Stage Listings

Music

Dave Matthews Band - Tonight-Sunday. With special guests The Avett Brothers and Allen Stone. Shows nightly at 6 p.m., Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, Wash. $48.50-$75. (509) 735-0500.

Manito Park Bench Summer Music Series - Free outdoor acoustic music on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, food offerings, adult beverages and one of Spokane’s most beautiful parks. Today: Trailer Park Girls. Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free. (509) 625-6632.

Spokane Symphony in the Park - Liberty Lake - Performing during the Lud Kramer Memorial Concert, with Eckart Preu conducting. Sponsored by Friends of Pavillion Park. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets, chairs and enjoy a mix of classics, show tunes and patriotic marches. For more information visit www.spokane symphony.org. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 475-5674.

Bonnie Raitt - With special guest, legendary rhythm and blues singer Mavis Staples. Sunday, 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40-$65. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Symphony Outdoor Concert - Join the Spokane Symphony over Labor Day weekend for a free concert at the park sponsored by Sterling Bank. Music Director Eckart Preu will be conducting. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and chairs. Monday, 6 p.m., Comstock Park, 29th Ave. at Howard St. Free. (509) 624-1200.

Country Music Tribute Concert - Opening will be Terry Burrus, Michael Jackson’s pianist. Presented by KTR Entertainment. Monday, 8 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $22. (208) 263-9191.

Dance

Country Swing Dance - With free dance lessons at 6:15 p.m.; dance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tonight, Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $7. (509) 229-3414.

Comedy

Comedians Shannon Thompson and Joe Fontenot – Today and Saturday. Shannon Thompson has a relaxed and sarcastic flow to his show, while Joe Fontenot is manic and in your face. Nightly at 8:30 p.m., Spokane Comedy Club, 1221 N. Howard St. $10. (509) 328-9000.

“(Blank) To the White House” - Election-themed improvisation based on audience suggestions. Suitable for all ages. Tonight, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, students/seniors/military. (509) 747-7045.

“Origins: Improvised Superhero Stories” - Improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Join the cast of the Matt Daemon Podcast as they improvise superheroes and villains based off of audience suggestions. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the show. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Tonight at 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 747-7045.

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

Comedy Open Mic - Every Thursday. Sign up by 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. Free.

Theater

UI Theatre Fall Chamber Readings - Three University of Idaho student playwrights will present their work to the public for the first time. Wednesday-Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 8-9 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.uidaho.edu/class/theatre/ features/chamber readings. Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., Kiva Theater, University of Idaho, 921 Campus Drive, Moscow, Idaho. $2/general admission at the door; Free/UI students. (208) 885-6465.