— Summer is always a great time for music, and there is plenty of entertaining shows and other events all within driving distance. Have fun and make it a memorable week.

Best bets

• Ford Park Exhibit Hall , 5155 IH 10 S., Beaumont. Exhibit Hall. Sunday, Snoop Dogg, $35. All ages. www.fordpark.com

• Mr. Giggles, 3601 N. Twin City Hwy. Jefferson City Shopping Center, Port Arthur. Friday, Paul Orta and The Kingpins, $5-$8.

• Nutty Jerry's, 18291 Englin Road, Winnie. Friday, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, $20-$50. All ages. www.nuttyjerrys.com

Port Arthur

• Dylan's, 8601 Ninth Ave., Port Arthur. Friday, The Posse. Saturday, Valley View. Tuesday, Blake Sticker. Wednesday, karaoke, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-722-1600.

• The Place, 5875 W. Port Arthur Rd, Port Arthur. Saturday, 3 Way Switch, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-736-2650.

• King’s Cue Stick, 8160 9th Ave, Port Arthur. Friday, Pear Ridge, Soy. Saturday, Zach Feemster. 409-722-8899.

• The Boudain Hut, 5714 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur. Sunday, Wednesday, Phillip Glyn and Daze. Friday-Saturday, Creole Cookin’. Tuesday, karaoke. 409-962-5079.

• Mr. Giggles, 3601 N. Twin City Hwy. Jefferson City Shopping Center, Port Arthur. Thursday, Karaoke, 8 ball pool tournament. Friday, Paul Orta and The Kingpins, $5-$8. Saturday, Karaoke, 9 ball pool tournament. Monday, “Teen Night” $7. Ages 21 and older. 409-960-6395

• Capri Club, 8585 9th Ave, Port Arthur. Thursday- Friday, Lucky Star Karaoke. Saturday, Roy Mannino Band, $5. Ages 21 and older. 409-724-1030

• R Bar. Friday, karaoke, free. Sunday, For Sale featuring Susan Pierce. 409-548-0637

Nederland

• Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1039 Nederland Ave. Nederland. Tuesday, Scott McGill. 409-729-8226.

• Jake’s Place, 1214 Spurlock Road, Nederland. Saturday, karaoke, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-721-5852.

• Irene’s Lounge, 147 N. Twin City Hwy., Nederland. Monday, Open pool tournament. Tuesday, karaoke. Wednesday, Ages 21 and older. 409-724-2927.

Groves

• Larry's French Market, 3701 FM 366, Groves. Thursday, Rod Rishard. Friday, Ken Marvel with Jivin’ Gene. 409-962-3381.

 • Pine Tree Lodge, 3296 Pinetree Road, LaBelle. Saturday, Port Arthur Playboys. Sunday, Curtis Breaux and the Cadillacs, free. www.thepinetreelodge.com 409-796-1600.

Bridge City

• Big Nasty's, 1195 Texas Avenue, Bridge City. Saturday, Stone Blind, Saddle Broke, Simple Design, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-697-3053.

Orange

• The Barking Dog, 109 Fifth St., Orange. Friday, karaoke, free. All ages. 409-330-4065.

• Cotton's Cay, 8379 N. Highway 87, Orange. Saturday, karaoke, free. Ages 18 and older. 409-886-9042.

• Capistrano, 1209 Green Ave., Orange. Friday, karaoke, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-883-8175.

• Club 87, 2348 Ivy Lane, Orange. Friday, Karaoke with Billy Jo, free. Tuesday, Open pool tournament. Ages 18 and older. 409-746-9699.

• Eagles Lodge, 803 N 28th St, Orange. Friday, Open pool tournament. 409-886-7381.

• Bayou Club, 2210 Simmons Dr., Orange. Thursday - Saturday, karaoke, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-882-9299.

Beaumont

• Ford Park Exhibit Hall , 5155 IH 10 S., Beaumont. Exhibit Hall. Sunday, Snoop Dogg, $35. All ages. www.fordpark.com

• Madison's, 4020 Dowlen, Beaumont. Saturday, Do Not Destroy. Tuesday, El Floppy Tacos, free. Wednesday, karaoke, free. 409-924-9777.

• Goodfellas, 3350 Dowlen Road, Ste. H, Beaumont. Friday, Kris Harper, free. Saturday, Jerry Mullin, Chris Vogt, free. 409-861-2500.

• Logon Cafe, 3805 Calder Ave, Beaumont. Friday, Ward, Bowen and Steinman. Saturday, Charrice and Co. $5. Tuesday, karaoke. Wednesday, Open mic night, free. www.logoncafe.net 409-832-1529.

• Thirsty's, 229 Dowlen Road, Beaumont. Friday, 3 Way Switch, free. Saturday, Blake Sticker, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-866-6066.

• Mackenzie's Pub, 229 Dowlen Rd., Ste# 9b, Beaumont. Tuesday, Ed Dix and Friends, free. Ages 21 and older. 409-866-2288.

• Pacesetter Lounge, 6358 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont. Thursday, Lee Pelly’s Singer and songwriter night, free. Friday, Six String Mafia, $5. Ages 21 and older. 409-866-2100.

• Major League Grill, 4430 Dowlen Road, Beaumont. Saturday, Six String Mafia, free. 409-898-7500.

• Starvin' Marvin's, 2310 N. 11th St., Beaumont. Tuesday, open mic jam, free. Call 409-347-0058.

• The Grill, 6680 Calder Ave., Beaumont. Friday David Lee Kaiser. Saturday, Paul Orta and Jack Edery. 409-866-0039.

• Tradewinds Tavern, 2355 IH 10, Beaumont. Tuesday, Alex Rozell. Wednesday, Jimmy Kaiser. Ages 21 and older. 409-842-3600.

• The Gig, Crockett Street, Beaumont. Friday, Framing the Red, Withdrawn. Saturday, Bretten Low Band. Wednesday, Open Mic Night. Ages 18 and older. www.thegigbeaumont.com

• Tequilla Rok, 260 Crockett Street, Beaumont. Friday, Phil Pritchett and the Full Band. Ages 18 and older. www.tequilarok.com

Winnie

• Nutty Jerry's, 18291 Englin Road, Winnie. Friday, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, $20-$50. All ages. www.nuttyjerrys.com

• Tiki Too Bar and Grill, 45735 Interstate 10, Winnie. Saturday, Joseph Mitchell Band, $5. Ages 21 and older. 409-296-2522.

•Al-T’s, 338 Spur 5 Tx 124 at the Comfort Inn & Suites, Winnie. Friday, High Street, free. Saturday, karaoke, free. 409-296-9818

Louisiana

• Delta Downs Event Center, 2717 Delta Downs Drive, Vinton, La. Saturday, Purple Reign. Ages 21 and older. www.deltadowns.com

• Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive,  Lake Charles, LA. Saturday, Colt Ford, Rehab, The Lacs, JB and The Moonshine Boys, Lenny Cooper, $26.50 - $151.50. All ages. 337-491-1432

Send all entertainment listings to tmann@orangeleader.com or call 409-721-2819