ANTRIM COUNTY
Short's Brewing Company, Boyne River Remedy 8 p.m. Jan. 9; Galactic Sherpas 8 p.m. Jan. 10; Younce and Younce Guitar Duo feature Michael Anne Erlewine 8 p.m. Jan. 16; Pinky Lee 8 p.m. Jan. 17; Michael Lee Seiler 8 p.m. Jan. 23; Sam Corbin and Jen Sygit 8 p.m. Jan. 24; Bearded Ladies 8 p.m. Jan. 30; Nick Strange Cosmic Duo 8 p.m. Jan. 31; Valentine's Party 8 p.m. Feb. 14; Dave Boutette with special guest Robin Lee Berry 8 p.m. Feb. 21; The Vermeers CD Release Party 8 p.m. Feb. 28; Reggie Smith and the After Party 8 p.m. April 24; Mon. couples' dance with Dan Gorno; Tues. open mic; live music Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
BENZIE COUNTY
Cabbage Shed, darts and camaraderie 7 p.m. Fri., beginners to experts, instruction and darts provided; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-0225.
Crystal Palace Lounge, DJ the King Ron Lawler, live music Fri.-Sat.; karaoke contest Thurs., weekly prizes; daily specials; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104 or www.crystalpalacelounge.com.
Laughing Horse Saloon, live music Fri.-Sat.; open mic 8 p.m. Sun.; 15888 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 378-4876.
Mayfair Tavern, open mic night 8 p.m. Tues., happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136.
Thompsonville Bar & Grille, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; Thompson and Front, Thompsonville; 378-2554.
Charlevoix County
Boyne Mountain Resort, in Everett's 7-10 p.m. -- Scot Bihlman Jan. 9; Jeff Bihlman Jan. 10; Dave Cisco Jan. 16; Jeff Bihlman Jan. 17; Scott Bihlman Jan. 18; Ben Overbeek Jan. 19; Scott Bihlman Jan. 23; Jeff Bihlman Jan. 24; Ron Getz Jan. 30; Jeff Bihlman Jan. 31; Scot Bihlman Feb. 6; Jeff Bihlman Feb. 7; Ron Getz Feb. 13; Jeff Bihlman Feb. 14; Nelson Olstrom Feb. 15; Ben Overbeek Feb. 16; Scot Bihlman Feb. 20; Jeff Bihlman Feb. 21; Pete Kehoe Feb. 27; Jeff Bihlman Feb. 28; Scot Bihlman March 6; Jeff Bihlman March 7; Scot Bihlman March 13; Jeff Bihlman March 14; Michelle Chenard March 15; Nelson Olstrom March 16; Ben Overbeek March 17; Dave Cisco March 18; Ron Getz March 19-20; Michelle Chenard March 21; Ron Getz March 27; Jeff Bihlman March 28; Scot Bihlman April 3; Jeff Bihlman April 4; Ron Getz April 10; Jeff Bihlman April 11; Nelson Olstrom April 12; Scot Bihlman April 17; Jeff Bihlman April 18; Dave Cisco May 1; Jeff Bihlman May 2; Scot Bihlman May 9; Nelson Olstrom May 10; Ron Getz May 15; Jeff Bihlman May 16; Scot Bihlman May 22; Jeff Bihlman May 23; Nelson Olstrom May 24; Scot Bihlman May 29; Jeff Bihlman May 30; in Stein Ericksen's 7-10 p.m. -- Bob Bryan Jan. 9-10, Jan. 16-17; Pete Kehoe Jan. 18-19; Bob Bryan Jan. 23-24, Jan. 30-31, Feb. 6-7, Feb. 13-14, Feb. 20-21, Feb. 27-28, March 6-7, March 13-20; Boyne Falls.
EMMET COUNTY
Horizon Books, live entertainment 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-2590.
Odawa Casino Resort, 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; (877) 4-GAMING, www.odawacasino.com.
