Music calendar

Classical

Skagit County and north

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham; $19 and $23; 360-734-6080, www.whatcomsymphonyorchestra.com.

Seattle and south

“A Week of Brahms”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 through 11, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $95 Friday and Sunday, $17 to $70 Saturday; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Dulces Exuviae concerts: 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave. NE, Seattle; 3 p.m. Nov. 11, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 15 Roy St., Seattle; $20, $15 seniors, $10 students plus service charges; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

Virtuoso Piano Series, Tien Hsieh: 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $22 advance, $24 at door, $18 and $20 seniors, $16 and $18 students with ID; 206-652-4255, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

Philharmonia Northwest, Concert II: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; $18, $12 seniors, students and disabled; 206-675-9727, www.philharmonianw.org.

“Masterpieces in Miniature Romantic virtuosi Bach Redux”: 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors; 206-726-6088, www.galleryconcerts.org.

“UBS Masterworks, Funerals, Invasions and Revolutions”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and 17, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $95; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Tacoma Youth Symphony, “The Stage of Dreams”: 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St., Tacoma; $15 balcony, $4 main floor in advance, $5 main floor at door; 253-627-2792.

Concerts

Snohomish and Island counties

Everett High music department benefit concert and art auction: Doors 7:30 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Everett High School Little Theatre, 2416 Colby Ave., Everett; $10 at door; art auction features “Watercolors of Cynthia Ferguson”; 425-570-8238.

Organ concert: 3 p.m. Nov. 11, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 551 Maple St., Edmonds; free; 425-778-3553.

Skagit County and north

Mike Marshall and Choro Famoso Band: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; features Brazilian music; $16; 360-385-3102, ext. 117, 800-733-3608, www.centrum.org.

Seattle and south

The Saturday Knights: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5 adults, free ages 12 and under; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Alligator Soul: 20131/2 Hewitt Ave., 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.

Diamond Knot Brewery: 621 Front St., Mukilteo; 425-355-4488. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Mary McPage Band, no cover.

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. Nov. 9, Mike Pryor, vocals and entertainment.

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. 9 p.m. Nov. 9 to 1 a.m. Nov. 10, Tongue and Groove, classic rock and more.

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.

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. Nov. 9 and 10, Alien Culture.

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. 7 p.m. open mike, 8:30 p.m. Volkert Volkersz performs, Nov. 9, admission is $2 or free with purchase of food or drinks.

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.

Skagit County and north

Northern Lights Casino: 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes; 360-293-2691, www.swinomishcasino.com. Psychic stage show: 8 p.m. Nov. 9, free, but tickets required; 888-288-8883. www.evason.com.

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

Crocodile Cafe: 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-441-5611. 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Vanessa Carlton, $20.

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.

Emerald Queen Casino: 2102 Alexander Ave., Tacoma; 888-831-7655. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9, cambodian SuperStars, no cover. 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Smokey Robinson, $40 to $75. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Stars of Vietnam, no cover.

The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.tefunhouseseattle.com. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9:30 p.m., admission $5. Advance tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com. Nov. 9, The Lights, Unnatural Helpers, Clockcleaner, Chinese, $6. Nov. 10, The Cute Lepers, The Tranzmitors, Strap Straps, $6. Nov. 11, The Glasspack, Valis, The Valley, $7. Nov. 12, Blue Ribbon Boys, Boats, Avenue Rose. Nov. 13, Schew Aquarium, Happy Birthday Secret Weapon and guests. Nov. 14, The Freehands, Odradek, Durango95. Nov. 15, Nolainu, Rat City Ruckus, The Them, Warning: Danger.

Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242,www.highwayninetynine.com. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 9 and 10, Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne, $12. Nov. 12, Blue Monday, free. Nov. 14, The Roy Kay Trio, $5. 6 p.m. Nov. 15, The Ticklejunk All-Stars, $5.

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. Billy Mac, Nov. 9 and 10.

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.

alty’s at Alki Beach: 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-937-1600. Victor Janusz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Showbox SoDo: 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle; 206-382-7877, www.showboxonline.com. 9 p.m. Nov. 9, Alter Bridge, $12.99.

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. Nov. 9, Prong, Betty X, Zero Down, Sanction VIII, Soblivios, Cast Down, $12, $15. Nov. 10, acts, times, prices TBA. 7 p.m. show Nov. 11, Phantom Rockers, James Hunnicutt &The Revolvers, Total Wreck, Faded Outlets, $10, $12. 7 p.m. doors, 7:45 p.m. show Nov. 12, Curtis Peoples, Keaton Simons, John West, Dylan Morrison, Thomas Starks, $8, $10. 6:45 p.m. Nov. 13, Bigtime Entertainment Presents, $10 at door. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show Nov. 14, With Scars To Prove, Immiserate, She’s Been Murdered, The Deep, Mortal Remains, $7, $8. 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Vitamin Water Festival, cost TBA.

Sunset Tavern: 5433 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-0627, www.sunsettavern.com. Shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 10 p.m. Nov. 9, The Purrs, Black Nite Crash, The Upsidedown, $7. 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Small Sins, The Preons, $6; 10 p.m. Scout Niblett, MV &EE, RB Reed, $8. 4 p.m. Nov. 11, Steel Tigers of Death, Rain City Schwillers, Hearseburner, The Valkyries, $5; 9 p.m. Three Imaginary Girls present The Hepburns (Wales), Anthony Rochester (Australia), The Birthdays, $6. 6 p.m. Nov. 12, Kung Fu Grindhouse, free. 9 p.m. Nov. 13, Golden Robot Army, C’mon C’mon, The Harborrats, $6. 9 p.m. Nov. 14, Witchcraft, Danava, Wolves in the Throne Room, $10. 9 p.m. Nov. 15, Charalambides, Alasdair Roberts, Darling Darkness, $8.

Tractor Tavern: 5213 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-789-3599. 8 p.m. Nov. 11, George Stanford, $8 advance, $10 day of show.

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. 10, Jennifer Grant opens, Dwight Slade headlines.

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; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m. Nov. 10, Louis C.K. and Todd Barry, $29.50 plus service charges.

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

Imagine Chldren’s Museum North Pole singers wanted: Ages 5 to 12 sought for holiday music performances, registration required by Nov. 16, by e-mailing Education@imaginecm.org; required rehearsals at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9, and 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 15; details at 425-258-1006, ext. 1012.

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

Southern Mountain Appalachians music workshop: Nov. 15 through 18, Centrum at State Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; $500 covers meals and lodging, see Web site for form to complete and other details; 360-385-3102, www.centrum.org.

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.