NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR: BLUES, BREWS AND BURGERS. Thursdays (except for comedy nights). Open blues jam: 7-9 p.m. Featured blues band: 9-11 p.m. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. 8 p.m. Fridays: Wayman Chapman. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900. (R&B.)

KANA WINERY. 10 S. Second St. 509-453-6611, www.kanawinery.com.

* 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays (except First Fridays.). Big Boss Man and Friends. (Acoutic guitar blues and folk.)

RUSSILLO'S PIZZA AND GELATO. 6 p.m. Fridays. Jim Henson. Track 29, 1 W. Yakima Ave. 509-453-0325. (Guitar.)

Folk/Bluegrass

GILBERT CELLARS. 8-10 tonight. John Nelson. 5 N. Front St., Yakima. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049. (Countrified folk.)

Rock/Country/Open Mike

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Rotating lineup. 6208 Naches Ave., Naches. 509-653-2257.

BOHEMIA CAFÉ. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Open mike. 402 E. Yakima Ave. 509-453-0508.

COUNTRY ROCK CAFE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Rotating lineup. 221 Naches Ave., Naches. 509-653-2112.

GUERRA'S COFFEE COMPANY. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Open mike. 1829 S. First St. Suite B, Sunnyside. Sign-up sheet on the door, limited spots available. 509-839-6101.

NORTH TOWN COFFEEHOUSE. 28 N. First St. 509-895-7600, www.northtowncoffee.com.

* 8 tonight: Insomniac Folklore. (Indie/Tantrum folk.)

* 7 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 9 p.m. every other Friday: Dreaded Knuckles. 104 S. Third St. 509-453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy. (Rock.)

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Live country-rock. 1023 N. First St. $4 cover. 509-575-0234.

TIM'S DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM. 312 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5251. No cover.

* 7-10 tonight: Fire in a Crowded Theater.

* 7-10 p.m. Saturday: Chad Boult.

* 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays: Service Industry Night. Open mike.

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Don Forgey. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 509-658-2433. (Classic rock, country.)

YAKIMA SPORTS CENTER. 214 E. Yakima Ave. Cover varies. 509-453-4647, www.yakimasportscenter.com.

* 9 tonight: Chuck Prophet with Star Anna. (Rock/Americana.)

* 9 p.m. Saturday: Stephen Ashbrook with Katy Reichlin. (Acoustic rock.)

* 9 p.m. Dec. 18: Palm (Classic rock.)

* 9 p.m. Dec. 19: Cody Beebe & the Crooks (Acoustic rock.)

DJ

EL VALLE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 410 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. DJ dance music. 509-837-7222.

HOOPS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Tuesdays. 2103 W. Lincoln Ave. DJ dance music. 509-575-4667.

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

* 10 p.m. Fridays: 107.3 FFM Flava Mix with DJ Lil Mikey and others.

* 10 p.m. Saturdays: Groan and Sexxxy Saturdays with DJ Lil Mikey.

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900.

* 8 p.m. Thursdays: Requests with DJ D/hip-hop/'80s.

* 8 p.m. Saturdays: DJ D and DJ Madness. Cover: $5 from 8-10 p.m., $10 from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9 p.m. Thursdays. 1107 S. Third St. DJ dance music. 509-457-8041.

MISTY'S LOUNGE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. DJ Derek. 509-249-7850.

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 9 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays. 104 S. Third St. DJ dance music. 509-453-4762.

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. 1023 N. First St. DJ dance music. 509-575-0234.

Karaoke

BOOMERS ROADSIDE BAR & GRILLE. 8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 1719 S. First St. 509-453-5433.

CLUB 54. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays. 2014 S. First St. 509-453-3877.

EL VALLE. 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. 410 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. 509-837-7222.

HOOPS. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. 2103 W. Lincoln Ave. 509-575-4667.

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 9 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

THE JAMMER SPORTS BAR. 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays. 2310 Rudkin Road, Union Gap. 509-574-4115.

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9 p.m. daily. 1107 S. Third St. 509-457-8041.

SILVER CREEK BAR AND GRILL. 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 108 Iler Road, Moxee. 509-575-1339.

SILVER DOLLAR TAVERN. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 324 B St., Mabton. 509-894-4642.

STONEHENGE TAVERN. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 603 First Ave., Zillah. 509-829-9411.

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sundays-Mondays. 1023 N. First St. 509-575-0234.

WILLY D'S. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. 10609 Gilbert Road, Wiley City. 509-972-8885.

THE WOODSHED. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. 8590 Highway 410, Naches. 509-658-2905.

Comedy

CARMEN'S COMEDY CLUB. 316 S. First St., Suite 7, Selah. Cost: $12 for 7 or 9 p.m.; reservations recommended. Info: 509-698-3900, carmenscomedyclub.com.

* Tonight-Saturday: Justin McClure.

* 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays: Manic Thunder Improv Troupe and open mike. No cover.

* Dec. 18-19: Dennis Ross.

