South County Nightlife
Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Dec. 19, Christmas Jazz Sing-along. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: 9 p.m. Dec. 13, Boneyard; Dec. 20, Kickstart. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.
Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various evenings. Times are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Cost: Free; tips appreciated. 16739 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 253-639-3458.
Firecreek Grill and Raw Bar: 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, live music; 8 p.m. Mondays, open mic for all ages. No cover. 2019 W. Meeker St., Kent. 253-856-5170.
Gonzo’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 9 p.m. Wednesdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 15423 S.E. 272nd St., Suite 101, Kent. www.gonzosbarandgrill.com.
Interchange Bar & Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650 or www.interchangebar-grill.com.
Kona Kai Coffee Company: Performances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted. Dec. 13 and 16, open mic; Dec. 17, Comedy Night; Dec. 19, Susanna Fuller and the Cascade Jazz Trio ($3 cover); Dec. 20, Paul Johnson and Tom Maeda ($3 cover). 124 Fourth Ave. S., Kent. 206-931-6111 or www.konakaicoffee.net.
Pat’s Bar and Grill: All performances 8 p.m.-midnight unless otherwise noted. Performers: Dec. 12, Boneyard. 114 Railroad Ave. N., Kent. 253-852-7287 or www.patsbar.com.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Dec. 12, Randy Hansen; Dec. 26-27, Dog Leg Preacher. 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Eastside Nightlife
Nightlife
Bake’s Place: Performers: 7:45-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Tingstad and Rumbel; 7:45-10 p.m. Dec. 20, Greta Matassa Quartet; 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31, Little Bill and the Bluenotes New Year’s Eve Celebration ($95, includes dinner). Cost: $27 for show only. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.
Hector’s: Live music various nights. 112 Lake St., Kirkland. www.hectorskirkland.com/events.htm.
Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Dec. 13, Gabriel Rutledge; Dec. 17, Adam Ray and Friends; Dec. 18-20, Dean Evans with Adam Ray; Dec. 26-27 and 31, Bengt Washburn; Jan. 22-24, Iann Bagg. Ongoing: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, open mic comedy. 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6306, www.ticketweb.com or www.laughscomedy.com.
Old Fire House: 8 p.m. Fridays and some Saturdays. Cost: $6. 16510 N.E. 79th St., Redmond. 425-556-2370 or www.theoldfirehouse.org.
Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. Performers: Dec. 20, Darren Motamedy; Dec. 27, Astro Cats. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, including: Dec. 13, The Beat Merchants; Dec. 20, The Weatherheads; Dec. 27, Off Suit Blues Band; Jan. 3, The Unoriginals. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performers: Dec. 13, Take One; Dec. 17, George Grissom; Dec. 18, Shiri Zorn; Dec. 19, Dan Purser; Dec. 20, R. Curtis; Dec. 26, SeaTown Rhythm & Blues; Dec. 27, R. Curtis; Dec. 31, Clinton Ellison Project. Performance times: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.
The Spot Off Main Neighborhood Bar and Billiards: Events include: Sundays, karaoke; Tuesdays, open mic; Wednesdays, team trivia night. 20 103rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-646-6434 or www.thespotoffmain.com.
Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, live jazz performances. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.
Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.
Wilde Rover: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Pub Quiz. Cost: $10 per team. Performers: Dec. 13, Author Unknown; Dec. 19, Robert Stewart Band; Dec. 20, Pop Offs; Dec. 26, Robin Moxey; Dec. 27, Geoffrey Castle; Dec. 31, New Year’s Celebration with Pop Offs. Performances 9 p.m.-closing unless noted. Ongoing: Tuesdays, Jamdawgs; Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.
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