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.