South County
Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Dec. 6, Kix; Dec. 13, Boneyard. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.
Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various evenings. Times are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Cost: Free; tips appreciated. 16739 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-639-3458.
Firecreek Grill and Raw Bar: 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music; 8 p.m. Mondays, open mic for all ages. No cover. 2019 W. Meeker St., Kent. 253-856-5170.
Gonzo’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 15423 S.E. 272nd St., Suite 101, Kent. www.gonzosbarandgrill.com.
Interchange Bar & Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650 or www.interchangebar-grill.com.
Kona Kai Coffee Company: Performances are 7 p.m. unless noted. 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111.
Pat’s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Performers: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Andy Burnett; Dec. 5, Gunshy Band; Dec. 12, Boneyard. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Dec. 12, Randy Hansen. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Eastside
Bake’s Place: All performances 8-10:30 p.m. unless noted. Performers: Dec. 5-6, Denise Donatelli. Cost: $32 for show; $59.50 for show and dinner. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.
Hector’s: Live music various nights. Performers: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 11, Jonathan’s Super Combo. 112 Lake St., Kirkland. www.hectorskirkland.com/events.htm.
Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Dec. 5-6, Tommy Savitt; Dec. 11-13, Gabriel Rutledge; Dec. 17, Adam Ray and Friends; Dec. 18-20, Dean Evans with Adam Ray; Dec. 26-27 and 31, Bengt Washburn; Jan. 22-24, Iann Bagg. Ongoing: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, open mic comedy. 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6306, www.ticketweb.com or www.laughscomedy.com.
Old Fire House: 8 p.m. Fridays and some Saturdays. Cost: $6. 16510 N.E. 79th St., Redmond. 425-556-2370 or www.theoldfirehouse.org.
Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. Performers: Dec. 6, The Paul Hanover Band; Dec. 20, Darren Motamedy; Dec. 27, Astro Cats. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performances 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.
The Spot Off Main Neighborhood Bar and Billiards: Events include: Sundays, karaoke; Tuesdays, open mic; Wednesdays, team trivia night. 20 103rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-646-6434 or www.thespotoffmain.com.
Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, live jazz performances. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.
Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.
Wilde Rover: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Pub Quiz. Cost: $10 per team. Performances 9 p.m.-closing unless noted. Ongoing: Mondays, “Celtic Mondays” with Geoffrey Castle, Dan Connolly and friends; Tuesdays, Jamdawgs; Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.
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