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.

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. James Coates. 5 N. Front St., Yakima. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049. (Americana 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.

* 9 tonight-Saturday: Roadhouse Band. (Classic rock/blues/country/ reggae.)

GILBERT CELLARS. 8-10 p.m. Feb. 5. Stefan George. 5 N. Front St., Yakima. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049. (Acoustic singer-songwriter.)

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.

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. 9 p.m. Fridays. Rotating lineup. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900. Cover: $5. (Old rock 'n' roll.)

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

* 8 tonight: The Village Musicians. (Indie/rock/folk.)

* 8 p.m. Feb. 5: Katie Evans. (Acoustic alternative.)

* 7 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

PASTIME. 9:30 p.m. every weekend. Point of Entry. 125 E Naches Ave, Selah. 509-697-8303. (High energy rock.)

SAGE RESTAURANT. 8-11 p.m. Saturday. The Village Musicians. 4000 W. Creekside Loop, Yakima. 509-853-1057 or www.sageyakima.com/events. (Indie/rock/folk.)

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.

* 7-10 tonight: Gentleman Wild. (Rock.)

* 7-10 p.m. Saturday: Andrew Ruggiero.

* 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays: Service industry night. Open mike.

* 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays: Andrew Ruggiero.

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 8:30-11:30 tonight-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 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: Staxx Bros. (Rock-soul fusion.)

* 9 p.m. Saturday: Benefit show for Ryder Thalheimer. With a Bullet and Prize County. (Indie alternative 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. Saturdays: Latin music DJ. Cover: $5 from 9-10 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.

STUDIO WEST. 7:30-11 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 2600A W. Nob Hill, Suite A. DJ/dancing. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

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: $15 for 7 or 9 p.m.; reservations recommended. 509-698-3900, carmenscomedyclub.com.

* Tonight-Saturday: Ron Osborne.

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

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 p.m. Saturday: Joel Schoenhals. (Guest pianist.)

* 2 p.m. Sunday: Kelsey Weber. (Junior bassoon recital.)

* 4 p.m. Sunday: Nikolas Caoile, piano, and Melissa Schiel, mezzo-soprano.

* 7 p.m. Tuesday: Ellensburg School Orchestra Program.

* 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Katie Hanson. (Senior flute recital.)

* 1 p.m. Feb. 7: Rachel LaBerge. (Master's flute recital.)

* 3 p.m. Feb. 7: Heidi Goheen. (Junior flute recital.)

* 4 p.m. Feb. 7: Music Department Faculty Showcase: Music of Women Composers.

* 5 p.m. Feb. 7: Flute Studio Recital.

* 7 p.m. Feb. 7: Holly Sawyer. (Junior flute recital.)

* 7 p.m. Feb. 9: Bassoon Studio Concert.

* 7 p.m. Feb. 10: Kairos Quartet Concert.

YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: GOLAN CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. With the Yakima Symphony Chorus. Tickets: $15-$63, or season tickets for $50-$250 at YSO office, 509-248-1414.

THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CHOIR & FRIENDS. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $5, or $3 for students and seniors. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

YAKIMA MUSIC CLUB. 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. High school seniors. Cost: $5 for nonmembers. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628.

2010 SEASONS BROWN BAG SERIES. 12:05-12:55 p.m. Fridays at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Admission is $5 at the door. Feel free to bring lunch and beverage. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* Feb. 5: Solo and Ensemble Student Musicians.

Jazz/Blues

"JAZZ: FROM THE BIG APPLE AND BEYOND." The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $60 for all four concerts. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20: The Mauger Trio.

* 7:30 p.m. April 9: Tierney Sutton Band.

* 7:30 p.m. July 8: Emil Viklicky Trio.

Latin Jazz/Salsa

SONANDO. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Latin jazz/salsa.)

DANCE

Ballroom

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Monday and Feb. 8. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Jim Ide teaches fox trot, swing, nightclub two-step, cha cha, tango, more. 509-698-7300.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 11. Grandview Middle School cafeteria, 1401 W. Second St. Cost: $30 per couple or $40 noncity residents. Jim Ide teaches fox trot, swing, nightclub two-step, cha cha, tango, more. 509-882-9219.

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Thursdays at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166 or 509-576-4213.

