NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

THE DEPOT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE. 8 p.m. March 20. Wayman Chapman. 32 N. Front St. 509-469-4400. (R&B/funk.)

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. 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays (except First Fridays.) Big Boss Man and Friends. 10 S. Second St. 509-453-6611, www.kanawinery.com. (Acoustic 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.)

TIM'S DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM. 7 p.m. today and Saturday. Tuck and Steven. 312 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5251. (Blues.)

Folk/Bluegrass

GILBERT CELLARS. 8-10 tonight. Nathan Armading. 5 N. Front St. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049. (Acoustic folk.)

NORTH TOWN COFFEEHOUSE. 8:30 tonight and Saturday. Mark and Kim Holt. 28 N. First St. 509-895-7600, www.northtowncoffee.com. (Acoustic folk.)

Rock/Country/Open Mike

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Rotating lineup. 208 Naches Ave., Naches. 509-653-2257.

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

* 9 p.m. the last two Fridays and Saturdays of each month: Roadhouse Band. (Classic rock/blues/country and reggae.)

GILBERT CELLARS. 8 p.m. March 19. Once Minutos. 5 N. Front St. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049 or www.gilbertcellars.com/events. (Latin fusion.)

GUERRA'S COFFEE CO. 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.)

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9:30 p.m. March 27. Chokeout with guests Oceans of Red. 1107 S. Third St. 509-457-8041. (Heavy metal.)

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

* 7 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

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

RAW SPACE. 119 E. Fourth Ave. Ellensburg. 509-933-2111 or www.raw-space.net. Cover varies.

* 8 tonight: The Stereo Paradox/History For Sale/The Rivercats.

SAGE RESTAURANT. 4000 W. Creekside Loop. 509-853-1057 or www.sageyakima.com/events.

* 8-10 p.m. Saturday: Villiage Musicians. (Indie/rock/folk.)

* 8-10 p.m. March 27: One Up Two Down. (Acoustic rock.)

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 104 S. Third St. 509-453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy.

* 9 tonight: Grown Folks Night with Wayman Chapman.

* Thursdays: Battle of the Bands. $5 cover.

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.

* 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 p.m. today-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: Dub Lounge International. (Reggae/dub.)

* 9 p.m. Saturday: Sirens Sister & The A Leaf. (Alt rock.)

* 9 p.m. March 19: The Dusty 45's.

* 9 p.m. March 20: The Quick & Easy Boys.

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. Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays. 104 S. Third St. DJ dance music with DJ Kool P. 509-453-4762.

STUDIO WEST. 7:30-11 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., 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

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 208 Naches Ave., Naches. Karaoke with Stephanie. 509-653-2257.

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. 8-11 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. 8590 State Route 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, www.carmenscomedyclub.com.

* Tonight-Saturday: Keith Barany.

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

JEFF ALLEN. 7 p.m. Thursday. Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave. Tickets sold through Inklings Bookshop at Chalet Mall, Songs of Praise Christian Bookstore in the Valley Mall, Stone Church, West Valley Church, Love INC office at 402 W. Washington, Suite D. Benefits Love INC Yakima. Family-oriented. www.jeffallencomedy.com.

COMEDY NIGHT WITH HOST ANTHONY CALDERON. 9 p.m. Thursday. 119 E. Fourth Ave. Raw Space in Ellensburg. Admission: $5 ages 18 and older. 509-933-2111 or www.raw-space.net.

CONCERTS

Classical/Chamber/Choral

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

* Noon today: Kairos Quartet. (Recital.)

* 7 tonight: Jazz Nite II.

* Noon Saturday: Sarah Dilley. (Junior oboe recital.)

* 2 p.m. Saturday: Kittitas Valley Youth Orchestra.

* 3 p.m. Saturday: Jesimee Baldwin. (Vocal recital.)

* 7 p.m. Saturday: Guitar Ensemble Recital.

* 1 p.m. Sunday: Piano Studio Recital.

* 4 p.m. Sunday: Orchestra Concert.

* 7 p.m. Sunday: Composition Studio Recital.

* 6:30 p.m. Monday: Prep Strings Concert.

* 7 p.m. March 19: Prep Choir Concert.

SECOND SUNDAY SERIES. 2 p.m. Sunday. Soprano Julie Finch with pianist Carol Hartoon. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Free; donations accepted. 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: $5 at the door. Feel free to bring lunch and beverage. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* Today: Dora Barnes. (Soprano.)

* March 19: Monica Clark. (Piano.)

LOWER VALLEY CONCERTS. Sunnyside High School auditorium, 1801 E. Edison Ave. Part of the Lower Valley Community Concert Season. Season tickets: $50 adults, $15 students, $105 families. www.lowervalleyconcerts.embarqspace.com. (Classical fusion.)

* 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio. (Tight vocal trio.)

* 7:30 p.m. April 15: Intersection. (String trio: violin, cello, piano.)

DRAWING ROOM DIVERSIONS: WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE IN WORDS AND MUSIC. Thursday. 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, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

SONGFEST XXII. 7 p.m. March 20. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Nearly 300 singers from six high school choirs (Davis, East Valley, Naches Valley, Selah, Toppenish, Wapato) and the Yakima Children's Choir will perform. $5 adults, $4 students through participating choirs. Half the proceeds donated to the schools' choir. Tickets also available at the door.

Jazz/Blues

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

YVCC JAZZ GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT. 7 p.m. Thursday. Kendall Hall Auditorium, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Featuring the YVCC Guitar Ensemble. Free. www.yvcc.edu.

