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Stage Listings

Music

Michael and Michael - Country rock music from 7-9 p.m. There will also be a three-course lasagna dinner at 6 p.m. For reservations, call (509) 747-6294. Tonight, 6-9 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $25. (509) 747-6294.

Spring Choral Concert - Featuring the NIC Cardinal Chorale and NIC Chamber Singers. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-7764.

“Singin, Dreamin, and All That Jazz”- The CCC Coeur d’Aleers women’s singing group concert. Tickets are available at Great Harvest Bread Co. in Coeur d’Alene or from chorus members. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $8 or $15/two. (208) 676-8545.

Sammy Eubanks and Friends Show - Featuring Barry Lee White and the Pearl Snaps. Tonight, 8 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (877) 4FLY-TIX.

Fruhlingfest - Concordia Choir presents annual spring concert, with special guests the Canterbury Belles of Ferris High School. German-style dinner, concert and dancing to the music of an authentic Good n’ Plenty band. Reservations requested. Saturday, 6 p.m., Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave. $15. (509) 891-0538.

“You Can’t Do that in the Library” - Music by Heather Villa and 6-Foot Sing, with refreshments by David’s Pizza and River City Red. Free parking at River Park Square and a silent book auction. Benefit the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Saturday, 7 p.m., Downtown Library, Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. $55/person. (509) 444-5318.

An America Sampler - Jacey’s Race - Benefit concert with Scott Kirby and Mind the Gap. Saturday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

Too Slim and the Taildraggers - Blues/rock trio. Saturday, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $15. (509) 284-2000.

The Magic of Jazz Concert - The Coeur d’Alene Symphony season finale - a fusion of classical and jazz genres featuring renowned jazz violinist Christian Howes. Buy one ticket, get one free if reserved by tonight at the symphony office only, 1042 W. Mill Ave., #300, Coeur d’Alene. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $20/adults, $15/seniors, $8/students up to age 18. (208) 765-3833.

Ali Marcus - Seattle-based singer/songwriter. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint, Idaho. $10. (208) 263-0846.

“A Night to Remember: Music of the Titantic” - Spokane Symphony SuperPops Series marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25-$58. (509) 624-1200. Spokane String Quartet - With guest artist Kendall Feeney, piano. Sunday, 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students. (800) 325-SEAT.

Whitworth Women’s Choir Concert - Spring concert. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free. (509) 777-3280.

“The Night Sings” - 11th annual gala presented by Opera Coeur d’Alene. Dinner, live music, silent auction and raffle. Sunday, 5-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Grand Ballroom, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $100/person. (208) 640-4700.

Gonzaga University Symphony Orchestra - Kevin Hekmatpanah will conduct in this program featuring Suppe’s Overture to “The Light Cavalry,” Herbert’s Cello Concerto No. 2, Wagner’s Overture to “Rienzi” and Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slave. The cello solo will be performed by Amit Peled. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $12/general, $10/students and seniors. (509) 624-1200.

“Close Encounters of the Swingin’ Kind” - Featuring the NIC Jazz Ensemble and NIC Jazz Co. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-7764.

UI Vandaleers and University Chorus - Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6231.

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas - Master Scottish fiddler Fraser and cellist Haas perform classically styled airs, dance tunes and improvisations based on traditional themes. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Whitworth Jazz Spring Concert - Performances by Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II. Thursday, 5 p.m., Whitworth University, Hixson Union Building multipurpose room, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 777-3280.

Sean Gaskell in Concert - Sean Gaskell plays the West African kora, a 21-string harp that is native to the Mandinka people of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea Bissau. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Calypso’s Coffee, 116 E. Lakeside Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 665-0591.

UI University Orchestra - Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow, Idaho. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7251.

Evan Drachman and Victor Asuncion – Classical music concert featuring cellist Drachman and pianist Asuncion. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/adults; $15/student. (208) 457-8950.

Fruit Bats - Folk/pop music. Thursday, 8:30 p.m., A Club, 416 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (877) 435-9849.

Dance

Japan Week: KuroNekocon Cosplay Fashion Show and Dance (Japan Week) - Come to the dance dressed up as your favorite anime character. Tonight, 7:30-10 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building Lounges A, B and C, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5. (509) 533-3367.

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

Eighth Annual Dancefest - Celebrating National Dance Week. This free festival showcases all forms of dance, performed by people of all ages and abilities. Light lunches and snacks will be available. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., West Valley High School, auditorium, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-0972.

Dancing With The Celebrities - Fifth annual fundraiser for CYT-Spokane. Local celebrities are paired with professional dance instructors. For more information, visit www.cytspokane.com. Celebrities include Molly Allen of KZZU, Derek Deis of KXLY, Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart and Ken Sax, aka Shox the Fox. Saturday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$25. (509) 487-6540.

USA Dance - Music by Carl Rey and the Blues Gators. Swing and Rumba lessons taught during band’s breaks. Saturday, 7 p.m., Ponderay Events Center, above Selkirk Glass and Cabinets, Ponderay, Idaho. $10/adults, $6/teens. (208) 699-0421.

Comedy

“I Saw You”- All ages. Audience members are welcome to bring a newspaper classified they would like to see used in the show. Tonight. 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Comedy Night - Laughing Matters - Local funny people, gourmet appetizers, raffle items, music and an open mike. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Emergency Program. Tonight, 7 p.m., Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10. (208) 416-4716.

Spokane Comedy Club - Held every Friday and Saturday featuring nationally touring comedians. 8:30 p.m., The Tailgater, 1221 N. Howard St. $10. (509) 328-9000.

“Cagematch”- Improv teams will compete for audience applause and approval. Not suitable for all ages. Saturday. 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7 all seats. No special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.

Comedian Rob Schneider - Emmy-nominated actor. Saturday, Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $30-$40. (800) 523-2464.

Comedy at Goodtymes - Featuring local and touring comedians. Sunday, 9 p.m., Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No cover. (509) 928-1070.

Theater

“Zombie Prom”- Lewis and Clark High School presents this American teen romance musical set in the 1950s. Shows tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. $10. For more information, visit www.tigerdrama.com. Lewis and Clark High School Auditorium, 521 W. Fourth Ave. (509) 354-7043.

“A Fine and Pleasant Misery” - A McManus comedy for all ages. Proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. Shows Thursday and May 4 at 7:30 p.m., Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $24/adults, $18/youth ages 17 and younger. (208) 667 1865.

“Anne of Green Gables” - Pend Oreille Players Association will present this production adapted to the stage by Joseph Robinette based on L.M. Montgomery’s novel. Shows tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10.50/adults, $5.50/ages 18 and younger. (509) 671-3389.

“Lost in Yonkers” - Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, directed by Brittani C. Kelly. Shows tonight and Saturday and Thursday-May 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and May 6 at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $9-$17. (208) 667-1323.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” - The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts will present Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart’s Roman theatre-inspired musical comedy with music by Stephen Sondheim. Shows tonight and Saturday and Thursday-May 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13 for some sexual innuendo. University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, corner of Sixth St. and Stadium Drive, Moscow, Idaho. $10/general; $8/WSU students and UI faculty and staff; free/UI students. (208) 885-7212.

“Taking Steps”- Interplayers will present this farce by English playwright Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Rodger Sorensen. Shows Thursday -May 5, 9-11, 16-18 at 7:30 p.m.; May 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; May 19-20 at 2 p.m. Talkback sessions with the cast will be held Thursday, May 9 and 17. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $24/general, $20/military and senior, $15/educator and student with ID, $15/groups of 15 or more (available at box office only). (509) 455-7529 or (800) 325-SEAT.