Antrim County
Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. third Sat. of the month, featured performers followed by open mic and 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; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 622-2944.
Shanty Creek Resort-Ivan's at Schuss Village, dinner specials all winter, Pizza & a Pitcher Wednesday; Thirsty Thursday, all-you-can-eat fish fry Friday, prime rib Saturday; Apres Ski with the Younce Duo 4-6 p.m. Sat. through Feb.; rock and roll with Mac Daddy 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 1826 Schuss Mountain Lane, Mancelona; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Short's Brewing Company, open mic 7:30 p.m. every Tues.; live music 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Younce Guitar Duo Feb. 26; Kung Fu Rodeo Feb. 27; 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, 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.; Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Tues.; Bean Bag Wed.; Karaoke with Wayne York Thurs.; Ron The King DJ and Karaoke 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, 4:30 p.m. in the Zoo Bar -- Myk Rise Band Feb. 27; Mac Daddy March 6; Aaron Vaughn Band March 13; Aaron Vaughn Band & Friends March 20; in the Slopeside Lounge -- Tea Bags 9 p.m. Feb. 26-27; Nelson Olstrom 7 p.m. March 3; Pete Kehoe 7 p.m. March 4; Charlie's Root Fusion 9 p.m. March 5; Nancy's Fury 9 p.m. March 6; Nelson Olstrom 7 p.m. March 10; Pete Kehoe 7 p.m. March 11; Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m. March 12; Nancy's Fury 9 p.m. March 13; Michelle Chenard 8 p.m. March 14; Nelson Olstrom 8 p.m. March 15; Michelle Chenard 7 p.m. March 17; Pete Kehoe 7 p.m. March 18; Charlie's Root Fusion 9 p.m. March 19; Nancy's Fury 9 p.m. March 20; 10600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; 526-3000 or www.boyne.com.
Boyne Mountain Resort, in Stein Ericksen's -- Bob Bryan performs 6-9 p.m. Feb. 26-27; March 5-6; March 12-19; in the Snowflake Lounge -- Feb. 27 Ronnie Hernandez 4-7 p.m. and Seize the Karp 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 3 Pete Kehoe 8-11 p.m.; March 5 Raging Moon 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 6 Ronnie Hernandez Duo 4-7 p.m. and Raging Moon 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 12 Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 13 Ronnie Hernandez Duo 4-7 p.m. and Seize the Karp 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 14 Galactic Sherpas 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 15 Valentino Brothers 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 16 Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 17 Seize the Karp 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 18 Galactic Sherpas 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 19 Mac Daddy 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 24 Michelle Chenard 8-11 p.m.; March 26 Galactic Sherpas 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 27 Raging Moon 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyne.com.
Emmet County
Odawa Casino Resort, O Zone Night Club, opens 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. with Funny Business Comedy 8-9:30 p.m. Sat. ($5 admission); Rendezvous Lounge, Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Fri.; 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.; 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.
Bud's of Interlochen, live music (acoustic, folk and rock) 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs. with singer/songwriter Jim Hawley; 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.
CafÃ' Crema Coffee & Sandwich Shop, open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; open mic 4:30-7 p.m. Mon.; live Latin music by Rojo Loco 4:30-7 p.m. Thurs., with Latin dance instruction and/or Latin dance demonstration; John Pomeroy 4:30-7 p.m. Thurs.; Mary Kuhlman and Friends 12:30-3 p.m. Feb. 28; free cupping (exotic coffees) 5-6:30 p.m. second Tues.; 300 E. Front St., TC; 421-JAVA or www.crematc.com.
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.
Ground Zero @ the Streeters Building, '80s Music, '80s Dress, '80s Decor 9 p.m. Feb. 26, with DJ Fade and special guests Jedi Mind Trip, '80s dress encourages, $5 cover ages 25/older; Cold with Nonpoint and Day of Fire Feb. 28; Caged Aggression MMA Fights March 5; Kittie with God Forbid and Commonfaced March 12; Uncle Kracker and Rehab March 13; 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, 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 featuring Youth on the Horizon open mic Feb. 26; Tim Harding and Jeff Winkler Feb. 27; 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.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, 8 p.m.-midnight Tues. Levi Britton; 8 p.m.-midnight Wed., Men's Night with Ronnie Hernandez and Ron Getz; Thurs. is Ladies' Night with a live DJ until 1:30 a.m.; live music 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat. with Sweet J Band Feb. 26-27; Bad ASP March 5-6; Lucas Paul Band March 12-13; Paper Plane Pilots March 19-20; Egon March 26-27; Loren Gardner Band April 2-3; Sweet J Band April 9-10; Curbside April 16-17; Maybe August April 23-24; Lucas Paul Band April 30-May 1; Egon May 7-8; Bad ASP May 14-15; Sweet J Band May 21-22; Soul Kast May 28-29; plus music 6-10 p.m. last Sun. of the month featuring Wild Sullys March 28; Song of the Lakes April 25; Wild Sullys May 30; Song of the Lakes June 27; Wild Sullys July 25; Song of the Lakes Aug. 29; Wild Sullys Sept. 26; Song of the Lakes Oct. 31; Wild Sullys Nov. 28; basement of North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
Lake Street CafÃ' at Oryana Natural Foods Market, Robert Abate 3-4 p.m. Wed.; 260 E. 10th St., TC.
