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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

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Music

Bryan Bowers - Seattle autoharp master presents his annual Spokane concert. Today, 6:45 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. $14. (509) 838-0206

Melissa Etheridge - Veteran rock singer/songwriter, fresh from an appearance in Broadway’s “American Idiot.” Today, 7 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $60-$70. (509) 481-6700, (800) 325-SEAT

UI Faculty Recital - Ferenc Cseszko, violin, and Rajung Yang, piano. Today, 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

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

Enrique Henao - Classical guitarist, with pianist/songwriter Jimi Finn. Presented by International Assistance Program to benefit the children of northwestern Ghana. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $22/advance, $25/door. (800) 325-SEAT

Musaiique - Dance music inspired by the early jazz era. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $7/single, $10/couple. (509) 229-3229

Spokane String Quartet - Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major, John Corigliano’s “Snapshot: Circa 1909,” Karl Weigl’s “Five Songs for Soprano and String Quartet” and J.S. Bach’s Wedding Cantata, with soprano Dawn Wolski. Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $13/seniors, $8/students. (800) 325-SEAT

Tuesday Night Music Series - Tara Howe, pantheistic folk rock. Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

EWU Composers Forum - Jonathan Middleton, director. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

UI Faculty Recital - Miranda Wilson, cello, with Rajung Yang, piano; Kristin Elgersma, piano; and Dan Bukvich, percussion. Tuesday, 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

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival - Opening-night concert with saxophonist Jimmy Heath; All-Star Rhythm Section including vocalist Charenee Wade, pianist Josh Nelson, drummer Kevin Kanner, bassist Sean Conley and guitarist Graham Dechter; and Terrell Stafford on trumpet with the Lionel Hampton School of Music Jazz Band I. Wednesday, 8 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $25/adults, $7/youth. (800) 325-SEAT

Dance

An Dochas and the Haran Irish Dancers - Irish music and step dancing. Sunday, 3 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Coliseum, Pullman. $25/adults, $16/students. (800) 325-SEAT

Comedy

“It’s a Date”- Improv comedy show based on the dating scene, 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

Joe Vespaziani - Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $10/Friday, $12/Saturday. (509) 483-7300

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

“Almost, Maine” - Romantic comedy about the residents of a mythical Maine town. Through March 6, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17/adults; $15/veterans and students age 13 and older with student ID; $13/seniors 60 and older; $9/children 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323

“Crimes of the Heart”- North Idaho College Theatre Department presents this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about three sisters. Today-Saturday and Feb. 24-26, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3220

“The Diary of Anne Frank” - Presented by the Regional Theatre of the Palouse.Today and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 p.m., RTOP Theatre, 122 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. Adults: $15/advance, $17/; children 11 and younger: $8/advance, $10/door. (509) 334-0750

“Fairy Tale Courtroom”- Musical about fairy tale villains on trial, presented by StageWest Community Theatre of the West Plains. Friday-Saturday and Feb. 25-26, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Auditorium, Sixth and College Ave., Cheney. $12/adults; $8/seniors and students, available at Owl’s Pharmacy in Cheney and Medical Lake and at the door. (509) 951-1355, www.stagewestct.org

“Anne of Green Gables” - Musical presented by Theater Arts for Children. Friday, and Feb. 25 and March 4, 7 p.m.; Saturday, and Feb. 26 and March 5, 4 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, and Feb. 27 and March 6, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/ages 13 and older, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718

“Nunsense” - Spokane Civic Theatre revives its 1990 hit with original Mother Superior Jean Hardie and other actresses from previous productions. Opens Friday and continues through March 6, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theater, 1020 N. Howard St. $28/adults, $26/seniors 65 and older, $20/students 24 and younger with student ID, $10/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT

“Puppy Love” - Adult romantic comedy about love and the furry friends who help you find it. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Panhandle Animal Shelter. Friday-Saturday and Feb. 25-26, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $12. (509) 671-3389

“Willy Wonka” - Spokane Children’s Theatre presents the musical based on Roald Dahl’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and featuring music from the 1971 movie version starring Gene Wilder. Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $12/adults, $10/children. (509) 328-4886. (800) 325-SEAT

“Versa Vice, Common Problems”- “Howard’s Follies” presented by the Pend Oreille Players Association, featuring music from the early 1900s. Saturdays, 7 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. through Feb. 27, Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre and Events Center, 240 N. Union, Newport, Wash. $10/advance, $12/door. (509) 671-3389