Playing around listings 

Thursday
Ancient Mariner, 960 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-5503, open mic hosted by Joe & Brian of Creating a Newsense, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., 955-5600, Howard Kirstel (piano), 6-9 p.m.

Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, 578-1516, Black Rose Acoustic Society jam, 7 p.m.

The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., 227-7625, If Hope Dies, Versus the Mirror, The Human Abstract and Oh Sleeper, 7:30 p.m., $8-$10.

Bloom's Mill Hill, 1668 S. 21st St., 632-6932, Loretta & Friends, 7 p.m. to midnight.

Coffee and Tea Zone, 25 N. Tejon St., 632-3887, Lakua, 7-10 p.m.

Dewey's American Grill, 4659 Centennial Blvd., 262-9100, Arch Hooks, 9 p.m. to midnight.

Diamond Deb's Bar, 919 Arcturus Drive, 475-1077, Rocky (acoustic), 5-7 p.m.

Dublin House, 1850 Dominion Ave., 265-8820, DJ Prominent, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

FAC Modern Jazz Bistro, 121 S. Tejon St., Suite 100, 634-5581, Hidden Agenda and Casablanca, 7-11 p.m.

Frankie's Too, 7368 McLaughlin Road, Peyton, 495-8707, Michael Paul (one-man band), 8 p.m. to midnight.

Front Range Barbeque, 2330 W. Colorado Ave., 632-2596, open mic with Lucian & Julia, 8-10 p.m.

Hooked on Hookah, 124 E. Cheyenne Road, 630-7024, DJ Skip Ripkin, 10 p.m.

Jack Quinn's, 21 S. Tejon St., 385-0766, Brian Clancy (Irish), 7:30 p.m.

Joe's Bar, 4763 Flintridge Drive, 599-8382, J. "Fitty" Smith Band (classic rock), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rascals, 1785 B St., 576-2238, open mic with Orange Sunshine, 8 p.m.

Rico's Caf and Wine Bar, 320 N. Tejon St., 630-7723, Michael Reese, Electric Guitar Experience, 7:30-10 p.m.

Ritz Grill, 15 S. Tejon St., 635-8484, DJ Ron Perry, 9:30 p.m.

Southside Johnny's, 528 S. Tejon St., 444-8487, Basil Reid (reggae), 9 p.m.

The Thirsty Parrot, 32 S. Tejon St., 884-1094, Less Than Zero ('80s, covers), 9 p.m.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, blues jam with The Jake Loggins Band, 8 p.m.

The Triple Nickel Tavern, 26 S. Wasatch Ave., 477-9555, Hillstomp and I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch in the House, 9 p.m.

The Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 578-7771, DJ Tony Garcia, 10 p.m.

Union Station, 2419 N. Union Blvd., 227-7168, Locals Rule Live Rock, 9 p.m.

Friday
Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., 955-5600, Eddie Jones Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.

Benny's, 517 W. Colorado Ave., 634-9309, Brian Parton, 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., 227-7625, Cursive with Jeremy Enigk and Planes Mistaken for Stars, 7:30 p.m., $15.

Bloom's Mill Hill, 1668 S. 21st St., 632-6932, The Legend Band, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Cedars Jazz Club, 3125 Sinton Road, 578-5744, Hidden Agenda (eclectic jazz), 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Charlie's Pit Barbeque, 2819 N. Nevada Ave., 636-2200, Brother Malcolm (blues, Americana), 5-8 p.m.

Coffee and Tea Zone, 25 N. Tejon St., 632-3887, Bard Griffin, 7-10 p.m.

Diamond Deb's Bar, 919 Arcturus Drive, 475-1077, Crazy Tony's Show, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

DJ's Bar and Grill, 1110 E. Fillmore St., 473-2425, DJ Big Mikey, 4-9 p.m. DJ Miss Kitty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

FAC Modern Jazz Bistro, 121 S. Tejon St., Suite 100, 634-5581, Brad Eastin Quartet, 7-11 p.m.

Hideout Lounge, 6437 Omaha Blvd., 596-9771, One-Eyed Jacks, 9 p.m.