Latin

LATIN DANCE CLASSES. 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Northwest Communities Education Center, Radio KDNA, 121 Sunnyside Ave., Granger. Learn merengue, zumba and cumbia. For beginners and all ages in both English and Spanish. Cost and registration: 509-854-2222.

Variety

DANCE CLASSES. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill, Suite A. Ballroom, country, salsa, swing, rock'n' roll. Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

Boomer

BOOMER DANCES. 8-11 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month. 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., Ellensburg. Through May. Free; donations encouraged. 509-925-6745 or www.fairpoint.net/~eburgcontradance/.

LINE DANCING (NOT JUST COUNTRY). Wednesdays. Susie's Bourbon Street Bistro & Bar. Beginners from 7-8 p.m., intermediate from 8-9 p.m. $3 donation each lesson. Info: Sandi, 509-830-3818.

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. Feb. 13 band is Quit Thinkin' of Cle Elum, caller is Gary Miller of Yakima. 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

WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Feb. 12-15. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Topic: "Sowing The Seeds." Tickets: $15 through Capitol Theatre Ticket box office, 509-853-2787, or www.wmea.org.

* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14: Capitol Theatre. WMEA All State Jazz Choir.

* 10 a.m. Feb. 15: Capitol Theatre. WMEA All State Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

* 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15: Gala Concert at Yakima Valley SunDome. All-State Treble Choir, Symphonic Choir, Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band. Tickets: $16, free for ages 2 and younger. www.ticketswest.com.

SACHAL VASANDANI. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $25. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Vocal jazz pop.)

"TOAST TO PASSION." 1-5 p.m. Feb. 13-15. Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale. Live music, wine and chocolate tastings. Free. www.maryhillwinery.com.

* Feb. 13: Kit Garoutte.

* Feb. 14: Wayman Chapman.

* Feb. 15: Sandee Marshall.

DRAWING ROOM DIVERSIONS: DECONSTRUCTIONG THE STRING QUARTET. Feb. 18. Great Hall, Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Dinner at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Presented by Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: 509-248-0747 or www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

PARADE OF HEARTS VALENTINE DANCE. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 19. Grandview Senior Center, 401 S. Second St. Cost: $5. For area seniors age 55 and older. Music and refreshments. Semi-formal/formal dance. 509-882-9219.

NO QUARTER -- LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE BAND. 9 p.m. Feb. 20. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Tickets: $7 in advance or $10 at the door. www.yakimavalleyroundup.com. (Rock.)

COMEDIAN KEN DAVIS. 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave. Tickets sold through www.kendavis.com/tickets or 1-800-425-0873. Benefits Compassion International. Family oriented.

CHRIS THOMAS KING. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $20. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Blues.)

YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SUBBARAMAN CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. With the Yakima Symphony Chorus. Tickets: $15-$63, or season tickets for $50-$250 at YSO office, 509-248-1414.

KINDERCONCERT. 3 p.m. Feb. 28. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Performance by the Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble Strings. Visit the instrumental zoo after the concert. Free. 509-853-2787.

COMEDIAN JEFF ALLEN. 7 p.m. March 18. Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave. Tickets sold through www.jeffallencomedy.com. Benefits Love INC Yakima. Family oriented.

PEARL DJANGO. 7:30 p.m. March 18. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $18. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Gypsy jazz.)

DRAWING ROOM DIVERSIONS: WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE IN WORDS AND MUSIC. March 18. Great Hall, Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Dinner at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Presented by Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: 509-248-0747 or www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

PDXV JAZZ WITH REBECCA KILIGORE. 7:30 p.m. March 19. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Jazz.)

LOS FLACOS. 7:30 p.m. March 27. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Traditional Mexican, South American and Caribbean music.)

YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CAOILE CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. March 27. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. With the Yakima Symphony Chorus. Tickets: $15-$63, or season tickets for $50-$250 at YSO office, 509-248-1414.

CHARANGA DANZON. 7:30 p.m. May 1. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $20. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Traditional Cuban music.)

FIDDLIN' UNDER THE STARS GOLDENDALE BLUEGRASS, WINE AND ART FESTIVAL.
2-10 p.m. May 21, noon-9 p.m. May 22. Ekone Park in Goldendale. Admission: $5 per person good for both days. Six regional bluegrass bands, wine tasting, arts and crafts. Camping available. www.goldendalechamber.org.