Music calendar

Concerts

Seattle and south

“Evening of Sevdah—the love songs of Bosnia and Herzegovina”: 6:45 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. concert, Nov. 29, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $15, $5 under age 13 and over age 65; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

Classical

Seattle and beyond

Gallery concerts, Brahms Festival: 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 30, Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students; free ages 7 to 14 with paying adult; 206-726-6088, www.galleryconcerts.org.

Lute duets, Early Music Guild: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Trinity Parish Church, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 youth; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org.

Holiday music

Snohomish and Island counties

Trinity Lutheran Church programs: 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.

Noel! Harp Christmas concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 30; freewill offerings accepted.

Providence Classical Christian School Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 4; free.

Northern Sound Girls’ Advanced Choir: Various times, dates and venues; 360-652-4942, www.northernsound.org.

7 p.m. Dec. 4, Smokey Point Community Church, 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; free; 360-659-2844.

Holiday singers: 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 through 14, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville and Stanwood Haggen stores, Everett, Edmonds and Snohomish TOP Food stores seek holiday singers in pairs or quartets to perform at Snohomish County stores; register for performing times at www.Haggen.com or by calling a store.

Seattle and beyond

Christmas concert and holiday food drive: 3 p.m. Nov. 30, Paradise Baptist Church, 4353 S. Henderson St., Seattle; nonperishable food items requested for admission; event includes prize giveaways; 206-723-0888.

Seattle Pacific University Concert Choir and Wind Symphony: 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 or $20; 206-281-2723, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.

Bronn and Katherine Journey: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 through 4, First Methodist Church, 416 Evans St., Leavenworth; $18; 509-548-5807.

Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

“Holiday POPS! — A Marvin Hamlisch Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 through 7, $17 to $92.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Cartwright’s American Broiler: 10809 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-290-8064, www.cartwrightsbroiler.com. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Robbie Jordan &Sweet Sucker with Pat Hues and Tim Smith, no cover.

Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music and hip-hop, Fridays and Saturdays.

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.

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.

Everett Eagles Club: 1216 Broadway, Everett; 425-252-6452. 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Lee Howard Duo.

Jack’s: 1307 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-2266. Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, happy hour.

The Jet Bar (formerly The Jet Deck at Paine Field): 800 164th St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-743-4593, thejetbarandgrill.homestead.com. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays.

JR’s Sports Bar: 9506 19th Ave. SE, Everett (formerly Silver Dollar Casino building); 425-379-7787. Ladies’ Night with DJ Michael B., Thursdays. Live music, Fridays and Sundays.

La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, Wednesdays.

One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570. Gong-style talent show, 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, followed by karaoke. DJ’d music Fridays; live music and/or karaoke, Saturdays.

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. Nov. 28, Johnny Grey, R&B. Nov. 29, First Things First, Dixieland jazz.

Spar Tree: 106 W. Stanley St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6888. 8 p.m. Fridays, karaoke with Joe &Karen.

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.

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. No music Nov. 28.

Seattle and south

Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Lisa Lanza.

El Gaucho: 2505 First Ave., Seattle; 206-728-1337. Live music nightly. 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Deems Tsutakawa, solo pianist, no cover. 7 p.m. to closing, Tuesdays through Saturdays, Daniel Davison, solo pianist. 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Vinyl Avengers, rock and honky-tonk. 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, the Brian Nova Quartet and vocalist Stephanie Porter. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays, Floyd Standifer Quartet. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Micah Hulscher and the Keys to the Country.

The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Nov. 28, Paul Diamond Blow, Solow Lew, Wayward Girls, The Sweet Spot, Jimmy Flame, Ben Floresca, free. Nov. 29, Lozen, Rukut, Randy Hicks Band. Nov. 30, Ten Shadows, Dogged Legged Preacher, Call Me Crazy. Dec. 1, Mad Rad, White Fang, Chk Minus, Man Party, $6. Dec. 2, Shot For Shot, Stillborn Again Christians, Swarmed. Dec. 3, The Greatest Hits, The Zip Guns, Dateless. Dec. 4, One Undone, Alalingua, Working Holiday.

