Antrim County
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, open mic 8 p.m. every Tues.; live music Fri.-Sat. with Michael Anne Erlewine and Younce Guitar Duo 7 p.m. Nov. 6; Valentiger 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; all music events are honor cover $2-$5 unless otherwise listed; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; events, dates and times subject to change, call to check, 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
Benzie County
Cabbage Shed, 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.
Thompsonville Bar & Grille, DJ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 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. -- Dave Cisco Nov. 6; Nelson Olstrom Nov. 7; 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.
Grand Traverse County
Bayview Inn, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs. Karaoke by the Bay with BDJ's; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.
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.
Cafe Crema Coffee & Sandwich Shop, 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, olive 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.; Dillinger's, 121 S. Union, TC, 941-2276; Bootleggers, 119 S. Union, TC, 922-7742.
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., and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; 211 E. Main St., Kingsley; 263-4059.
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 Youth on the Horizon open mic Nov. 6; Palma Richardson Nov. 7; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Lil Bo, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Jazz North; 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Fresh Fossils (formerly Harriett and the Love Fossils); 7-9 p.m. Tues. Irish music with TC Celtic; 87-10 p.m. Wed. Bo Blues (Ron Getz, Tim Wire, Roger Tarcson); 8-11 p.m. Thurs. Bo Bossa; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, 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.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, live dance music 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Tues. with DJ Ryan Bischoff and Thor; open mic 8 p.m.-midnight 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 The Big Crunch Nov. 6-7; 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 Wild Sullys Nov. 29; basement of North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
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.
Poppycock's, 9-11 p.m. Sat., Robert Abate on guitar, David Egeler on bass and Mike Swiecki on drums; 128 Front St., TC; 941-7632.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, 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, 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.; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.
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. Nov. 15, music by DJ Deby, $7 admission, cash bar, 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; Curbside Nov. 7; in Ground Zero -- 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; 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.
Turtle Creek Casino, in Level 3 Lounge -- comedy 9 p.m. every Thurs.; 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Union Street Station, "Early Show" concert series -- 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, Comedy Night 7 p.m. Thurs. two comedians every week, $10 adults; live music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the Wild Pony Saloon -- Misstry Spot Nov. 6; Blue Shadow Nov. 7; open for Thanksgiving buffet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26, $12.95 adults, $6.95 kids 6-12, $4.95 kids 5 and under. If you have dinner, bowling and shoes are $5 per game, laser tag is $5 and golf is free; Harley Davidson league forming, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Schedule your holiday parties soon. 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 Funkilinium Nov. 13; Peshawbestown; (800) 922-2946.
O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.
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 Weekend Warriors Nov. 6-7; 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.
