music calendar

Classical

Snohomish and Island counties

Elizabeth Pitcairn, the Saratoga Chamber Players and Judy Geist: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19 and 20, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $30 and $40, $5 for optional 2 p.m. film Sunday; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.

Seattle and south

“The Modern Romantic” with Ivan Sokolov and others: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $12, $10 seniors, $8 students; 206-286-5052, www.seattlechamberplayers.org.

Discover Music, Meet the Beat series: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $15 to $20; designed for ages 5 to 12 and their families; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Northwest Sinfonietta Chamber Series: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $28, $23 Sinfonietta subscribers; 253-284-9400, www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

Mainly Mozart: 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $66; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Thalia Symphony’s Russian romantic music 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Seattle; and 2 p.m. Jan. 26, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $15, $10 seniors and students; 206-281-2048.

Gil Shaham and Akira Eguchi, Distinguished Artist Recital series: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $75; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Chamber music concerts: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 25, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Family Concert and 7:30 p.m. piano recital Jan. 26, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $42, $20 seniors, $10 ages 25 and under for regular concerts, $8 all seats Family Concert; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Community concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle, and noon Jan. 25, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle; free, no tickets required; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Belcea String Quartet: 8 p.m. Jan. 23, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way, UW campus, Seattle; $33, $30 subscribers, $20 students; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.

Play! A Video Game Symphony: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 1 p.m. Jan. 26, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 and up; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Dulces Exuviae, “Women Composers Through the Ages”: 8 p.m. Jan. 25, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 15 Roy St., Seattle; $20, $15 seniors, $10 students; 206-905-9501, www.dulcesexuviae.org.

Concerts

Seattle and south

Esperanza Spalding and Michael Shrieve’s “Spellbinder”: 7 p.m. Jan. 18, EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $15, $12 EMP members; 206-770-2702, 877-367-7361, www.empsfm.org.

JazzReach family concert: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19, EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; free with museum admission, which is $15, $12 seniors and students with ID, free ages 5 and under; 206-770-2702, 877-367-7361, www.empsfm.org.

Ladies’ Musical Club performance: 12:20 p.m. Jan. 19, Seattle Asian Art Museum,1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle; free; 206-622-6882, www.lmcseattle.org.

“Music of Remembrance – Legacy concert and lecture”: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19, Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle; free; 206-365-7770, www.musicofremembrance.org.

Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band: 7 p.m. Jan. 19, EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; free with museum admission, which is $15, $12 seniors and students with ID, free ages 5 and under; 206-770-2702, 877-367-7361, www.empsfm.org.

Alice Stuart and the Formerlys: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Expo Center Fieldhouse, 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw; $14, $11 seniors and students; 360-825-3594, www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us.

Joe Santiago Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble: Noon and 2 p.m. Jan. 20, EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; free with museum admission, which is $15, $12 seniors and students with ID, free ages 5 and under; 206-770-2702, 877-367-7361, www.empsfm.org.

Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle; $8 members, $11 nonmembers; 425-776-5072, www.pstjs.org.

Accordi-O-Rama: 2 p.m. Jan. 20, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $22, $19 members, seniors and students, advance, $25, $20 at door; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

Seattle Jazz Awards with Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto: 7 p.m. Jan. 20, EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $7, $10 nonmembers; 206-770-2702, 877-367-7361, www.empsfm.org.

Jazz artists perform: Through Jan. 20, Experience Music Project-Science Fiction Museum, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; costs vary depending on day and act; 206-262-3245, www.empsfm.org.

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.

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 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.

Skagit County and north

Open mike: 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Althea’s Cafe, 614 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0602, www.altheas.com.

Out of the Ashes: Interactive music program for people with disabilities, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Althea’s Cafe, 614 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0602, www.altheas.com.

Seattle and south

Legends: Live jam night, 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays, 4433 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-3598.

Comedy

Snohomish and Island counties

The Club Casino: Showroom Lounge, 620 SE Everett Mall Way; Everett; 425-212-2266; 9 p.m. Saturdays, no cover.

Crazy Moose Casino: Comedy show, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 22003 66th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free; 425-672-4770.

Foxy’s Pub: Happy hour comedy, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-513-0960; $3; includes one well drink or domestic beer.

Freeland Hall: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Suzanne Kelman’s “Girls Gone Wide” comedy show, 1515 Shoreview Drive, Freeland; $20; 360-221-2282, www.wctonline.com.

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

Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700. 8 p.m. Sundays, no cover.

Skagit County and north

Anacortes Community Theatre: Tenth and M, Anacortes; 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. 7 p.m. Jan. 18, free improv comedy.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Alligator Soul: 2131 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6311. The Newscasters, Wednesdays; Slim Picken’s, Thursdays; LaPlante, Fridays; Star Drums &Lady Keys, Saturdays.

Blazing Saddles Restaurant &Lounge: 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6569, www.blazingsaddlesclub.com. Live music follows 9:15 p.m. dance lessons. Jan. 18, Electric Barnyard. Jan. 19, Silvana.

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. Music with DJ/KJ Maxwell, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays.

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. Jan. 18, Larry Murante, jet-fueled folk.

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.

Jimmy Z: 1712 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-2424. 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.

Monahan’s: 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-0811. Salsa and swing dancing, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Jam and open mike with Paul and Willow, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Ladies’ night happy hour karaoke with Veronica, 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursdays. Live music, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

New California Tavern: 8421 State Ave., Marysville; 360-653-2101. Jan. 18, Tongue and Groove.

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.

PC’s Pub: 3021 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-258-9465. $5 cover applies to some performances. Jan. 19, Tongue and Groove.

