Holiday music
Snohomish and Island counties
Symphonic Choir holiday concert: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $7, $5 seniors, free for students, at door only; 425-640-1650.
Skagit County and north
Bronn Journey’s “Christmas (and more!) concert”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, McIntyre Hall, Skagit Valley Community College campus, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $18, $16, discount for groups of 10 or more; 360-416-7727, www.mcintyrehall.org.
Seattle and beyond
Victorian holiday concert: 8 p.m. Nov. 24, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $15 students; 206-323-9415, www.tudorchoir.org.
Celtic Yuletide performance: 3 p.m. Nov. 26, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline; $25 reserved, $18 general, $12 children; 206-417-4645, www.magicalstrings.com.
Messiah
Skagit County and north
Clinton: 7 p.m. Nov. 24, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 6309 S. Wilson Place, Clinton; sing-along, bring your own sheet music copies, or church can provide a few; free; 360-341-4715, 425-514-0465.
Classical
Skagit County and north
Count Basie Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $35, $30 seniors, $25 students, $1 preservation fee, discounts for theater members; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org.
Seattle and south
Gallery concerts – A German Holiday Fest: 8 p.m. Nov. 25, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students plus service charges; 206-726-6088, www.galleryconcerts.org.
Gallery concerts – A German Holiday Fest: 2 p.m. Nov. 26, Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students plus service charges; 206-726-6088, www.galleryconcerts.org.
Ravel’s La Valse: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30; 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $15 to $89; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Concerts
Snohomish and Island counties
Barenaked Ladies with Mike Doughty’s Band, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, $30, $42.50, $57.50 plus service charges; Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-322-2600; 866-332-8499, www.everetteventscenter.com.
Seattle and south
Black Label Society with Black Stone Cherry, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, $29.50 plus service charges, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.hob.com.
Maria Dunn, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, $14, $12; Seattle Folklore Society members, $7 kids under 18, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-528-8523, www.seafolklore.org.
Cedric the Entertainer, 8 p.m. Nov. 25, $29 to $89.50; WaMu theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; www.wamutheater.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. Nov. 24 and 25, Square One.
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.
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 and Saturdays.
La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, Wednesdays.
Lombardi’s: 1620 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-252-1886, www.lombardisitalian.com. 3 to 10 p.m. Mondays, happy hour for football games; 3-course dinner, $14.95, available until 9 p.m.
The Maddox Grill &Bar: 18411 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-778-2223, reservations recommended. 8 p.m. shows unless otherwise noted. Nov. 25 and 26, Blues Union.
Marco’s: 17525 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-6627. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (time always same) Nov. 24 and 25, Expertease.
One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570. DJ’d music Fridays; live music Saturdays.
Petosa’s on Broadway: 3121 Broadway Ave. S., Everett; 425-258-1544; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 24 and 25, Chain Reaction.
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. 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 25, indie folk, Mark Brightfield. 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30, Meet the Artists, open mike poetry, live music.
Skagit County and north
Silver Reef Casino: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 360-383-0777, ext. 126. Unless otherwise noted, music at 9 p.m., no cover charge. Nov. 24 and 25, Tony and the Tigers, rock. Nov. 30, Jack Benson Band, roadhouse rock.
Seattle and south
Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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. November: 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.
The Funhouse: 206 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-374-8400, www.thefunhouseseattle.com. 9 p.m. Nov. 30, Pin Pon Dash, The Swinos, Nothing Pretty, Whiskey Chaser, 21/older, $5.
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. 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 25, Michael Powers Group.
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.
Waldo’s: 12657 NE 85th St., Kirkland; 425-827-9292. Nov. 24, Franks in Opera. Nov. 25, The Jones.
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.
Everett Theatre: 2 p.m. Nov. 25, stand-up competition, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $15; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org, www.seattlecomedycompetition.com.
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.
Lynnwood High School: Northwest comedian, benefit for LHS Lifeskills program; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Lynnwood High School theater, 3001 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; $5; 425-344-7335.
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. Free, everyone welcome. 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
Evergreen Community Choir: Seeking skilled accompanist for six performances of an “Evening of Handel;” call 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.
Seattle and south
The Moore Theatre: Seeks 14-to17-year-old musicians interested in jazz, rock, R&B and classical genres to audition for March 2 performances. Send a sample CD of work and a written biography of musical experience to Seattle Theatre Group, Attn: More Music @ The Moore, 911 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101 by Dec. 1.
Karaoke
Arlington
Wednesday and Saturday: Smokey Point Buzz Inn, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-658-1529.
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, Everett; 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, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570.
Monday/Wednesday/Saturday: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 13th Ave Pub and Eatery, 1233 164th SW, Lynnwood; 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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