Thursday

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Brian Griffith, J.P. Riemens

* Carrigan Arms, Burlington: Open Jam with James Anthony, 8 p.m.

* Casbah Lounge: The Northwest Division, Sonia Sennik, 9 p.m.

* Jam Rock: Sharon Musgrave

* Three 16 Lounge: Songwriters Nite with host Patrick Lawton, 9 p.m.

* Whiskey Joe's: Detour

Friday

* Boston Manor: The Monroes

* Casbah: The Deares, Kristin Nicholls Band, Endo-Four, The Clear

* Casbah Lounge: National Parcs

* Coach and Lantern: Dave Ptolemy

* Corktown: East Coast Kitchen Party, 6 to 8 p.m.

* 1505 North Restaurant and Lounge: Mike and the Beat (and Saturday)

* Gator Ted's, Waterdown: Daryl Gray

* Gladstone Tavern: Michael Carr (and Saturday)

* Pepper Jack Cafe: Jamie Oakes, 5 to 8 p.m.; The Blood Ceremony, Battleship Ethel, 9:30 p.m.

* Star Lounge: Wylde Smoke

* Three 16 Lounge: Christopher Clause

* 2020 Lakeside: Booty Call

* West Town: Rhythm and Bones

* Whiskey Joe's: Fletcher Munson

Saturday

* Boston Manor: Keep The Faith

* Casbah: Bring on the Bands Night: Gin Rummy, Social Silence, Kidd Sister, Paradox Hotel, 5:30 p.m.; Black Sabbath Tribute Night: Porcelain Youth, Mayhem, Adder, Beyond a Wonderland, The Womb, 9:30 p.m.

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Ed and Brian

* Coach and Lantern: mykul

* Faloney's of Ancaster: Dave Ptolemy Band, 7 p.m.

* Pepper Jack Cafe: The Budos Band, Shurelock Groove, 9 p.m.

* Old Powerhouse: Andre and the J-Tones, 8 p.m.

* 2020 Lakeside: Freedom Train

* West Town Bar and Grill: Joel Guenther and Brian Griffith

* Whiskey Joe's: Black Thorn

Sunday

* Casbah Lounge: The Farrell Brothers

* Doors Pub: Jelly and Reg's Cafe

* Whiskey Joe's: Open jam

Monday

* Casbah Lounge: Katie Rox, Lesley Pike, 9 p.m.

* Pepper Jack Cafe: Open stage

Tuesday

* Casbah Lounge: Open mike hosted by Matt Jelly, 8 p.m.

* Doors Pub: Ryan and Nigel's Jam

* Lezley's Chaps, Burlington: Judy Marsales singalong

* West Town Bar and Grill: Songwriters' showcase with Paul Riemens

Wednesday

* Casbah Lounge: Melissa Bel, Ellissa's Songs, Paula Perri, 8 p.m.

* Doors Pub: Ania and Jeff's Jam

* Pepper Jack Cafe: Carbon Dating Service, Paper Saw, Ride Till Dawn

JAZZ

Thursday

* Visitors Inn: Paul Benton

Friday

* Brownies: Ron Palangio jazz guitar

Saturday

* Brownies: Jazz musicians, 7 p.m.

* Old Mill: Paul Benton

Sunday

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Steve Collett, 3 p.m.

* Old Mill: Paul Benton, 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Steve Collett

COMEDY

Thursday

* Doors Pub: Open mike standup

Friday

* Club 54: Todd Van Allen, 8 p.m.

* Yuk Yuk's, Airport Inn, 9 p.m.

Saturday

* Club 54: Bill Davern, 8 p.m.

* Yuk Yuk's, Airport Inn, 8 and 10:30 p.m.

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