Prohibition Grille: 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100. Live piano music, Carl Amberson with Tim Koss 6:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Carl Amberson 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, 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. Jan. 18, Eric Miller.

Vortex: 4314 Russell Road, Mukilteo; 425-320-8512, myspacevortex61. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, live music, all ages, $7 cover.

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.

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.

Skagit County and north

Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720. Unless otherwise noted, music 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; Ticketmaster, 206-628-0888. Unless otherwise noted, music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 8 to 9 p.m. free dance lessons and live country music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. first weekends. Jan. 18, Bruce in the USA, Emerald City Throwdown. Jan. 19, Emerald City Throwdown. Jan. 22, Trish Hatley &The Kiss of Jazz. Jan. 24, Phil vassar with Jaime Fox and Karaoke with Rocky &Kristine.

Seattle and south

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

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. Jan. 18, Das Llamas, TacocaT, Strap Straps, $6. Jan. 19, Pleasureboaters, Partman Parthorse, Bird Language, $6. Jan. 20, Warning — Danger, Thankless Dogs, Aurora Roarers. Jan. 21, The Goes Theres, Head, The Rot Aways. Jan. 22 acts TBA. Jan. 23, The Neon Nights, The Greatest Hits, Emeralds. Jan. 24, Lost Dogma, The Lucky Suns, The Haul Off and Smack Somebodys, $6.

Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Jan. 18, Kim Archer Band, $10. Jan. 19, West Coast Guitar Killers Show, featuring Robbie Laws, Tom Boyle, Nick Vigarino, Tim Sherman, $12. Jan. 21, Blue Monday, free. Jan. 22, Chris Stevens Surf Monkeys, $5. Jan. 23, Robin Moxey Band, $5. Jan. 24, Kim Field &The Mighty Titans of Tone, $5.

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; 206-628-0888. Free Cabaret Lounge entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

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.

The Pink Door: 1919 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-443-3241; 206-443-3241, 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. Victor Janusz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.. Saturdays and Sundays.

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, 8 p.m. show Jan. 18, The Cauze, Saving Arcadia, Society Says, Three Dead Whores with guests, $7, $10. 6:45 p.m. Jan. 19, Bigtime Entertainment presents…acts TBA, $10. 5 p.m. Jan. 20, Gorilla Productions presents, $10. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Jan. 22, The Crash Engine, She Chose Down, Lady Grey, Millionth Crazy Scheme, $8 at door only. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, Jan. 23, Soja, Laborer with guests, $12, $15. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, Jan. 24, Van Eps, Faded Outlets, Broken Stiletto with guests, $7, $8.

Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. Shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 10 p.m. Jan. 18, Citay, The Beltholes and guests, $8. 10 p.m. Jan. 19, Press Corps, Love Battery, Count Foxy, $7. 4 p.m. Jan. 20, Space Cretins, Acid Angels, Midnight Idols &Pain Cocktail, $5, and 9 p.m. Johanna Kunin, Loch Lomond, Matt Sheehy, $7. 6 p.m. Jan. 21, Kung Fu Grindhouse, free. Jan. 22, Rusty Willoughby and guests, $6. Jan. 23, Jack Wilson, Molly Rose, Eric Miller, $6. Jan. 24, Carrie Biell, Kasey Anderson, Airport Cathedral, Kaylee Cole, $6.

The Triple Door: 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333, www.tripledoor.com. Unless otherwise noted, shows are 7:30 p.m. for all ages and 10 p.m. for 21 and older; Earshot members get $2 discount off listed price. Prices are advance, day of show. 8 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19, Type A, $15. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Nearly Dan, $12, $15. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, $22, $25. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Jill Cohn CD release with Drew Dundon, $12, $15. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Dirk Powell Band, $27, $30. 7 p.m. all ages, 9:30 p.m. for 21 and older, Jan. 24, Toumani Diabete’s Symmetric Orchestra, $25, $30.

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.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

Summer musicians wanted: The Marysville Parks and Recreation staff seeks musical talent for the July and August 2008 “Sounds of Summer” concert series; 360-363-8451 for details on how to get involved.

Everett Eagles band seeks venues: 25-piece band or eight-piece brass choir can perform Christmas concerts for non-profit or charity events; 425-290-7529.

Everett Eagles community band: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 1216 Broadway, Everett; seeking woodwind, percussion and bass players; 425-290-7529.

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. Mondays, The Bridge Church, 2500 Lake Ave., (formerly 99th Avenue SE), Snohomish; 360-794-4426, or e-mail kimmieaikins@hotmail.com.

Skagit County and north

Bottleneck guitar workshop registration open: Workshop runs Jan. 31 through Feb. 3, Centrum, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; $550; 360-385-3102, ext. 114, www.centrum.org.

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra classes for all ages: Solo and ensemble coaching for sting quartets, trios, woodwind, brass ensembles and more; registration requested by e-mailing esw4viola@aol.com.

Seeking violin or viola student musicians: Whatcom Symphony Orchestra seeks a player for a 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19 performance, Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham; 360-733-7651, e-mail patjohnnelson@comcast.net.

Seattle and beyond

Seattle Recorder Society: 7:30 p.m. first Fridays, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-325-7066, www.earlymusicguild.org, www.seattle-recorder.org, new participants always welcome.

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, Bow; 360-724-7777.

Clinton

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

Everett

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

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

Thursday: Monahan’s, 1707 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 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.

Lake Stevens

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

Friday/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.

Wednesday and 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. Wednesday. Oxford Saloon &Eatery, 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.

Stanwood

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