Music calendar

Classical

Seattle and south

Marvin Hamlisch: 8 p.m. Feb. 23, 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $21 to $74; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Three Continents, Three Composers: 8 p.m. Feb. 23, The Singing Garden of Toshio Hosokawa, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; single $12 to $20, series $45 to $55; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets. com. 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Alexander Raskatov, Voices of the Frozen Land. 7 p.m. Feb. 25, Henry Brant, Antiphony and Authenticity, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle.

Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 kids. 4 p.m. Feb. 25, “Centennial celebration of Edvard Grieg,” soprano and piano music.

Concerts

Snohomish and Island counties

Arlington High School jazz choir’s dinner show and concert, 7 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24, March 2 and 3, 2 p.m. March 4, Arlington High School commons, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.; $20, includes dinner cost; tickets from Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave., or Arlington Pharmacy, 540 N. West Ave., or at door for show only, $12, $8 students.

Captain Smartypants, 7:15 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show Feb. 24, Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $20, $18 senior/student/military; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.

John Pizzarelli, 7:30 p.m. March 1, Friends of Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival runs March 1-3, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $30 to $120; 425-275-9595, www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

TaikoProject, 7:30 p.m. March 1, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $28; 425-275-4485, www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Seattle and south

Sound Tribe Sector Nine, 9 p.m. Feb. 23, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $20 plus service charges; 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com, www.hob.com.

Stephen Petronio Company, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $28.50 to $33.50; 206-292-2787, 888-214-6856, www.themoore.com.

The Dan Band, 9 p.m. Feb. 24, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $16.50 plus service charges; 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com, www.hob.com.

Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen, Seattle Folklore Society, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $14, $12/SFS members and seniors; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.

Alexi Murdoch, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Crocodile Cafe, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; $15 plus service charges; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.hob.com.

Steel Pulse, 9 p.m. Feb. 27, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $25 plus service charges; 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com, www.hob.com.

Big Head Todd &The Monsters, 9 p.m. Feb. 28, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $25 plus service charges; 800-992-8499, www.ticketswest.com, www.hob.com.

John Butler Trio, 7:30 p.m. March 1, Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle; $20 plus service charges; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.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.

Baxter’s Sports Bar: 1700 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-337-3007. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 23 and 24, Square One.

Club BC’s: 17917 Bothell-Everett Highway, (next to Silver Dollar Casino), 425-487-9227, www.clubbcs.com. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 23 and 24, Idol Eyez, $7 cover.

Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music and hip-hop, Fridays and Saturdays.

Eddie’s Trackside Bar &Grill: 214 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-805-5305, www.eddiestrackside.com. 9 p.m. Feb. 23, James Hunnicutt and The Revolvers and Ludwig’s Van.

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. 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Mary McPage Band.

Espresso Americano: 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-3492, www.espressoamericano.com. Live music, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, concerts free with one drink purchase. Bob D., ’70s, ’80s, ’90s hits and more, Feb. 23.

The Jet Deck: 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770. Live music, Fridays. DJ’d music, Saturdays.

Jimmy Jacks Classic Rock Cafe: 13428 Highway 99 S., Everett; 425-745-1590. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays.

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-Sundays.

La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, Wednesdays.

Marco’s: 17525 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-6627. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 23 and 24, Big Dog Revue.

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 charge, families welcome. Blues and rock, Fridays and Saturdays.

Petosa’s on Broadway: 3121 Broadway Ave. S., Everett; 425-258-1544; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 23 and 24, Stir Crazy.

Stewart’s Place: 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684. Open electric and acoustic jam session, downbeat, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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. 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 23, Sarah Furry, Allison Preisinger, indie/folk; 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 24, Hawki &Willow, acoustic.

Skagit County and north

Portage Bay Bar &Lounge: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 866-383-0777, ext. 126. 9 p.m. March 1, The Jack Benson Band, roadhouse rock, no cover.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. Feb. 24, Wired Rockabilly Band. Feb. 28, Allen Lewis and Fidalgo Swing.

