7 Nights Out
Valleyfest 2013
25th annual event lifts off at 6:40 a.m. today with Balloons Over Valleyfest. Event includes live music, food, community walks, car show, robotics demonstrations, vendor booths and a Comedy Cup Open.
When: Today through Sunday
Where: Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, and CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Cost: Admission is free
Call: (509) 922-3299
Web: www.valleyfest.org
Kid Rock
Outdoor concert with Detroit rap rocker behind hits such as “All Summer Long,” “Cowboy,” “Bawitdaba,” “Only God Knows Why,” and “Forever.” All-ages concert, but children age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: Sold out
Call: (509) 481-6700
Web: northernquest.com or kidrock.com
Ron White
Stand-up comedian, a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, brings his act to the West Plains.
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $75-$100
Call: (509) 481-6700
Web: northernquest.com or tatersalad.com
Plain White T’s
Chicago-born punk-pop band brings their platinum-selling hits “Hey There Delilah,” “1, 2, 3, 4” and “Rhythm of Love” to town. The Grammy-nominated band released an EP, “Should’ve Gone To Bed,” in June.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $17 advance, $19 day of show
Call: (866) 468-7623
Web: plainwhitets.com
Spokane Symphony: Virtuosity Required
The first Classics concert of the 2013-14 season under the baton of Eckart Preu. Ilya Kaler will perform Samuel Barber’s difficult Violin Concerto. Other music selections include Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien and Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. A preconcert talk will be held in the hall one hour before each performance.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15-$54
Call: (509) 624-1200
Gala: Opening Night Gala featuring a champagne reception, dinner and auction at the Spokane Club will be held Saturday, 5-7 p.m. with black tie optional. Cost is $150 and includes concert ticket, or $125 if ticket already purchased; call (509) 464-7076 for tickets.
Steve Earle
& The Dukes
Earle, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actor, producer and author, is touring in support of his 15th album, “The Low Highway.”
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $39.50
Call: (800) 325-SEAT
Web: steveearle.com
Jason Aldean
The reigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year is coming to town with his Night Train Tour 2013 featuring special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $28.75-$54.75
Call: (800) 325-SEAT
Web: jasonaldean.com