Holiday music
Snohomish and Island counties
Trinity Lutheran Church programs: 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
MAX Foundation Benefit Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 19; freewill donations accepted.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20; $18 adults, $14 students and seniors, $9 ages 12 and under; 425-881-0445, www.bellevuechamberchorus.net.
Northwest Boychoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols,” 7 p.m. Dec. 21; $22, $17 seniors, $12 students; 206-524-3234, www.northwestchoirs.org.
Mukilteo Community Orchestra holiday concert: 2 p.m. Dec. 20, Everett Public Library main branch auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; featuring the music of Verdi, Handel, Hayden; free; 425-257-8000.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Immaculate Conception churches, “Christmas Night”: 8 p.m. Dec. 20, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2617 Cedar St., Everett; free admission, reception follows concert; 425-349-7014.
Skagit County and north
Celtic Yuletide: 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $15 to $21, discounts for members, seniors and children, reservations required; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org.
Seattle and beyond
Benaroya Hall concerts: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Northwest BoyChoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23; $20 to $63.
Seattle Men’s Chorus, “Fruitcake”: 8 p.m. nightly, through Dec. 22, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $65; 206-388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org.
Northwest Boychoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols”: Various venues; 206-524-3234, www.nwchoirs.org. Unless otherwise noted, all tickets $22 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students, available at 206-524-3234, www.northwestchoirs.org. Details on Benaroya Hall date: 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina.
8 p.m. Dec. 20, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Holy Rosary Church, 4139 42nd Ave. SW, Seattle.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $25, $20, $15.
Magic Strings Celtic Yuletide: 3 p.m. Dec. 20, University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; $28 all reserved seats; $18, $12 children, advance, $20, $14 at door; 253-857-3716, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Orchestra Seattle and Seattle Chamber Singers: 7 p.m. Dec. 22, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, one free admission for ages 7 to 17 with paid adult; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.org, www.osscs.org.
Christmas Oratorio (Bach): 7 p.m. Dec. 22, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, one youth (ages 7 to 17) free per paid admission; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Bronn and Katherine Journey: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Shoreline Performing Arts Center at Shoreline High School, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline; $18; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Messiah
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Symphony: 3 p.m. Dec. 21, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; $15, senior and student discounts; reception follows event; 425-258-1605.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Symphony: 8 p.m. Dec. 19, 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 20 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $63; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Seattle Baroque and Tudor Choir: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $22, $19 seniors, students, Town Hall members; ages 6 to 16 free with adult admission; service fees apply to all prices; ages 5 and under not admitted; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
May Palmer: 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. Dec. 21 through 23, Warm Beach Christian Camps &Conference Center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; free with “Lights of Christmas” admission of $12, $7 ages 4 to 7, $8 military and seniors, free ages 3 and under; 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com.
Seattle and south
Winter Solstice concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Phinney Neighborhood Center Community Hall, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $15, $13 Seattle Folklore Society members; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.
Evergreen Classic Jazz Band: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle; $8 members, $11 guests, at door only; 425-776-5072, www.pstjs.org.
Classical
Seattle and beyond
Orpheus’ Lyre (music for the harp): 1 p.m. Dec. 21, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $10, $5 seniors and students; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org.
In the clubs
Snohomish and Island counties
A Gathering Grove: 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-512-8845, www.agatheringgrove.com. Open mike for high school band students 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays; general open mike 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays; live music 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, unless otherwise noted. All events free, $5 suggested donation. 6 p.m. Dec. 20, holiday party.
Buzz Inn: 9910 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-9620. Live music, 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Buzz Inn: 1801 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-377-9599. Live music, approximately 7 p.m. start Thursdays.
The Club Casino: Showroom Lounge, 620 SE Everett Mall Way; Everett; 425-212-2266; 9 p.m. Saturdays, no cover. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays, music with DJ/KJ Maxwell.
Eddie’s Trackside Bar &Grill: 214 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-805-5305, www.eddiestrackside.com. 7 p.m. Thursdays, open mike sessions with Clem Daddy. Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays.
Emory’s on Silver Lake: 11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-7772. Live jazz, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Engel’s Pub: 113 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-778-2900. Live blues music, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Jack’s: 1307 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2266. DJ’d music starts approximately 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays.
New California Tavern: 8421 State Ave., Marysville; 360-653-2101. Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays.
None of Your Business Sports Bar &Grill: 17711 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-742-0861. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 19, The Stacy Jones Band, no cover.
One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570. Nightly karaoke, 8:30 p.m. start Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. start Thursdays through Sundays. Open mike hour starts 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, karaoke follows that.
