ANTRIM COUNTY
Shanty Creek Resort, in Ivan’s— Northern DJ Connection 8 p.m.-midnight March 22-23; 5820 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, 533-8621.
Short’s Brewing Company, pub hours 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; events, dates and times subject to change, call to check, 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
BENZIE COUNTY
Bayview Grille, Sat. 7-9 p.m. Singer/Songwriter Series, featuring local artists performing original music, no cover charge; 727 Main St., Frankfort; 352-8050.
Cabbage Shed, Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Thurs.; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843 or www.cabbageshed.com.
Crystal Palace Lounge, DJ and karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; four large-screen TVs for sports viewing; full menu, daily specials; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104.
Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, DJ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; home of Lucille’s St. Louis-style ribs 5 p.m. every Thurs.; open noon-midnight Mon.-Thurs. and Sun., and noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 14848 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville; 378-2554.
Lumberjacks Bar and Grille, karaoke 9 p.m. Thurs.; music 9 p.m.-close Fri.-Sat.; 10919 Main St., Honor; 325-2262.
Mayfair Tavern, open 4 p.m. Mon. and Thurs.-Sat., 3-9 p.m. Sun., closed Tues.-Wed.; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136 or www.themayfairtavern.com.
The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill, live acoustic music with Jake Frysinger 6-8 p.m. Wed., no cover; 1058 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 882-9631.
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. second Sat. of the month through May, with Jon Ponder from Ann Arbor April 13; performance followed by “circle jam session,” family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Road, Charlevoix; Pam Luce, 622-2944.
Boyne Mountain Resort, in Everett’s — 7-10 p.m. with Michelle Chenard March 22; Chris and Memorie March 23; Ben Overbeek March 28; Charlie Reager March 29; Nelson Olstrom March 30; Michelle Chenard April 5; Pete Kehoe April 6; Nathan Bates April 13; Michelle Chenard April 20; Nelson Olstrom April 27; Michelle Chenard May 5; Hipps n Ricco May 11; Ron Getz May 24; Nelson Olstrom May 25; in the Snowflake Lounge — 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. with DJ J2xTrubL March 22-23, 29-30; in Stein Ericksen’s — 6-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Bob Bryan through March 23; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyneresorts.com.
Charlevoix Public Library, Winterfolk Concert Series 6:30 p.m. with Gaeyle Gerrie March 25; Rustic Heart April 29, all shows followed by open mic with sign up starting at 6 p.m.; 220 W. Clinton St, Charlevoix; 237-7340 or www.charlevoixlibrary.org.
Red Mesa Grill, “Casa Tuesdays” live entertainment; 117 Water St., Boyne City.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
Bayview Inn, karaoke Thurs.; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.
Bud’s of Interlochen, live music 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs. with singer/songwriter Jim Hawley; 3061 M-137, Interlochen; 276-9090 or www.budsville.com.
Cambria Suites’ Reflect Bistro & Lounge, jazz series 7-9 p.m. Thurs., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio and special guests each week, full menu of edibles and libations until 11 p.m., no cover charge; 225 Munson Ave., TC.
Dillinger’s Pub/Bootleggers, Trivia Live 7-9 p.m. Thurs.; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dillinger’s, 121 S. Union, TC, 941-2276; Bootleggers, 119 S. Union, TC, 922-7742.
The Filling Station, Younce Guitar Duo 7-10 p.m. Wed.; 642 Railroad Place, TC.
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, John Pomeroy 7-10 p.m. Fri. in the lobby, and 8 p.m.-midnight Sat. in Aerie Restaurnat & Lounge; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.
Ground Zero @ Streeters, Thurs. College Night with DJ Dominate; Fusion Saturday 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat. with a blend of Michigan’s hottest DJs; 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; www.groundzeroonline.com or 932-1300.
Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; M-72, TC; 941-0832.
Hide Away Bar & Grill, DJ music by Hot Traxx 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.; hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.; 211 E. Main St., Kingsley; 263-4059.
Hofbrau, 4 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.
Holiday Inn West Bay Shimmers Nightclub, DJ and live entertainment Thurs.-Sat., times vary; 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700 or www.tcwestbay.com.
Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
InsideOut Gallery, every Tues. 5-11 p.m., free Cocktail Cinema at 7 p.m. with "This is Spinal Tap" March 26, followed by Tasty Tunez Tuesdays 8-11 p.m. with PHDJ Martoosh; every other Thurs. (March 28) Comedy Open Mic with Dave Gault, sign up at 7 p.m., opening comic at 8 p.m.; every other Thurs. (March 21) Open Mic Night 8-11 p.m. hosted by King Tree Vandermolen, sign up at 7:30 p.m.; plus Bob Dylan Tribute Show featuring Acoustic Dynamite 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 22, free; Sonic Perfume (all original jazz) 8-11 p.m. March 22, no cover; "Falling Down Stairs" comedy sketch group 7-8 p.m. March 28, free; Billy Strings & Don Julin 8-11 p.m. March 29; Montana Skies 8 p.m. March 30, $10 advance at Oryana, Cedar City Market, InsideOut and www.mynorthtickets.com, $15 at the door; Mustard Plug with special musical guests This Is The Year 9 p.m.-midnight April 13, $7, must be 18/older; 229 Garland St., TC; 929-3254 or www.facebook.com/insideoutgallery-tc Events.
Jacob’s Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sun.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.
Kilkenny’s Irish Public House, Mon. 7-9 Team Trivia Night and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Karaoke by the Bay; Tues. Levi Britton; Wed. 8 p.m.-midnight. Ron Getz; Thurs. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with Mike Moran and Pauly Jams; live music 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat. with Lucas Paul March 22-23; One Hot Robot March 29-30; Brett Mitchell & the Giant Ghost April 5-6; 12 Year Reunion April 12-13; Paper Plane Pilots April 19-20; Scarkazm April 26-27; Sweet J Band Mary 3-4; Jetty Rae May 10-11; Lucas Paul May 17-18; 12 Year Reunion May 24-25; Blue Effect Mary 31-June 1; Alter Ego June 7-8; Risque June 14-15; One Hot Robot June 21-22; Sweet J Band June 28-29; Paper Plane Pilots July 5-6; Blue Effect July 12-13; Brett Mitchell & the Giant Ghost July 19-20; Jetty Rae July 26-27; Scarkazm Aug. 2-3; 12 Year Reunion Aug. 9-10; One Hot Robot Aug. 16-17; Sweet J Band Aug. 23-24; Paper Plane Pilots Aug. 30-31; Risque Sept. 6-7; Lucas Paul Sept. 13-14; Blue Effect Sept. 20-21; Alter Ego Sept. 27-28; Jetty Rae Oct. 4-5; Paper Plane Pilots Oct. 11-12; Lucas Paul Oct. 18-19; Soul Patch Oct. 25-26; One Hot Robot Nov. 1-2; Sweet J Band Nov. 8-9; Scarkazm Nov. 15-16; Blue Effect Nov. 22-23; Paper Plane Pilots Nov. 29-30; Soul Patch Dec. 6-7; Lucas Paul Dec. 13-14; Alter Ego Dec. 20-21; Jetty Rae Dec. 27-28; basement level of North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.Left Foot Charley, Open Mic Monday 6-9 p.m., Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Thurs. with one-plate ethnic meals available, $15 dine-in, $10 take-out; 806 Red Dr., Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 995-0500.
Little Bohemia, closed through March 30; TC Celtic Tues. 7-9 p.m.; plus Strings and Julin 8-10 p.m. April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8; The King Lives! with Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater 8-10 p.m. Aug. 15, $18; Strings and Julin 8-10 p.m. Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 5; Fresh Fossils 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 6; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 12; Rainmakers 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 13; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 19; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. April 20; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 26; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. April 27; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 3; Fresh Fossils 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 4; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 10; Rainmakers 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 11; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 17; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. May 18; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 24; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 25; Ben Swan 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 31; Hipps n Ricco 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 1; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 7; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 8; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 14; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. June 15; Carly Lewis Fundraiser 5-9 p.m. June 21 with Willie & the Wannabe; no music June 22; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 28; no music June 29; closed July 4; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 5; no music July 6; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 12; inaugural Bohemian Festival July 13-14; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 19; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. July 20; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 26; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 27; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 2; no music Aug. 3; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 9; Rainmakers 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 10; The King Lives! with Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater Aug. 15, $18; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 16; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 17; no music Aug. 23-24; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 30; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aug. 31; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 6; Fresh Fossils 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 7; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 13; Rainmakers 8:30 11:30 p.m. Sept. 14; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 20; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sept. 21; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 27; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 28; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Fresh Fossils 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 5; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 11; Rainmakers 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 12; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 18; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 19; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 25; Halloween Party 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 26 with the Corvairs; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 1; Fresh Fossils 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 2; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 8; Rainmakers 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 9; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 15; Hipps n Ricco 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 16; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 22; the Corvairs 8:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 23; TBA Nov. 29; G Snacks 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nov. 30; Jazz North 8:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Fresh Fossils 8:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 7; Zen Stew 8:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 13; Willie & the Wannabe 8:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 20; fourth annual early New Year's Eve Party with the Corvairs 8-11:30 p.m. Dec. 21; closed Dec. 23-25; Live Wire 8:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 27; New Year's Eve Part II with G Snacks Dec. 28; closed Dec. 30; New Year's Eve with TC Celtic 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
Mt. Holiday, lounge opens 5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. for dinner, Thurs. trivia 6 p.m.; Fri. Kids Club 5 p.m. and live music 7 p.m.; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; www.mt-holiday.com.
