NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

THE DEPOT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Dr. A. 32 N. Front St. 509-469-4400. (Jazzy/blues sax.)

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR: BLUES, BREWS AND BURGERS. 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays. Jack-sons Showcase Jam. All musical styles; PAs, drums, amps provided; bring your own guitars, keyboards. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

KANA WINERY. 5-7 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.)

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.

BREWS & CUES. 104 S. Second St. 509-453-9713.

* 10 p.m. Aug. 21: Chokeout. (Heavy metal.)

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, reggae.)

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.

GILBERT CELLARS. 7 tonight. Chad Bault & the Trucking Co. 5 N. Front St. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049 or www.gilbertcellars.com/events.

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. 9 p.m. Fridays. Rotating lineup. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900. No cover.

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

* 8 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

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

* 7 p.m. Aug. 6: Geoffrey Castle. (Celtic rock violinist.)

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

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. 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Tyler Bush & Sean Rogers. 312 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5251. (Rock.)

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 509-658-2433.

* 8:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Don Forgey. (Classic rock, country.)

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

* 9 tonight: The Black Crabs. (Rockabilly.)

* 9 p.m. Aug. 13: Stephen Ashbrook.

* 9 p.m. Aug. 14: The Bedspins with Quatermile Pumpkin reunion. (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. 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-Fridays. 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. DJ/dancing. Info: 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws. Cover: $5.

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.

BREWS & CUES. 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays. 104 S. Second St. 509-453-9713.

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; reservations recommended. 509-698-3900, www.carmenscomedyclub.com.

* 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Open mike showcase. No cover.

* No shows Fridays-Saturdays in July-August.

FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROV. 8 p.m. Fridays. Glenwood Square's MediaWorks, 5110 Tieton Drive. Admission: $5 (cash only). Ages 18 and older. Presented by Manic Thunder. wwww.manicthunderimprov.com.

RAW SPACE COMEDY NIGHTS. 9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. 119 E. Fourth Ave. 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. Resumes Sept. 25. Costs and info: 509-963-1216, www.cwu.edu/~music.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
7 p.m. Performance by the Yakima Community Band. Classical, jazz, Broadway tunes and marches. Bring blankets/chairs. Free. Info: Gary Peterson, 509-965-2115 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.

* Randall Park: Wednesday, Aug. 11.

* Selah's Wixson Park: Thursday.

* Topppenish Railroad Park: Aug. 12.

Jazz/Blues

JAZZ IN THE VALLEY. Today-Sunday in downtown Ellensburg. Live jazz performances in 10 venues in downtown Ellensburg. Festival passes: $35. Day and evening passes: $10 and $15. Info: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 888-925-2204 or 509-925-3137 or www.jazzinthevalley.com.

JAZZ IN AUGUST WITH BEN BARG AND NICK SOKOL. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $12; half price for students. With Matthew Buckner and Marina Christopher. www.theseasonsyakima.com.

VAN MORRISON. 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. Tickets on sale through www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or 800-745-3000. (R&B/jazz, blues.)

Rock/Country/Pop

JACKSON BROWNE WITH DAVID LINDLEY. 7 p.m. Saturday. Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre, 9774 Highway 14. Summer series. Tickets: $35-$70 through www.ticketmaster.com. (Rock/acoustic.)

NATALIE MERCHANT. 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre, 9774 Highway 14. Summer series. Tickets: $35-$70 through www.ticketmaster.com. (Alternative rock/folk.)

Ethnic/World

BONAIR WINERY. 1:30-5 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day. 500 S. Bonair Road in Zillah. Slava, the guy from nowhere. 509-829-6027 or www.bonairwine.com. (Gypsy-style guitarist).

Salsa

SALSA IN THE STREET SERIES. 7 p.m. dance workshop followed by peformance. Latin/salsa music. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $10. www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* Aug. 6: Carlos Cascante y su Tumbao.

* Sept. 3: Grupo Ashé. Dance workshop with Salsa Con Rumba Dance Co.

