Antrim County
Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. third Sat. of the month, featured performers followed by open mic and jam session, featuring Dave Eggebrecht and Friends Oct. 17; Tanglemere Nov. 21; Carols in the Round Dec. 19; family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 622-2944.
Ivan's at Schuss Village, All night happy hour 2 p.m.-close Mon.; pizza and pitcher Wed.; Karaoke 8 p.m. Thurs.; DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1826 Schuss Mountain Lane, Mancelona; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Short's Brewing Company, live music Fri.-Sat. with Who Hit John? 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16; Jetty Rae 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17; Jo Serrapere and John Devine 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; Xoe Wise 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24; Reggie Smith and the After Party 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30; Halloween Party featuring Abandinus with special guest Reggie Smith and the After Party 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, $5 cover; all music events are honor cover $2-$5 unless otherwise listed; plus open mic every Tues.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
Benzie County
Cabbage Shed, opens 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., happy hour 4-6 p.m., Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Thurs.; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843.
Crystal Palace Lounge, Pool League Mon.; Bean Bag Wed.; The King DJ Fri.-Sat.; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104 or www.crystalpalacelounge.com.
Laughing Horse Saloon, DJ Fri.-Sat.; 15888 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 378-4876.
Lumberjacks Bar and Grille, ladies' night, DJ and karaoke with Emotionally Impaired Thurs.; 10919 Main St., Honor; 325-2262.
Mayfair Tavern, happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136.
Thompsonville Bar & Grille, noon-midnight Mon.-Thurs., noon-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., DJ from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-midnight Sun.; Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville; 378-2554.
Charlevoix County
Boyne Highlands Resort, in the Seminole Pub -- Pete Kehoe 6:30 p.m. Wed.; 600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; 526-3000 or www.boyne.com.
Boyne Mountain Resort, in Everett's 7-10 p.m. -- Nelson Olstrom Oct. 16; Dave Cisco Oct. 17; Nelson Olstrom Oct. 23; Jeff Bihlman Oct. 24; Ben Overbeek Oct. 31; Nelson Olstrom Oct. 31; Dave Cisco Nov. 6; Nelson Olstrom Nov. 7; Dave Cisco Nov. 13; Ben Overbeek Nov. 14; Nelson Olstrom Nov. 20; Dave Cisco Nov. 21; Ben Overbeek 1-4 p.m. and Nelson Olstrom 7-10 p.m. Nov. 26; Ben Overbeek Nov. 27; Nelson Olstrom Nov. 28; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyne.com.
Emmet County
Odawa Casino Resort, Ozone Night Club, opens 7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., noon Sun.; Rendezvous Lounge open 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; (877) 442-6464, www.odawacasino.com.
Papa Lou's Pizza, Pub & Grill, 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 348-3663 or www.papalous.us.
Grand Traverse County
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, entertainment in the lounge 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. through October with singer/guitarist Andy Six; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.
Bayview Inn, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs. Karaoke by the Bay with BDJ's; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.
Bowers Harbor Inn and the Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Bud's of Interlochen, live music 5-8 p.m. with acoustic folk duo Chris Siemer and Ben Elliot on Tues. and acoustic guitarist Jim Hawley or guitarist Gael Eschelweck on Thurs.; open mic 3-6 p.m. first Sun. of month; 3061 M-137, Interlochen; 276-9090 or www.budsville.com.
Cafe Habana, 8 p.m. Thurs. free Salsa dance lessons with professional instructor Martha Hubbell, dancing continues until 11 p.m.; 423 S. Union St., TC; 922-9515.
CafĂ' Crema Coffee & Sandwich Shop, open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; open mic 4:30-7 p.m. Mon. featuring Interlochen students select nights and local area musicians; live Latin music by Rojo Loco 4:30-7 p.m. Wed., with Latin dance instruction and/or Latin dance demonstration; 300 E. Front St., TC; 421-JAVA.
Cherry Stop's Uncorked Wine Bar, 5-7 p.m. Fri. "Unwined @ Uncorked" with drink and appetizer specials; 6-8 p.m. Sat. "Unplugged @ Uncorked," with live music and drink specials; 211 E. Front St., TC; www.cherrystop.com or 929-3990.
Crow About It Coffee and Cakes, open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.; live entertainment Sat. 8-10 p.m. with Open Mic Night first Sat., Creative Expression Night second Sat., Poetry Open Mic Night third Sat., Concert Night with featured musicians fourth Sat.; 1990 U.S. 31 North, corner of Four Mile Road, TC; 421-3799.
