music calendar

Holiday music

Snohomish and Island counties

Noel! Music of harp, strings and winds: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $10 to $15; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.

Holiday Magic — Home for the Holidays with Sno-King Community Chorale: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $15, $13 seniors and students; 425-275-9595, www.ec4arts.org.

“Sing Peace, Sing Bliss, Sing Love” Christmas concert: 6 p.m. Dec. 8, 3 and 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; $5, $15 per household suggested donation; 425-778-2119, www.edmondsumc.org.

Christmas concert at the Floyd: 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27310 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; $12 advance, $15 at door; $10 seniors and students, 16 and under free with adult ticket; tickets at Snow Goose Bookstore, 8617 271st St. NW and Stanwood Area Historical Society, 27112 102nd Ave. NW; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org.

Northwest Boychoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols”: 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; $20, $15 seniors, $10 students. 206-524-3234, www.nwchoirs.org.

Skagit County and north

Skagit Valley Chorale, “Heralding Christmas 2007”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $16, $14 seniors and students, $12 for groups of 10; $25 box seats; 360-416-7727, www.skagitvalleychorale.org.

Seattle and beyond

Seattle Men’s Chorus, “Home for the Holidays”: 8 p.m. Dec. 9, 21, 22, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $70; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.ticketmaster.com.

“Holiday Pops,” Seattle Symphony: Through Dec. 9, Taper Auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $77; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

The Great Figgy Pudding street corner caroling competition: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Westlake Center and Pine Street between Third and Seventh avenues, Seattle; www.figgypuddingpmsc.org.

“Breath of Aire”: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; free; 425-602-3272, www.bastyr.edu.

Northwest Boychoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W., Seattle; $15, $10 seniors and students. 206-524-3234, www.nwchoirs.org.

Seattle Pro Musica, Northern Lights II: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $23, $18 seniors, $10 students, $1 ages 5 and under; also 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Chapel at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Bothell, same prices; 206-781-2766, www.seattlepromusica.org.

Northwest Sound Men’s Barbershop Chorus: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20, $17, $10 ages 12 and under; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Northwest Chamber Chorus, “Gloria”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Lake Washington United Methodist Church, 7525 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland; $18, $16 seniors and students, ages 6 to 12 free, advance; $20, $18 at door; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org.

Gallery Concert, “A Baroque Christmas”: 8 p.m. Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Dec. 9, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, ages 14 and under free with adult ticket; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

The Trinity Choir, “Lessons &Carols” service and music 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle; free; 206-624-5337, www.trinityseattle.org.

Northwest Chamber Chorus, “Gloria”: 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $18, $16 seniors and students, ages 6 to 12 free, advance; $20, $18 at door; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org.

Hutchings-Votey Organ Centennial concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle; suggested donation $15, seniors and students pay as able; 206-622-3559, www.stjames-cathedral.org.

Seattle Children’s Chorus, “Tidings of Great Joy”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $14, $10 seniors and students; 206-542-5998, 888-561-7139, www.seattlechildrenschorus.org.

Ladies’ Musical Club Christmas music 12:10 p.m. Dec. 12, Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. N., Seattle; free; 206-622-6882, www.lmcseattle.org.

Christmas with The Coats: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 through 15, Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $31; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

Messiah

Snohomish and Island counties

Everett Symphony Sing-a-Long: 3 p.m. Dec. 16, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. $15, $20 seniors and students, $40 family of 5. Bring own score or rent one of symphony’s; 425-258-1605.

Seattle and beyond

Seattle Symphony: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Taper Auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $85; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Classical

Seattle and south

“Ourania”: 8 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 732 18th Ave. E., Seattle; 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4139 42nd Ave. SW, Seattle; $20 at door, $18 advance, $15 seniors, students; 206-935-7779, www.TheEsoterics.org.

Pianist Antti Siirala: 8 p.m. Dec. 11, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; $24, $20 students; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.

Concerts

Snohomish and Island counties

Boeing Employees Choir concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Cascadian Place Retirement, 3915 Colby Ave., Everett; $5, reservations required; 425-339-2225.

Skagit County and north

Stan Boreson’s music and comedy: 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $16 all seats; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org.

Seattle and south

“Back Home Again — A John Denver Holiday Concert”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 24, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle; $20 to $58, $15 ages 25 and under; 206-443-2222, 877-900-9285, www.seattlerep.org.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

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

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.

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.

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 through 2007, “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.

Stanwood Hotel &Saloon: 26926 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-2888. 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. Dec. 7, Hans York.

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. 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7, Sound View, flamingo and blues. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8, didgerido and acoustic open mike session.

