Other best bets

Anacortes Jazz Festival: The town’s first jazz festival features Latin jazz, big band and vocalists. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18 and 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Curtis Wharf, Second and Commercial; $25 Saturday, $20 Sunday, or $37 two-day pass; 360-293-7911.

Sergio Mendes: Brazilian superstar was the first to present Brazilian music in English. He performs through Sept. 19, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $29.50, $31.50; 206-441-9729.

Fremont Oktoberfest: United State of Electronica, Ctach, Kultur Shock and Quasi Nada are part of the line-up for the Sept.17-19 event at Solstice Plaza and the Adobe parking lot underneath the Aurora Avenue Bridge, Seattle; $20, $30 for two-day pass; 206-633-0422; .

George Winston: The pianist who gave us “The Velveteen Rabbit” (narrated by Meryl Streep) is still touring with his “Night Divides the Day: The Music of the Doors” album, his arrangements of 13 songs from the legendary band. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Moore Theater, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $31-39; 206-628-0888.

Nonpoint: Aggressive rock band that’s sold more than a half-million albums will be joined by Skindred, a rock ‘n’ reggae outfit, and the straight-rock group Strata. 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Graceland, 109 Eastlake E., Seattle; $12.50; 800-325-7328.

Magpie: The duo opens Seattle Folklore Society’s concert season with traditional folk and hard-hitting contemporary songs. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave., N., Seattle; $14, $7 under 18; 206-528-8523.

Concerts

Seattle and beyond

Dave Peck, Jeff Johnson, Reade Whitwell and Denney Goodhew, 9, 10:30 p.m. and midnight, Sept. 17 and 18, $15. Tula’s, 2214 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-443-4221.

Seattle Peace Concert, noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 19, free, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle; www.seapeace.org.

Jack Johnson, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, $40.95, Gorge Amphitheatre, George; 206-628-0888.

Bill Medley, 4 and 7 p.m. Sept. 26, $35, The Skagit, Bow; 877-275-2448, www.theskagit.com.

Norah Jones and the Handsome Band, 8 p.m. Sept. 28, $28.50 to $58, KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-628-0888.

Jamie Cullum, 8 p.m. Oct. 3, $15, Neumo’s, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

An Evening with Queensryche, 8 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6, Moore Theater, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.

Sting and Annie Lennox, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, $38.75 to $101.25, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn; 206-628-0888.

Yonder Mountain String Band, Darol Anger and Danny Barnes, 9 p.m. Oct. 9, $20, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts, 9 p.m. Oct. 10, $25, Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; 800-325-7328.

Alice Cooper, 8 p.m. Oct. 15, $35 to $70, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma; 206-628-0888.

Gillian Welch, 8 p.m. Oct. 16, $21.50 and $24.50, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-628-0888.

Earshot Jazz Festival: Oct. 17 through Nov. 7 at various locations in Seattle; 206-547-9787, www.earshotjazz.org.

In the clubs

Snohomish and Island counties

Buck’s American Cafe: 2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Live jazz, every Sat.

Chuck’s Seafood Grotto: 1229 First, Snohomish; 360-568-0782. Slow Children, 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

Club 151: 1611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Bazerk, Bojangles, GT, Justice, Raw B and P House, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, $10.

Horseshoe Saloon: 1805 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Jimmy Free’s Trouble Boys, Sept. 18.

The Jet Deck: 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770. Open mike night, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Live music, 9 p.m. every Friday. DJ’d music, every Saturday.

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

Oxford Saloon &Eatery: 913 First St.; 360-568-3845. Jeff &The Jet City Flyers, Sept. 17 and 18.

Petosa’s in Snohomish: 1431 Ave. D. 425-334-3500. Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Rockfish Grill: 320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-1720. Trish Hatley, Sept. 17; Greta Matassa, Sept. 18; Korby Lenker, Sept. 22.

Rocko’s Fireside Alehouse: 7520 Beverly Blvd., Everett. Slydeways, Sept. 17 and 18.

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

Stump Bar &Grill: 19711 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. 360-653-6774. Randy Norris and the Full Degree, 3 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26.

Seattle and beyond

Aqua Lounge: 309 First Ave. S., Seattle; 206-622-5826. DJ’d music nightly.

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

Club Medusa: 2218 Western Ave., Seattle; 206-448-8887. Live DJ’s, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Graceland: 109 Eastlake Ave., Seattle; 206-381-3094. Nonpoint, Skindred and Strata, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, $12.50.

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, every Fri. and Sat.

