Music calendar

Classical

Seattle and south

Pandit Birju Maharaj: Kathak dancer, vocalist and drummer performs 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall inside Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, $25; www.ticketmaster.com,206-215-4747.

Watjen organ recital/demonstration: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. Free.

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Snohomish and Island counties

Choir auditions: Informal, kids ages 6-12, for new Sky Valley Children’s Chorus. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27, Monroe Boys and Girls Club, 816 Village Way. Adult choir, high school age or older, for “Sky Valley Choraleers,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Monroe Boys and Girls Club. Info: Keith Ruby at 425-418-7145 or the club at 360-794-0381.

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.

BC’s Beach Club: At the Silver Dollar Casino, 17917 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-489-9227. RAIL, Sept. 22, $7.

Club Broadway/Big Apple Casino: 611 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-259-3551. Live music, Fridays and Saturdays. 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; free with purchase of one drink.

Evergreen Coffeehouse: Evergreen Universalist Unitarian Fellowship building, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville; 360-659-6621.

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. Eight Hour Disease, Project 9, Full Frontal Assault, Nothing Pretty, Bremerton Dub Rockers, Wack Job, CLR, Her Theory, The Black Sands, 9 p.m. Sept. 22, $5, 21 and older.

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

Mountain View Inn: 32005 Mt. Loop Highway, Granite Falls; 360-691-6668. Rumbleweed, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 22 and 23. All shows are for 21 and older, ID required.

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.

Tulalip Casino: 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Marysville; Tribute to the Ed Sullivan Show, 7 p.m. Sept. 22 and 6 p.m. Sept. 24; www.areallybigshew.com. Murray Sawchuck’s free magic show, 6 p.m. Sept. 22 and 24; www.murraymagic.com.

Zippy’s Java Lounge: 1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940. 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23, The Lowdown Ramblers, old time blues, free.

Skagit County and north

Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom: 5984 N. Darrk Lane, Bow; 206-628-0888. Nitecrew, dance hits band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 22 and 23. Comedy night with Vince Valenzuela, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 28.

Seattle and south

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

China Clipper: 20221 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle; 206-546-5758. Big Dog Revue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 22 and 23.

Dulces Latin Bistro: 1430 34th Ave., Seattle; 206-322-5453. Lisa Lanza, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Highway 99 Blues Club: 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-227-7242, www.highwayninetynine.com. The Terry Evans Band, Sept. 22-23, $12. Blue Monday, Sept. 25. Briefcase Full of Blues with Justin, Sept. 26. Mudbug, Sept. 25, $5. Mary McPage Band, Sept. 28, $5.

Hiroshi’s Restaurant: 2501 Eastlake Plaza, Seattle; 206-726-4966, www.hiroshis.com. Jazz and Sushi in September, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Greg Williamson Quartet, Sept. 22.

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.

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.

Unity Theater: 1191/2 North Bend Way; 425-831-5667, www.unitytheater.org. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, “Brothers from Different Mothers,” piano-based comedy, $10.

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, 1 p.m. second Sundays at Darrington Community Center. Free, everyone welcome. Dinner following session, donation requested; 360-436-1179, 360-436-1006.

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.

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. Wednesdays. The Jet Deck at Paine Field, 10203 31st Ave. W., Everett; 425-353-0770.

Open mic: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays. 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. 6:45 to 7:30 beginning fiddle, mandolin, guitar workshop at every jam. Bring fiddle if you have one; a few loaners available. Free. Old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington; 360-691-5907, email noelula@aol.com.

Skagit County and north

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.

Open mic: 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. 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.

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Snohomish and Island counties

Choir auditions: Informal, kids ages 6-12 welcome, for the new Sky Valley Children’s Chorus. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27, Monroe Boys and Girls Club, 816 Village Way. Adult choir, high school age or older, for “Sky Valley Choraleers,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Monroe Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call Keith Ruby at 425-418-7145 or the Club at 360-794-0381.

Evergreen Community Choir: Seeking skilled accompanist for six performances of an “Evening of Handel.” Call Becky at 425-788-2500 for more information.

Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Seeks a concertmaster for the 2006 season. Salaried position, various responsibilities. For more details, see www.cascadesymphony.org. To apply, call 425-776-4938 or 425-745-5921.

Seattle and south

Seattle Metropolitan Glee Club: Accepting new members through September. 206-260-7393 or www.seattlegleeclubs.org.

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

Daily: Danny’s Midway Pub &Grill, 14824 Smokey Point Blvd.; 360-659-2248.

Sunday: Village Restaurant, 220 Ash Ave., Marysville; 360-659-2305.

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

Saturday: The Buzz Inn, 9900 Airport Way; 360-568-3970.

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.