Antrim County
Back Porch Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. until "the fun's done," third Sat. of the month, featuring Straight Forward Bluegrass Band April 18; Dave Boutette and Robin Lee Berry May 16; family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, $5 each or $10 families at the door, light refreshments available; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 544-2305.
Short's Brewing Company, Kung Fu Rodeo 8 p.m. April 10; Galactic Sherpas 8 p.m. April 11; I.S.L.A.N.D. benefit 9 p.m. April 17 and 6 p.m. April 18; Eric Nassau 8 p.m. April 24; Allison and Jerry 8 p.m. April 25; Reggie Smith and the After Party 8 p.m. May 1; Short's Fifth Anniversary featuring Reggie Smith and the After Party 8 p.m. May 2; Drake 8 p.m. May 8; Dave Boutette 8 p.m. May 9; The Vermeers 8 p.m. May 15; Michael Anne Erlewine featuring the Younce Guitar Duo 8 p.m. May 16; Nathan Bates 9 p.m. May 22; Boyne River Remedy 9 p.m. May 23; Jess and Dan 8 p.m. May 24; Robin Lee Berry 9 p.m. May 28; Galactic Sherpas 9 p.m. May 29; Jetty Rae CD Release Party 9 p.m. May 30; FunDubMentals 9 p.m. June 4; Sam Corbit and Jen Sygit 9 p.m. June 5; Jon Timm 9 p.m. June 6; 7 p.m. Mon. couples' dance with Dan Gorno; 8 p.m. Tues. open mic; live music Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
Benzie County
Cabbage Shed, Scottish folk music by all-girl band GiveWay 8 p.m. April 17, $12 advance, $15 at the door; New York blues duo Mulebone 7 p.m. April 21, $12 advance, $15 at the door; 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.
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 Mountain Resort, in Everett's 7-10 p.m. -- 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 the Snowflake Lounge -- karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; live entertainment 8-11 p.m. Wed.; 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.
The South American Grille and Wine Bar, live entertainment 7-11 p.m. with Scot Bihlman April 10; Michelle Chenard April 11; Michelle Chenard April 17; Pete Kehoe April 18; Charlie Reager April 24; Nathan Bates April 25; Michelle Chenard May 1-2; Jeff Bihlman May 8; Pete Kehoe May 9; Scot Bihlman May 15; Michelle Chenard May 16; Jeff Bihlman May 22; Pete Kehoe May 23; Jeff Bihlman May 29; Pete Kehoe May 30; The Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor.
Grand Traverse County
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, entertainment in the lounge 8 p.m.-midnight, with David Collini April 10-11; Andy Six April 17-18 and April 24-25; 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.
Bootleggers, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 119 S. Union, TC; (866) 563-2210.
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.
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.
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, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 121 S. Union, TC; (866) 563-2210.
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 the Dave Paxton Duo April 10; Don Julin and Angelo Meli April 11; Songwriters in the Round April 17; Matt Phend April 18; Straight Forward Bluegrass April 24; special guests April 25; 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.
InsideOut Gallery, blues duo Mulebone 8 p.m. April 24, $15 advance, $20 at the door, $10 students; The Jill Jack Band 8 p.m. April 25, $15 advance, $20 at the door, $10 students; Austin, Texas, singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt 8 p.m. May 8, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students; 229 Garland St., TC; 929-3254 for details or credit card orders; advance tickets at InsideOut, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie or www.insideoutgallery.com.
Jacob's Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Mon.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, live music with The Big Crunch 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 10-11; Erratixz 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 17-18; Three Thumbs Up 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. April 24-25; Stray Dogs 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 1-2; Lucas Paul Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 8-9; Egon 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 15-16; Blood Shot Victory 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 22-23; Maybe August 9:30- p.m.-1:30 a.m. May 29-30; also Levi Britton 8 p.m.-midnight Tues.; Jay Kott 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; Mike Moran 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; and live Irish entertainment 6-10 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 John Evans April 16; Granger Smith April 30; Josh Abbott May 14; Adam Gregory May 28, no cover charge; also appearing Jeff Bihlman Biggie B Band April 23-24; Turtle Creek Casino, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Lil Bo, totally smoke-free, open 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat.; Jazz North 8-11 p.m. April 10, $5 cover; The Breakers (formerly The Saturday Knights) 9 p.m.-1 a.m. April 11, $5 cover; American Roots Music with Little Frank & The Premiers 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. April 17-18, $10 cover; Traverse City Business News Recess 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 29, $5 cover benefits TCBN, free appetizers, live music and more; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tues. Cherry Gully Karaoke; 8-11 p.m. Wed. Blues Night with the Rhythm Kings, $3 cover; 8-11 p.m. Thurs. jazz/swing with Bo Bossa, $3 cover; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, Southpaw Players April 10-11; Illogic April 17; Soulpatch April 18; Victor! Fix the Sun April 24; Dutch Henry April 25; Drop Show with DJ Nesta April 28; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Mon. 7-9 p.m. TC Celtic, and 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 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, 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.
