NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

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. Track 29, 1 W. Yakima Ave. 509-453-0325.

* 6 p.m. Fridays. Jim Henson. (Guitar.)

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

* 9 p.m. Fridays: Grown Folks Night with Wayman Chapman. (R&B/funk.)

* 6 p.m. Wednesdays (on the patio, weather permitting): Grown Folks Night with Wayman Chapman. (R&B/funk.)

* 7-11 p.m. Thursdays: "Jam Night," with Tuck and Lance.

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 3-6 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4. Wayman Chapman. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 509-658-2433. (R&B.)

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, 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.

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.

* 8 p.m. Saturday: Jon Solo. (Acoustic folk/rock.)

* 8 p.m. Sept. 3: The Grandtours/The Rachel Mae Band.

* 8 p.m. Sept. 4: Philinn and The Substitutes.

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.

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 p.m. Saturday: Handful of Luvin'. (Folk rock/jam.)

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. 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. DJ/dancing. 509-768-2422 or www.studiowest.ws.

* 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cover: $4.

* 8:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month: Swing dance. Cover $4.

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 Friday-Saturday.

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.

* 8 p.m. Sept. 11: "Arthur and Esther." (Dark comedy by solo actor Ross Howard.)

CONCERTS

Classical/Chamber/Choral

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

* Resumes Sept. 25.

R&B/Disco/Soul

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

Rock/Country/Pop

JOHN MAYER AND KEITH URBAN. 7 p.m. Saturday. 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. (Rock).

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 performance. Latin/salsa music. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $10. www.theseasonsyakima.com.

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

Variety

YAKIMA VALLEY VINTNERS' OPEN MIKE NIGHT. 5-8 p.m. Saturday. YVCC's Winery Tasting Room, 110 Grandridge Road in Grandview. Appetizers and student-made wines. 509-882-7007 or www.yakimavalleyvintners.com.

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

* Sunday: Portland Groove Collection. (Jazz/rock.)

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

DANCE CLASSES. Adult ballet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Adult Modern Dance at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Afro-Modern at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. 3506 Summitview Ave. Info: Alice, 509-964-2346.

BALLROOM DANCE 8-WEEK SERIES. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 7. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. 509-930-0354 or www.studiowest.ws.

BOOMER DANCES. 8-11 p.m. Fridays. 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.

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.

KITTITAS COUNTY CONTRA DANCERS. Resumes Nov. 6. www.fairpoint.net/~eburgcontradance/.

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 CLASSES. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Info: Sal, 509-895-4445, or www.studiowest.ws.

TROPICAL NIGHTS. 9 p.m. the third Friday of each month. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Salsa, merengue, cubmia and bachata. Cost: $4. 509-985-4445 or www.studiowest.ws.

ZUMBA. Mondays-Saturdays Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. 509-786-2422 or www.studiowest.ws.

PLAN AHEAD

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.)

BRET MICHAELS. 8 p.m. Sept. 11. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Opens with Wayman Chapman. Tickets: $29.80 in advance or $34 day of show; available through TicketsWest outlets, www.ticketswest.com, Yakima County Stadium, Yakima Bears downtown office, Yakima Valley SunDome box office, 800-325-7328. (Rock.)

GEORGE WINSTON. 7 p.m. Sept. 17. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $25 in advance, $28 at the door. www.theseasonsyakima.com or 509-453-1888. (Pianist).

YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2010/2011 SEASON SERIES. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Cost for the series is $40-$200. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Info: YSO, 509-248-1414 or yakimasymphony.org.

* Sept. 18: "New Beginnings."

* Feb. 19: "Concert Fantastique."

* April 2: "Final Thoughts."

* May 21: "Verdi Requiem."

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR BUDWEISER STAGE ENTERTAINMENT. Sept. 24-Oct. 3 at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Free with fair admission. Les Schwab Concert Series reserved seats on sale through TicketsWest, 800-325-7328, or the State Fair ticket office, 509-248-7160 or www.fairfun.com. (Cost for reserved seats varies and does not include fair admission.)

* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25: The Guess Who. (Rock.)

* 6 p.m. Sept. 26: Williams & Ree. (Musical comedians.)

* 7 p.m. Sept. 28: Bill Engvall. (Comedian.)

* 7 p.m. Sept. 29: Clay Walker. (Country.)

* 7 p.m. Sept. 30: Collective Soul. (Rock.)

* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1: Pablo Cruise. (Pop/rock band.)

* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2: Bucky Covington. (Country.)

JACK JOHNSON. 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Gorge Amphitheater in George, Wash. Tickets on sale at www.jackjohnsonmusic.com, www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. (Soft rock and acoustic.)

SHOWTIME ONE. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Fruitvale Grange, 2908 Castlevale Road. "Jukebox Saturday Night." Songs and dance from the '50s. Cost: $10 donation. Info: Patti R., 509-965-0152.

THE TOM HARRELL QUINTET. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $25. www.theseasonsyakima.com or 509-453-1888. (Jazz).