Classical
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Symphony: 8 p.m. Jan. 19, “Of Emperors and Masters,” Everett Civic auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $10 to $30, 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org.
Seattle and south
Hilary Hahn recital: 8 p.m. Jan. 19, S. Mark Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $22 to $73; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Ladies’ Musical Club: 2 p.m. Jan. 20, Debussy, Rameau, de Severac and St. Saens and more, Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 Prospect St., Seattle; free.
Appalachian Baroque: 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Bethany Lutheran Church, 7400 Woodlawn Ave. NE, Seattle; $22, $17 seniors, $10 students; 206-368-0735, www.baroquenorthwest.com.
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra: 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way, UW campus, Seattle; $18, $10 seniors/students, $45/family of four (two adults, two children), $5 per additional child; 206-525-0443, 206-628-0888, www.seattlephil.com.
Tacoma Youth Symphony: 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St., Tacoma; $10 to $15, $5 students, $30 for balcony seat and reception; 253-627-2792.
The Romantic Sonata: Heart Of 19th Century chamber music 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Soundbridge Music Discovery Center, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $10; www.seattlechambermusic.org.
Free Seattle Symphony community concerts: 7 p.m. Jan. 23, South Park Community Center, 8319 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle; 206-684-7451. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Langston-Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle; 206-684-4757. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, West Seattle High, 3000 California Ave. SW, 206-252-8800. Noon Jan. 26, Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle; 206-684-8888.
Vertavo String Quartet: 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way, UW campus; $32; 206-543-4880, www.uwworldseries.org.
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival: Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $134/person for 4 concerts, $101/person for 3 concerts, $38 individual concert, $10 individual concert for young adults; 206-283-8808, www.seattlechambermusic.org. 6:30 p.m. Mussorgsky, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Schubert.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
South Whidbey High School jazz ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $12, $8 students; 360-221-8268, 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com.
The South End String Band, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; free concert; lunch provided for $6 donations; proceeds go to American Legion Camano Post #207; 360-387-6398, www.southendstringband.com.
Skagit County and north
Robert Burns Scottish evening, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; concert only is $18 plus $1 preservation fee, dinner and concert is $60/person, $400/table of eight; 360-416-4934, 888-416-4934.
Seattle and south
Stone Sour, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, The Fenix, 109 S. Washington St., Seattle; $20 plus service charges; 800-992-8499, www.hob.com, www.ticketswest. com, www.fenixunderground.com.
Stephen Malkmus &The Jicks with Entrance, 9 p.m. Jan. 19, Neumo’s, 925 E. Pike, Seattle; $15 plus service charges; 800-992-8499, www.hob.com, www.ticketswest.com, www.neumos.com.
Tom May, Seattle Folklore Society concert, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Phinney Neighborhood Center Community Hall, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $14, $7 children under 18; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $35; 206-215-4747, www.ticketmaster.com.
Sisters in the Spirit, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $37.50 to $55; 206-628-0888, 206-723-3152, 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. Jan. 19 and 20, Expertease.
Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music and hip-hop, Fridays and Saturdays.
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. Live music, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, concerts free with one drink purchase.
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. Jan. 19 and 20, Shy Anne.
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. 9 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20, MilesFromChicago. 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays, Swingtime Express, no cover, families and swing dancers welcome, through Dec. 30; blues and rock Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 30.
Petosa’s on Broadway: 3121 Broadway Ave. S., Everett; 425-258-1544; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Jan. 19 and 20, The Machine.
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.
Skagit County and north
Northern Lights Casino: 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes; 360-293-2691, www.swinomishcasino.com. 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads, a Jimmy Buffett tribute; free; 888-288-8883.
Silver Reef Casino: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, ext. 126. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9 p.m., no cover charge. Jan. 19 and 20, Jimmy Wright Band, classic rock. Jan. 25, Tony and the Tigers, rock.
Wild Buffalo: 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham; 360-752-0848. 8 p.m. to midnight, Jan. 23, Mary McPage Band, no cover.
Seattle and south
Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Century Ballroom: 915 E. Pine St., Seattle; 206-324-7263, www.centuryballroom.com. “Love Lessons – A cabaret show about relationships,” 6 p.m. dinner, show and dance, $60; 7:30 p.m. show and dance only, $25; Saturdays through Jan. 27.
Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. Lisa Lanza, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays andThursdays.
El Corazon (formerly Graceland): 109 Eastlake Ave., Seattle; 206-381-3094. Doors 6 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Bowling for Soup, $15 advance/day of show; 206-262-0482, www.ticketswest.com.
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.
Grazie Ristorante Italiano: Exit 26 off I-405 and south on Bothell-Everett Highway, Canyon Park; 425-402-9600. 7:30 to 11 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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.
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. 6:45 p.m. Jan 19, Bigtime Washington, $10. 7 p.m. Jan 20, Apex Theory, Omni, Counterfist-Oriya, $10 in advance, www.ticketswest.com. 6 p.m. Jan 21, Gorilla Presents Battle of the Bands, $10. 6:45 p.m. Jan. 23, Bigtime Washington Presents, $10. 7 p.m. Jan 24 and 25, acts TBA.
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. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Ricardo and the Dogmanuts, Johnson, Miller and Dermody and more; benefit for Soldier’s Heart: Voices in Wartime, $25.
Waldo’s: 12657 NE 85th St., Kirkland; 425-827-9292. Jan. 19 and 20, 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 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. Jan. 24, Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., Seattle; must be 21/older, $5, 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, 9 p.m. Thursdays, acoustic jam, 9:30 p.m. Sundays, 4439 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-3598.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Academy of Music Northwest: Seeking pre-college string, winds, harp and other players for June 3 performance, rehearsals to start in February, one hour/week; $25 to register/audition, $325 fee for accepted performers; 425-778-7711, www.amnw.org.
Zippy’s Java Lounge: Seeks artists of all ages to showcase their art or to perform. 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940; e-mail marilyn@zippysjava.com.
Beginning ukulele lessons: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Jan. 31, Edmonds Parks and Recreation, 700 Main St., Edmonds; adults only, $40; 425-771-0230, www.reczone.org.
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.
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, email 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.
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