Poppycock's, live music 9-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., with Blue Dirt April 10; Dave Collini Trio April 11; Neptune Trio April 17; Mike Moran April 18; TBA April 24-25; 128 E. Front St., TC; 941-7632.
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.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m. third Sunday, live music by the 3 B's April 19; cash bar, $7/person at the door, ages 21/older; The Terminal (formerly Streeters), 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
Tastes of Black Star Farms, live music 7 p.m. Tues. featuring the Taro Trio; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.
The Terminal (formerly Streeters Entertainment Center), special events -- April 10 Callous in Platinum X, $3 at the door; April 10 Tribute to Judas Priest and AC/DC, doors open 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., $15 advance; April 17 Laith Al-saadi; April 18 Foam Fantasy party, $5 ages 21/older, $10 ages 18-20; April 18 Laith Al-Saadi, $3 at the door; April 24 Tracy Lawrence, $30 in advance; plus Don Swan & the Mob benefit; April 25 Westfall, $2 at the door, ages 21/older; April 28 "Contagious" Tour 2009 featuring Trapt with special guests Red, Halestorm and Inept; April 30 NMC College Night, free entry with student ID; May 2 Phenomenal Head in Platinum X, $2 at the door; May 3 Twiztid with Potlucks, Prozac and Boonedocks, doors open 7 p.m., $20 advance; May 5 Cinco De Mayo Party with Rojo Loco, and Samba to the Sun Mambo to the Moon, plus dance lessons, doors open 8 p.m., $10 advance, 18/older; May 6 Gloriana with special guest Kevin Kelly, free, line dance lessons 7-8 p.m., show 8 p.m.; May 8 Gavin Rossdale (lead singer of Bush), doors open 8 p.m., ages 18/older, $33 in advance; May 8 Dead Letter Office in Platinum X, 9:30 p.m., 21/older; May 9 Soul Kast in Platinum X; May 10 GWAR with special guests Priestess and Cattle Decapitation, doors open 8 p.m., $25 advance, 18/older; May 13 Tatto Convention with Callous; May 16 Seize the Karp in Platinum X, 9:30 p.m., 21/older, $3 at the door; May 23 Song of the Lakes in Platinum X; May 31 Parrothead Jimmy Buffet Tribute, $5 at the door, 21/older; Weekly Events -- Tues. open mic; Wed. line dancing lessons 7-8 p.m., country music until 1 a.m., ladies' night, no cover for ladies, live band/DJ, 21/older; Thurs. College Night, no cover for 21/older until midnight; Fri. special events and couple's line dancing; Sat. Club Night with WKHQ and DJ Ricky T, ladies free before 11 p.m., Dueling Pianos and other special events or bands; Sun. Karaoke Night and Hookah Night, doors open 6 p.m., 18/older; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 932-1300; www.theterminaltc.com.
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.
Union Street Station, Spring Fling Reggae Dance Party 10 p.m. April 10-11, featuring the FunDubMentals, $5 cover, ages 21/older; 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.; 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.
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, Makwa Endaat Event Center -- Smothers Brothers 8 p.m. April 19; The Groove Lounge -- Jedi Mind Trip April 10-11; Second Hand April 17-18; Risque April 24-25; International Cabaret April 26; 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; Wed. Men's Nite; Thurs. Sled Night; Fri. Sat. live music with Lizzy's Ax April 10-11; Nancy's Fury April 17-18; Common Jones April 24-25; Lizzy's Ax May 1-2; The Blitz May 8-9; Nancy's Fury May 15-16; Weekend Warriors May 22-23; Common Jones May 29; Spring Fling Formal featuring Common Jones May 30; 3885 Old U.S. 27, 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.