New Orleans Creole Restaurant: 114 First South, Seattle; 206-622-2563. Henry Cooper, Sept. 17 and 18; Tom McFarland Wake, 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19; The New Orleans Quintet, Sept. 20; Holo Trad Jazz, Sept. 21; Floyd Standifer, Sept. 22; Ham Carson Quintet, Sept. 23.

Scarlet Tree: 6521 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; 206-523-7153. Paula Maya and Sister Guitar, Sept. 17; Kool Ade, Sept. 18; 206 Ribshack, Sept. 19; Tekgnosis, Sept. 22.

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. Brad Brake, through Sept. 18; Jack Marion, Sept. 23 through 25.

Hawkeyes Pub &Grill: 1002 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4359. Comedy show, 9 p.m. first Saturday of each month, free; Ron Stubbs Comedy Hypnosis Show, 9 p.m. third Saturday of each month.

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel: 3105 Pine St., Everett; 425-339-3333. Stand-up comedy, every Thursday.

Seattle and beyond

ArtsWest: Sisters of Sal, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Dec. 11, $7, $5 students. 4711 California Ave. SW, Seattle; 425-844-6157, www.sistersofsal.com.

Foolproof: “Who’s Funnier: The Right or The Left?” with Janeane Garofalo, Harry Shearer, Sherman Alexie, Senator Bill Finkbeiner, Guy Nelson, moderator Joe Lockhart, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, $17.50 to $75. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.foolproof.org.

Giggles Comedy Club: 5220 Roosevelt Way, Seattle; 206-526-5653.

Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip; 888-272-1111.

Jam sessions

Snohomish and Island counties

Acoustic open mic: Open microphone, 8-10 p.m. Friday. Acoustic Connection, 19721 Highway 2, Monroe; 360-863-0244.

Bluegrass &Country Music Makers Association: Bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Darrington Community Center. Free, everyone welcome. Dinner following session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

Old Time &Country Music Association: Jam sessions 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Free. Baker Hi-Rise, 1401 Poplar, Everett; 425-334-5769.

Open electric and acoustic jam session: Downbeat electric and jazz, 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Stewart’s of Snohomish, 709 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4684.

Open microphone jam session: Every Wednesday. One-eyed Jack’s Roadhouse, 14019 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-5570.

Open microphone jam sessions with Rock Houndz: 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays. Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville; 360-659-2248.

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.

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association: Jam sessions the second and fourth Fridays of each month, workshop/instruction at 6 p.m., circle jam at 7 p.m., performances at 8 p.m. Fidelity Grange, Smokey Point Boulevard at 157th Street, Arlington; 360-653-8727.

Seattle and beyond

Legends: Live jam night, 9 p.m. each Thursday. Acoustic jam, 9:30 p.m. each Sunday. 4439 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; 206-938-3598.

Karaoke

Arlington

Friday: Smokey Point Steak House, 3528 168th St. NE; 360-657-2048.

Wednesday: 8 p.m. kid’s karaoke, 10 p.m. adults. The Stump Bar &Grill, 19711 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-653-6774.

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

Daily: Tyee Lanes, 914 N. Broadway; 425-259-6161.

Friday: Children’s karaoke, 7 to 8:30 p.m., nonsmoking. Beary Special Espresso &Grill, 2818 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-3013.

Friday: Beary Special Espresso &Grill, 2818 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-3013.

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 and Wednesday: Jimmy Jack’s Classic Rock Cafe, 13428 Highway 99 S.; 425-745-1590.

Monday through Saturday: Happy Land, 1020 N. Broadway; 425-259-2112.

Tuesday through Sunday: Foxy’s Pub &Eatery, 607 SE Everett Mall Way; 425-513-0960.

Tuesday and Thursday: Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way; 425-353-8292.

Wednesday through Saturday: Cafe Silver Lake, 11014 19th Ave. SE; 425-338-3628.

Wednesday: The Everett Underground, 1212 California St.; 425-339-0807.

Wednesday through Saturday: White Elephant Bar &Grill, 1912 Broadway Ave.; 425-252-5200.

Wednesday through Saturday: The Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way; 425-353-2200.

Thursday through Sunday: Homeport Tavern, 2116 Everett Ave.; 425-259-2661.

Lake Stevens

Tuesday through Thursday: Kid’s karaoke, every Wednesday. La Hacienda Restaurant, Frontier Village, 513 Highway 9; 425-334-4939.

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.

Marysville

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.

Thursdays: 8 p.m. to midnight Petosa’s in Snohomish, 1431 Ave. D. 425-334-3500.

Stanwood

Friday and Saturday: Viking, Viking Village; 360-629-2030.