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.

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. Private event, Dec. 8, scheduled performers resume Dec. 15.

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

Carolers and players wanted: Third Street merchants seek carolers to walk downtown Marysville singing and playing through the holiday season; 360-659-4997 or e-mail bookworks@verizon.net to inquire.

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, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine St., Snohomish; 360-563-9520, or e-mail ldmeyer30@hotmail.com.

In the clubs

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. Dec. 7, The Paper Dolls, Head, Jaguar Paw, The Pranks. 9 p.m. Dec. 8, MDC, PAWNS, The Space Cretins, The Neon Nights, Keg, $7. 4 p.m. Dec. 9, Warning Danger, The Blank Stares, Ictus Mazurka, The Junks. 9 p.m. Dec. 10, Yea Sayers, Windy City Gentleman, Radioshark, Geist &Samuel Joseph. Dec. 12, The Flux Capacitors, Stay Tuned, Original Booty Burglars. Dec. 13, Hellbound Glory, The Lo-Devilers and guests.

Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dec. 7, Lady A &The Baby Blues Funk Band, $10. Dec. 8, Rose City Kinds, $12. Doors 5 p.m., show 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Michal Miller Band, $5 nonmembers. Dec. 11, JD Hobson &Friends featuring Sam Marshall, $5. Dec. 12, The Roy Kay Trio, $5. Dec. 13, The Ticklejunk All-Stars, $5.

Jazz Alley: 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; www.jazzalley.com. The Mike Stern Band, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. only Sunday, Dec. 7 through 9, $24.50.

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. Dec. 7 and 8, Freddy Pink.

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.m. 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, 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 8, HMP, Die By Day, Decibal Point, A Lesson In Chaos, Vigilence, $8, $10. 5 p.m. Dec. 9, Gorilla Productions Presents, $8, $10. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 10, The Flatliners, The Damage Done, Rough Chukar, Down We Go, $8, $10. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 11, Scarecrow — members of Exhumed, Cutthroats 9, Noothgrush, Repulsion; Chromatic Death, Umbilical Parricide, Obelisk, $8, $10. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 12, CLR, Kamikazi Sex Pilots, Ready Revolt, Sane Through Disorder, Mister Bucket, $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. Dec. 7, Dudley Manlove Holiday Party, $8. 10 p.m. Dec. 8, 1234 — Ramones Tribute Band, Dead Vampires and guests, $7. 9 p.m. Dec. 9, Kat Jones, Molly Rose, Ian McGlynn, $6. 6 p.m. Dec. 10, Kung Fu Grindhouse, free. 9 p.m. Dec. 11, Ethan Perry, guests to be announced, $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. 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Das Vibenbass, $13, $15. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Hanukkah tour, $15, $18. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, $20, $22. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Rosie Thomas with Jen Wood, $15.

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.

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: The Tony Chop Jazz 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.

Billboard

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

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

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Counting Crows come to Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 17. (Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com)
Counting Crows, Beach Boys, Chicago

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Annzolee Olsen with her chair, from Houseboat, and card table from a Robert Redford movie on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Hollywood’s hottest giveaway is at The Herald on Thursday

From TV hunks to silver screen queens, snag your favorites for free at the pop-up.

The orca Tahlequah and her new calf, designated J57. (Katie Jones / Center for Whale Research) 20200905
Whidbey Island local Florian Graner showcases new orca film

The award-winning wildlife filmmaker will host a Q&A session at Clyde Theater on Saturday.

Snohomish County Dahlia Society members Doug Symonds and Alysia Obina on Monday, March 3, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
How to grow for show: 10 tips for prize-winning dahlias

Snohomish County Dahlia Society members share how they tend to their gardens for the best blooms.

Mustang Convertible Photo Provided By Ford Media Center
Ford’s 2024 Ford Mustang Convertible Revives The Past

Iconic Sports Car Re-Introduced To Wow Masses

Cascadia College Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor Midori Sakura looks in the surrounding trees for wildlife at the North Creek Wetlands on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cascadia College ecology students teach about the importance of wetlands

To wrap up the term, students took family and friends on a guided tour of the North Creek wetlands.

Kim Crane talks about a handful of origami items on display inside her showroom on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Crease is the word: Origami fans flock to online paper store

Kim’s Crane in Snohomish has been supplying paper crafters with paper, books and kits since 1995.

The 2025 Nissan Murano midsize SUV has two rows of seats and a five-passenger capacity. (Photo provided by Nissan)
2025 Nissan Murano is a whole new machine

A total redesign introduces the fourth generation of this elegant midsize SUV.

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