It's a Grind Coffee House, 3236 Centennial Blvd., 635-2411, Kenny Giordano, 7-10 p.m.

Jimbo's Take 2, 2427 N. Union Blvd., 244-1601, The Jim Adam Blues Band, 7:30 p.m., $7.50.

Jose Muldoon's, 222 N. Tejon St., 636-2311, Basil Reid (reggae), 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The Keg Lounge, 730 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-9531, Arch Hooks, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Kinfolks, 950 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-4433, Joe King, 6-8 p.m.

Laura Belle's, 734 N. 19th St., 630-7600, That Band! (blues, rock), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Mary Lou's, 3536 N. Academy Blvd., 622-0400, Mistura Bela (sambas, swing), 6:30-9 p.m.

Meadow Muffins, 2432 W. Colorado Ave., 633-0583, Andy McCue, 8 p.m.

Pine Gables Tavern, 10530 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls, 684-2555, BadDogs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Ritz Grill, 15 S. Tejon St., 635-8484, Byron Shaw Projex (alternative), 9:30 p.m.

Rum Bay, 20 N. Tejon St., 634-3522, Ginger's Hotter, 9 p.m.

Sharkey's Bar & Grill, 5910 Omaha Blvd., 638-1180, Johnny Graves and the Blue Waves, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

SoDo, 527 S. Tejon St., 314-0420, Tru Gruv, 5-8 p.m.

Southside Johnny's, 528 S. Tejon St., 444-8487, The Broadcasters, 9 p.m.

Time Out Sports Lounge, 3721 Drennan Road, 390-7257, Ted Villarreal (one-man band), 9 p.m.

The Thirsty Parrot, 32 S. Tejon St., 884-1094, Wrestle with Jimmy (alternative, punk), 9:30 p.m.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, The Martini Shot, 9 p.m.

The Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 578-7771, DJ Tony Garcia and DJ Omega, 10 p.m.

Union Station, 2419 N. Union Blvd., 227-7168, Motherload (radio rock), 9 p.m.

Walkabout Pub, 1919 E. Boulder St., 471-1188, Brotherly Luv, 9 p.m.

Saturday
Ancient Mariner, 960 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-5503, Cool Running, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., 955-5600, Brad Bietry Jazz Group, 6-10 p.m.

Back East Bar & Grill, 9475 Briar Village Point, 264-6161, Velvet Rut, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, 578-1516, Black Rose Acoustic Society open stage, 7 p.m., $2.

The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., 227-7625, Coma Recovery, They Murdered Miracles, Across Tundras and Summer Justice, 7:30 p.m., $5-$7.

Bloom's Mill Hill, 1668 S. 21st St., 632-6932, The Legend Band, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Cedars Jazz Club, 3125 Sinton Road, 578-5744, Hidden Agenda (eclectic jazz), 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Charlie's Pit Barbeque, 2819 N. Nevada Ave., 636-2200, Brother Malcolm (blues, Americana), 5-8 p.m.

Coffee and Tea Zone, 25 N. Tejon St., 632-3887, Bryan Scott and Friends, 7-10 p.m.

Cucuru Gallery & Caf, 2332 W. Colorado Ave., 520-9900, open mic with Jose & Friends, 6:30 p.m.

Diamond Deb's Bar, 919 Arcturus Drive, 475-1077, Crazy Tony's Show, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

DJ's Bar and Grill, 1110 E. Fillmore St., 473-2425, DJ Miss Kitty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

FAC Modern Jazz Bistro, 121 S. Tejon St., Suite 100, 634-5581, Brad Eastin Quartet, 7-11 p.m.

Frankie's, 945 N. Powers Blvd., 574-4881, Plastic Mojo, 8 p.m. to midnight.

The Grove Tavern, 901 E. C St., Pueblo, 719/544-7103, Me & Julio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

It's a Grind Coffee House, 3236 Centennial Blvd., 635-2411, Paul Godfrey, 7-10 p.m.

Jimbo's Take 2, 2427 N. Union Blvd., 244-1601, The Miles Street Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., $5.

Jose Muldoon's, 222 N. Tejon St., 636-2311, Cellar Dwellers (alternative rock), 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Kelly O'Brian's Sports Bar & Grill, 239 N. Academy Blvd., 573-1976, Arch Hooks, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Laura Belle's, 734 N. 19th St., 630-7600, Neighborhood Bully, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

McCabe's Tavern, 520 S. Tejon St., 633-3300, Half Way Home (nostalgic rock), 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Meadow Muffins, 2432 W. Colorado Ave., 633-0583, Ted Villarreal (one-man band), 9 p.m.

Pine Gables Tavern, 10530 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls, 684-2555, BadDogs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Ritz Grill, 15 S. Tejon St., 635-8484, Byron Shaw Projex (alternative), 9:30 p.m.

Rum Bay, 20 N. Tejon St., 634-3522, Ginger's Hotter, 9 p.m.

Southside Johnny's, 528 S. Tejon St., 444-8487, The Broadcasters, 9 p.m.

The Thirsty Parrot, 32 S. Tejon St., 884-1094, Wrestle with Jimmy (alternative, punk), 9:30 p.m.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, The Martini Shot, 9 p.m.

The Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 578-7771, DJ Houseboi, 10 p.m.

Union Station, 2419 N. Union Blvd., 227-7168, Ellison, I October, Millionaire Murder Trial and Azimuth, 9 p.m., $10.

Walkabout Pub, 1919 E. Boulder St., 471-1188, Brotherly Luv, 9 p.m.

Sunday
Metropolitain, 101 E. Kiowa St., 302-0280, Miles Street Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m.

Rascals, 1785 B St., 576-2238, Hip Hop with Royal Click, 8 p.m., $3.

Ritz Grill, 15 S. Tejon St., 635-8484, DJ Ron Perry, 9:30 p.m.

Southside Johnny's, 528 S. Tejon St., 444-8487, blues jam with The Channel Cats, 9 p.m.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, Crazy Tony's Show, 9 p.m.

Tony's, 311 N. Tejon St., 228-6566, Sunday School DJs, 9 p.m.

Townhouse Lounge, 907 Manitou Ave., 685-1085, TRIBE, 7-10 p.m.

Monday
Ritz Grill, 15 S. Tejon St., 635-8484, DJ Prominent, 9:30 p.m.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, Retro Disco Night with DJ Tony Garcia, 9 p.m.

The Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 578-7771, DJ Omega (Gothic industrial), 10 p.m.

Tuesday
Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., 955-5600, Howard Kirstel (piano), 6-9 p.m.

The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., 227-7625, Melissa Bay's Birthday Bash featuring Thunderdick, Colonial Excess and Eyes Caught Fire, 7:30 p.m.

Cedars Jazz Club, 3125 Sinton Road, 578-5744, The String Theory Open Mic with Don Dooley, 8:30 p.m. to midnight.

Meadow Muffins, 2432 W. Colorado Ave., 633-0583, Gary Cover, 6:30 p.m.

Ritz Grill, 15 S. Tejon St., 635-8484, Andy Clifton (acoustic), 9:30 p.m.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, Crazy Tony's Show, 9 p.m.

Tony's, 311 N. Tejon St., 228-6566, Nerdbomb, 9 p.m.

Wednesday
Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., 955-5600, Howard Kirstel (piano), 6-9 p.m.

Boulder Street Coffee Roasters, 332 N. Tejon St., 577-4291, The People's Open Mic with Don Dooley (acoustic, poetry), 6-9 p.m.

Frankie's, 945 N. Powers Blvd., 574-4881, Michael Paul (one-man band), 8 p.m. to midnight.

Front Range Barbeque, 2330 W. Colorado Ave., 632-2596, Grass It Up (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m.

SilverWood Hotel, 505 Popes Bluff Trail, 598-0726, Rick Stahl (acoustic), 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Spirit Keeper, 11627 Black Forest Road, 495-3189, open mic with Take It to the Limit, 8 p.m. to midnight.

Thunder and Buttons II, 2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888, Retro Disco Night with DJ Tony Garcia, 9 p.m.

The Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 578-7771, DJ Little Miss Sunshine, 10 p.m.