Published: June 14, 2008 02:50 pm      

Nightlife Calendar: 06/13/2008

ANTRIM COUNTY

Short's Brewing Company, Eric Kesseler 7:30 p.m. and Katie Shields 9:30 p.m. June 13; The Vermeers 9 p.m. June 14, with special guest Eric Kesseler 7:30 p.m.; Samantha Robbins 8 p.m. June 19; Dwain Martin and Amy Cook 8 p.m. June 20; Pinky Lee, Josh 'n' Me 8 p.m. June 21; Darlene from Earthworks 8 p.m. June 26; Erik VanHorn 8 p.m. June 27; Jetty Rae 8 p.m. June 28; 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.

Charlevoix County

Everett's at Boyne Mountain, live music 7-10 p.m. with Kurt Strauss June 13; Jeff Bihlman June 14; Scot Bihlman June 15; Nelson Olstrom June 19; Kurt Strauss June 20; Bob Bryant June 21; Nelson Olstrom June 26; Bob Bryant June 27; Kurt Strauss June 28; Nelson Olstrom July 3; Kurt Strauss July 4; Jeff Bihlman July 5; Nelson Olstrom July 10; Kurt Strauss July 11; Bob Bryant July 12; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000.

EMMET COUNTY

City Park Grill, comedy night Thurs. 9 p.m.; 432 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-0101.

Country Club of Boyne, Pete Kehoe 6-9 p.m. Wed. June through August; Boyne Highlands Resort, 600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; 526-3000.

Horizon Books, live entertainment 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-2590.

The Inn at Bay Harbor, live music 7-10 p.m. with Pete Kehoe June 13; Scot Bihlman June 14; Pete Kehoe June 20; Jeff Bihlman June 21; Jeff Bihlman June 27; Michelle Chenard June 28; Pete Kehoe July 4; Michelle Chenard July 5; Scot Bihlman July 11; Jeff Bihlman July 12; on the lakeside patio, in case of inclement weather entertainment moves inside to the South American; 3600 Village Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor; 439-4000.

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.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, piano entertainment in the lounge 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with Andy Six June 13; David Collini June 14; Jeff Cobb June 20-21; David Collini June 27-28; David Collini July 4-5; Andy Six July 11; Mark Moultrup July 12; 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, Summer Solstice Fly-In Party, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. June 21, everything half off, music; 310 Cass St., TC; 932-1310 or www.tcfood.com.

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 Rachel Borovik 7-9 p.m. June 13; Cherry Jam Music Circle 7-9 p.m. June 18; Songwriters in the Round 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 20; Rob Johnson 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 21; Laurel Premo 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 27; Hall & Morgan 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 28; 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, Michael Fracasso with special guest Jenny Thomas, 8 p.m. June 13, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Lux Land 8 p.m. June 28; tickets at InsideOut, Oryana, Cuppa Joe, and Patisserie Amie, for credit card orders, call 929-3254; 229 Garland St., off Hall, downtown TC.

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 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat. and 7-10 p.m. Sun., featuring Three Thumbs Up June 13-14; Jeff Tucker on the Beach June 20; Bloodshot Victory June 21; Egon June 27-28; DJ Joe spinning dance tunes 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; garden level below North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.

Level 3 Lounge (nightclub), entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with John Reynolds Band June 17; Boogie Fever June 19-20; Maxine Nightingale June 21; Jeff Bihlman Duo June 22; Hips & Bigs Blues (acoustic) June 23; Bo Bossa June 24; Charlie Reager (acoustic) June 25; Center Stage June 26-27; The Bronk Brothers June 28; Judy Harrison June 29; Uncle Ugly July 3-4; Twisted Finster July 5; The Music Doctors July 5-6; Egon July 10-11; Shaydes July 12-13; Jeff Bihlman Duo July 17-18; Georgia Satellites July 19; Egon July 20; Whiz Bang July 24-25; Bo Bossa July 26-27; Tin Horse July 31-Aug. 1; Bacon & Eggs Aug. 2-3; Judy Harrison Aug. 7-8; Risque Aug. 9-10; Bellinia Aug. 14-15; Martha Wash Aug. 16; Egon Aug. 17; Uncle Ugly Aug. 21-22; David Lee Murphy Aug. 23; Ron Getz Trio Aug. 24; Shaydes Aug. 28-29; Jeff Bihlman Duo Aug. 30-31; Center Stage Sept. 4-6; Judy Harrison Sept. 7; The Music Doctor Sept. 11-12; Risque Sept. 13-14; Shaydes Sept. 18-19; Badfinger Sept. 20; Ron Getz Trio Sept. 21; Jeff Bihlman Duo Sept. 25-26; Benzie Playboyz Sept. 27-28; Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, M-72, Williamsburg.