Oxford Saloon: 913 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3845, www.theoxfordsaloon.com. 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays, “Swingtime Express,” jazz and swing quartet, swing dancers welcome, lessons available, no cover, families welcome.
Prohibition Grille: 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100. Live music and dancing, 8 to 11 p.m.; belly dancing 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Events are free unless otherwise noted. Dec. 19, Arturo Rodriguez and Kiko Freitas, Latin jazz. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 20, May Palmer, jazz, blues, soul, R&B.
Rockhopper Coffee House: 8898 Highway 525, Clinton; 360-341-4420. Live music, 8 p.m. Saturdays.
Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub: 122 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-355-5300, www.shawnodonnells.com. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Kennedy Brothers’ old-time rock ‘n’ roll, no cover.
Stanwood Hotel &Saloon: 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Unless otherwise noted, music is as follows: Jam with Steve Raible and the Newscasters, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Karaoke, 9 p.m. to approximately midnight, Fridays. Live blues bands 9 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays, no cover.
Stewart’s Place: 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684. Open electric and acoustic jam session, downbeat, 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Live music, 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Tracey’s Place: 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Jam with Unbound and special guests, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica, 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays. Live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Under the Red Umbrella: 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-9193. 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, free music unless otherwise noted. Dec. 19, Eric Miller.
Village Restaurant &Lounge: 220 Ash St., Marysville; 360-659-2305. 7 to 11 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Zippy’s Java Lounge: 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940. Always seeking artists of all ages to showcase their art or to perform — contact Zippy’s by phone or e-mail marilyn@zippysjava.com. Events free unless otherwise noted. 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19, Bumtech, indie pop. 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Voices of the Village. 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Green Everett meeting.
Skagit County and north
Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720, www.anacortesrockfish.com. Unless otherwise noted, music 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 p.m. to midnight first Fridays, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. Also see Web site for periodic Thursday music.
Seattle and south
El Gaucho: 2505 First Ave., Seattle; 206-728-1337. Live music nightly. 7 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays through Saturdays, live piano music. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, live jazz music.
The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Dec. 19, Bloodhag, 12 Gauge Saint, Ampulli of Lorenzini, $6. Dec. 20, Dreadful Children, Sledgeback, The Them, The Enemies Of. Dec. 21, Lyons Mane, Bear Hat, Ref the Fox. Dec. 23, Catapult.
Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-382-2171, www.highwayninetynine.com. Shows at 9 p.m. and admission $5, unless otherwise noted. Dec. 19, The Duffy Bishop Band, Chris Carlson, $15. Dec. 20, Paul Green and the Straight Shot, $10. Closed Dec. 22 through 25 for the holiday.
The Pink Door: 1919 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-443-3241, www.thepinkdoor.net. 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays, Del Rey and Craig Flory. 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays, Casey MacGill and the Blue 4 Trio. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Greg Ruby and His Musette Trio. 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Tony Yazzolino and Steve Kamke.
Studio Seven: 110 S. Horton St., Seattle; 206-286-1312, www.studioseven.us. Most tickets from 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com. All ages for show, bar with ID, and doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Prices are advance, door. Dec. 19, Tumbledown, Season Of Nightmares, Memphis Radio Kings, Poorsport, $7, $8. 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Surgical Chaos, Pain Syndicate, Systemik, Falling of Ages and guests, $7, $9. 8 p.m. doors, Dec. 21, Kountry Entertainment Presents, $10.
Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. Shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Costs listed as advance, door. Early Sunday shows (4 p.m.) always feature special mystery headliners, film, comedy and variety show, $5. Dec. 19, The Fall of Troy, Kinski, guests, $10. Dec. 20, Spiral Stairs, The Sea Navy, Wallpaper, $10. 9 p.m. Dec. 21 (special time) Sweet Secrets, guests, $6. 6 p.m. Dec. 22, Kung Fu Grindhouse presents Chucksmas, free. Dec. 23, The Entertainment Show, $6.
Comedy
Snohomish and Island counties
The Club Casino, Marson’s Comedy Suite: 620 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 777 (formerly Gerry Andal’s Steakhouse); Everett; 425-212-2266; 7 p.m. doors, shows 8 p.m. Fridays; doors 7 p.m., shows 8 and 10 p.m. shows Saturdays, $10, www.brownpapertickets.com, or at door. Dec. 19 and 20, headliner Susan Jones, featuring Adam Norwest.
Hawkeye’s Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359. Comedy nights, no cover, 9 p.m. first Saturdays, except not Jan. 3.
One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570. Open mike comedy, Tuesdays, ongoing, sign up by 9:15 p.m., show starts 9:30 p.m., no cover; karaoke follows show.