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

ALICE STUART & THE FORMERLYS. 7:30 p.m. March 20. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Blues.)

Celtic

THE CELTIC TENORS. 7 p.m. March 21. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. With Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson, Daryl Simpson and Colm Henry as musical director. Tickets: $20. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Celtic.)

Inspirational/Gospel

"CARMAN: FOR REAL ... FOR NOW." 7 p.m. March 25. Christian Life Center, 716 N. 40th Ave. Tickets: $5 presale or $10 at the door. Available at Christian Life Center, Songs of Praise Bookstore or Inklings. 509-901-8184. (Worship concert.)

DANCE

Ballroom

USA DANCE DINNER-DANCE. Saturday. Elk's Club in Selah. Social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m. Cost: $20 for USA Dance members, $25 for nonmembers. Cost for dancing only: $10. Info: Mary, 509-388-7433.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Mondays through April 19. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Jim Ide will teach fox trot, swing, nightclub two-step, cha cha, tango and more. 509-698-7300.

MONDAY BALLROOM. 7:30 p.m. basic waltz; 8:30-11 p.m. big band, Latin, popular ballroom. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. New Thursday classes April 1 to June 10. 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166 or 509-576-4213.

* No classes this Thursday, March 25, May 20.

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.

Polka

TUESDAY POLKA. 7:30 p.m. basic polka; 8:30-11 p.m. polka dance mix. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

Rock 'n' Roll

FRIDAY ROCK 'N' ROLL. 6:30 p.m. Lindy Hop; 8:30-11 p.m. rock 'n' roll dance mix. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

Swing

THURSDAY SWING. 6:30 p.m. country swing; 8:30-11 p.m. swing dance mix. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

Variety

WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASSES. 7:30 p.m. lessons; 8:30-11 p.m. all genres of dance. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. 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. Harman Center at Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. DJ Lou Bartelli and dance music of the '50s, '60s, '70s. Cost: $5. Snack bar open, no alcohol. 509-575-6166.

Country/Contra/Line

SATURDAY COUNTRY. 6:30 p.m. cowboy cha-cha; 7:30 p.m. Texas 10-step; 8:30 -11 p.m. dance mix. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

GATESWINGERS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING. 7:30 p.m. pre-rounds followed by mainstream from 8-10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. $5 donation for adults and $1 for teens. Caller: Orvin Logan. Cuer: Jim Dobbs. 509-697-3954 or 509-575-0855.

GATESWINGERS ROUND DANCE. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. Adults $5 donation, teens $1. Jim Dobbs, cuer, 509-575-0855.

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/.

* April 10 band: Small Pleasures of Seattle. Caller: Cindy Rakowski of Richland.

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 Jim Dobbs. 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.

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. March 13 band is Les Pieds Chaud of Seattle, caller is Valerie Cohen of Seattle. Free newcomer teaching session from 7:30-8 p.m. Info: Shelly Jenkins, 509-966-0044.

Senior

HARMAN CENTER SENIOR DANCES. 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

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.

SPRING BREAK DANCE CAMP. March 29-April 1. 11 E. First Ave., No. 4, Selah. Ages 7 and older. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, more. bbda-selah.com.

YAKIMA MUSIC CLUB. 1:30 p.m. April 1. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Laura Schactler. Cost: $5 for nonmembers. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628. (Violin.)

* May 6: Julie Finch. (Soprano.)

SUSAN PASCUAL QUARTET. 7:30 p.m. April 2. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Jazz.)

GONE FIDDLING AGAIN SPRING FIDDLE SHOW. 7 p.m. April 9. Living Care Meyer Auditorium, 217 N. 40th Ave. Free. Info: Cheryl, 509-942-2100.

"JAZZ: FROM THE BIG APPLE AND BEYOND." The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost and info: 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* 7:30 p.m. April 9: Tierney Sutton with Hubert Laws and Larry Koonse.

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

CRAIG SHEPPARD IN RECITAL. 7:30 p.m. April 10. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Piano.)

RETTA CHRISTIE WITH DAVID EVANS AND DAVE FRISHBERG. 7:30 p.m. April 16. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Jazz and country.)

FIDDLER'S FEST. 2 p.m. April 17. Carl L. Stevens Senior Center, 401 W. Second, Grandview. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors and ages 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit the senior center. Old-fashioned toe-tapping music. Info: Grandview Parks and Recreation Department, 509-882-9219.

COMEDY WORKSHOP. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17. Carmen's Comedy Club, 316 S. First St. Workshop by Tim Bateman and Kermit Apio. Cost and registration: 509-698-3900.

"IMPRESSIONISTIC DUETS" TCHOBANOV & VALCHINOV. 7:30 p.m. April 17. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Alexander Tchobanov and Angel Valchinov. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Piano and violin.)

ELLEN WHYTE BLUES BAND. 7:30 p.m. April 24. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Blues.)

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.)

IMPRESSIONS IN SONG. 9:39 a.m. May 6. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. With Melissa Schiel (mezzo soprano), Gayla Blaisdel (soprano), and Nick Caoile (piano). Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

CHRIS DAUGHTRY. 7:30 p.m. May 10. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 N. Fair Ave. Tickets: $29.50-$39.50. With special guests Lifehouse and CAVO. Tickets available through TicketsWest outlets, 800-325-7328 or www.ticketwest.com. (Classic rock.)

DEADWOOD REVIVAL. 7:30 p.m. May 21. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (String band.)

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, good for both days. Six regional bluegrass bands, wine tasting, arts and crafts. Camping available. www.goldendalechamber.org.