Silver Reef Casino: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, ext. 126. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9 p.m., no cover charge. Feb. 23 and 24, Tweety and the Tomcats, rock.

Seattle and south

Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Central Club: 124 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; 425-827-0808. 9 p.m. Feb. 28, MilesFromChicago.

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. No cover, Sundays-Mondays, 7 to 11 p.m. Deems Tsutakawa, solo pianist. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays-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. Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242, www.highwayninetynine.com. Feb. 23 and 24, Maria Muldaur, $18.

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.

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 and Tim Koss, Fridays.

Serafina Osteria &Enoteca: 2043 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle; 206-323-0807; www.serafinaseattle.com. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 9 p.m. to midnight Feb. 23, Fred Hoadley Trio, Latin jazz. 9 p.m. to midnight Feb. 24, The Djangomatics, guitar. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Tina Richerson and Conlin Roser, sax and guitar and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Alex Guilbert, piano.

Studio Seven: 110 S. Horton St., Seattle; 206-286-1312, www.studioseven.us. All ages for show, bar with ID, and doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 7 p.m. Feb. 23, Sworn enemy, Katalklysm, Suicide Silence, Too Pure to Die, As blood runs black, I Declare War, $12. 7 p.m. Feb. 24, S2C-2, Headed Chang, Weapon Within, Solace in Black, Zero Down, $8. 7 p.m. Feb. 25, The White Barons and guests. 7 p.m. Feb. 28, The Dwarves and guests; www.ticketswest.com. March 1, Emergenza Battle of the Bands, price TBA.

Tractor Tavern: 5213 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-789-3599. 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show Feb. 23, The Blasters, $17.50 advance, $20 day of show, must be 21/older.

The Triple Door: 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333. All shows 7 and 10 p.m.; Earshot members get $2 discount off listed price, unless otherwise noted. 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Raul Malo, $25 advance, $28 day of show. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Real Folk Blues, $29 advance, $32 day of show.

Waldo’s: 12657 NE 85th St., Kirkland; 425-827-9292. Feb. 23 and 24 acts still TBA.

Waterfront Seafood Grill: 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; 206-956-9171. 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Ben Fleck, solo pianist.

Comedy

Snohomish and Island counties

Crazy Moose Casino: 22003 66th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-4770, comedy show, 9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, free.

Foxy’s Pub: 9601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-513-0960, happy hour comedy, 6 p.m. Thursdays, $3, includes one well drink or domestic beer.

Hawkeye’s Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359, comedy show, 9 p.m. first Saturdays, free; Ron Stubbs Comedy Hypnosis Show, 9 p.m. third Saturdays.

Seattle and south

People’s Republic of Komedy – Laffhole: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle; $5; must be 21/older, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.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/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 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.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jams second/fourth Fridays, 5 p.m. Celtic group, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. beginning fiddle, mandolin, guitar workshop at every 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

Evergreen Community Choir: Seeking skilled accompanist for six performances of an “Evening of Handel,” Becky, 425-788-2500.

Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Seeks a concertmaster for the 2006 season, salaried position; 425-776-4938, 425-745-5921, www.cascadesymphony.org.

Sounds of Summer concert series performers sought: Acts being booked now for Marysville’s July-August concerts; 360-363-8451 for more information.

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.

Seattle and south

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, always welcoming new participants.

Karaoke

Arlington

Wednesday and Saturday: Smokey Point Buzz Inn, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-658-1529.

Bow

Thursdays: 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

Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.

Thursday and Friday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659. Sunday throughThursday: Petosa’s on Broadway, 3121 Broadway Ave. S.; 425-258-1544.

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

Wednesday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.

Thursday: 8 p.m. La Hacienda, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.

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/Thursday; Saturday/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 andThursday: 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.