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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

Music

Manito Park Bench Summer Music Series - Free outdoor acoustic music on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy food offerings, adult beverages at Manitor Park. Tonight: Michael and Keleren Millham. Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free. (509) 625-6632.

Olivia Brownlee in Concert - Folk music. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $15/concert only, $20/includes hotdog, chips and drink. (208) 457-8950.

Live Music at Huckleberry’s - Saturday, 5-7 p.m.: John Blakesly. Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349.

Paridiso Festival - Electronic music with Avicii, AFfrojack, Above & Beyond, Knife Party, Excision and over two dozen other artists including Craze, Digitalism (DJ set), Dillon Francis, Dodge & Fuski, Donald Glaude, Figure, Fury, Kill the Noise, LA Riots, Michael Woods, Nervo, R3hab, Skism, along with regional favorites. Age 18 and older. Tickets available at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. Saturday and Sunday, Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George. $74/advance, $79.40/general. (800) 745-3000.

Floating Crowbar - Traditional and contemporary Irish tunes. Special guests will be Big Red Barn, a rhythm and bluegrass band, and Mighty Squirrel Minus Two with Appalachian, old-time, classic country, Yiddish, Celtic and French-Canadian music. Benefits KYRS radio. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 747-3012.

Nickelback - Here and Now Tour 2012. Rock music with special guests Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days. Sunday, 6 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $45-$79.50. (800)325-SEAT.

Traveling Light - A versatile music duo specializing in light jazz and pop favorites from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Monday: Colton Library at 10:30 a.m.; Dahmen Barn, at 12:30 p.m., Garfield Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday: Palouse Library at 9 a.m.; Rosalia Library at 1 p.m.; Albion Park at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Oakesdale Park at 11 a.m.; St. John Library at 1 p.m.; Tekoa Library at 6 p.m. Thursday: Colfax Library at 10:30 a.m.; Farmington Park at 3 p.m.; Malden Park at 6 p.m. June 29: LaCrosse Park at 11:30 a.m.; Endicott Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. (509) 397-4366.

Pianist Brian Lee - Performing works by Bach, including transcriptions of Bach by Siloti and Busoni, as well as works by Mozart, Phemister, and Debussy. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Washington State University Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-4148.

Tuesday Night Music Series - Holy Jeans, contemporary country. Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Mary Michaelson and Lou Lippman - This program includes songs focusing on light jazz and the songs of the ’50s and ’60s. The library foundation and Friends of WCL through a Humanities Washington Opportunity Grant sponsor these high-quality programs. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Sammy Eubanks - Blues. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St.

MAC Band Performances - The Circus is in Town. Presented by Moscow Arts Commission. Thursday, 7 p.m., East City Park, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 883-7036.

Dance

Square Dancing Fundraiser - Shirts & Skirts Square Dancers will be performing in front of the museum from 10 a.m.-noon. A lunch fundraiser for the museum’s displays will be held from noon-3 p.m., cost $5. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with tours throughout the day. Saturday, Rathdrum Old Historic Jail Museum on Second Street, Rathdrum, Idaho. (731) 697-7211.

Hog Heaven Big Band - Tunes from the ’20s to the ’40s. Complimentary 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.

’70s Theme Dance - Begins with a Hustle lesson taught by an experienced instructor, and dance under the disco ball. There will be door prizes, refreshments, mixers and more. Couples, singles, students and all levels of dancers are welcome. Tobacco and alcohol-free event. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/general, $5/teens. (208) 699-0421.

61st National Square Dance Convention - Monday through July 1. Visit www.61nsdc.com. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 279-7000.

Comedy

“Artsy Pants” - Improvised comedy show where audience made drawings come to life. All ages welcome. Tonight, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors, military and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

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

“Safari” - Improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the show. Some material may not be 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.

Theater

Adult Improv Classes - Eight-week improv class Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. For ages 18 and older. Class will focus on basic and advanced skills of improv. Runs through July 10. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $150/one payment or $25/per class. (509) 747-7045.

“Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream” - Written by William Shakespeare, adapted by Arne Zaslove, featuring the Bard’s classic works set to Doo Whop music. Shows Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. Runs through July 1, Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10.50/adults; $5.50/children. (509) 671-3389.

“Hello, Dolly!”- Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents this Tony Award-winning musical that follows the adventures of America’s most beloved matchmaker. Starring Ellen Travolta and Jack Bannon. Shows tonight at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25.95-$39.95. (208) 769-7780.

“Ruthless!” (Canceled) - All shows have been canceled due to the death of cast member David Gigler. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. (509) 455-7529.