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.
Firefly, music and fun on the river, daily specials; 310 Cass St., TC; 932-1310 or www.tcfood.com.
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, 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.; with DJ music by Hot Traxx 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; 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, open 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700.
Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. with Songwriters in the Round Oct. 16; Bob Downes Oct. 17; Robert Abate Oct. 23; Dwain Martin Oct. 24; Derek Cruzen Oct. 31; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Jacob's Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Mon.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.
Lil Bo, smoke-free, open 11 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Sat., kitchen open until midnight with a limited menu; Weekly -- 7-9 p.m. Tues. Irish music with TC Celtic; 8:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs. Bo Bossa; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, FunDubMentals Oct. 16; Who Hit John Oct. 17; Bump Oct. 23; 12 Year Reunion Oct. 24, Drop Show with DJ Nesta Oct. 27; DSR Oct. 29; Devil's Night with Oh My God Oct. 30; Halloween Party with Rootstand Oct. 31; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Mon. 7-9 p.m. TC Celtic, and 9 p.m.-close Ladies' Night; open mic Sun. with Kurt and Marty; Fri.-Sat. live music; Sun. open mic with Kurt and Marty; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.
North Peak Brewing Company, in Kilkenny's Irish Public House -- live dance music 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Tues. with DJ Ryan Bischoff and Thor; open mic 6-10 p.m. Wed.; Levi Britton 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thurs. for Ladies' Night; live music 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat. with Maybe August Oct. 16-17; Lucas Paul Band Oct. 23-24; Egon Oct. 30-31; The Big Crunch Nov. 6-7; Blood Shot Victory Nov. 13-14; Egon Nov. 20-21; Curbside Nov. 25; Three Thumbs Up Nov. 27-28; Stray Dogs Dec. 4-5; The Big Crunch Dec. 11-12; Egon Dec. 18-19; Three Thumbs Up 9;30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dec. 25-26; plus music 6-10 p.m. first through third Sun. of each month featuring either Jay Kott, Ron Getz or Andre Villoch; and 6-10 p.m. last Sun. of the month with Song of the Lakes Oct. 25; Wild Sullys Nov. 29; Song of the Lakes Dec. 27; 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.
Park Place Hotel, Tom Kaufmann (piano) 7:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs., and 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Piano Bar in the Beacon Lounge; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.
ParkShore Resort, Open Mic Night 8-11 p.m. Wed., for information, participants should call 313-2434; live DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800.
Phil's on Front, entertainment nightly Mon.-Sat.; across from the State Theatre, 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.
Schelde's Traverse Bay Tavern, Ronnie Hernandez 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.; Cheryl and AJ of Madison Straw 8:30-11 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.
Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monster Monday and Terrific Tuesday with free pool and darts; Wild Wednesday featuring music videos with Scotty; Megan's Thrifty Thursday; Fun Friday with DJ/VJ Mike King's Dance Party, happy hour 5-9 p.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; Sonic Saturday with DJ/VJ Mike King's Dance Party, $5 cover after 9 p.m.; also darts, pool, jukebox, seasonal full-service patio; gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 21/older; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.
Sleder's Tavern, 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.
Steven's Place Nightclub, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. lunch Tues.-Fri.; 6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. fine dining; "Chance to Learn Dance" package-Tues. Swing, Wed. Tango, Thurs. Ballroom, includes demonstration, lessons, practica and Margarita $15/person; 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live music with the Doc Woodward Band, modest cover; 738 S. Garfield, TC; 929-8945 or www.stevensplacenightclub.com.