Jam sessions
Snohomish and Island counties
Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions, 1 p.m. second Sundays, Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave., Darrington; 360-436-1217; dinner after session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.
Jam night: 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays, Stanwood Hotel &Saloon, 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Steve Raible and the Newscasters.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers meetings: 2 p.m. second Sundays, various meeting sites in Edmonds, Mukilteo, Kirkland; group open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084, www.NWScottishfiddlers.org.
Old Time &Country Music Association: Jam sessions 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, but not on Dec. 26, Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; free; 425-334-5769.
Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684.
Open mike night: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, A Gathering Grove, 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; free; musicians, bands, poets, kids welcome; 425-512-8845.
Open mike: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Rockhopper Coffee House: 8898 Highway 525, Clinton; 360-341-4420.
Open mike: 5 to 7 p.m. first and third Sundays, Victory Music, Alderwood mall food court, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-771-1121.
Village Music and Art’s Friday Music 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, 338 N. McLeod, Arlington; free; for ages 16 and older, under 16 may attend, but must be accompanied by parent; bring own instrument if posssible, some provided; 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams second and fourth Fridays, but not on Dec. 26. Times are 5 p.m. Celtic group, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam. Free family entertainment. 8 p.m. fourth Fridays, stage shows. Bring fiddle if you have one; a few loaners available; free, old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St.; 360-691-5907, e-mail noelula@aol.com.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
2009 Sounds of Summer concerts: Marysville seeks band applications for summer series; Dec. 31 submission deadline; family-friendly, rock ‘n’ roll, high-energy music accepted; 360-363-8451.
New program for senior center: The Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center in Marysville seeks big band, jazz, old-time fiddlers and others to perform in the venue; details are at 360-363-8450.
Music classes: Various dates and times, ongoing, Arts and Music Center, 11419 19th Ave., Suite C-111, Everett; music and movement for newborns through age 4, Little Mozarts piano for ages 4 to 6, and adult piano for beginners; 425-337-5328, www.artsandmusiccenter.com.
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers meetings: 1 p.m. second Sundays, various meeting sites in Edmonds, Mukilteo, Kirkland; open to teens and adults; $25 annual membership fee; 425-670-9084, www.NWScottishfiddlers.org.
Gene Nastri Community School of Music Seeks board members; 425-290-9500 to apply or to nominate someone; or mail nominations to Gene Nastri School, 304 Lincoln Ave., Suite 202, Mukilteo, WA 98275.
Northern Sound Children’s Choir: Seeking seventh to 12th grade girls interested in learning music theory, taking voice lessons, giving performances; rehearsals 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Road, Silvana; 360-652-4942, www.northernsound.org.
The Sound Singers: 1 p.m. practices, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; new members welcome; 425-774-5555, www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.
Voices Northwest: Women 16 and older eligible to join Snohomish County’s newest a capella chorus. 7 p.m. Mondays, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; 360-794-4426, e-mail kimmieaikins@hotmail.com.
Karaoke
Clinton
Friday: 9:30 p.m. start, Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.
Everett
Friday and Saturday: Buzz Inn, 9910 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-9620.
Friday and Saturday: 9 p.m. to closing, Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.
Thursday: 9 p.m. start, Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.
Thursday through Saturday, some Sunday: 9 p.m. start, Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.
Friday and Saturday: Start times vary, Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.
Granite Falls
Friday: Spar Tree, 106 W. Stanley St.; 360-691-6888. 8 p.m. start, karaoke with Joe &Karen, no cover.
Lake Stevens
Wednesday: 9 p.m. start, La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.
Friday and Saturday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.
Lynnwood
Saturday, Sunday: 9:30 p.m. start, Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 9 p.m. start, Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.
Daily: 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99; 425-743-5570. Tuesday follows open mike; Thursday Ladies’ Night.
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 13th Ave Pub, 1233 164th SW; 425-742-7871.
Marysville
Daily: 9 p.m. start, Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-659-2248.
Wednesday through Saturday: 9 p.m. start, Maxi’s, 9611 State Ave.; 360-659-0879.
Monroe
Tuesday: 7 p.m. start, Eddie’s Trackside Bar &Grill, 214 N. Lewis St.; 360-805-5305, www.eddiestrackside.com.
Mountlake Terrace
Thursday through Sunday: 9 p.m. start, O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.
Snohomish
First Wednesdays: Kids’ karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Oxford Saloon &Eatery, 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.theoxfordsaloon.com.
Stanwood
Tuesday: Blazing Saddles Restaurant &Lounge, 27021 102nd Ave. NW; 360-629-6569, www.blazingsaddlesclub.com. 6 to 8 p.m. for kids and families; 9 p.m. to midnight for adults.
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