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. Nov. 28, Nick Vigarino’s Meantown Blues. Nov. 29, The Strangetones. Nov. 30, Mark St. Mary, $17. Dec. 3, Gertrude’s Hearse. Dec. 4, Son Jack Jr’s Delta House.

Madison’s Cafe: 3803 Delridge Way SW, Seattle; 206-935-2111. 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, singer/songwriter night.

The Pink Door: 1919 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-443-3241; 206-443-324, www.thepinkdoor.net. Casey Macgill and the Blue 4 Trio, Wednesdays; Tony Yazzolino and Steve Kamke, Thursdays; Northwest Showcase with various bands, Fridays; Cabaret and burlesque, Saturdays; Janna Wichter, Sundays.

Salty’s at Alki Beach: 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-937-1600. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Victor Janusz.

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. 7 p.m. doors, Nov. 28, Character Flaw, Burnt Offerings, Something Vital, Desillusion, Natural Rising, TVBS, $8, $10. 9 p.m. show, Nov. 29, AC Slater, Venom vs Ryle, DJ Caffeine, Tiny Killa, Hyperfunk, Jimni Cricket, Soulkid, Ok Dave, cost TBA. 5 p.m. show, Nov. 30, Pretty Ugly, Death First, Striking The Nations, $12. 6:30 p.m. doors, Dec. 2, Red Car Wire, School Boy Humor, Downpour, At Night, Miracle Max, $8, $10. 7 p.m. doors, Dec. 3, Green Jelly, Rosemary’s Billy Goat, Radioactive Chicken Head, Dead Uncle Steamer, Jack Havoc, $12, $15. 6:45 p.m. show, Dec. 4, Bigtime Entertainment presents various artists, $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. 10 p.m. Nov. 28, Love Battery, Tom Price Desert Classic, Bug Nasties, $8. Nov. 29, Black Whales, Telekinesis, Discover America, guests, $7. Late show, 9 p.m. Nov. 30, The Heat Rays, Mark Sparkles, guests, $6. Dec. 2, Jared Clifton, Cotton Mayer, guests, $6. Dec. 4, Star Anna, Kindness Kind, Motorist, $6.

Tractor Tavern: 5213 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-789-3599. 9 p.m. Nov. 28, Left Hand Smoke, $10.

Twisted Cork Wine Bar: 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue; 425-637-0808. Music 9 p.m. to midnight and no cover, unless otherwise noted. Wednesdays, Angelo Pizarro Project.

Waterfront Seafood Grill: 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; 206-956-9171. 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Ben Fleck, solo pianist.

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. Nov. 28 and 29, headliner Mike Wally Walter, featuring Derek Sheen.

Edmonds Center for the Arts: 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; 425-275-9595, www.ec4arts.org. 3 p.m. Nov. 29, Avner the Eccentric, 3 p.m. Nov. 29, $23, $20 seniors.

Hawkeye’s Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359. Comedy nights, 9 p.m. first Saturdays, no cover.

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.

Seattle and south

Mainstage Comedy and Music Club: 315 First Ave. N., Seattle; 206-217-3700, www.mainstagecomedy.com. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursdays, $10; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, $20.

Market Theater: 1428 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-587-2414, www.improvseattle.com. Duo comedy showcase, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, $5 at door. Improv open mike, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 17; sign up by 7:45 p.m. each night, or send an e-mail earlier to comedy@improvseattle.com; $5 at door.

Paramount Theatre: 911 Pine St., Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Robin Williams, $50 to $95.

Jam sessions

Snohomish and Island counties

Jam sessions at Art Workshop: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sundays, Art Workshop Studio, upper level of the Art Building, 724 First St., Mukilteo; bring singing voices, guitars and other instruments; 525-971-5521.

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.

Jam session: Spar Tree, 106 W. Stanley St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6888.

Northwest Scottish Fiddlers meetings: 1 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, Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; free; 425-334-5769.

Old Time Fiddlers: 5 p.m. Celtic jam, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam, second and fourth Fridays, old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington; free, bring instrument if you have one, some loaners available; snacks provided; 360-691-5907.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz, 8:30 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 jam: 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Hosted by Unbound with weekly special guests.