Tastes of Black Star Farms, live music 7 p.m. Tues. featuring the Taro Trio; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 18, music by 3 B's, $7 admission, cash bar available, for singles 21/older; The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
The Terminal, 18 and older at all times in all bars; Special Events: in Platinum X -- $1,000 Karaoke Competition continues every Tues. through December; Machine Gun Rodeo Oct. 16; Crazy Train Oct. 17; Three Thumbs Up Oct. 24; Bleed the Vein with Commonfaced Oct. 28; Bonfire (ACDC Tribute) Oct. 30; Curbside Nov. 7; Westfall Nov. 20-21; Three Thumbs Up Nov. 25; in Ground Zero -- Mims Hip-Hop Show Oct. 16; Pajama Party Oct. 17; Sinners and Saints Ball Oct. 29; Twisted Finster Annual Monster Bash Oct. 30; Pimp-n-Hoe Ball Oct. 31; Maximum Impact 2 MMA Fights Nov. 7; The Men of Las Vegas Male Dance Revue Nov. 13; Tattoo Show with live tattooing and piercing Nov. 20; B. Jenkins Nov. 25; Turkey Day in the Club Nov. 26; in Double D. Saloon -- comedy show Oct. 16-17; UFC 104 Live on PPV Oct. 24; weekly in Platinum X -- Men's Night Wed.; open mic night 9:30 p.m. Thurs., $5 cover (proceeds to band); live music 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $2 cover; weekly in Double D Saloon -- line dancing lessons 7-8 p.m. Wed., $2, followed by DJ Mikey until close; couples' line dancing lessons (singles welcome) 7-8 p.m. Fri., $2, DJ Mikey until close; live music 9 p.m. certain Sat., see Web site for details; weekly in Ground Zero -- College Night 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; concerts and special events Fri., KHQ Dance Party and special theme parties Sat.; weekly in the new Vibe Lounge -- DJ spinning Top 40 club mix Tues.; closed Sun.-Mon.; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; for complete details and admission prices, call 932-1300 or visit www.theterminaltc.com.
Traverse City Senior Center, Saturday Night Dance 8-10 p.m. each Sat., live music, refreshments, $3/members, $5/non-members; 801 E. Front St., TC; 922-4911.
TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 10 p.m.), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until 11 p.m.); 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9496.
Turtle Creek Casino, in Level 3 Lounge -- comedy 9 p.m. every Thurs., plus DJ Ricky T Oct. 16; Tubedebut Oct. 17; DJ Ricky T Oct. 23; Jelly Roll Blues Band Oct. 24; Josh Thomspon/Level 3 Live Oct. 29; DJ Ricky T Oct. 30; Halloween Party with Crazy Train Oct. 31; on the Turtle Creek Floor -- Randy Brock Oct. 16-17; Common Cents Oct. 23-24; CP2 Oct. 30-31; 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Union Street Station, "Early Show" concert series -- Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus 7 p.m. Oct. 18, $18 advance, $20 at the door; Laura Cortese and The Forest Fires, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, $15 advance, $20 at the door; Early Show tickets at Union Street, Oryana Natural Foods and Cedar City Market, Cedar; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.
Wilderness Crossing, open 10 a.m.-midnight Sun., 3 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; live music in the Wild Pony Saloon Fri.-Sat.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; dinner and dance with Bo Bossa 7-11 p.m. Mon.; smoke-free, sport bar, snack bar, full-service restaurant, arcade, cosmic bowling, laser tag, indoor mini golf; 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., U.S. 31, one mile west of Chum's Corner; 943-9200, www.wildernesscrossing.com.
Kalkaska County
Gio's Trattoria Grille, ladies' night and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat. with Connie; happy hour 4-7 p.m. Mon-Fri.; U.S. 131 North, one block north of Rite-Aid, Kalkaska; 384-4444.
Kiootee's Bar & Grill, DJ and ladies' night 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.
Leelanau County
Cedar Tavern, karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.
Leelanau Sands Showroom, in Elements Lounge -- comedy 8:30 p.m. every Wed., plus karaoke/open mic night Oct. 16; DJ Game Night Oct. 17; karaoke/open mic night Oct. 23; DJ Game Night Oct. 24; Risque Oct. 30; Halloween Party with Risque Oct. 31; Peshawbestown; (800) 922-2946.
O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.
Manistee County
Little River Casino, in the Grove Lounge -- Monday Polka Party noon-4 p.m.; 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee; (888) 568-2244 or www.littlerivercasino.com.
Otsego County
Stampede Saloon, happy hour 3-6 p.m. Mon-Thurs.; Mon. Game Night; Tues. Ladies' Nite with free digital jukebox and dancing; Wed. Men's Nite; free digital jukebox and dancing Thurs.; also live music Fri. Sat. with Nancy's Fury Oct. 16-17; Peril Oct. 23-24; Halloween Party Part I and II with Mysstery Spot Oct. 30-31; Weekend Warriors Nov. 6-7; Exit 282 Nov. 13-14; Virus Nov. 20; Random X Nov. 21; Nancy's Fury Nov. 27-28; Crossfire Dec. 4-5; Peril Dec. 11-12; Virus Dec. 18; Random X Dec. 19; TBA Dec. 26; New Year's Eve Celebration with Weekend Warriors Dec. 31 and Jan. 1-2; 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.
