7 Nights Out
‘American Idiot’
Broadway show brings Green Day’s Grammy-winning album “American Idiot” to life as a rock opera, as adapted by the band’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong. Features the hits “Holiday,” “21 Guns” and the title track.
When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $30-$75, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bestofbroadwayspokane.com
Note: This musical contains adult themes and strong language.
‘Our Town’
Thornton Wilder’s classic American drama about life, love and death in the small town of Grover’s Corners comes to Interplayers.
When: Through Dec. 14; performances are Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. No performance on Nov. 28. Early bird performance at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 29.
Where: Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St.
Cost: $28 adults; $22 military and seniors; $12 students, through the box office or via TicketsWest.
Info: (509) 455-7529 or visit www.interplayerstheatre.org/
Bada Bing! Comedy Series
Headliners are Dan Cummins, an Idaho native who graduated from Gonzaga University and who did some of his early gigs here, and Marc Yaffee. Local rising star Harry J. Riley will open, and Ken Martin emcees.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Tickets: $15, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
Note: This show is not recommended for children.
Aaron Carter
The teenage singing sensation is all grown up and on his first nationwide tour in eight years.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15 advance, $18 day of show, $70 meet and greet plus concert, through TicketWeb
Info: www.aaroncartertour.com
Zac Brown Band
Atlanta-based award-winning country-folk band is on the road with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $45-$69.50, through TicketsWest
Info: www.zacbrownband.com
‘The Christmas
Schooner’
This new holiday musical follows the Christmas tree’s perilous journey into America’s homes and traditions. Directed by Scott Doughy.
When: Friday through Dec. 22; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $11-$30, through the Civic box office or TicketsWest
Info: (509) 869-9490
Holiday Wine Festival
Visit more than 20 Spokane area wineries for tastings and holiday gifts.
When: Noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Where: Maps available at www.spokanewineries.net
Cost: Free. Tasting fees may apply
Info: www.spokanewineries.net/