Good bets

Live music

Doug Rees

Tunes embassador plays with special guest Keith Sykes.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

He's got the blues. You can hear em.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Echo 3

Fresh air and good music.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. today

Classic Country Band

Country the way it always was.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday

Suzuki violinists

Classically trained violinists play for dinner.

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday

Anniversary party

Caney Creek and the return of "The Maleman" for D.J. Roll and a Saturday night dance party with Magic Mike.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Tunes at Twilight

Someone stole parts of Elvis, Jimmy Buffett and Hank to make this week's featured act, Keith Sykes.

Where: Common Pleas Courthouse gazebo

When: 7 p.m. Friday

John Sutton Band

The guys from Nashville are back.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Friday

The Level with Frank Bang

A funky little band from your hometown with a special guest from Chitown.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Doc Ellis Band

It's at Broussard's; we can only assume it's the blues.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Smooth piano in a calm atmosphere.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Brian Muench

Acoustic island music.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

Bill Hulvey and the Desert Rain Band

Straight country.

Where: The Little Ole Opry, Burfordville

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday

Cake Walk Contra Dance

Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance will teach you the moves.

Where: Christ Episcopal Church

When: 6:45 free beginner's session; 7 to 9:30 p.m. contra dance, Saturday

Jamin Bray

Folk music in the amphitheater.

Where: Trail of Tears State Park

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Ninth Life

If you like modern rock, you can't go wrong.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

The Shindig with Frank Bang

Frank Bang returns to burn it up with Sikeston, Mo., foursome Shindig.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Scott K & the Continentals

Jump and jive to some rockabilly.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Jerry Ford Combo

Dine inside or out under a tent. Reservations are recommended, 264-1115

Where: Ray's in Kelso, Mo.

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday

Dan Wiethop & Don Greenwood

Winery regulars provide background to a Sunday afternoon.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band

New Orleans blues staple makes a one-night appearance in Cape Girardeau.

Where: Marquette Tower

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

MISC

Irene's Country Dancers

You don't have to know how. They'll teach you to groove.

Where: Cape Eagles, 321 Spring Ave.

When: singles/line 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners' class starts at 6 p.m.

First ever Bike Show

Bring out the big bikes.

Where: Pockets

When: Saturday

Texas Hold 'Em

Put on your poker face.

Where: Pockets

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday

KARAOKE

Karaoke

Where: Brothers Lounge

When: 8:30 p.m. to midnight.

Karaoke

Where: Show-Me's

When: 8 p.m. today

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System

Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Renegade Karaoke

Where: Daytimer's Lounge

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Wattz Up Karaoke

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday