Dunn of Norwalk makes his way through a wooded]()
80 of 85![Runners help each other across a creek on Saturday,]()
81 of 85![Runners wait to cross a creek on Saturday, Nov. 22,]()
82 of 85![A runner is reflected in the water reaching out to]()
83 of 85![Heather Harms of Ackley (in gray sweatshirt) and thousands]()
84 of 85![Runners descend the side of an earth home on Saturday,]()
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Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov. 24-Jan. 1): Catch the Christmas twinkle at this Des Moines light display from 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 24 through January 1 at Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Parkway. $10 per car. Go to iowa.wish.org.
Festival of Trees & Lights (Nov. 25-29): Dazzle your eyes at this annual display of trees and lights presented by Iowa Realty at Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 5th Ave. $5, 2 and under free. Hours vary.
Market Day Black Friday Sale (Nov. 27): Get your Christmas shopping done in one stop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Capital Square, 400 Walnut St. The pop-up market showcases a variety of talented local vendors. Go to marketdayiowa.com.
The Bridges of Madison County —- Willis Broadway Series (Nov. 28-Dec. 5): Watch one of Iowa’s most romantic stories unfold in live action at the Des Moines Civic Center. $52-$101. Go to desmoines performingarts.com.
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