Classical
Skagit County and north
Seattle Women’s Chorus, “Vixen Fiction/Siren Song”: 4 p.m. April 6, Western Washington University performing arts center concert hall, 516 High St., Bellingham; $20 to $25; 360-650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu.
Seattle and beyond
Ladies Musical Club performances: Various times and dates at various Seattle locations; free; 206-622-6882, www.lmcseattle.org.
Mozart, Chopin and Beethoven, 1 p.m. April 4, Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.
Verdi, 2 p.m. April 5, Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry St..
Mozart and Haydn, 7:30 p.m. April 6, University House, 4400 Stone Way N.
Boeing Symphony Specials series: 8 p.m. April 4, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $105; 206-215-4747.
Thalia Symphony: 7:30 p.m. April 4, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $15, $10 students; 206-281-2048, www.ticketswest.com, www.npacf.org.
UW World Series performances: Meany Theatre, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.
Black Grace, 8 p.m. April 4 and 5, $40, $37 subscribers, $20 students.
Pavel Haas Quartet, 8 p.m. April 16, $33, $30 subscribers, $20 students.
Baroque Northwest, “Dijon on the Loire”: 8 p.m. April 5, Good Shepherd Center chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students; 206-368-0735, www.baroquenorthwest.com.
UBS Masterworks Season: Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, unless otherwise noted; all at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
The Bruckner Slander, April 5 and 6, $17 to $105.
Haydn’s “The Seasons”: 3 p.m. April 6, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com, www.osscs.org.
Benaroya Hall performances: All take place at 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattle symphony.org, unless otherwise noted.
Les Brown’s Band of Renown, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10 through 13, $17 to $77.
Seattle Women’s Chorus, “Vixen Fiction/Siren Song”: 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 and 13, Meany Theatre, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; Saturday $17.50 and $25, Sunday $17.50 to $35; 206-388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. April 6, Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynn-wood; free; 425-771-1211.
Upcoming
North Cascades Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. April 12, Byrnes Performing Arts Cetner, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington; $12; www.byrnes performingarts.org.
Seattle and south
Seattle Folklore Society concerts: 7:30 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $14, $12 members, seniors, students; $7 children; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.
Small Potatoes, country, blues, swing and Celtic music, April 5.
The Chad Mitchell Trio: 7:30 p.m. April 9, Moore Theatre, 911 E. Pine St., Seattle; $48 to $55 plus service fees; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.
Seattle Folklore Society concerts: 7:30 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $14, $12 members, seniors, students; $7 children; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.
The McKassons, Scottish music, April 12.
Voodoo Mountain Zydeco concert and dinner: 7 p.m. dinner, 7:30 concert, April 12, Enumclaw Expo Fieldhouse, 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw; dinner $10, concert $14, $11 students and ages 65 and older, advance or at door; 360-825-3594, www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us.
Opera
Seattle and south
Vagabond Opera: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 12, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5, free ages 12 and under; features crowd interaction, dancers with top hats, songs in various languages and more; for ages 6 and up; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
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.
Bluegrass open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Jazz jam: All ages and skill levels jazz jam session with Dovetail and The Dennis Jones Trio, 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Native American flute gathering: Cedar Tree Native flute circle, 10 a.m. to noon, last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Old Time &Country Music Association: Jam sessions 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, free, Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; 425-334-5769.
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 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 9 p.m. Fridays, Wired &Unplugged Online Coffee House, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
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.
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.
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. “Almost Vegas” singers’ showcase, second Fridays, 425-870-6784 to arrange performances. 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.
Espresso Americano: 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-3492, www.espressoamericano.com. Family-friendly live concerts, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, free with one drink purchase. April 4, singer/songwriter Ben Ekstedt.
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.
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.
Monahan’s: 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.
One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570. DJ’d music Fridays; live music Saturdays.
Oxford Saloon: 913 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3845. 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. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays features live piano music, Carl Amberson with Tim Koss and 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, Carl Amberson, free.
Rockhopper Coffee House: 8898 SR 525, Clinton; 360-341-4420. Art project sessions, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, ongoing, registration required at 360-341-4420, www.ferryfolk.com.
Stanwood Hotel &Saloon: 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. Unless otherwise noted, music is as follows: 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, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Under the Red Umbrella: 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-9193. Free music unless otherwise noted. 6 to 8 p.m. April 4, Hans York.
Wired &Unplugged: 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Poetry Night Thursdays. Acoustic open mikes, Fridays, $2 cover or free with a purchase. Local musicians perform, Saturdays.
Skagit County and north
Silver Reef Casino’s Portage Bay Bar &Lounge: 4876 Haxton Road, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, www.silverreefcasino.com. April 4 and 5, Albritton McClain &the Bridge of Souls. April 10, The Jim Basnight Band, rock.
Skagit Valley Casino: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; Ticketmaster, 206-628-0888. Unless otherwise noted, free music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 7 and 9:30 p.m. April 4, Lorrie Morgan, $35. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 4 and 5, Wes Jones Band, country dance music, free. 8 p.m. to midnight April 10, Karaoke with Rocky and Kristine, free.
Seattle and south
Chop Suey: 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle; 206-324-8000, www.chopsuey.com. 8:30 p.m. April 5, Jackie Greene, $15; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.
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 Saturdays, Floyd Standifer Quartet. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Micah Hulscher and the Keys to the Country.
El Gaucho: 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-1510. No cover. Steve Andreason, solo pianist, 7:30 p.m. to closing, Wednesdays through Saturdays. Mr. D, solo pianist, 7:30 p.m. to closing, Sundays through Tuesdays.
The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com. April 4, Napalm Beach, F-Holes, Dinosaur and the Missing Link, $8. April 5, The Hands, Coconut Coolouts, Junkface, Mistress and the Misters, $6. April 6, H.R., Dubb Agents, Yoda’s Eye, Singing Vernon, Crucial Change, Power of Coming Age, $10. April 7, Halcion Halo, The Crash Engine and guests. April 8, Rukut, Three Chord Killer, Fire on the Plains, High Priest of Panic. April 9, Jukebox Night. April 10, Rum Rebellion, Bum Notes, ‘63 Burnout.
Hale’s Brewery: 4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle; 206-782-0737, www.halesales.com. Moisture Festival comedy-variete shows, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, various times Fridays through Sundays, through April 13, $5 to $20, 21-and-older only for 10:30 p.m. shows, 800-838-3006, www.brownpaper tickets.com.
Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Every Monday is “Blue Monday,” and music is free; Tuesdays are “Blues Showcases,” $5 cover. April 4, Phil Berkowitz &The Dirty Cats, $12. April 5, The Essentials, $12. April 9, JD Hobson and Friends, $5. April 10, The Creole Cowboy — Leroy Thomas &The Zydeco Roadrunners, $15.
Larry’s Nightclub: 209 First Ave. S., Seattle; 206-624-7665. DJ’d music, nightly.
The Last Supper Club: 124 S. Washington St., Seattle; 206-748-9975. DJ’d music, Fridays and Saturdays.
Lucky Eagle Casino: 12888 188th Ave. SW, Rochester; 866-224-2044. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Cabaret Lounge entertainment, free.
Lumette: 2128 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle; 206-694-0055, www. lumette.com. Greg Schroeder Quartet, Thursdays.
Madison’s Cafe: 3803 Delridge Way SW, Seattle; 206-935-2111. 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, singer-songwriter night.
Neumo’s: 925 E. Pike St., Seattle; 206-709-9467, www.neumos.com. 9 p.m. April 8, Ingrid Michaelson, Cary Brothers, Meiko, William Fitzsimmons, Jim Bianco, $15.
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.
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.
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