Stage listings

Music

Manito Park Bench Live Music Series Today: Matt Russell; June 14: Maxie Ray Mills; June 21: Brad Keeler; June 25: Michael & Keleren Millham; July 5: Union Street; July 12: Paul Grove; July 19: Kosher Red Hot; July 26: Brad Keeler; Aug. 2: Michael & Keleren Millham; Aug. 9: Paul Grove; Aug. 16: Union Street; Aug. 23: Just Plain Darin. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free.

First Night Spokane Rising Stars Students from the Lewis and Clark Jazz Band will perform smooth rhythmic patterns and big band sounds in this great night of music. Today, 5:30-7:30 p.m., River Park Square, Food Court, third level, 808 W. Main Ave.

Windsong School Benefit Concert An eclectic evening of music from the families of Windsong School, featuring Irish music, singing, bagpipes and Taiko drumming. All proceeds to benefit Spokane Windsong School. Today, 6 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, 1428 W. Broadway Ave. $5/person; $20/family. (509) 326-6638.

Live Music at Huckleberry’s Saturday: Dan the Piano Man; June 15: Todd Milne; June 22: 3H; June 29: Talmadge. 7-9 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349.

The Blackwood Legacy Quartet Direct from Nashville, the Mansion Records artists combine the best of Southern Gospel’s traditional sound with today’s newer country gospel and worship music. Saturday, 7 p.m., Newport First Baptist Church, 517 Second St., Newport, (509) 447-3846. Sunday, 10 a.m., Priest River Community Church, 49 Washington St., Priest River, (208) 448-2115; 6 p.m., Dishman Baptist Church, 315 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, (509) 926-0575; Monday, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Christian Church, 1925 N. Boyer, Sandpoint, (208) 946-6543.

Rocket Market Outdoor Concert Series Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Ron Greene; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Kari Marguerite. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (509) 343-2253.

Union Street Original acoustic folk/rock duo. Saturday, 8-10 p.m., Luxe Coffee House, 1017 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 624-5514.

Sunday Concerts on the Cliff This Sunday: Blues from Bakin’ Phat. Outdoor concert begins at 5:30 p.m. All seating is general admission – portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Local food vendors on site. No outside alcohol allowed through the gate; all coolers and containers subject to inspection. Pets are not allowed on the premises. Age 21 and older. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. General: $5/concert; $40/10 individuals; additional $50/table for eight; or $60/table for 10. (509) 927-9463.

SFCC Symphony Orchestra Monday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general; $2/seniors. (509) 533-3720.

The Portatos with the Vagabonds Balkan Brass Band Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Bing Crosby Theater. Five young accordionists, two bass players and a 12-year-old drummer will perform “Wipe Out,” “You Raise Me Up” and “The Final Countdown” in this concert. The Vagabonds, a group of Lewis and Clark and Ferris high school students, plays Roma music from Romania, Serbia and the Balkans. $10/adults; free/12 and younger. Pay at the door. 919 W. Sprague Ave.

SFCC Choral Concert Tuesday, 7 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general; $2/seniors and students. (509) 533-3720.

Thursday Concerts on the Patio Rock/blues with the Maxie Mills Trio. Every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All seating is general admission; portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Local food vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol allowed through the gate; all coolers and containers subject to inspection. Pets are not allowed on the premises. Age 21 and older. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Tasting Room patio, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-9463.

MAC Band The Moscow Arts Commission Band, composed of members from the Moscow and Pullman communities, will perform on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, East City Park, 900 E. Third St., Moscow. (208) 883-7036.

SFCC Jazz Night Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general; $2/seniors. (509) 533-3720.

Tony Bennett Bennett has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, received 16 Grammy Awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and won two Emmy Awards. The 86-year-old Bennett is still going strong with a new tour that will cover Europe and the U.S. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $86-$151. (509) 481-6700.

Dance

Ballroom Dancing Dance to the five piece combo Variety Pack every first and third Friday at 7:30 p.m. All ages and all abilities are welcome. Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8. (509) 326-9211.

Belly Dance Hafla All dancers are invited to perform and watch every second Saturday of the month at 6 p.m. Red Lantern Room, 1406 W. Third Ave. Free.

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.

“Yearbook” - A live improvised comedic walk down memory lane. This show is rated for general audiences. Reservations are recommended. Friday nights at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general; $7/students/military/ seniors. (509) 747-7045.

Goodtymes Comedy Free comedy. Sunday nights at 9 p.m., Goodtymes, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-1070.

Theater

“Those Were the Days” Dinner theatre presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Dates and menus: Friday and Saturday, Smoked Pork Dinner; June 14-15, Chicken and Pork Chow Mein. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Seebers Drug Store in Newport, Wash., or by calling (208) 448-1294. Tuesday is a show-only event. Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport. $25/dinner and show; Show-only tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors and children.

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Friday-Sunday. Tom Stoppard’s reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” focuses on the originally minor characters of the bewildered, fumbling courtiers. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $8. (509) 998-7515.

“Grease” Friday-June 16. This high-spirited, nostalgic rock ’n’ roll musical will take you back to the 1950s at Rydell High School. Popular songs include “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together” and “Greased Lightnin’.” 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22-$29. (509) 325-2507.

Playwrights Weekend at Civic Today and Saturday. Spokane Civic Theatre will present staged readings of two new works by resident playwrights: “Ordinary Time” by Sandra Hosking and “Holding On: Letting Go” by Brian Harnetiaux. Shows 7:30 p.m. both nights. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Free; donations appreciated. (509) 325-1413.

Looking ahead

Kevin Cole in Concert Internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist featuring piano pyrotechnics and sumptuous songs. June 14, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $15 students; $25 adults. (208) 391-2867.

Contra Dance With music by Out of the Woods and caller Emily Faulkner. Sponsored by Spokane Folklore Society. Open to the public. June 14, 7 p.m., East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 747-2640.

“McManus and Me: The First 20 Years” To celebrate 20 years of performing the McManus Comedies, here is the Washington state premiere of a new show. This one features favorite stories from the comedies written by Patrick F. McManus. These stories will be interspersed, interrupted and intertwined with Tales by Tim on how the shows came to be, bulletins from backstage and adventures on the road during 20 years of touring. Purchase tickets at http://thelincolncenter spokane.com/mcmanus-2013. Shows June 14 at 7:30 p.m. and June 16 at 5 p.m. McManus will be signing his books. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $23/show only; $43/dinner and show; $63/VIP dinner and show; free parking. (509) 327-8000.

“The Marriage of Bette and Boo” A satire of marriage and family which reveals the truth of “for better or worse.” Written by Christopher Durang. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.; and June 20 at 7:30 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. In advance: $18/adults; $16/seniors and military; $15/students; $20/door. (509) 795-0004.