Irish pirates smiling at Piper Down
It's pirate weekend insert your best pirate "aarrgghh" here at the Piper Down Irish pub. Music by Denver's only Celtic/pirate pub band, Potcheen.
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8
Where • Piper Down Pub, 1492 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Admission • No cover for "wenches" (their word, not ours)
Info • piperdownpub.com or 801-468-1492
Winter dance party
The "Winter Wonderland" dance party features Kyau & Albert, Seven Lions, Cold Blank and more. Buy a VIP pass and there's no waiting to get in; free food and beverages as well as a shirt and other swag from sponsors, Bondad & Nightsneak. Also included for no extra charge a headache.
When • Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 for GA, $30 and up for VIP, at SmithsTix
Info • thecomplexslc.com or 888-316-5387
Country music Santa Jam in Ogden
It's a night of country music when The Santa Jam performs with baritone Brett Eldridge. A bit of trivia: Eldridge's distant cousin is Terry Eldredge, a member of the seminal bluegrass outfit Grascals.
When • Friday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.
Where • Outlaw Saloon, 1254 W. 2100 South, Ogden
Tickets • $15 at SmithsTix
Info • outlawsaloon.com oir 801-334-9260
Hail to funny man Pope
The Brian Pope Birthday Comedy Extravaganza has an all-local lineup featuring Natashia Mower, Jason Harvey, Jonny Brandin, and Collen Waters. The birthday boy will host.
When • Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $7 at SmithsTix
Info • thecomplexslc.co or 888-316-5387
Happy Birthday Tony
Local musician Tony Holiday and his band perform at Johnnys on Second. Tony celebrates his birthday this week, so don't forget to congratulate him.
When • Saturday, Dec. 8, until 1 a.m.
Where • Johnnys on Second, 165 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • No cover
Info • johnnysonsecond.com or 801-746-3334
Send information about nightlife events including upcoming New Year's Eve parties to David Burger at dburger@sltrib.com or 801-257-8620.