Papa Lou's Pizza, Pub & Grill, Mon. euchre tournament; Wild Wednesdays with DJ G Feezy and Moe Betta Karaoke; Thurs. Ladies' Night with DJ Bill Da Cat; 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 348-FOOD or www.papalous.us.
The South American Grille and Wine Bar, live entertainment 7-11 p.m. with Pete Kehoe Jan. 9; Michelle Chenard Jan. 10; Jeff Bihlman Jan. 16; Michelle Chenard Jan. 17; Pete Kehoe Jan. 23; Scot Bihlman Jan. 24; Michelle Chenard Jan. 30-31; Michelle Chenard Feb. 6; Pete Kehoe Feb. 7; Jeff Bihlman Feb. 13; Michelle Chenard Feb. 14; Jeff Bihlman Feb. 20; Michelle Chenard Feb. 21; Pete Kehoe Feb. 27-28; Michelle Chenard March 6-7; Pete Kehoe March 13-14; Michelle Chenard March 20; Pete Kehoe March 21; Pete Kehoe March 27; Michelle Chenard March 28; The Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, entertainment in the lounge 8 p.m.-midnight, with David Collini Jan. 9-10; Andy Six Jan. 16-17 and Jan. 23-24; Jeff Cobb Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 6-7; Andy Six Feb. 13-14; Jeff Cobb Feb. 20; David Collini Feb. 21; Andy Six Feb. 27-28; Jeff Cobb March 6-7; Andy Six March 13-14 and March 20-21; Jeff Cobb March 27-28; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.
Bayview Inn, karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs. with BDJ's Karaoke by the Bay; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.
Bootleggers, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 119 S. Union, TC; 922-7742.
Bowers Harbor Inn and the Bowery, John Wunsch plays classical, 12-string, contemporary acoustic guitar 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4222.
Dillinger's Pub, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 121 S. Union, TC; 941-2276.
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, 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4 p.m.-midnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.
Holiday Inn West Bay, Shimmers Nightclub, closed Sun.-Tues.; Ladies' Night Thurs., doors open 9 p.m., no cover; live music Fri.-Sat., doors open 8:30 p.m., $5 cover, 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700.
Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. with the Peninsula Pickers Jan. 9; Straight Forward Blues Band Jan. 10; Rachel Borovik Jan. 16; Billie Bliss Band Jan. 17; Jones and Rice Jan. 23; Open-Mic Poetry 7 p.m. third Mon., (Sept.-May), followed by open mic, bring poems to read and share, writing exercises available, bring eight copies of a poem to workshop with the group; 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. open mic, music and poetry third Thurs. of month; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, live music with Three Thumbs Up Jan. 9-10; Egon Jan. 16-17; Erratixz Jan. 23-24; Maybe August Jan. 30-31; Blood Shot Victory Feb. 6-7; Three Thumbs Up Feb. 13-14; The Big Crunch Feb. 20-21; Curbside Feb. 27-28; Ron Getz Trio March 6-7; Three Thumbs Up March 13-14; Egon March 20-21; Maybe August March 27-28; also Levi Britton 8 p.m.-midnight Tues.; Jay Kott 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; Mike Moran 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; and Song of the Lakes or Friends of Song of the Lakes 7-10 p.m. Sun.; garden level below North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
Level 3 Lounge, open 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sun., must be 21/older; WLDR Level 3 Live Concert Series presents Joey and Rory Jan. 22; Rodney Hayden Feb. 5; also appearing Jeff Bihlman Biggie B Band Feb. 26-27, April 23-24, June 18-19 and Aug. 13-14; Turtle Creek Casino, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Lil Bo, live music with Krush Jan. 10; Saturday Knights Jan. 16; The Bagavonds Jan. 23; Curbside Jan. 30; open 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Thurs. and 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; smoke-free daily 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., all day/night Thurs. and Sat.; plus karaoke Tues.; Game Night Wed.; Bo Bossa Thurs.; smoke-free Family Night Sat.; happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily, no cover; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; Mon. 7-9 p.m. TC Celtic, and 10 p.m.-close Jazz Night with Jay and Matt; Fri-Sat. live music; Sun. open mic with Kurt and Marty; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.