Lil Bo, 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. and all day/night Thurs.; Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.; karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight Tues.; swing dance to Bo Bossa 8:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs.; happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925.

The Loading Dock, Treologic June 13-14; Victor Fix the Sun June 20; The Macpodz June 21; U.V. Hippo June 27; Bump June 28; 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.

Mountain Jack's Steakhouse, live music 7-10 p.m. with David Chown at the piano June 13 and June 20; Treva Jaffe at the piano June 27; 5555 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-1300.

North Peak Brewing Company, on the deck 5-9 p.m., Matt Phend June 6; Scott Bihlman June 10; Levi Britton June 11; Mike Moran June 12; Griff @ John's After Hours Experience June 13-14; Andre Villoch June 17; Levi Britton June 18; Matt Phend June 19; Scott Bihlman June 20; Rob Abate June 21; Andre Villoch July 1; Levi Britton July 2; Mike Moran July 3; Scott Bihlman July 4; Andy Spence July 5; Andre Villoch July 8; Levi Britton July 9; Mike Moran July 10; Griff @ John's After Hours Experience July 11-12; Andre Villoch July 15; 400 W. Front, TC; 941-7325.

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 Come Play Rockband 7 p.m. Wed., live DJ 9 p.m.-close Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800.

Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; patio now open featuring live music 6-10 p.m. Wed.; 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 Critical Bill with Primer 55 and Fracture 9 p.m. June 13, $8; Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Friends 7 p.m. June 15, $30 plus $3 handling; Nonpoint with the Exies, Deepfield and Under the Flood 7 p.m. June 24, $17 plus $3 handling; Country Music New Male Vocalist of the Year Jack Ingram with Jocaine and 75 North June 27; Playboy Party with DJ Timbo June 28;Hinder, Staind and Three Doors Down 8 p.m. July 2, $27.50 plus $3 handling; Pop Evil, Dirty Americans, Assault Your Senses, Shram July 11; Days of the New 8 p.m. July 18, $12 plus $3 handling; Motion City Soundtrack with Sing It Loud 5 p.m. July 26, an all ages show, $18 plus $3 handling; 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, music by Blue Mirage June 15; 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., 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.

The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, "Boppin' in the USA," June 13; doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., dinner/show $44.95 adults, $30 children, 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.

Taffletown, Karaoke Chix June 13; Synergy Song June 14; Singles Party and karaoke with Gary Wagner June 20; Northern Lights band June 21; Karaoke Chix June 27; M-66, 10 miles south of Kalkaska; 879-4500.

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.

Elements Lounge, 9 p.m., dance music by Bo Bossa June 13-14; polka music by 45th Parallel Band June 19; easy listening DJ June 20; rock music by Charlie's Root Fusion June 21; country music by the Music Doctors June 21; polka music by 45th Parallel Band June 26; country music by the Music Doctors June 27-28; country music TBA after the Marty Stuart concert June 28; TBD July 4; easy listening DJ July 5; polka music by 45th Parallel Band July 10; easy listening DJ July 11-12; no cover; Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge, M-22, Peshawbestown; (800) 922-2WIN or www.casino2win.com.

Maple City Benchwarmers, Sweet Charlie June 13; Emotionally Impaired June 14; Big Rand June 20; Blind Dog Hank June 21; Manitou Flyer June 27; Sweet Charlie June 28; Big Rand July 4; Mark & the Meteors July 5; Sweet Charlie July 11; Emotionally Impaired July 12; open mic 7 p.m. Tues., hosted by Sanford; 172 W. Burdickville Road, Maple City; 228-4688.

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 DJ E-Dub June 13; Sneaky Peat (show) June 14; Bad Influence June 18; Beach Party with DJ E-Dub June 20; 101 June 21; Bad Influence June 25; Nancy's Fury June 27; 101 June 28; Bad Influence July 2; Fourth of July Party with 2nd Hand July 4; 2nd Hand July 5; Bad Influence July 9; Common Jones July 11-12; Sports Night Sun.-Mon.; Ladies' Night Tues.; Wed. is Men's Nite and Bike Nite and ride (4 p.m.), music by Bad Influence, call for ride destinations, ride cancelled in case of bad weather; 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.