Music calendar

Classical

Seattle and south

Chiara String Quartet: 8 p.m. Nov. 27, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; $33, $30 subscribers, $20 students; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.

Distinguished Artist Recital, pianist Yefim Bronfman: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $75; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Concerts

Seattle and south

Jackson Street Music Program benefit with George Duke, Mint Condition and others: 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $65 to $80; 206-628-8888, www.jazzinthecity.com.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Alligator Soul: 3121 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.

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. No concerts Nov. 23 or 30.

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 Jack’s: 13428 Highway 99 S., Everett; 425-745-1590. Tongue and Groove, classic rock, Nov. 23 and 24.

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. “Swingtime Express” cancelled for Nov. 24.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Shindig in memory of Sam; The Wayward Girls, Jessica Gordon’s Army, One Eye (Invisible Eyes members), Aurora Roarers, The Hats, Meepers, Morta Haze and guests. Nov. 24, Sinister Six, Thee Manipulators, Zack Static Sect, The Headliners, $7. Nov. 25, Hans Grusel’s Krankenkabinet, Krob, Tarantism, Headboggle, Polyglot Horde, Wizard Prison. Nov. 26, DJs Royal Brohams, Punk DJs + $1 PBRs, free. Nov. 27, KGB Suspect, 7 Year Old Blind Girl, Global Killer, Distiga. 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Sparkle Girl, Kooroo, Nova Head Vs. Chickenatron, Nasty Hunter, free. Nov. 29, Dicktionhead, Sickamore, Rough Chukar.

Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 23, Bump Kitchen, $10. Nov. 24, Becki Sue &Her Big Rockin’ Daddies, $10. Doors 4 p.m., show 5 p.m. Nov. 25, special Zydeco show, $15. Nov. 26, Blue Monday, free. Kurt Crandall &True Story, Nov. 27, $5. Nov. 28, Robin Moxey Trio, $5. Nov. 29, Leroy Thomas and 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; 206-628-0888. Free Cabaret Lounge entertainment, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Nov. 23 and 24, Boomer Band, oldies rock.

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.

Showbox: 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 206-628-3151. 9 p.m. Nov. 24, Blues Traveler, $25.

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. 9 p.m. Nov. 23, War of the Machines featuring DJ Bam Bam, Crackerjack, Channel Surfer and more, $25 at door. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show Nov. 26, Chemlab, USSA, Skeleton Key, Desillusion, SMP, $15, $17. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, Nov. 27, She Chose Down, All Purpose, The Circus In Your Town, The Kings Endeavor, EavenTil, $7, $8. 6:45 p.m. Nov. 28, Bigtime Entertainment Presents, $8, $10. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Nov. 29, Vibrant Society, Sky Escape, Unhailoed, Trip Like Animals, Pain Syndicate, Anomaly, $7, $8.

Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. Shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 23, Patrol, Oswald Effect, Junkmail, Rip Spacer, $7. Nov. 24, The Rocketz, Starlite Wranglers, Hard Money Saints, Johnny Mercury, Sir Mark Bruback, and burlesque by Lucky Lucy O’Rebel, $8. Nov. 25, Locke, Pearl and DJ Same DNA, Claude Balzac, &DJ Introcut, $7. Nov. 26, The Entertainment Show, $6. Nov. 27, The Western Shore, Zack Harjo and guests, $6. Nov. 28, Bad Horses Presents night with Obelus, 1-2-1-2, and more, $6. Nov. 29, Katharine Hepburn’s Voice, Your House Or Mine, Dance Music for Depressed People, $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. 7:30 and 10:30 Nov. 23, The Paperboys with Stomp, $18, $20. 5:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 24, M-Pact Holiday Show, $18, $20. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27, Harmonica Blowout, $29, $34 each day. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Robyn Hitchcock with Harvey Danger, $20, $23. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Robyn Hitchcock with Harvey Danger, $20, $23. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Kim Virant with Sweet Lou, $12, $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.

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. Nov. 24, Brian Moote opens, “The Others Brothers” Mike Jenkins and Keith Woodring headline.

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 charge.

Seattle and south

Moore Theatre: 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-467-5510, www.themoore.com. 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Mike Birbiglia, $19.50 and $29.50, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.

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

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 ages 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.

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.