CONCERTS

Classical/Chamber/Choral

CWU MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Music Education Building, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Costs and info: 509-963-1216, www.cwu.edu/~music.

* 7 tonight: Prep Choir Concert.

GOLDENDALE LIBRARY CONCERT. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Singer/songwriter Lou Marzeles on guitar, mandolin and piano. Free. www.marzelesmusic.com, 509-773-4487.

Holiday Concerts

GERMAN CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 11 a.m. Saturday. Living Care Retirement Center's Meyer Auditorium, 215 N. 40th Ave. Performance by the West Valley High School German Choir directed by Rick Beck. Hosted by the Central Washington American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. 509-453-4107.

CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 7 p.m. Sunday. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave. Chancel choir, vocal ensembles, brass group and handbell ringers. Free with a goodwill offering. Info: Rob, 509-966-1900.

MUSICAL TREATS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Faith Community Church, 300 W. Centennial Drive in Zillah. Concert presented by the Zillah Community Choir. Free. Donations accepted for the Zillah Food Bank. 509-654-2975.

MELODY LANE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOWCASE. 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Capitol Theatre. Cost: $10 at the door or $8 pre-sale. 509-248-9623.

MELODY LANE SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Eisenhower High School Little Theatre. Tickets: $5. 509-248-9623.

MELODY LANE DRAMA CHRISTMAS PLAYS. "The Toy Connection" and "Hand Me Down Hannah." Noon Saturday. Akin Center Theatre (Nob Hill Plaza near Red Robin). Free. 509-248-9623.

Jazz/Blues

"THE BIG EASY," JAZZ DANCE AND DESSERT. 7-9 p.m. Saturday. West Valley High School, 9800 Zier Road. (New date and time.) Featuring the West Valley Jazz Bands. Tickets: $10 donation. Info: Kelly, 509-966-6364, or Ron, 509-972-5962.

DANCE

Ballroom

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. 7:30-9 p.m. Monday. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Jim Ide will teach Fox Trot, Swing, Night Club Two-Step, Cha Cha, Tango and more. 509-698-7300.

* Next set of classes is Jan. 11-Feb. 15.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 7. Grandview Middle School cafeteria, 1401 W. Second St. Cost: $30 per couple, $40 nonresidents. Jim Ide will teach Fox Trot, Swing, Night Club Two-Step, Cha Cha, Tango and more. 509-882-9219.

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30-8 p.m. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166 or 509-576-4213.

Swing

SWING DANCE CLASSES. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Studio West, 9902 Tieton Drive. $20 per couple. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

Boomer

BOOMER DANCES. 8-11 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month (second Friday only in December). Harman Center at Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. DJ Lou Bartelli and dance music of the '50s, '60s, '70s. $5. Snack bar open, no alcohol. 509-575-6166.

Country/Contra/Line

KITTITAS COUNTY CONTRA DANCERS. 7:30-10:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Hal Holmes Center, 209 N. Ruby St. in Ellensburg. December through May. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. 509-925-6745, www.fairpoint.net/~eburgcontradance/.

LOWER VALLEY SQUARE DANCERS. 7:30 p.m. the first Friday and third Saturday of each month. Lower Valley Square Dance Center, 761 Belma Road, Mabton. 8-10 p.m., mainstream. Cuer Lorna Hayden, caller Carl Edwards. 509-882-3184 or 509-894-4824.

LOS BAILADORES DEL SOL. 7:45-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Fridays. YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Dance group practice; public welcome to participate. 509-248-4712.

SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING. 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. $4. 509-697-3954 or 509-575-0855. Presented by Gateswingers.

YAKIMA CONTRA DANCING. 8-11 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Broadway Grange, 909 W. Washington Ave. Suggested donation: adults $6, students $3. Saturday's band is North Pine from Ellensburg, caller is Mike Schuh from Seattle. Free newcomer teaching session from 7:30-8 p.m. Info: Shelly Jenkins, 509-966-0044.

YAKIMA ROUNDERS. 8-10 p.m. Thursdays. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. Round dance. $3. Singles welcome. 509-965-3015 or 509-453-6377.

Senior

HARMAN CENTER SENIOR DANCES. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. Adults of all ages. $3. 509-575-6166.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays: Norm Mohar music from the '40s and '50s, country, big band.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays: Gary Malner plays big band and swing.

PLAN AHEAD

December

"A NORTHERN NATIVITY." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Twist on the Christmas story told with music and art by Anne Schilperoort on piano and art by William Kurelek. Admission: $15. 509-453-1888, www.theseasonsyakima.com.

DOWNTOWN ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE. 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Millennium Plaza. Live music, children's activities, food vendors, raffles, fireworks at midnight. Free. Info: Committee for Downtown Yakima, 509-225-2485.

USA DANCE-YAKIMA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER AND DANCE. 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Red Lion Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. Formal/semi-formal attire. Cost: $50 per person. Dance music by Chuck Thompson. RSVP by Dec. 20, Jeannine, 509-930-6757.