Variety

YAKIMA MUSIC FESTIVAL. Noon-10 p.m. Saturday on North Front Street. Live music with Rebel Rose, MBC Youth Ministry Band, My Something Box, William Franz, Tieton Drive, Black Biscuit, Janice Richards and Adrienne Bosquest. Plus karaoke contest, fashion and art shows. Tickets: $25 presale, $30 Saturday, available at North Front Street merchants or yakimamusicfestival.org.

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES. Noon-4 p.m. at Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. 509-829-6235, www.silverlakewinery.com or rattlesnakehills.com.

* Sunday: Romagossa Blu. (Latin, reggae, jazz/blues.)

* Aug. 8: Rose and Kat. (Folk.)

* Aug. 15: Larry La Riviera. (Cajun, country.)

* Aug. 22: Wayman Chapman. (Funk, rock and blues.)

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Thursday and Aug. 13. Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a nonperishable food item for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation Department, 509-575-6020.

* Thursday: Alice Stuart & the Formerlys. (Blues/folk.)

* Aug. 13: Stephen Ashbrook. (Pop/folk/country.)

MARYHILL WINERY. 1-5 p.m. 9774 Highway 14 in Goldendale. 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.

* Aug. 8: The Kris Orlowski Band. (Guitar/pop/folk.)

* Aug. 14: The Side Project. (Adult alternative/pop style.)

* Aug. 15: Heather Keizer and Steve Christofferson. (Jazz.)

Inspirational/Gospel

GOSPEL MUSIC JAMBOREE. 2-4 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at Mabton Grace Brethren Church, 428 B St. in Mabton. Donations accepted at the door. 509-896-5281.

DANCE

USA DANCE-YAKIMA. 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Lower Naches Grange, 1800 Old naches Highway in Gleed. Theme: "Grease." Cost: $8 for USADance members, $10 nonmembers. Info: Sandy, 509-965-3315, or Will, 509-966-2573.

BALLROOM DANCE AND PRACTICE. 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cost: $5. 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

BOOMER DANCES. 8-11 p.m. Aug. 13. 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 & SWING CLASSES. 2-Step at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Western Swing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

FLORIDA STROLL. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cost: $5. 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 adults, $1 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.

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.

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.

LINE DANCING (NOT JUST COUNTRY). Thursdays. Susie's Bourbon Street Bistro & Bar. Beginners from 6:30 p.m., intermediate from 7:30 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.

SALSA DANCE LESSONS.
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cost: $5. 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

ZUMBA CLASSES. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Call for schedule. 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

PLAN AHEAD

COWICHE CANYON CONSERVANCY FUNDRAISER: NOEL HILL. 7 p.m. Aug. 15. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets at the door: $25 general admission, $15 ages 11 and younger. 509-248-5065. (Irish concertina.)

BLUEGRASS PICKIN' DAYS. 5-9 p.m. Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22. Stewart Park, 119 First Ave. in Zillah. Bluegrass music. 509-790-7451.

A CASE OF THE BLUES AND ALL THAT JAZZ. Aug. 21. Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St. Jazz festival featuring blues and jazz music, local wines, microbrews, foods and desserts, silent auction. Advance tickets: $40 and $45 at the door (if available.) Ages 21 and older. 509-453-8280 or www.yakimagreenway.org.

* 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Stickshift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives.

* 6-8:30 p.m.: The Dusty 45's.

* 9-11 p.m.: The El Loco Band.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE. 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre, 9774 Highway 14. Summer series. Tickets: $35-$70 through www.ticketmaster.com. (R&B/disco.)

JOHN MAYER AND KEITH URBAN. 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. Tickets on sale through www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or 800-745-3000. (Rock/country.)

BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND with JOHN MELLENCAMP. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Yakima County Stadium at State Fair Park. Cost: $55. Tickets on sale through ticketfly.com or the Yakima Bears, 877-435-9849. (Rock.)

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND. Sept. 3-5. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. With Ben Harper and the Relentness 7. On sale through Ticketmaster, 509-453-7139 or www.ticketmaster.com.

BRAD PAISLEY. 4 p.m. Sept. 11. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. With special guests Darius Rucker and Justin Moore. Tickets: $49.50 or $29.50 on the lawn. On sale through www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or 800-745-3000. (Country.)