Lil Bo, 7-9 p.m. Tues. Irish music with TC Celtic; 7-10 p.m. Wed. blues with Getz-Tarcson-Wire; 8-11 p.m. Thurs. Bo Bossa; also Dawn Campbell, Al Jankowski and Roger Tarcson 8-11 p.m. Feb. 26; First Friday 5-7 p.m. and Jazz North 8-11 p.m. March 5; Fresh Fossils March 6; Windy Ridge Trio 8-11 p.m. march 12; Robert Abate Band 8-11 p.m. March 13; St. Patrick's Day March 17 with Celtic Music 5-7:30 p.m. and Getz, Tarczon and Wire 8-11 p.m.; Willy & The Wanna Be March 19; "Going on Spring Break Bash" with Leo Creek featuring Drew Abbot March 20; closed March 21-April 5 for spring break; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, live music with Kung Fu Rodeo Feb. 26; Funktion Feb. 27; Green Sky Bluegrass March 5; Theo Katz from My Dear Disco March 6; Cleaver Ruse March 12; Dream Scar Reality CD Release Party March 13; St. Patrick's Day with the Reefermen March 17; Crop Circle and Toolology (two bands) March 19; Jimmy Says and Absolutely Nothing (two bands) March 20; Rootstand March 26; Sun. Open Mic Night; Mon. 6-9 p.m. TC Celtic, and 9 p.m.-close Ladies' Night; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 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) 8:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs.-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 through Feb. -- Elizabeth Rivers Trio on Tues.; Al Jankowski Wed.; Al Jankowski and Miriam Thurs.; Jay Webber Fri-Sat.; Jazz Brunch with entertainment noon-3 p.m. Sun.; across from the State Theatre, 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.
Poppycocks, Robert Abate Trio 9-11 p.m. March 6; East Front Street, downtown TC.
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 7-9 p.m. Wed. by Ronnie Hernandez; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.
Trattoria Stella, Miriam Pico and David Chown 7-9 p.m. March 1; Dawn Campbell and Al Jankowski March 2; Acoustic Dynamite 6-9 p.m. March 7; Laurie Sears and Ron Getz March 9; 1200 W. 11th St., in the Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 929-8989.
Traverse City Senior Center, Saturday Night Dance 8-10 p.m. each Sat., live music, refreshments, $3/members, $5/non-members; 801 E. Front St., TC; 922-4911.
TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 10 p.m.), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until 11 p.m.); 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9496.
Turtle Creek Casino, in Level 3 Lounge -- Team Trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m. every Thurs.; DJ Ricky T. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday; plus Tim Wire Band Feb. 27; Turtle Creek Floor -- 3rd & Soul Feb. 26-27; 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Union Street Station, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.
Wilderness Crossing, live music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. in the Wild Pony Saloon featuring Wild Card Band Feb. 26; 12 Year Reunion Feb. 27; Blue Shadow March 5-6; Emotionally Impaired March 12; Common Cent$ March 13; 12 Year Reunion March 19; Wild Card Band March 20; East Bay Blues March 26; Don Swan & The Mob March 27; plus couples dancing 7 p.m. Mon.; line dancing 7 p.m. Tues.; karaoke 8 p.m. Wed.; 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 Casino, in Elements Lounge -- team trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m. every Wed.; euchre tournament 7-10 p.m. Mondays; 45th Parallel Polka Band 1-5 p.m. Thursdays; Wii and Game Night 9 p.m. and DJ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays; Sports TV 3-10 p.m. and DJ 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays.; 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. Ladies' Night with wine special, Tues. NBA/NHL night; Wed. Men's Night and NBA/NHL; Thurs. free juke box; also live music Fri. Sat. with Sneaky Peat Feb. 26; Jelly Roll Blues Band Feb. 27; Logan & Friends Open Stage Night 6-10 p.m. Feb. 28; Nancy's Fury March 5; Misstery Spot March 6; Virrus March 12-13; Nancy's Fury March 19; Misstery Spot March 20; Weekend Warriors March 26-27; Logan & Friends Open Stage Night 6-10 p.m. March 28; Peril April 2-3; Audio Circus April 9-10; Nancy's Fury April 16-17; Misstery Spot April 23; Virrus April 24; Logan & Friends Open Stage Night 6-10 p.m. April 25; Weekend Warriors April 30; 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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