Open jam session: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse, 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700.

Open mike: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770.

Open mike: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; 425-423-0450.

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.

Seeking performers for open mike: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; bands must reserve slots at least one week prior to desired performance date by e-mailing theartworkshop7@aol.com.

The Outer Court jams: 1519 Third St., in the parking lot next to Finders Keepers Furnishings, Marysville; 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, free.

Village Community Services: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays through summer, 338 N. MacLeod, Arlington; free; open to ages 16 and older, those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; instruments available for use; 360-653-7752, ext. 14, www.villagecommunitysvcs.org.

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, 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.

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Snohomish and Island counties

Holiday singers: 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 through 14, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville and Stanwood Haggen stores, Everett, Edmonds and Snohomish TOP Food stores seek holiday singers in pairs or quartets to perform at Snohomish County stores; for each hour of music, stores will donate $50 to food bank; groups must register for performing times at www.Haggen.com or by calling a store.

Community choir seeks “Messiah” volunteers: Opportunities are available to help with production of, or to participate in, the Arlington Community Choir’s Dec. 14 performance of Handel’s “Messiah”; 360-618-6300, ext. 3121, e-mail lyle_forde@asd.wednet.edu.

2009 Sounds of Summer concerts: Marysville seeks band applications for the next edition of the 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 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.

Gene Nastri Community School of Music Seeks board members; 425-290-9500 to apply or to nominate someone; also 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 and giving performances of a wide range of music styles; 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 always welcome; 425-774-5555, www.soundsingersofedmonds.org.

Voices Northwest: Women 16 and older are encouraged 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.

Seattle and beyond

Pacific Sound Chorus: Invites women to sing at holiday performance rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 9, performance Dec. 16, involves both secular and sacred holiday songs; attend as many rehearsals as possible; details at 425-820-9825.

Karaoke

Arlington

Wednesday and Saturday: Smokey Point Buzz Inn, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-658-1529.

Bow

Thursday: 8 p.m. to midnight, first and third Thursdays, The Skagit Valley Resort and Casino, 5984 N. Darrk Lane; 360-724-7777.

Clinton

Friday, karaoke and Saturday, live band: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.

Everett

Saturday: Buzz Inn, 9910 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-9620.

Sunday through Wednesday: Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse, 7520 Beverly Blvd.; 425-347-7700. 9 p.m.

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: All ages, 1 to 5 p.m. various Sundays, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Thursdays, Marson’s Restaurant, 620 SE Everett Mall Way Suite 777, (formerly Gerry Andal’s Steakhouse); 425-212-2266.

Thursday through Saturday: Jack’s, 1307 Hewitt Ave.; 425-252-2266. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Thursday: Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave.; 425-259-0811. 8 p.m. to midnight, ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica.

Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.

Thursday and Friday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659.

Tuesday and Thursday/Friday/Saturday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 9601 Evergreen Way; 425-513-0960.

Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.

Wednesday: $10,000 contest, 9 p.m. JR’s Sports Bar and Grill, 9506 19th Ave. SE; 425-379-7787.

Friday and Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.

Wednesday through Saturday: Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.

Friday and Saturday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.

Granite Falls

Friday: Spar Tree, 106 W. Stanley St.; 360-691-6888. 8 p.m. Fridays, karaoke with Joe &Karen, no cover.

Lake Stevens

Thursday: 8 p.m. La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.

Friday and Saturday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.

Lynnwood

Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.

Daily: Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99; 425-743-5570.

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 13th Ave Pub and Eatery, 1233 164th SW; 425-742-7871.

Marysville

Daily: Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-659-2248.

Tuesday through Saturday: Maxi’s, 9611 State Ave.; 360-659-0879.

Mill Creek

Saturday: Pounders, 18001 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-485-7678.

Mountlake Terrace

Thursday through Sunday: O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.

Snohomish

Saturday: The Buzz Inn, 9900 Airport Way; 360-568-3970.

Wednesday and Thursday: Kids’ karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m. first Wednesdays, Oxford Saloon &Eatery, 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.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.

Saturday: Viking restaurant, Viking Village, 8820 Viking Way; 360-629-2030.