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THURSDAY, Nov. 1
BENTLEY'S PUB: Kevin Stearn's "Sing Along," 6 p.m.; Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
BLACK BEAR INN, Danville: Karaoke with Route 66, 9 p.m.
BOOMERANG'S BAR AND GRILL: Extreme Midget Wrestling, 8 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: Kraddy and heRobust, 10 p.m.
DUBLIN O'NEIL'S: John McMahon (acoustic rock), 7 p.m.
HIGHDIVE: DJ Luniks (Industry Night), 10 p.m.
IRON POST: University of Illinois No. 3 Jazz Big Band, 7 p.m.
MEMPHIS ON MAIN: Liquid Courage Karaoke ('80s Karaoke Night), 9 p.m.
THE PINK HOUSE, Ogden: Nickel & Dimes (acoustical rock and country), 7 p.m.
SENATOR'S INN AND PUB, Savoy: RockStarz Karaoke, 9 p.m.
T-N-T TAVERN, Rantoul: One of a Kind Karaoke, 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, Nov. 2
BLACK BEAR INN, Danville: Karaoke with Route 66, 9 p.m.
BOOMERANG'S BAR AND GRILL: El Guapo (Jeff Markland's Birthday Bash), 9 p.m.
BUVONS WINE BAR/CORKSCREW WINE EMPORIUM: Almost "A" Quartet (mix of Romanian gypsy, artsy stuff, jazz standards, tango, and Django), 5:30 p.m.; Jazz Clarinet Revival (bossa nova), 7 p.m.; New Orleans Jazz Machine (traditional jazz), 8:30 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: G. Love and Special Sauce, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, 9 p.m.
D.R. DIGGERS: Karaoke with The Outlaw, 9 p.m.
CLARK BAR: Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber, 10 p.m.
COWBOY MONKEY: DJs Wesjile and Kow (house, mash-ups, Top-40), 10 p.m.
HIGHDIVE: DJ Delayney (Top-40, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, old-school dance tunes), 10 p.m.
HUBER'S: Galt and Kerr, 8 p.m.
IRON POST: "Rubber Soul," playalong/singalong with Jordan Kaye and the Prairiedogs, 5 p.m.; Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr, 6:45 p.m.; New Old Cavalry (bluegrass), 7:45 p.m.; Red Tail Ring (Americana roots duo), 9 p.m.; The Curses, 10:30 p.m. On the patio: Campfire singalong with Jan Kalmar, 7 p.m. and Jordan Kaye, 8 p.m.; Campfire open jam with Jose Agusti, 9 p.m. Campfire events cancel if raining or under 32 degrees.
LU & DENNY'S TAVERN, Tolono: DJ - Dustin R Entertainment, 9 p.m.
MEMPHIS ON MAIN: Candy Foster and Shades of Blue (blues/R&B), 9 p.m.
MIKE 'N' MOLLY'S: Stone-Faced, Heel Dragger, 10 p.m.
THE PHOENIX: Karaoke with DJ Hannah, 9 p.m.
THE PINK HOUSE, Ogden: Big Creek Guitar Band (acoustic classic rock), 5 p.m.
POP'S PLACE, Ludlow: One of a Kind Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.
SENATOR'S INN AND PUB, Savoy: RockStarz Karaoke, 9 p.m.
ROSE BOWL TAVERN: Stay Gold Boys (rockabilly/jump trio), 8 p.m.; New Old Cavalry (bluegrass), 11:30 p.m.
SILVERCREEK: Live Jukebox Show, featuring David Howie (all requests, covers and originals), 5:30 p.m.
T-N-T TAVERN, Rantoul: Ryan Ideus DJ, 9 p.m.
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTER: The Freight Hoppers (old-time music), 9:30 p.m.; Robbie Fulks, 10:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, Nov. 3
ARROWHEAD LANES: DJ playing (R&B, old school, steppin' music, jazz, blues, more/JazzStep Entertainment presents Steppin' Saturdays), 9 p.m.
BLACK BEAR INN, Danville: Karaoke with Route 66, 9 p.m.
BLACK ROCK PIZZA CO.: Justin Larkin a.k.a Midas the Crow, Vivian McConnell, Justin Rondon, Gloria Roubal (Nightjar Promotions — Singer-Songwriter Showcase), 2:30 to 5 p.m.
BOOMERANG'S BAR AND GRILL: Nothing Personal ('90s alternative rock), 9 p.m.
BUNNY'S TAVERN: Joni Dreyer, 8 p.m.
BUVONS WINE BAR/CORKSCREW WINE EMPORIUM: The Bryan Holloway Somethin' (jazz), 7 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: Chalice Dubs Masquerade, featuring Midnight Conspiracy, with DJ Solo, D1Rty No1Ze, Thwyp!, and Substr8 (of Positive Vibr8Ions), 9 p.m.
COWBOY MONKEY: Whiskey Daredevils (country punkabilly), 10 p.m.
FAT CITY BAR AND GRILL: 90's Daughter (best of the '90s, party/dance music), 9 p.m.
HEARTLAND GALLERY: Margaret O'Brien, 7 p.m.
HIGHDIVE: 'Belly Belly Boo' (annual breast cancer fundraiser in honor of Halloween that complements Pangaea Dance Company's "Bellies for Life", 6 p.m.; DJ, 10 p.m.
HUBER'S: The Prairie Dogs, 8 p.m.
IRON POST: Singer-songwriter collective, noon; Bluegrass jam with Steve Rosen, 1:30 p.m.; Old-Time jam with Claudia and Gary Kaufman, 3 p.m.; Blues jam with Rob Krumm (tentative), 4:30 p.m.; Deak Harp, 6 p.m.; Old Time Players, 7 p.m.; Vine St. Syncopators, 7:45 p.m.; Blind Boy Paxton (country blues) and Brandon Bailey (harp-boxing), 9:15 p.m.; Blind Boy jams on, 10:30 p.m.
