Stage listings
Music
Wines, Chocolate & Showtunes - Tasting of handmade chocolates and wines, accompanied by live music. Today, 7-9 p.m., Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St. $30. (509) 326-9516
WSU Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band - Today, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-4148
WSU Chamber Orchestra - Program includes Vivaldi’s Mandolin Concerto, Bach’s Double Violin Concerto and Warlock’s Capriol Suite. Friday, 12:10 p.m., Holland Library atrium, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-4148
“The Days of Wine and Roses” - Leslie Ann Grove sings the music of Johnny Mercer. Friday, 7 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. $20. (208) 457-8950
Zimmerman Collegiate Choral Festival - North Idaho College’s Chamber Singers will perform in addition to choirs from Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Spokane Falls Community College and Whitworth University. Friday. 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. Free. (208) 769-3275
UI Jazz Bands and Choirs - Friday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton Building, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6231.
Ani DeFranco - Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter will share from more than 300 songs and spoken word pieces that wrap the personal and the political into poetry, as part of this year’s Get Lit! festival. Friday. 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $35/advance, $37/day of show. (800) 325-SEAT
Japan Week Opening Celebration - With traditional Japanese drumming by Suzaku Taiko, and Japanese and English singing and Bon-odori dancing in traditional dress by students from Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute. Saturday, noon-1 p.m., River Park Square, main floor, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 768-4090, (509) 328-2971
Northwest Opera Works - Debut performance featuring selections from operas including “La Boheme,” “The Magic Flute” and “The Student Prince.” Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Recital Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $10. (509) 624-6285, http://nwopera.eventbrite.com
Spokane Symphony - Featuring guest artist Gabriela Montero in Schumann’s Piano Concerto, plus Janacek’s Sinfonietta and Debussy’s “La Mer.” Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $22-$44. (509) 624-1200
Rendezvous in the Park Showcase Event - Local bands compete to perform in the July 14-17 music festival, including Cooper Trail, Ironwood Run, The Mullan Road Band, Sky Workers, Stiff Kitten and Yellow Dog Flats. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Theatre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. $10/adults, $5/students, free/ages 13 and younger. (208) 310-3053
“You Can’t Do That in the Library” - Music by Six Foot Swing, with refreshments by Steam Plant Grill and David’s Pizza, to benefit the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Saturday, 7 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. $55. (509) 444-5318
Palouse Harmony Chorus - Barbershop music by ACME Acappella, IN Harmony, Romeos, Almost Famous, Inland Empire Chorus and Inland Harmony Chorus. Saturday, 7 p.m., Moscow High School auditorium, Moscow, Idaho. $8/adults, $6/seniors, $5/students, free/age 6 and younger.
Val Wold and Friends Spring Harmony Piano Concert - Classical, jazz and popular piano and vocal music by the 11-year-old pianist and friends, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Kroc Community Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $5/seniors, $35/family of four. (509) 691-6964, (208) 665-1919, www.valwold.com, www.bgc-northidaho.org
“Releasing Creation’s Gifts, an Evening of the Arts” - Presented by Northwest Christian Homeschool Program, with choir performance, art gallery and living museum, silent auction of classroom art, recitation of Bible verses in Spanish. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Northwest Christian Schools Colbert Campus Chapel, 5104 E. Bernhill Road, Colbert. (509) 238-4005, ext. 144
UI Jazz Band I and Guests - Monday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton Building, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6231
EWU Trombone Choir - Monday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (509) 359-2241
Allegro’s Music in Historic Homes - Chamber music concerts and tours of the Reid House, a newly restored Arts and Crafts home built in 1900. Tuesday and Wednesday, 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m., 2315 W. First Ave. $25. (509) 455-6865, www.allegrobaroque.org
Gonzaga University Choir - Performing Bach’s St. John Passion, with the Incendo Music Ensemble. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Adults: $12/advance, $15/day of show; students/seniors: $7/advance, $10/day of show. (509) 624-1200
Singers’ Cabaret Series - North Idaho College voice studio students present a cabaret performance of classical and modern repertoire. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bakery by the Lake, 601 E. Front St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3275
“The British Are Coming” - Featuring the NIC Wind Symphony. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-7764
Dancefest - Inland Northwest Dance Association’s annual event in celebration of National Dance Week, Free events from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. include regional dancers performing tap, hip-hop, ballet, folk, lyrical, jazz and more; learn to dance area featuring a variety of dance styles and cultures; health fair; art gallery; silent auction and raffle. From 7-9 p.m., Jazz on Tapp concert with Katherine Kramer and Carson Murphy, featuring saxophonist Virginia Mayhew, $10/adults, $5/ages 11 and younger. Saturday, Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. (509) 927-0972, www.indaspokane.com
Comedy
“Poets Up” - Improv comedy inspired by made-up-on-the-spot poems, for all ages. Friday, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045
“ Pilots”- Improv comedy based on the fictitious TV pilot “Panda M.D. Express,” about a panda who is a doctor and the trials of his tree house hospital, presented by You Don’t Say Media and Blue Door Theatre. Not suitable for all ages. Friday, 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045
Cagematch - Monthlong competition between improv comedy teams (not suitable for all ages). Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045
Theater
“Cinderella” Sneak Peek Preview - Reader’s theater presentation of Pend Oreille Players’ upcoming production, Today, 7 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. Free; refreshments served. (509) 671-3389
“Metamorphoses” - A series of vignettes based on Roman and Greek myths, centered around an onstage swimming pool. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $21. (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT
“Race” - Fresh from Broadway, David Mamet’s hard-hitting play about racial politics surrounding a rape trial. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Saturday, 2 p.m. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $12-$22. (509) 455-7529, (800) 325-SEAT
“The Sisters Rosensweig” - Pulitzer winner Wendy Wasserstein’s romantic comedy/drama about three middle-aged sisters. Through April 23, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $21/adults, $19/seniors, $16/students, $8/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507
“The Laramie Project” - The Washington State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents this play about the aftermath of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard’s 1998 murder. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Wadleigh Theatre, WSU campus, Pullman. $10. (509) 335-7236
“The Shape of Things” - The Washington State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents Neil LaBute and Terry Converse’s modern-day retelling of the fall of man. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Jones Theatre, WSU campus, Pullman. $10. (509) 335-7236
“Into the Woods” - Regional Theatre of the Palouse presents this Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Advance, $15/adults, $8/children 12 and under; door, $17/adults, $10/children. RTOP Theatre, 122 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. (509) 334-0750
“One Foote in Front of the Other” - The North Idaho College theater department presents two one-act plays by Horton Foote, “The Dancers” and “The Actor.” Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3220
“The Good Person of Szechwan” - The University of Idaho presents Bertolt Brecht’s play about a young Chinese prostitute’s struggle to lead a good life. Today-Saturday and April 21-23 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday and April 23 at 2 p.m. Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10/adults; $8/seniors, youth, UI faculty and staff, non-UI students; free/UI students with ID. (208) 885-6465
“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” - Pend Oreille Players presents Joseph Robinette’s stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved classic. For ages 6 and older. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10 in advance or $12 at the door/adults, $5/youth age 5-18. (509) 671-3389
“Behold Jesus! The Drama” - Spokane Dream Center presents its 14th annual Easter production. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 924-2630, www.spokanedreamcenter.org