Events

Chris Powell Piano Show event photo

Chris Powell Piano Show

Thursday March 28th

Monthly on every last Thursday

We are excited to welcome Chris as he makes his way from Chicago, Illinois to perform multiple dates at The Whiskey House this year.  We welcome you all out to enjoy the musical talent of Chris Powell for a night of dinner music. Chris is a singer, a keyboardist, a composer, an arranger, a DJ, a producer, a technician, as well as an educator. Chris has made it his mission to turn the playing of music into a more accessible pastime, and to enrich as many lives as possible. http://www.chrispowell515.com/

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2024-03-28 19:00:002024-03-28 22:00:00America/ChicagoChris Powell Piano ShowWe are excited to welcome Chris as he makes his way from Chicago, Illinois to perform multiple dates at The Whiskey House this year.  We welcome you all out to enjoy the musical talent of Chris Powell for a night of dinner music. Chris is a singer, a keyboardist, a composer, an arranger, a DJ, a producer, a technician, as well as an educator. Chris has made it his mission to turn the playing of music into a more accessible pastime, and to enrich as many lives as possible. http://www.chrispowell515.com/The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
INDIVISIBLE event photo

INDIVISIBLE

Friday March 29th

Indivisible makes their debut appearance playing your favorites. Music starts at 8PM. Live Music every Friday & Saturday Night 21+ Tables are first come / first serve. Help support live music $5 Cover after 9pm

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-03-29 20:00:002024-03-29 23:00:00America/ChicagoINDIVISIBLEIndivisible makes their debut appearance playing your favorites. Music starts at 8PM. Live Music every Friday & Saturday Night 21+ Tables are first come / first serve. Help support live music $5 Cover after 9pmThe Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Buckmiller Schwager Trio event photo

Buckmiller Schwager Trio

Saturday March 30th

An exciting night of Blues to sooth your soul after a long week. Join us as we welcome back Tom “TBuck” Buckmiller Tom grew up in south-central South Dakota and in high school worked as a radio DJ for KWYR am/fm where he developed a love for music. Tom learned to play guitar so he could play in church, but quickly found other uses for his guitar...including entertaining crowds with rock and roll and the blues. As a bluesman in Des Moines, Tom plays with Jimmy the Weasel and fronts Tom Buckmiller and the Tone Tailors, who recently took 2nd place in the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals. Tom's first album was produced by Matt Woods and features Iowa Blues Hall of Famers: Dwight Dario, Bob Pace, Scot Sutherland, Heath Alan Patschull and others. Purchase the album at: Coming Soon! Tom teaches a blues class at Drake University. In that class Tom brings in some of the best local blues players (including Bob Pace, Matt Woods, Rob Lumbard, Dwight Dario and others) and takes the class to a local blues club and a recording studio. 

Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. 

To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261

COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-03-30 20:00:002024-03-30 23:00:00America/ChicagoBuckmiller Schwager TrioAn exciting night of Blues to sooth your soul after a long week. Join us as we welcome back Tom “TBuck” Buckmiller Tom grew up in south-central South Dakota and in high school worked as a radio DJ for KWYR am/fm where he developed a love for music. Tom learned to play guitar so he could play in church, but quickly found other uses for his guitar...including entertaining crowds with rock and roll and the blues. As a bluesman in Des Moines, Tom plays with Jimmy the Weasel and fronts Tom Buckmiller and the Tone Tailors, who recently took 2nd place in the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals. Tom's first album was produced by Matt Woods and features Iowa Blues Hall of Famers: Dwight Dario, Bob Pace, Scot Sutherland, Heath Alan Patschull and others. Purchase the album at: Coming Soon! Tom teaches a blues class at Drake University. In that class Tom brings in some of the best local blues players (including Bob Pace, Matt Woods, Rob Lumbard, Dwight Dario and others) and takes the class to a local blues club and a recording studio.  Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Trivia Night event photo

