stage listings

Dance

USA Dance A salsa dance lesson will begin at 7 p.m. General dancing, mixers, refreshments, door prizes and more will follow at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/general; $5/teens, includes lesson. (208) 699-0421.

Spokane Chinese Association A presentation of Chinese culture and dance. Saturday, 2 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Black & White Ball The Coeur d’Alene Symphony presents its annual fundraiser. Enjoy socializing and dancing with a live orchestra playing jazz, pop, swing and waltzes. Saturday, 7 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 765-3833.

Sunday Tea Dance Live music will be provided by the band Variety Pak. The event also features hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. January’s theme is “Winter Snow Festival.” Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $9/advance; $10/door. (509) 535-0803.

International Folk Dancing Meet people with an international outlook, get healthy exercise for the mind and body, and learn dances from around the world. No partner necessary. Bring comfortable dance shoes. Every second and fourth Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $3. (509) 327-7962.

Contra Dance Lessons available at 7 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Wear comfortable shoes with slick soles for this lively dance with plenty of movement. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $5/members and students; $7/non-members; free/children. (509) 747-2640.

Comedy

“Improv Comedy at the Lake” Family-friendly improv comedy based on audience suggestions. Friday, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. (509) 990-2834.

“Choose to Lose” Improvised game show where contestants choose games for Blue Door players to compete in. The goal? To lose. All ages welcome. Friday nights in January at 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general; $7/children, seniors, military and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” All shows feature short-form improv games based on audience suggestions. For information or reservations, call (509) 747-7045 or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com. Tickets can also be purchased night of show. Saturday nights at 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7.

Uncle D’s Comedy Underground Stand-up comedy every Thursday at 8 p.m. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover. (509) 483-7300.

Theater

“Good People” Friday-Feb. 8. Margie is facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break. She hopes that an old fling will be her ticket to a fresh start and decides to risk what little she has left in this witty, Tony-nominated drama. Performances are Wednesdays-Saturdays; matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. performance only on Jan. 25; and an early bird performance on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $28/adults; $22/military and seniors; $12/students. (509) 455-7529.

“Little Women” Through Feb. 1. A musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel about the March sisters growing up in Civil War America. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $13.75-$19.75. (208) 667-1323.

“Crazy for You” Through Feb. 9. This romantic musical comedy is the winner of three Tony Awards, including best musical. Featuring such Broadway hits as “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I Got Rhythm” and “Embraceable You.” Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22/students; $28/seniors and military; $30/adults. (509) 325-2507.

“Perfect Wedding” Through Feb. 9. A groom wakes up on the morning of his wedding with an unknown woman in bed beside him. Presented by StageWest Community Theater. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.; dinner theater performance on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Reservations for dinner requested by Wednesday. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults; $10/students and seniors; $25/dinner theatre. (509) 235-2441.

“Murder at the Deadwood Saloon” Mystery Weekend Meet and greet 10 a.m. Saturday with freshly baked muffins, coffee and tea. You will be given your “Cash Hunt” brochure to help you earn funny-money while exploring Dayton’s public art displays, unique shops and museums. Wine and cheese social at 5:30 p.m., followed by four-course dinner. Mingle, blackmail, bribe and eventually solve a crime. Reservations required. Visit www.weinhard.com. Saturday and Sunday, 235 E. Main St., Dayton, Wash. $239/couple per room. (509) 382-4032.

“The Fantasticks” Presented by Nebraska Theatre Caravan. This steampunk-inspired production of the classic musical weaves a timeless fable of love. Punctuated by a series of catchy songs, such as “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” you may soon find yourself humming along, whether you are revisiting the show or discovering it for the first time. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Idaho Street & College Avenue, Pullman. $22/adults; $18/seniors; $11/students and youth. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Hello, Dolly!” Thursday through Feb. 2. Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the show is one of the most enduring Broadway classics. Strong-willed matchmaker Dolly tries to find a match for the ornery “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. Part of Best of Broadway 2013-14 series. Performances are Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 1 at 2 and 8 p.m.; Feb. 2 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32.50-$72.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” Thursday through Feb. 9. The friendship of Doug and Kayleen survives three decades of pain, hate and unrequited love. Performances are Thursday-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 2 and 9. University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10/adults; $8/UI faculty and staff, seniors and WSU students; free/UI students with ID. (208) 885-7212.

Looking ahead

“The Tempest” Jan. 31-Feb. 23. A Shakespearean play about Prospero, who is determined to restore his daughter to her rightful place of honor with the help of spells and mischievous spirits. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22. (509) 325-2507.

“Happily Ever After” Jan. 31-Feb. 16. Through a series of misadventures, the characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” and “The Three Little Pigs” learn the importance of friendship, trust and tolerance. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m.; Feb. 15 performance at 4 p.m. will be signed for the deaf; and Sundays at 1 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12. (509) 328-4886.

“Fast and Furious” Staged reading of super-short plays. This fast-paced, fun event will feature new comedies and dramas written by local and national playwrights. Tickets available at www.spokanestageleft.org or at the door. Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third. Ave. $5. (509) 838-9727.