7 Nights Out
18th Annual
Fall Folk
Festival
Spokane Folklore Society presents eight stages and 85 performances of traditional and ethnic dance and music, workshops, crafts for children and jamming. Traditional crafts and meals for purchase.
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St.
Cost: Free
Info: (509) 624-5693, http://spokanefolkfestival.org/
MAC Gala Dinner and Art Auction
Three-course dinner and about 100 pieces of art from local and regional artists. This fundraiser benefits the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Fine Arts Collection. Dress is casual evening attire.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St.
Cost: $100
Info: (509) 363-5344, northwestmuseum.org
Spokane Symphony SuperPops 2: Big Band
Matt Catingub, a conductor, composer, arranger, instrumentalist and singer, conducts this performance featuring Spokane cabaret singer Abbey Crawford and the symphony playing the best of the big band era.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26-$62
Info: (509) 624-1200, www.spokanesymphony.org
NPR’s Renee Montagne
The host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” has been a familiar voice on public radio since the 1980s. Her talk is presented by Spokane Public Radio.
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20-27, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 328-5729, www.kpbx.org/reneemontagne
Great Russian
Nutcracker
Presented by the Moscow Ballet, this show dramatizes the traditional story and adds a tribute to world peace. In addition to the ballet, patrons will enjoy choristers of Crescendo Community Choirs.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $29.50-$177, through TicketsWest
Info: www.nutcracker.com
Soja
Hip-hop, rock and reggae from the band whose most recent album is “Strength to Survive.”
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20 through TicketWeb
Info: http://sojamusic.com
Australia’s Thunder from Down Under
All-male dance revue. This is Chippendales, but with better accents, mate. Age 18 and older only.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley
Cost: $15-$25, through TicketsWest
Info: (800) 523-2464, www.cdacasino.com