Trivia Night

Wednesday April 3rd

Every Wednesday

Think & Drink Entertainment

#NewLocationAlert #ThinkAndDrinkWednesdays TRIVIA NIGHT with Think & Drink Entertainment Wednesday Nights @ 7pm The Whiskey House (Ankeny, IA) Free To Play Up To 8 People per Team Win House Cash! ALL AGES Get there EARLY to get a table! - Think & Drink Trivia is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more.... Trivia Night is free to play, and you can have up to 8 members on a team. Prizes are awarded for the winner of the 1st half and 1st and 2nd Place overall. We ask a question, and then play a song. Your team has the duration of that song to turn in your answer. No cell phones. web devices or smart watches can be used, just the useless trivial knowledge contained between your ears. #ThinkDrinkPlayWin #ThinkAndDrinkTrivia #TimeToGetYourThinkOn #FriendsLetFriendsThinkAndDrink #UseYourNoodleNotYourGoogle

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

2024-04-03 19:00:002024-04-03 21:00:00America/ChicagoTrivia NightThink & Drink Entertainment #NewLocationAlert #ThinkAndDrinkWednesdays TRIVIA NIGHT with Think & Drink Entertainment Wednesday Nights @ 7pm The Whiskey House (Ankeny, IA) Free To Play Up To 8 People per Team Win House Cash! ALL AGES Get there EARLY to get a table! - Think & Drink Trivia is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more.... Trivia Night is free to play, and you can have up to 8 members on a team. Prizes are awarded for the winner of the 1st half and 1st and 2nd Place overall. We ask a question, and then play a song. Your team has the duration of that song to turn in your answer. No cell phones. web devices or smart watches can be used, just the useless trivial knowledge contained between your ears. #ThinkDrinkPlayWin #ThinkAndDrinkTrivia #TimeToGetYourThinkOn #FriendsLetFriendsThinkAndDrink #UseYourNoodleNotYourGoogleThe Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
The Piano Man Richard Spierenburg event photo

The Piano Man Richard Spierenburg

Thursday April 4th

Monthly on every first Thursday

The Piano Man Richard Spierenburg

Beginning piano at the age of 5, Richard Spierenburg has developed his own interpretation of the songs you know and Love, while still staying true to the key melodic riffs and lyrical expression that have rooted so many of these songs in our culture. Richard uses elements of humor both in his vocal inflections and at times lyrical substitutions, bringing a new personality to the material. Known for his ability to work the crowd, Richard makes the audience as much a part of the show as himself.

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2024-04-04 19:00:002024-04-04 22:00:00America/ChicagoThe Piano Man Richard SpierenburgThe Piano Man Richard Spierenburg Beginning piano at the age of 5, Richard Spierenburg has developed his own interpretation of the songs you know and Love, while still staying true to the key melodic riffs and lyrical expression that have rooted so many of these songs in our culture. Richard uses elements of humor both in his vocal inflections and at times lyrical substitutions, bringing a new personality to the material. Known for his ability to work the crowd, Richard makes the audience as much a part of the show as himself.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Sierra Griggs event photo

Sierra Griggs

Friday April 5th

Rising Female Country artist Sierra Griggs visits The Whiskey House Friday April 5th with a solo performance. 

Be sure to arrive early to save a seat and have some dinner while you listen to this amazing singer. 

https://www.facebook.com/sierragriggsliveandacoustic

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2024-04-05 19:00:002024-04-05 22:00:00America/ChicagoSierra GriggsRising Female Country artist Sierra Griggs visits The Whiskey House Friday April 5th with a solo performance. Be sure to arrive early to save a seat and have some dinner while you listen to this amazing singer.  https://www.facebook.com/sierragriggsliveandacousticThe Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Christian Connett event photo

Christian Connett

Thursday April 11th

Monthly on every second Thursday

Second Thursday of each month! Step into The Whiskey House & Bourbon Grill for an unforgettable evening brimming with mouthwatering cuisine and invigorating beverages. Stay awhile and immerse yourself in the enchanting tunes of Christian Connett as he breathes new life into some of your favorite Rock, Pop, and Country Hits. Prepare for a night that will undoubtedly elevate your spirits to soaring heights! 

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2024-04-11 19:00:002024-04-11 22:00:00America/ChicagoChristian ConnettSecond Thursday of each month! Step into The Whiskey House & Bourbon Grill for an unforgettable evening brimming with mouthwatering cuisine and invigorating beverages. Stay awhile and immerse yourself in the enchanting tunes of Christian Connett as he breathes new life into some of your favorite Rock, Pop, and Country Hits. Prepare for a night that will undoubtedly elevate your spirits to soaring heights! The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Jesse & The Medicine Men event photo

Jesse & The Medicine Men

Friday April 12th

Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. 

