Other best bets

Other best bets

White Horse Mountain Rock Festival: Aug 20-22, Darrington. Thund-Her-Struck, an AC/DC tribute; Mitch Ryder &The Detroit Wheels; Strutz; El Loco, ZZ Top tribute; Sons of Nothing, Pink Floyd tribute; Headpins; Chilliwack; Trooper; Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers; Ronnie Montrose; Starship featuring Mickey Thomas; Head East; Joan Jett; Randy Bachman. Tickets, information, 877-814-6408, www.whitehorsemountainrockfestival.com.

The Cure: Originally scheduled for Aug. 21 at The Gorge Amphitheater, The Cure will perform, with no opening acts, at 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Everett Event Center. Tickets for the Aug. 21 show will be honored at the Aug. 31 show. All seating general admission. Tickets $49.90 plus service fees at 866-332-8499, www.everettevetscenter.com.

Happy Hans. Think drums, tuba, bass, and button-box accordion. The Australian-polka band closes out Edmonds Arts Commission’s Concerts in the Park series at 3 p.m. Aug. 22, City Park, Third and Pine; free.

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. He was part of the musical in-crowd in the days of folk-rock and psychedelic Haight-Asbury mid-’60s with The Charlatans. He started (and disbanded) The Hot Licks, but now they’re back. Various times Aug. 26-29, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $19, $21; 206-628-0888.

Dresden Dolls. Punk-rock cabaret duo (“Girl Anarchronism,” “Coin-Operated Boy”) perform 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Crocodile Caf, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; $8; 206-441-5611.

Concerts

Snohomish and Island counties

Children’s Concert Series: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Legion Park, Everett; 425-257-8322. Mario Lorenz, Aug. 24; Eric Ode &The Smiling Coyote Band, Aug. 31.

Country Village concert series: noon to 3 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 29. 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com. Yushi Daiko, Aug. 22; Polly O’Keary &The Rhythm Method, Aug. 29.

Family Concert Series: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sundays at Forest Park, Everett; 425-257-8322. Leela Kathak Dancers, Aug. 22; Jeanette Alexander, Aug. 29.

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.

Horseshoe Saloon: 1805 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Chris Stevens Band, Aug. 20; Basic Sax, Aug. 21.

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. Charles White Band, Aug. 20 and 21.

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. Fidalgo Swing, Aug. 20; Danny Barnes, Aug. 21; Korby Lenker, Aug. 25.

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 &The Full Degree, Aug. 22.

Seattle and beyond

Cafe Campagne: 1600 Post Alley, Seattle; 206-728-2233. Live music Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kay Bailey Duo, Aug. 24; The Djangomatics, Aug. 26.

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

Crocodile Cafe: 2200 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-441-5611. The Dresden Dolls, Aug. 22.

Jakes Ales: 2318 SW 336th, Federal Way. The Corey Wilds Band, Aug. 20; Steve Bailey &Crossroads, Aug. 21.

New Orleans Creole Restaurant: 114 First South, Seattle; 206-622-2563. The Blues Cousins and Moscow Boogie, Aug. 20; Lil’ Bill &The Bluenotes, Aug. 21; Totiyo and Ocho Pies, Aug. 22; The New Orleans Quintet, Aug. 23; Holo Trad Jazz, Aug. 24; Floyd Standifer, Aug. 25; Ham Carson Quintet, Aug. 26.

Rocksport Bar &Grill: 4209 SW Alaska St., Seattle; 206-935-5838, www.rocksport.net. City Knightz, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21, $5.

Scarlet Tree: 6521 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; 206-523-7153. PKE Meter, Aug. 20; Shades, Aug. 21; 206 Ribshack, Aug. 22; Cuchata, Aug. 25; Chocolate, Aug. 26.

Tractor Tavern: 5213 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-789-3599. Danny Barnes, Aug. 26.

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. James Heneghen and Dwayne Wright, Aug. 20 and 21; Arlo Stone and Tony Daniel, Aug. 26 through 28.

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.

Tulalip Casino Canoes Cabaret: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip; 888-272-1111. Debbie Wooten and Kristen Kirkham, 8 p.m. Aug. 26.

Seattle and beyond

Giggles Comedy Club: 5220 Roosevelt Way, Seattle; 206-526-5653. Andrew Nourilli and Geoff Lott, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21, $10; Seattle Comedy Showcase, 9 p.m. Aug. 22; open mike, 9 p.m. Aug. 26.

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, workshop/instruction 6 p.m., circle jam 7 p.m., performances 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

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.