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, karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; live JD 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800.
Poppycock's, live music 9-11 p.m. featuring Encore Trio Jan. 9; Blue Dirt Jan. 10; Dave Collini Trio Jan. 16; Bossa Trio Jan. 17; Jason Kott Jan. 23; Blue Dirt Jan. 24; Neptune Trio Jan. 30; Robert Abate Jan. 31; 128 E. Front St., TC; 941-7632.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; karaoke 6-10 p.m. 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 8:30-10:30 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.
Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Super Sunday with karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monster Monday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Twisted Tuesday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wild Wednesday with Juke Box Party 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thirsty Thursdays with Men's Night and euchre tournaments 7 p.m.; Freaky Friday with music videos 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; Sonic Saturdays with music videos 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; happy hour prices 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; also darts, pool, jukebox, gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 21/older; East Eighth and Franklin streets, TC; 935-1666.
Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC.
The Station Espresso Bar, easy listening, jazz and bossa nova by Filbert & the Mixed Nuts 7-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; The Depot, 642 Railroad Place, TC; 932-0320.
Streeters Entertainment Center, weekly-- center open 4 p.m. Tues.-Sun., closed Mon.; Tues. College Night-Liquid Lounge, R & B/hip hop/dance music, $6 cover 18-20, no cover 21/older; Wed. Unplugged-Open Mic Night in Streeters, $5 cover 18-20, no cover 21/older, also unlimited pool $5 person 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thurs. College Night in Ground Zero, $8 cover 18-20, $5 cover 21/older, ladies no cover until 11 p.m.; Thurs. open karaoke in Streeters; Sat. Flirt in Streeters for 18/older, ladies no cover until 11 p.m., $8 cover 18-20, $5 cover 21/older; also live bands in Streeters; Sun. unlimited pool, 4-11 p.m., $5/person; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 932-1300; www.streetersonline.com.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m. third Sunday, (no dances in Jan. or Feb.), cash bar, $7 admission at the door, ages 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 11 p.m.), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until midnight), live entertainment; 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9493.
Union Street Station, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dos Monos (acoustic) 9 p.m. Tues., no cover; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.
Wilderness Crossing, open 10 a.m.-2 a.m., live music in the Wild Pony Saloon 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; 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
Crossroads Saloon, topless dancers 5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4621 Rapid City Road, Rapid City; 258-9021.
Gio's Trattoria Grille, Wed. ladies' night and karaoke 9-1 p.m. with Connie; happy hour daily 4-7 p.m.; U.S. 131 North, one block north of Rite-Aid, Kalkaska; 384-4444.
Kiootee's Bar & Grill, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; fish fry 5-8 p.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.
LEELANAU COUNTY
Cedar Tavern, Stray Dogs performing 9 p.m.-midnight Wed.; karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.
O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic Thurs.; karaoke Sat.; Suttons Bay.
MANISTEE COUNTY
Little River Casino, U.S. 31 north of Manistee; (888) 568-2244.
OTSEGO COUNTY
Stampede Saloon, Ladies' Night Tues.; Men's Nite Wed.; happy hour 3-6 p.m. Tues.-Thurs; 3885 Old U.S. 27, Gaylord; (989) 705-7100, www.stampedesaloon.com.
Timothy's Pub, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs.; karaoke Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.
Tyrolean Lounge & Restaurant, Hip Hop Night 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wed.; karaoke and DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thurs.; live entertainment 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; Best Western Alpine Lodge, 833 W. Main, Gaylord; (989) 705-8181.
WEXFORD COUNTY
Allstar Sports Grill, live music Fri.-Sat.; M-37, Buckley; 269-3738.
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