To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261

COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-04-12 20:00:002024-04-12 23:00:00America/ChicagoJesse & The Medicine MenLive  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Sing-Along Piano Party feat. Sam or Adam event photo

Sing-Along Piano Party feat. Sam or Adam

Thursday April 18th

Monthly on every third Thursday

Sing-Along Piano Party 

at Whiskey House! 

Come request some songs, enjoy a bite, and get your whiskey on!

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2024-04-18 19:00:002024-04-18 22:00:00America/ChicagoSing-Along Piano Party feat. Sam or AdamSing-Along Piano Party at Whiskey House! Come request some songs, enjoy a bite, and get your whiskey on!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Gladys Kravitz Lite! event photo

Gladys Kravitz Lite!

Friday April 19th

This group of guys, and who are one of our favorites, by the way, will help you "see the lite"! The lite version of a great band, that is! Wade and the gents will entertain you with some favorites of the past and keep it a very chill evening! You really shouldn't miss this!

FREE SHOW

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-04-19 20:00:002024-04-19 23:00:00America/ChicagoGladys Kravitz Lite!This group of guys, and who are one of our favorites, by the way, will help you "see the lite"! The lite version of a great band, that is! Wade and the gents will entertain you with some favorites of the past and keep it a very chill evening! You really shouldn't miss this! FREE SHOWThe Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Exit 185 event photo

Exit 185

Saturday April 20th

Exit 185 Live music and fun from 8-11pm at the Whiskey House

Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. 

To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261

COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-04-20 20:00:002024-04-20 23:00:00America/ChicagoExit 185Exit 185 Live music and fun from 8-11pm at the Whiskey House Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
MFKS event photo

MFKS

Friday April 26th

Party with MFKS Heavy R&B / Soul / Jazz / Funk Vibes Mario Hall - Drums Fred Gaddy - Hammond Organ Kyle Gowin - Saxophone Stephen Rieck - Guitar 8 - 11p 21+ No cover and if you don't know, now you know.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-04-26 20:00:002024-04-26 23:00:00America/ChicagoMFKSParty with MFKS Heavy R&B / Soul / Jazz / Funk Vibes Mario Hall - Drums Fred Gaddy - Hammond Organ Kyle Gowin - Saxophone Stephen Rieck - Guitar 8 - 11p 21+ No cover and if you don't know, now you know.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Leradee and the Positives event photo

Leradee and the Positives

Friday May 3rd

Leradee and the Positives

Consciousness, reality, love & togetherness music. Soul soothing music.

DONATIONS TOWARDS THE COST OF MUSIC ALWAYS ACCEPTED.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-05-03 20:00:002024-05-03 23:00:00America/ChicagoLeradee and the PositivesLeradee and the Positives Consciousness, reality, love & togetherness music. Soul soothing music. DONATIONS TOWARDS THE COST OF MUSIC ALWAYS ACCEPTED.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Knuckle event photo

Knuckle

Saturday May 4th

Knuckle brings the FUNk, featuring rippin' guitar, eclectic keys, thick bass, and tight drums.

https://www.facebook.com/knuckletheband

Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. 

To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261

COVER $5 AFTER 9PM

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-05-04 20:00:002024-05-04 23:00:00America/ChicagoKnuckleKnuckle brings the FUNk, featuring rippin' guitar, eclectic keys, thick bass, and tight drums. https://www.facebook.com/knuckletheband Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261COVER $5 AFTER 9PMThe Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Jesse & The Medicine Men event photo

Jesse & The Medicine Men

Friday May 10th

Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. 

To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261

COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-05-10 20:00:002024-05-10 23:00:00America/ChicagoJesse & The Medicine MenLive  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Buckmiller Schwager Trio event photo

Buckmiller Schwager Trio

Saturday May 11th

An exciting night of Blues to sooth your soul after a long week. Join us as we welcome back Tom “TBuck” Buckmiller Tom grew up in south-central South Dakota and in high school worked as a radio DJ for KWYR am/fm where he developed a love for music. Tom learned to play guitar so he could play in church, but quickly found other uses for his guitar...including entertaining crowds with rock and roll and the blues. As a bluesman in Des Moines, Tom plays with Jimmy the Weasel and fronts Tom Buckmiller and the Tone Tailors, who recently took 2nd place in the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals. Tom's first album was produced by Matt Woods and features Iowa Blues Hall of Famers: Dwight Dario, Bob Pace, Scot Sutherland, Heath Alan Patschull and others. Purchase the album at: Coming Soon! Tom teaches a blues class at Drake University. In that class Tom brings in some of the best local blues players (including Bob Pace, Matt Woods, Rob Lumbard, Dwight Dario and others) and takes the class to a local blues club and a recording studio. 

Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. 

To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261

COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-05-11 20:00:002024-05-11 23:00:00America/ChicagoBuckmiller Schwager TrioAn exciting night of Blues to sooth your soul after a long week. Join us as we welcome back Tom “TBuck” Buckmiller Tom grew up in south-central South Dakota and in high school worked as a radio DJ for KWYR am/fm where he developed a love for music. Tom learned to play guitar so he could play in church, but quickly found other uses for his guitar...including entertaining crowds with rock and roll and the blues. As a bluesman in Des Moines, Tom plays with Jimmy the Weasel and fronts Tom Buckmiller and the Tone Tailors, who recently took 2nd place in the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals. Tom's first album was produced by Matt Woods and features Iowa Blues Hall of Famers: Dwight Dario, Bob Pace, Scot Sutherland, Heath Alan Patschull and others. Purchase the album at: Coming Soon! Tom teaches a blues class at Drake University. In that class Tom brings in some of the best local blues players (including Bob Pace, Matt Woods, Rob Lumbard, Dwight Dario and others) and takes the class to a local blues club and a recording studio.  Live  21+  Tables are first come / first serve. To reserve a table for the evening for a $20 fee please call 515-965-1261COVER $5 AFTER 9PM.The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

Mother's Day

Sunday May 12th

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!

11:00 AM - 11:59 PM

2024-05-12 11:00:002024-05-12 23:59:00America/ChicagoMother's DayJoin us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Gladys Kravitz Lite event photo

Gladys Kravitz Lite

Friday May 24th

This group of guys, and who are one of our favorites, by the way, will help you "see the lite"! The lite version of a great band, that is! Wade and the gents will entertain you with some favorites of the past and keep it a very chill evening! You really shouldn't miss this!

FREE SHOW

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-05-24 20:00:002024-05-24 23:00:00America/ChicagoGladys Kravitz LiteThis group of guys, and who are one of our favorites, by the way, will help you "see the lite"! The lite version of a great band, that is! Wade and the gents will entertain you with some favorites of the past and keep it a very chill evening! You really shouldn't miss this!FREE SHOWThe Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

Memorial Day

Monday May 27th

Come celebrate the long weekend with us!

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

2024-05-27 11:00:002024-05-27 23:00:00America/ChicagoMemorial DayCome celebrate the long weekend with us!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

Friday June 7th

As if you needed an excuse :) come join us for National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2024-06-07 11:00:002024-06-07 00:00:00America/ChicagoNational Chocolate Ice Cream DayAs if you needed an excuse :) come join us for National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

National Bourbon Day

Friday June 14th

Join us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2024-06-14 11:00:002024-06-14 00:00:00America/ChicagoNational Bourbon DayJoin us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

Father's Day

Sunday June 16th

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

11:00 AM - 11:59 PM

2024-06-16 11:00:002024-06-16 23:59:00America/ChicagoFather's DayTreat your dad and join us for Father's Day!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

National Martini Day

Wednesday June 19th

In case you needed an excuse, join us for National Martini Day June 19th!

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

2024-06-19 11:00:002024-06-19 23:00:00America/ChicagoNational Martini DayIn case you needed an excuse, join us for National Martini Day June 19th!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net

National Onion Rings Day

Saturday June 22nd

Today you need to upgrade your side because it's National Onion Ring Day! Come grab some rings!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2024-06-22 11:00:002024-06-22 00:00:00America/ChicagoNational Onion Rings DayToday you need to upgrade your side because it's National Onion Ring Day! Come grab some rings!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net
Sam and Adam's Dueling Pianos event photo

Sam and Adam's Dueling Pianos

Saturday July 27th

Come hang out with us at The Whiskey House and bring your requests!

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2024-07-27 20:00:002024-07-27 23:00:00America/ChicagoSam and Adam's Dueling PianosCome hang out with us at The Whiskey House and bring your requests!The Whiskey House and Bourbon GrillThe Whiskey House and Bourbon Grillinfo@thewhiskeyhouse.net