LU & DENNY'S TAVERN, Tolono: Gloria Roubal and Paul Sabuco (acoustic classic rock), 8 p.m.
MEMPHIS ON MAIN: X-Krush, 9 p.m.
MIKE 'N' MOLLY'S: Clatter, Electric Bitters, Pleasure Boat Explosion, 10 p.m.
THE PINK HOUSE, Ogden: Suspicious Activity (southern classic rock), 8:30 p.m.
ROSE BOWL TAVERN: The Shanties, 6 p.m.; Blind Boy Paxton (country blues) with Brandon Bailey (harp-boxing), 7:15 p.m.; Black Coffee Fridays (acoustic, pickin' and grinnin' with fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocals), 9 p.m.; Devil in a Woodpile (blues), 10:30 p.m.
SENATOR'S INN AND PUB, Savoy: RockStarz Karaoke, 9 p.m.
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTER: John Lilly, 6 p.m.; Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra (acoustic, high-energy Gypsy-ska-roots-grass), 10 p.m.
VFW POST NO. 630: GTO and the Glasspaks Band, 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, Nov. 4
BLACK BEAR INN, Danville: Karaoke with Route 66, 9 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: Conspirator and Boombox, Abakus and Cinnamon Chasers, 8:30 p.m.
COWBOY MONKEY: Big Dave's Trivia, 7:30 p.m.
EMERALD CITY LOUNGE: Blues dancing (lesson the first hour), 6 p.m.
IRON POST: Rob Oziol Combo, 4 p.m.
THE PHOENIX: Big Homie presents Open Mic Night (singers, musicians, groups, poets, spoken word, etc.), 7 p.m.
ROSE BOWL TAVERN: CU Folk Roots Festival (folk music), 7 p.m.; Surreal Deal, 8 p.m.
MONDAY, Nov. 5
BENTLEY'S PUB: Trivia with Monte and Mike (with prizes), 7 p.m.
MIKE 'N' MOLLY'S: Abe Froman Project (improv comedy troupe), 9 p.m.; RockStarz Karaoke, 10 p.m.
ROSE BOWL TAVERN: Good ole' fashioned Hootenanny (Open microphone, acoustic jam), 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, Nov. 6
BENTLEY'S PUB: Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
BOLTINI LOUNGE: Tuesday night trivia, 7 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: Open microphone for DJs, compete for an opening spot at 3LAU!, 10:30 p.m.
CLARK BAR: Geoff Beran and Vagabond (Halloween Show), 6:30 p.m.; Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber, 10 p.m.
COWBOY MONKEY: Open microphone night, 10 p.m.
EL TORO II: Live Jukebox Show, featuring David Howie (requests, originals), 6:30 p.m.
FAT CITY BAR AND GRILL: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
IRON POST: Traditional Jazz Orchestra (jazz), 6 p.m.; Larry Gray Quintet, 8 p.m.
MEMPHIS ON MAIN: Trivia Tuesdays, hosted by Dillon McDade, 7 p.m.
T-N-T TAVERN, Rantoul: One of a Kind Karaoke, 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7
BENTLEY'S PUB: Jammin' Jimmy Bean and Friends, "An Acoustic Experience," 6 p.m.
BOLTINI LOUNGE: Gordy Wilson, piano, 6 p.m.; DJ Randall Ellison (dance pop, disco house, old skool "gay" club anthems), 9 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: The Piano Man, 9:30 p.m.
COWBOY MONKEY: DJ Joe Grohens (tango), 8 p.m.; and DJ Juan/Javier (salsa/merengue/bachata/mambo/reggaeton), 10 p.m.
D.R. DIGGERS: Kilborn Alley Blues Band, 9 p.m.
DUBLIN O'NEIL'S: Traditional Irish music session (traditional dance music performed on authentic Irish instruments, occasional songs are sung and stories told), 8:30 p.m.
FAT CITY BAR AND GRILL: Country night, 8 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m.
FAMAN'S WAREHOUSE, Danville: Live Karaoke Band, 8:30 p.m.
GREAT IMPASTA: Donnie Heitler, solo piano, 6 p.m.
HIGHDIVE: Little Hurricane, 9 p.m.; Electric Six, 10 p.m.
IRON POST: Ark Ovrutski Quintet (jazz), featuring Benito Gonzalez, 7 p.m.
MEMPHIS ON MAIN: Stand Up Comedy Night, presented by C-U Comedy (Rated R), 9 p.m.
THE PINK HOUSE, Ogden: DJ BJ Clark, 7 p.m.
SAMUEL MUSIC: Open microphone night, 5 to 7 p.m.
SENATOR'S INN AND PUB, Savoy: RockStarz Karaoke, 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, Nov. 8
BENTLEY'S PUB: Nickel and Dimes, 7 p.m.; Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
BLACK BEAR INN, Danville: Karaoke with Route 66, 9 p.m.
CANOPY CLUB: 3LAU with Topher Jones, 9 p.m.
HIGHDIVE: DJ Luniks (Industry Night), 10 p.m.
IRON POST: University of Illinois Jazz Combo, 7 p.m.; Sonny Stubble, 10:30 p.m.
MEMPHIS ON MAIN: Liquid Courage Karaoke ('80s Karaoke Night), 9 p.m.
SENATOR'S INN AND PUB, Savoy: RockStarz Karaoke, 9 p.m.
T-N-T TAVERN, Rantoul: One of a Kind Karaoke, 9 p.m.
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