ESCANABA — The Lake Shore Live Music Festival is set for Saturday at the Karas Bandshell. The band lineup includes (all times approximate):

— The Blue Auroras (surf rock), 1 to 1:45 p.m. Eastern time;

— The Jimmy Almen Trio (blues and jazz), 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.;

— Sit Down Francis (classic and alternative rock), 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.;

— The Jam Band (country and classic rock), 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.;

— Driver (’80s and ’90s pop and rock), 8 to 10:30 p.m.

This is a free event. Those attending can bring a chair or blanket and a cooler full of their favorite beverages. Food vendors will be on site.

Other local entertainment:

Broad Axe, Hermansville — Friday, Morning Star Karaoke (variety music), starting at 9 p.m.

Island Resort and Casino, Harris — Friday and Saturday, 141 North, 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Labranche Tavern, Labranche — Saturday, Spun (variety rock music), starting at 9 p.m.

Wild Horse Saloon, Iron Mountain — Saturday, Morning Star Karaoke, (variety music), starting at 9 p.m.

Everyday, rock/country music videos jukebox, played on six big-screen TVs.

Lakeside Bar, Grill & Lodging, Athelstane, Wis. — Saturday, comedy night starting at 8 p.m. featuring Kevin Cahak and Mike Marvell. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Next week:

Brenda Loomis Band at Island Resort and Casino, Harris; Big Machine at the Boundary Waters Sports Bar & Grill, Pembine, Wis.

Upcoming

Sept. 26 — The Dirty Martinis (rockabilly music) at 8 p.m. at Woody’s Bar and Grill, Crivitz

Oct. 3 — UTV Booya Ride with music by Paul Hannah, 4 to 7 at Woody’s Bar and Grill, Crivitz, Wis. Ride leaves at 11 a.m. $10 registration fee goes to Iron Snow Show Trails.

Oct. 30 — Fine Line Acoustic at the Halloween bash at 8 p.m. at the Backwater Bar & Grill in Crivitz.

Compiled by Marguerite Lanthier, staff writer at The Daily News.