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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

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Music

Tim McGraw - Country, with Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft. Today, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $49.75-$65.75. (800) 325-SEAT

Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart - All-female Irish supergroup. Today, 7:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $48-$68. (800) 325-SEAT

EWU Vocal Jazz - Friday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

Spokane Symphony Casual Classics - “Sounds of Cities: Paris” with music of Rameau, Haydn, Milhaud, Martin and Ravel. Friday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $21-$32. (509) 624-1200

African Drumming and Storytelling - Featuring former Spokane Symphony timpanist Marty Zyskowski and the SFCC World Drumming Ensemble, and current symphony percussionist Brian Bogue with the Salk Middle School African Drum Group, to raise money for an Ethiopian mission trip. Saturday, 6 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. $10/adults, $5/children 12 and younger. (509) 487-6757, www.nabcspokane.org

Barenaked Ladies - Canadian pop-rockers. Saturday. 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $36-$56. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Nina Storey - Bluesy, acoustic pop. Fundraiser for the Dave Green Memorial Fund/Jacey’s Race 2010. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $12/advance, $15/door. (208) 263-9191

Hog Heaven Big Band - Tunes from the ’20s to the ’40s. Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., complimentary dance lessons 6 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $5/person, $8/couple, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 229-3414

Spokane Youth Symphony - “Musical Milestones,” featuring the Spokane Youth Orchestra and winners of the concerto competition. Sunday, 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $14/adults, $12/seniors, $10/students. (509) 624-1200

“Gifts from Africa” - More than 50 singers and 10 marimba players perform African and American music to raise funds for a school in Tanzania, featuring the “TUIMBE!” choir, Bonners Ferry children’s choir, Swingin’ on a Star and the Bonners Ferry Marimba Band. Sunday, 3 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. (208) 267-7191

Chane Mattoon and Band - Country Christian concert to benefit upcoming missions. Sunday, 6-8 p.m., Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd. Donation. (509) 325-5738

Creedence Clearwater Revisited - Featuring original Creedence bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford. Sunday, 8 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50-$60 (age 18 and older). (800) 325-SEAT

Opera Scenes Showcase - Monday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Auditorium, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

Tuesday Night Music Series - Emily Poor (folk/traditional). Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

Jazz Northwest - WSU faculty ensemble. Tuesday, 1:10-2 p.m., Washington State University Art Museum, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3581

EWU “Chamber Showcase” Competition/Concert - Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

Trombone Solo Night and Drawing - Wednesday, 5 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. (509) 359-2241

EWU String Recital Night - Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

EWU Choral Concert - Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Auditorium, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

Dance

Battle for a Cause - Breakdance competition to raise money for the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1015 Salnave Road, Cheney. $7/adults, $5/students w/ID, free/age 5 and younger ($2 off with donation of two cans of food). (509) 386-3945

Comedy

Coming Soon – Improv comedy about the movie-making process, based on audience suggestions. All ages welcome. Friday, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045

Safari Saturday - Fast-paced short-form improv. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045

Theater

“Urinetown: The Musical” - Lewis and Clark High School presents the Tony Award-winning social satire. Some material may not be suitable for children. Today-Saturday, 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School Auditorium, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $10/door. (509) 354-6907

“Psychopathia Sexualis”- Through May 29. John Patrick Shanley’s farce about a soon-to-be-married man and his sock fetish. Wednesdays-Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and May 29. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $10-$21. (509) 455-7529

“Lips Together, Teeth Apart” - Comedy/drama about secrets revealed between two married couples as they spend Fourth of July weekend together. Today through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. (entrance off Dean Avenue). $16. (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT

“Jekyll and Hyde”- Musical based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Today through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $16/adults, $13/seniors and students, $10/children 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323

“The Last Gladiator” - A story about bravery, trickery and falling in love, presented by Theater Arts for Children. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $7/ages 13 and older, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413

“Play It Again, Sam” - Woody Allen comedy presented by Pend Oreille Players. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Community Theater, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance, $12/door. (509) 671-3389

“The Legend of Pocahontas” - Presented by Christian Youth Theater-Spokane. Friday-Saturday and May 28-29, 7 p.m., and matinees Saturday and May 29-30 at 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $9/adults, $8/senior/students (all tickets $7 for Saturday’s matinee). (800) 325-SEAT

“Willy Wonka” - Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho presents this musical based on Roald Dahl’s famous children’s book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Friday-Saturday and May 28-29, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and May 29-30 at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $9/adults, $8/seniors and children age 12 and younger ($7 for Saturday’s matinee). (208) 277-5727, (208) 819-9281

“Annie Get Your Gun” - Classic Broadway musical about the adventures of Annie Oakley. Opens Friday and continues through June 20, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre 1020 N. Howard St. $27/adults, $25/seniors age 65 and older, $18/students 24 and younger with ID, $9/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 928-8301

“1984” - Spokane Community College Players present a stage version of George Orwell’s novel about totalitarianism. Friday-Saturday and May 28-29, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday and May 30, 2 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center auditorium, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387

“The Boxcar Children” - Spokane Children’s Theatre presents this play based on Gertrude Chandler Warner’s youth literary series. Saturday, 1 p.m.; Sunday, May 29 and June 6 at 1 and 4 p.m.; and June 5, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (signing provided for the hearing impaired during performances that day). Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Theatre, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, Building 5. $10/adults, $8/children. (800) 325-SEAT