stage Listings
Music
Manito Park Bench Live Music Series Friday: Union Street; July 12: Paul Grove. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free.
Azure Rising at INDABA Saturday, 3-5 p.m., Indaba Coffee House, 1425 W. Broadway. Free. (509) 443-3566.
Sunday Concerts on the Cliff July 7: Soul Proprietor. Lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Local food vendors will be on site. Age 21 and older. 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $5/concert; $40/10 individuals; $50/table for 8; $60/table for 10. (509) 927-9463.
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series Sunday, Barry Aiken & North Point. The concert venue moves to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman during inclement weather. 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Lionel Hampton School of Music Concert Summer Concert. Monday, 7 p.m., University of Idaho, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6111.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series Tuesday, Floating Crowbar; July 16, Master Class Jazz Orchestra. The concert venue moves to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman during inclement weather. 6-9 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Moscow Food Co-op Music Series Concerts are held every Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m. Music coincides with the Moscow Co-op Tuesday Growers Market held in the parking lot from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Tea & Eye; July 16: David Roon. Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.
POP Summer Concerts Outdoor summer concert series. Music includes The Big Bucks Band. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. Free. (509) 465-0779.
Thursday Concerts on the Patio This week: Union Street Duo with paintings by Nora Egger. All seating is general admission. Lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Local food vendors will be on site. Age 21 and older. Every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Tasting Room patio, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Free; table seats guaranteed for $20/table of four; $40/table of eight. (509) 927-9463.
Music in the Garden Sacred Heart concert series held Thursdays at noon. This week: Eric Moe accompanied by Susan Asplin on piano. Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Healing Garden, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Free. (509) 474-3131.
Thursdays in the Park Idaho Repertory Theatre for Youth featuring “Jack & the Beanstalk” and music by Moscow Arts Commission featuring The World’s Stage. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., East City Park, 900 E. Third St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-3295.
Hayden Concert Series Thursday, Coeur d’Alene Big Band. 6-8:30 p.m., Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Concerts Under the Pines 15th annual event presented by The Northwest Neighborhood Association. Bring a chair, blanket and picnic. Thursday, Spokane Jazz Orchestra. Held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Audubon Park, 3405 N. Milton Ave. Free. (509) 326-4200.
Summer Concerts at Riverstone Park Thursday-August 29. Concerts every Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, The Rub, Classic Rock and Roll; July 18, 6 Foot Swing. Riverstone Park, 1805 W. Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.
Dance
Beginning Vintage Swing Lessons – Do the Balboa! This is a fantastic partner dance for all tempos of old time, big band music. This class is perfect for the novice dancer. Classes are 7-8 p.m. Come to class with comfortable shoes and clothes. Monday, Tacos Tumbras, 1325 W. Second Ave. $35. Student discounts are available. (509) 270-8206.
Comedy
“Short Stacks” Get a sneak peek of new Blue Door Theatre players, games and comedy. Some material not suitable for all ages. All tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show. Held the first Friday of every month at 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5/all seats; no special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.
Goodtymes Comedy Sunday nights at 9 p.m., Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-1070.
Theater
“The Mystery of Irma Vep” Lord Edgar hasn’t had much luck with marriage. His first wife died mysteriously, and now his second wife is acting very strange. When Edgar seeks answers, he enters a world of werewolves and vampires. Play by Charles Ludham. Two actors play multiple roles in this mile-a-minute satire. Performances are Friday, Saturday, July 19 and July 24 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit www.idahorep.org for more information on the entire 60th anniversary season. University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $20/adults; $15/seniors; $10/age 12 and younger. (208) 885-6465.
“The Wizard of Oz” Friday-July 13. Presented by Sandpoint OnStage. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $15/general; $12/seniors; $10/age 12 and younger. (208) 263-9191.
“The Music of World War II” Music from the war years, featuring Heidi Kuban and Dianne Copeland. Dinner theatre featuring a barbecue rib dinner. Friday and Saturday, Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport. $25/dinner and show; $12/show only. (208) 448-1294.
“Let’s Misbehave: The Music and Lyrics of Cole Porter” Wednesday-July 27. Three good friends make a pact to find true love. Their quest is all in good fun until the women discover they have eyes for the same man. Set in 1930s New York, this musical features beloved standards like “Anything Goes” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, July 13 and July 27 at 7:30 p.m.; and matinees July 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $20/adults; $15/seniors; $10/ages 12 and younger. (208) 885-6465.
Looking ahead
“Jack and the Beanstalk” Join actors and puppeteers for outdoor performances of this fairy tale musical for the whole family. Bring a picnic. Visit www.idahorep.org for more information. July 12, 6:30 p.m., University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10/adults; $5/age 12 and younger. (208) 885-6465.
One Act Play Festival The Pend Oreille Players will present five original one-act comedies in their Fourth Annual One Act Play Festival. July 12-13, 7 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. (509) 671-3389.
Wallace Blues Festival July 12-13. Features more than 20 acts. Tickets are available at The Bronco & Replay Music in Spokane, Long Ear in Coeur d’Alene, and at the Wallace Inn, The 1313 Club and Harvest Foods in Wallace. Also on line at www.ticketfly.com. $25/advance.
Hot Summer Nights Music from ’80s throwback Bow Wow Wow, Gene Loves Jezebel and popular salsa band Son Dulce. Good food and drink abound, with a banquet of summer fare provided by local restaurants, eateries and gastro pubs, complemented with Arbor Crest wines. July 12, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. $25. (800) 325-SEAT.
Olivia Brownlee She brings her quirky folksy, original compositions from Boston back to the Northwest, were she was raised. Sponsored by WESTAF. July 12, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general; $15/students, includes hot dog and chips. (208) 457-8950.
Poison & Ratt Outdoor concert with this famed glam metal band who wrote the book on party anthems and power ballads with a far-reaching succession of monster hits such as “Talk Dirty to Me,” “Nothin’ but a Good Time,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Unskinny Bop.” All ages concert, but children age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. July 12, 8 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $69-$129. (509) 481-6700.
Faus Punk. With Black Mask, Laid Up, Raised By Wolves, and Jake Jerome. July 12, 7 p.m., The Hop!, 706 N. Monroe St. $7.
Limousine Original. July 12, 9 p.m., Max at Mirabeau, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Free.
Not Guilty Classic rock/new pop. July 12, 8 p.m., Splash, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Ruff Shod Celtic. July 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Terrible Buttons Blues/folk. CD release show for Runt. Featuring the Hoot Hoots and Cathedral Pearls. July 12, 8 p.m., nYne Bar and Bistro, 232 W. Sprague Ave.