music calendar

Classical

Snohomish and Island counties

Cascade Symphony featuring Cordula Merks: 7:30 p.m. March 3, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $20, $15 seniors and studnets; 425-776-4938, www.cascadesymphony.org.

Seattle and beyond

Benaroya Hall performances: All take place at 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org, unless otherwise noted.

“Ayre,” with Dawn Upshaw, 8 p.m. Feb. 29, Taper Auditorium, $20 to $85.

Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, 8 p.m. March 1, Taper Auditorium, $17 to $66.

Seattle Pacific University women’s and men’s choirs: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; free; 206-281-2411, www.spu.edu.

Tacoma Young Artists Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. March 1, Tacoma Youth Symphony, 901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500, Tacoma; $14 balcony, $4 main floor, advance, $5 main floor at door; 253-627-2792.

Gallery Concerts, Best of the Baroque: 8 p.m. March 1, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; 3 p.m. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 ages 65 and older; $10 back bench, free ages 7 to 14; 206-726-6088, www.galleryconcerts.org.

Cantare Vocal Ensemble, “Flora and Fauna”: 8 p.m. March 1, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1245 10th Ave., Seattle; $18, $15 seniors, advance, or all seats $20 at door; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org.

Mostly Nordic concert series: All take place at 4 p.m. Sundays, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.org. $37 members, $41 nonmembers for individual shows, $160, $180 for series.

March 2 features the music of Iceland.

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. March 2, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $10 to 440, 48 to $30 seniors and students; 206-362-2300, www.syso.org.

Ritz Chamber Players: 8 p.m. March 4, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; $33, $30 subscribers, $20 students; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.

Concerts

Snohomish and Island counties

Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 1, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $15 to $55; 425-275-9595, www.ec4arts.org.

“Jazzmine, Cruisin’ the Strip”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 29 through March 8, 2 p.m. March 9, Byrnes Performing Arts Center, Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington; $12, $8 students advance, or $14, $10 at door; www.byrnesperformingarts.com.

Pickled Herring Band: 2 p.m. March 2, Stanwood Area Historical Society-Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; $12, $10 students and seniors, from Snow Goose Bookstore, 8617 271st St. NW, Stanwood; Copy This Mail That, 370 NE Camano Drive, and the Stanwood Area Historical Society; www.sahs-fncc.org.

Ugandan Orphans Choir: 6 p.m. March 2, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Mukilteo; free, donations accepted; 425-252-0413.

Seattle Men’s Chorus with Rick Steves, “A Foreign Affaire”: 7 p.m. March 15, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 and 30, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle; $20 to $25 Edmonds, $15 to $57 Seattle; 425-275-9595, www.ec4arts.org for Edmonds; 206-388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org for Seattle.

Skagit County and north

The Roots concert: Doors 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. show March 1, Carver Gymnasium, Western Washington University campus, Bellingham; $35, $20 WWU students with ID; 360-650-6146, www.tickets.wwu.edu.

The Duke Ellington Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. March 4, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $25 to $33, discounts for members, children and seniors; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org.

Seattle and south

Jee Wong piano concert: 3 p.m. March 1, Green Lake Church, 6350 E. Green Lake Way N., Seattle; free; 206-522-1330.

Frederic Rzewski: 8 p.m. March 1, Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $5 to $15 at door; gschapel.blogspot.com.

Queensryche: 8 p.m. March 1, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $36.50 and $46.50 plus service fees; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.

Tudor Choir’s “Taking the Pulse”: 6 p.m. March 6, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; free with museum admission of $13, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 students and ages 13 to 17, free for ages 2 and under; 206-654-3100, www.seattleartmuseum.org.

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 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.

Seattle and south

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

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

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. Feb. 29, TJ Sherrill, indie pop.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-347-7700. Music starts at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, unless otherwise noted. Feb. 29, Straight Shot. March 1, Bums Island with Diesel Truckers.

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.

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

Silver Reef Casino’s Portage Bay Bar &Lounge: 4876 Haxton Road, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, www.silverreefcasino.com. Entertainment starts at 9 p.m. and does not carry a cover charge. March 1, Motown Cruisers; March 6, The Jimmy Wright Band, classic rock.

Skagit Valley Casino: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; Ticketmaster, 206-628-0888. Unless otherwise noted, music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. March 1, Soul’d Out, 70’s retro dance. 1 to 4 p.m. March 4, Trish Hatley &The Kiss of Jazz American Songbook Cabaret. Midnight, March 6, iKaraoke with Rocky &Kristine, free.

Seattle and south

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.

Forecaster’s Public House: Redhook Brewery, 14300 NE 145th St., Woodinville; 425-483-3232. March 1, Forecaster’s Pub.

The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. Unlss otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com. Feb. 29, Drain the Sky, Birushanah, Wormwood, Evangelist, $6. 9 p.m. March 1, Sadistic Intent, Scorched Earth, Sol Negro, Sumeria, $10. March 2, Jimmy Flame &The Sexxy Boys, and guests, $7. Lake of Falcons, The Ironclads, Future of the Ghost, $6. March 4, Birthday Suits, Rad Touch, Watch It Sparkle, $7. March 5, The Crowfoots, The Misplacements, Jowls of Nixon, Soul Distraction. March 6 acts TBA.

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. Feb. 29, Lee Oskar &Friends, $15. March 1, Doctor Funk, $12. March 5, Gertrude’s Hearse, $5. March 6, Kim Archer Band, $5.

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.

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. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show Feb. 29, Instant Winner, Death First, Roms And Resumes, Madison Drive, Endeverence, $8, $10. 8 p.m. March 1, Urban Bombshells Burlesque Show, Ghost Runner On Third, Ragazza, DJ Rockwell, for ages 18 and older only, $10, $15. 6 p.m. March 2, Midnight, Laborer, $20 advance, door cost TBA. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show March 3, Eric Hutchinson, Chris Sharpe, Thomas Starks, Eric &Todd Dummann and guests, $8, $10. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show March 5, Psychostick, Better Left Unsaid, Kyaustic, Alchema and guests, $10 at door. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show March 6, acts TBA, $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. Feb. 29, Lucy Bland, Musee Mecanique, Josh Ottum, $7. 10 p.m. March 1, Graffiti Rock with guests, $5. 4 p.m. March 2, Mike Herrera, Charlie O, John Neilson. $5. March 3, Builders and Butchers, with guests, $7. March 5, Locke, Metermaids, Murder Dice, $6.

Under the Red Umbrella: 13027 Bothell-Everett Highway, Suite B3; 425-338-1533. 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 29, Beth Whitney.

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.

Williams Ave Sports and Eatery: 214 S. Williams Ave., Renton; 425-277-2766. Feb. 29, MilesFromChicago.

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. March 1, feature is Mr. Mookie, headliner is Bob Bailey III.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

Tuesday: Blazing Saddles Restaurant &Lounge, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 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.