ANTRIM COUNTY
ANTRIM COUNTY
Short's Brewing Company, Mon. couples' dancing; 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, Thurs. karaoke; Fri.-Sat. dancing to DJ Boober; 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.
Cheboygan County
The Dilworth Hotel, Gail Gerrie and the North Country String Band, 8-11 p.m. March 29; Wolverine; 582-7388.
EMMET COUNTY
City Park Grill, comedy night Thurs. 9 p.m.; 432 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-0101.
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, Wed. free pool; Thurs. video DJ Bill Da Cat, no cover; free cab rides after 1 a.m. Thurs.-Sat. within the city limits; 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 348-FOOD or www.papalous.us.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, piano entertainment in the lounge 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. with Andy Six March 28-29; Jeff Cobb April 4-5 and April 11-12; David Collini April 18-19 and April 25-26; 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.
Big Eazy House of Sound & Fun, Wed. house band TSP; Thurs. Ladies' Night, live DJ; food served 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open until 2 a.m. 1796 S. Garfield, TC; 929-9885.
Bootleggers, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 119 S. Union, TC; 922-7742.
Dillinger's Pub, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 121 S. Union, TC; 941-2276.
Grandma's Kitchen & Corner Pub, Karaoke Wed., register by 7 p.m.; Ron "The King" Lawler 7-11 p.m. Sat.; 2070 N. M-137, Interlochen; 276-6522.
Grand Traverse Pie Co., "Jazz at the Pie Co." 3:30-6 p.m. first Sun. of month, sponsored by Northwest Michigan Jazz Experience, admission $5 NMJE members, $15 non-members; GT Pie Co., 525 W. Front St., TC; 943-4465 or 360-9857.
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 (former New Kingsley Inn), 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 Reunion March 29; 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 or (800) 587-2147.
InsideOut Gallery, NMC Safe Passage benefit concert 2:30 p.m. March 30 featuring Ragbirds, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, and Thelonious Getdown, complimentary refreshments, $15 advance, $20 at the door, advance tickets at Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie, NMC Welcome Center, InsideOut and Oryana Natural Foods Market; Jazz group Reptet with special guest Organismo, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 door, tickets at InsideOut, Oryana, Cuppa Joe and Patisserie Amie; Jill Jack April 5; Ryan Montbleau Band 8 p.m. April 11, $10, all ages welcome; Rock and Fire Flowpoetry (spoken word and music) with Venice Gas House Trolley from Madison, Wis., 8 p.m. April 19, $12 advance, $15 at the door, all ages welcome; The McDades 7:30 p.m. April 23, $18 advance, $20 at the door, tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe and Oryana Natural Foods Market; 229 Garland St., off Hall, downtown TC; 929-3254.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, live music 7-10 p.m. featuring Three Thumbs Up March 28-29; Song of the Lakes March 30; Out & Beyond April 6; Song of the Lakes April 13; The Wild Sullys April 27; Out & Beyond May 4; Song of the Lakes May 11; The Wild Sullys May 25; garden level below North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
Lil Bo/Capone's, jazz night with Ron Getz 10 p.m. Mon.; karaoke with CherryGully Entertainment 9 p.m. Tues.; smoke-free all day Thurs. with music by Bo Bossa 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925.
The Loading Dock, open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; live music by Fairchild with special guest Freer April 4; Awsomely Bad April 5; Melven Seals and the JGB April 11; Easy Action with special guests Deadly Sins and Jimmy Says April 12; UV Hippo April 18; Soul Patch April 19; Bump April 25; Woodward April 26; TC Celtic 7-9 p.m. Mon., open mic night with Kurt and Marty Sun.; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.
Mountain Jack's Steakhouse, live music with David Chown at the piano 7-11 p.m. March 28; 5555 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-1300.
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, live entertainment with The Rhythm Kings March 28; Night Blend featuring Maggie Dickson April 4; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800.
Poppycocks, live music starting at 9 p.m. with Crispin Campbell, Don Julin and Glenn Wolff March 28; the Janice Keegan Quartet March 29; 128 E. Front, TC; 941-7632.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; 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, seasonal full-service patio; 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, special events God or Julie with Chevelle and Finger Eleven, 7 p.m. April 13, $27 plus handling, ages 18/older; 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, 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.
The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, "The Best of the Best" Sat. through March; doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., dinner/show $44.95, reservations required; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; for available show dates or reservations, 938-2181.
KALKASKA COUNTY
Crossroads Saloon, topless dancers 5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4621 Rapid City Road, Rapid City; 258-9021.
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, open mic night with Stray Dogs 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
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.
Stampede Saloon, live entertainment with Nancy's Fury (rock) March 28; DJ Jessie James March 29; Northern Nites (country) April 4; Sneaky Peat Show April 5; Nancy's Fury (rock) April 11-12; Hawaiian Luau with the Sneaky Peat Show April 18; Spring Fling Formal Party with DJ Jessie James April 19; Northern Nites (country) April 25; DJ Jessie James April 26; Nancy's Fury (rock) May 2-3; Northern Nites (country) May 9; '60s Hippie Party with the Sneaky Peat Show May 10; Common Jones (rock) May 16-17; Harley Davidson Party with Nancy's Fury (rock) May 23; Nancy's Fury (rock) May 23; Blitz Rock May 30; Sneaky Peat Show May 31; Sports Night Sun.-Mon.; Ladies' Night Tues.; Men's Nite Wed.; local guitar jam Thurs.; happy hour 3-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 3885 Old U.S. 27, Gaylord; (231) 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.
WEXFORD COUNTY
Allstar Sports Grill, live music Fri.-Sat.; M-37, Buckley; 269-3738.
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