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Things to do

The Spokane Civic Theatre production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” runs through Feb. 4. (Christopher Anderson)

SpIFF - Spokane International Film Festival – Through Feb. 5. The 14th annual Spokane International Film Festival welcomes the very best in documentaries and short films from all over the world. Visit http://spokanefilmfestival.org for a list of films and times. Jan. 17-Feb. 5. Per film: $10/adults, $8/matinees, $5/students. (509) 720-SpIFF (7743).

Coeur d’Alene Music Walk - Stroll through the downtown area in and out of locations along Sherman Avenue and Lakeside, including Stomp, Splash, Tito Macaroni’s, Seasons, The Wine Cellar, Studio 107, Moose Lounge, Cricket’s Downtown Bar & Grill, Angel Gallery of Fine Art and Antiques and Barrel Room No. 6. Tonight. 5-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.

“Heroes and Legends” - Resident Conductor Morihiko Nakahara, pianist Martina Filjak and the Spokane Symphony perform including Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony No. 3, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 and Rossini’s William Tell Overture. Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 624-1200.

Bill Medley - Former Righteous Brother performs. Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $30-$40. (800) 325-SEAT.

Guitarist Martin Sexton - With Adam Gontier. Crosby concert series brings new shows and old favorites. Sunday. 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (800) 325-SEAT.

JazzNIC - Featuring Al Gemberling, Gary Gemberling, Dan Bukvich and the NIC Jazz Ensemble. 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.

O.A.R. - Rock music with (Of a Revolution). Tuesday. 8 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $27/advance, $30/day of show. 1-(877) 4-FLY-TIX.

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

WSU Student Composers Concert - Thursday. 11:10 a.m., Washington State University Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-4148.

Think & Drink Discussion - Humanities Washington brings its popular series to Spokane for an interactive presentation about modern music. “Listen Up! What Is Modern Music?” will be led by Donivan Johnson, an award-winning composer and instructor from Metaline Falls, Wash. Thursday. 7 p.m., Northern Lights Brewing Co., 1003 E. Trent Ave. Free. 206-682-1770, ext. 102.

“Beauty and the Beast” - Jan. 26-29. Disney’s animated classic comes to the stage. Part of Best of Broadway series. Tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Tickets: $42.50-$92.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Catfish Moon” - A “Southern-fried” comedy presented by Spokane Civic Theatre. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs tonight through Feb. 19. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $28/adults, $26/seniors age 65 and older, $20/students age 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 or (800) 325-SEAT.

“Rent” - Runs through Sunday. Lake City Playhouse presents Jonathan Larson’s Broadway musical about a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Contains adult content and language. Tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $9-$19. (208) 667-1323.

“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” - Runs through Feb. 4. For mature audiences. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $29/adults, $27/seniors age 65 and older, $22/students age 24 and younger with student ID. (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT.

“Tuna Does Vegas”- Presented by Interplayers. Extended through Feb. 11. Directed by William C. Marlowe and starring Patrick Treadway and Michael Weaver. Runs tonight and Saturday, Wednesday-Feb. 4, and Feb. 8-11. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $24/general, $20/military and seniors, $15/educators and students with ID, $15/groups of 15 or more (available at box office only). (509) 455-7529 or (800) 325-SEAT.

Comedian Rob Schneider - Formerly of “Saturday Night Live” and current star of new CBS sitcom “Rob.” Sunday. 8 p.m., Washington State University, Compton Union Building, Pullman. $22. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Boat Show - Saturday-Feb. 4. “Only in a Boat.” Featuring the biggest dealers in the region. Sponsored by the Spokane Yacht Club. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $5/ages 12-17, free/age 11 and younger. Free parking.