Park Place Hotel in the Beacon Lounge, Tom Kaufmann on piano Thurs.-Sat.; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.
ParkShore Resort, live DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800 or www.parkshoreresort.com.
Phil’s on Front, live music 8-10 p.m. Thurs., and 9-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., with Elizabeth Sexton Rivers and Al Jankowski March 22-23; Miriam Pico and David Chown March 28; Miriam Pico and Al Jankowski March 29; Elizabeth Sexton Rivers and Al Jankowski March 30; 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.
Poppycocks, On Quartet every Fri.; 128 E. Front St., TC; 941-7632.
Right Brain Brewery, live music by the Mark Sanders Band 9 p.m. March 30, $5 suggested cover, 21/older; 225 E. 16th St., TC; 944-1239 or www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.
Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m., gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.
Sleder’s Tavern, Folk duo Small Potatoes 4 p.m. March 24, $15 in advance at Sleder's, Brilliant Books, West Side Beverage, Oryana Natural Foods or by calling 947-9213, $20 at the door; Folk troubadour Bill Staines CD Release Tour for "Beneath Some Lucky Star" 4 p.m. April 7, $15 in advance at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods, Brilliant Books and West Side Beverage, $20 at the door; restaurant open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and noon-9 p.m. Sun.; bar open until 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC; 947-9213.
TASTES of Black Star Farms, Mon. 6-8:30 p.m. open mic night with Ronnie Hernandez, bring portable instruments, no full bands because of limited space; The Mercato at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 944-1349.
Trattoria Stella, live jazz 6-9 p.m. Tues.; Building 50, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off West 11th Street, TC; 929-8989 or www.stellatc.com.Traverse City Senior Center, Saturday Night Dance 8-10:30 p.m. every Sat., live music for ballroom-style dancing, refreshments, $3/members, $5/non-members, public invited; 801 E. Front St., TC; 922-4911.
Turtle Creek Casino, in Level 3 Lounge — every Thurs. Team Trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. DJ Ricky T; plus Risque April 4-5; Rebooted April 13; 12 Year Reunion April 20; DJ Ricky T April 27; hours 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 2-9 p.m. Sun.; 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.Union Street Station, open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.
KALKASKA COUNTY
Dingman’s Bar, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. karaoke; 11021 M-72, halfway between Kalkaska and Grayling.
The Roadhouse, 8 p.m.-midnight Tues. open mic night, sound system and mics provided; 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs. karaoke; U.S. 131, halfway between Kalkaska and Mancelona.
LEELANAU COUNTY
Cedar Tavern, karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.
The Inn at Black Star Farms, Jazz Cafe concerts 7 p.m. Wed., featuring Mike Davis, Ron Getz and Jack Dryden, $15 tickets available at the door include entertainment and one drink voucher, bistro small plates also available; 10844 E. Revold Road, Suttons Bay; for reservations, call 944-1251, for details, visit www.blackstarfarms.com.
Leelanau Sands Casino, in the Leelanau Sands Showroom — Wed. Team Trivia 7-9 p.m.; Thurs. 45th Parallel Polka Band 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 6 p.m. cribbage; plus The Bihlman Brothers April 5, $20 general seating, must be 18/older; Fit For You's Body Building Competition April 13; America's Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., 8 p.m. April 20, $35-$55, www.startickets.com, must be 12/older; Peshawbestown; (800) 922-2946.
O’Keefe’s Firehouse Pub, open mic 8 p.m.-midnight Sat. hosted by WNMC’s Sandy B.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.
MANISTEE COUNTY
Ramsdell Theater, “Little Night Music” concert series, with Bill Staines 7:30 p.m. April 6; Detour 7:30 p.m. May 4; tickets for all shows $15 advance at Manistee City Hall, Goody’s, Hokanson’s, Port City Organic, TJ’s Pub and Manistee Visitors Bureau, $20 at the door, $10 students at the door only; 101 Maple St., Manistee; www.ramsdelltheatre.org or 398-9770.
OTSEGO COUNTY
Stampede Saloon, Tues. Ladies Night, Wed. Men’s Nite; 3885 Old U.S. 27 South, Gaylord; (989) 705-7100, www.stampedesaloon.com.
Timothy’s Pub, DJ/karaoke mix 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.
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