Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500. All shows in the Music Hall start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets or phone charge at 703-573-7328.
*Nov. 3: Kevin Salem to open for Bob Mould.
Bistro Europa, 715 King St., Alexandria 703-549-0533. Live entertainment Tuesday-Saturday. Jazz on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Suzy Francis on the piano Friday and Saturday evenings. Karaoke Saturday night at 9.
Clarendon Grill, 703-524-7455. Arlington. Party DC Events Every Wednesday Live dance music from 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., plus micro brews, specials, outdoor patio and more. No cover charge.
*Oct. 31: The Lloyd Dobler Effect
*Nov. 1: The Reagan Years: 80's Tribute Band
*Nov. 2: Fine Swiss Cheese
Evening Star Café, 2000 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria 703-549-5051. Live music every Thursday, and Wine & Jazz every Wednesday in the No. 9 Upstairs Lounge. Free wine tastings in the Daily Planet Wine Shop, Friday, 5-7 p.m., and Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
Fast Eddie’s, 6220 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. 703-660-6966. Features 27 pool tables and live entertainment Thursday-Saturday.
Fish Market, 105 King St., Alexandria. 703-836-5677. Piano player Daryl Ott appears Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington 703-525-8646. Live music Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. No cover charge. Shows begin at 9:45 p.m.www.galaxyhut.com.
*Oct. 31: Special Halloween Show featuring ASSWAX
*Nov. 2: We Ragazzi, Mo Matching Drapes
*Nov. 3: Snow Globe (memphis), TBA
*Nov. 4: Christmas Decorations, EBSK, Octopus Project
Geno’s Restaurant, 1300 King St., Alexandria. 703-549-1796. Piano music by Fred Krafft every Friday and Saturday, 7-10 p.m.
Hilton, Old Town Alexandria. 1767 King St., 703-837-0440. Pianist and vocalist Rick Normoyle performs Tuesday-Saturday starting at 6 p.m.
IOTA, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340.
*Nov. 1: Cast Iron Filter, 9:30 p.m., $10.00
*Nov. 3: Susan Gibson (ex-Groobees), 8:30 p.m., $10.00
Joseph’s Restaurant. 2403 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-524-2722. Kenny Haddaway & Charles Solomon will perform an acoustic show Saturday, Oct. 12.
Knox Presbyterian Church, 7416 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. 703-560-5288
Laporta’s, 1600 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-683-6313. Laporta’s Restaurant offers live jazz every night Monday through Saturday with free parking and no cover or minimum.
Las Tapas Restaurant, 710 King St., Alexandria. 703-836-4000. Authentic flamenco performances are accompanied by live Spanish guitar music on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8 and 9 p.m.
Laughing Lizard Lounge, 1324 King St., Alexandria. 703-836-7885. Disco Thursday through Saturday.
Luna Park Grille, 5866 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington 703-237-5862. Live bands Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
*Oct. 31: Luna's Band Jam
*Nov. 1: Eric King & the Thin Line
*Nov. 2: Laughing Man
Mango Mike’s, 4111 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-823-1166. Swing to the sounds of the Caribbean at the café with an island twist.
Morrison House, 116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. 703-838-8000. Piano bar is featured Thursday-Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to closing.
Murphy’s Irish Pub, 713 King St., Alexandria. 703-548-1717. Old World Irish Pub offers Irish-style entertainment nightly.
Nick’s Restaurant, 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria. 703-751-8900. Full-service restaurant and bar serving food and beverages.
Pat Troy’s, 111 N. Pitt St., Alexandria. 703-549-4535. Pat Troy’s Irish restaurant and pub offers a nightly entertainment schedule.
*Nov. 1-2: Brendan’s Voyage
*Nov. 3: Mary Smith
*Nov. 4: Jim and Holly Lawrence
*Nov. 5-7: Brendan’s Voyage
Rock It Grill, 1319 King St., Alexandria. 703-739-2274. Join them for karaoke seven days a week from 9:30 p.m.-closing.
Santa Fe East, 110 S. Pitt St., Alexandria. 703-548-6900. Pianist Joe Forry will be playing every Friday and Saturday evening from 9 p.m.-closing.
Sala Thai, 2900 N. 10th St., Arlington. 703-465-2900. Live bands Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-739-9268. Performances are from 8-10 p.m., unless otherwise specified; Sunday performances are from 3-5 p.m.
Shark Club Alexandria, 8794 Sacramento Drive, Alexandria. 703-360-8283. Open seven days a week until 2 a.m. Karaoke Wednesday and Sunday. Live bands Friday and Saturday. Acoustic guitar player every Thursday. Five hours of pool for $5 every Sunday.
Southside 815, 815 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-836-6222.
* Tuesdays, Practically Einstein
* Wednesdays, Laurence McKenna of Shag
Taverna Cretekou, 818 King St., Alexandria. 703-548-8688.
* Wednesdays, singer Maria Isolina and her band, Sol y Rumba, 8 p.m.
Tiffany Tavern, 1116 King St., Alexandria. 703-836-8844. Live music Monday through Saturday. Open-mike nights during the week.
Torrie’s, 7732 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. 703-360-4911. “Music for the Soul,” Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Two Nineteen, 219 King St., Alexandria. 703-549-1141. Jazz musician John Cocuzzi plays Tuesday through Saturday.
Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-276-9693.
*Tuesdays, Acoustic music
*Wednesdays, Jazz
*Thursdays - Saturdays, live bands
Zig’s, 4531 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-823-2777. Bands until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, live entertainment nightly, open mike Tuesdays, full menu until 2 a.m. seven days a week.
*Oct. 31: Cheap date on Halloween, $200 costume contest
*Nov. 1: Blue Daze, Joel Burleson of Ki Theory
*Nov. 2: Merchants of Cool, Comedy Zone
*Nov. 5: Open mic with Jon Kaplan
Fax current information to 703-917-0991, or e-mail to jimsilverwork@hotmail.com.