Other best bets
The Bluerunners. Expect Creole zydeco, voodoo blues, traditional Cajun songs and cow-punk originals from the Louisiana band. 7:30 p.m. July 5, Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle; $15, $18; 206-838-4333.
Classical
Seattle and beyond
Summer Festival: July 3 through 28, Lakeside School, Seattle; 206-283-8808, www.seattlechambermusic.org.
Concerts
Seattle and beyond
Vocalpoint! Seattle, “Boogie Fever,” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through July 2, $15, $10 students and seniors. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle; www.nwchoirs.org.
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, Fridays and Saturdays. DJ’d 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.
La Hacienda Restaurant: 210 W. Division Ave., Arlington; 360-435-9433. Mariachi band, Wednesdays.
One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse: 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570. DJ’d music, Fridays, live music, Saturdays.
Stewart’s Place: 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684. Open electric and acoustic jam session, downbeat at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Seattle and beyond
Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Conor Byrne Pub: 5140 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-784-3640. Janet Robin, July 6.
Crocodile Cafe: 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-441-5611. The Gabe Dixon Band, Korby Lenker, July 14; Alexi Murdock, July 22.
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, Fridays and Saturdays.
Hidmo East African Restaurant: 2000 S. Jackson St., Seattle; 206-329-1534. Kalass, July 2.
Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242, www.highwayninetynine.com. Ian Siegal Band, June 30 and July 1.
Hiroshi’s Restaurant: 2501 Eastlake Plaza, Seattle; 206-726-4966, www.hiroshis.com. Greg Williamson Quartet, June 30.
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. Singer/songwriter night, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: 10455 NE Eighth St., Bellevue; 425-519-6476. Victor Janusz, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Portage Bay Bar &Lounge: 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale; 866-383-0777, ext. 126. The Jimmy Murphy Band, July 1; The Replacements, July 6.
Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720. Blues Orbiters, July 1; Frankly Moanin’, July 5.
Salty’s at Alki Beach: 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-937-1600. Victor Janusz and Tim Koss, Fridays.
The Triple Door: 216 Union St., Seattle; 206-838-4333. Terence Blanchard, July 1; T. Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers, July 3; The Bluerunners, July 5.
Waterfront Seafood Grill: 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; 206-956-9171. Ben Fleck, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Comedy
Snohomish and Island counties
Crazy Moose Casino: 22003 66th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-672-4770. Comedy show, 9 p.m. Thursdays through 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.
Hawkeyes 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.
Q Lounge: Quil Ceda Creek Casino, 6410 33rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 888-272-1112.
Jam sessions
Snohomish and Island counties
Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m. second Sundays at Darrington Community Center. Free, everyone welcome. Dinner following session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.
Bluegrass open mic: 7 to 10 p.m. last Saturdays, Wired &Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Jazz jam: 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays with the Tony Chop Jazz Trio. 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 at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684.
Open mic: 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770.
Open mic: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Wired &Unplugged On-line Coffee House, 717 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-2472.
Open mic: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Whidbey Coffee, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo; 425-423-0450.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions second and fourth Fridays, 5 p.m. Celtic group, 6 p.m. workshop, 7 p.m. circle jam. No jam July 28. Free. Old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington; 360-691-5907, email noelula@aol.com.
Seattle and beyond
Legends: Live jam night, 9 p.m. Thursdays. Acoustic jam, 9:30 p.m. Sundays. 4439 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-938-3598.
Open mic: 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: An 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.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Evergreen Community Choir: Seeking a skilled accompanist for “Evening of Handel.” 425-788-2500.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus: Holding auditions for chorus singers, July 19 and 20. 425-881-0445, www.bellevuechamberchorus.net.
Karaoke
Arlington
Friday: Smokey Point Steak House, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-657-2048.
Bothell
Sunday and Monday: The Rocker Bar &Grill, 22833 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-487-6297.
Clinton
Friday and Saturday: Hong Kong Gardens, 4643 E. Highway 525; 360-341-2828.
Everett
Friday: Blue Yonder, 11014 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-5040.
Friday and Saturday: Danny’s Campus Bar &Grill, 1010 N. Broadway; 425-304-1281.
Friday and Saturday: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave.; 425-339-3390.
Friday and Saturday: Kodiak Ron’s, 7601 Evergreen Way; 425-347-6659.
Saturday: Cactus Moon Saloon, 717 128th St. SW.; 425-745-9855.
Saturday: Jack’s, 1307 Hewitt Ave.; 425-252-2266.
Sunday through Thursday: Petosa’s On Broadway, 3121 Broadway Ave. S.; 425-258-1544.
Monday: Denny’s, 132 128th St. SW; 425-355-2210.
Monday: Dos De Oro Restaurant and Sports Bar, 3201 Rucker Ave.; 425-259-8080.
Monday through Saturday: Happy Land, 1020 N. Broadway; 425-259-2112.
Tuesday through Saturday: Bogie’s on 41st Restaurant &Lounge, 1510 41st St.; 425-259-3838.
Tuesday through Sunday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 9601 Evergreen Way; 425-513-0960.
Tuesday and Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.
Tuesday and Thursday: Jimmy Jack Restaurant, 13428 Highway 99 S.; 425-745-1590.
Wednesday: The Everett Underground, 1212 California St.; 425-339-0807.
Wednesday through Saturday: Cafe Silver Lake, 11014 19th Ave. SE; 425-338-3628.
Wednesday through Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.
Wednesday through Saturday: Patty’s Eggnest, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.
Thursday: Coconut Lounge, 1909 Hewitt Ave.; 206-948-5001, www.thecoconutlounge.com.
Thursday through Sunday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.
Lake Stevens
Wednesday: Hawkeye’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1002 Vernon Road; 425-335-4359.
Lynnwood
Friday and Saturday: Taste of Thai, 5404 196th SW; 425-778-5206.
Saturday: Regal Beagle, 17711 Highway 99; 425-742-0989.
Saturday and Sunday: Billy McHale’s, 18430 33rd Ave. W.; 425-775-8500.
Tuesday through Friday: Daverthump’s, 19720 44th Ave. W.; 425-774-6573.
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: One-Eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-5570.
Marysville
Sunday: Village Restaurant, 220 Ash Ave., Marysville; 360-659-2305.
Monday through Saturday: 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
Friday through Sunday: O’Houlie’s Pub, 21919 66th Ave. W.; 425-776-1833.
Snohomish
Wednesday and Thursday: Kids karaoke, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Adults, 8:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday. Oxford Saloon &Eatery. 913 First St.; 360-568-3845, www.oxfordsaloon.com.
Stanwood
Friday and Saturday: Viking, Viking Village; 360-629-2030.
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