Stage listings

Music

Wallace Blues Festival Today through Sunday. Various blues artists and bands around town, inside and outside, playing afternoon and evenings, for all ages. Features 19 acts beginning tonight at 7 p.m. with Sammy Eubanks, Laffin’ Bones, Bakin’ Phat on two different stages; music all day Saturday from 11 a.m. and going on three stages until midnight. The festival continues Sunday from 8-11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge with the Blues Brunch with The Sara Brown Band. Pancake breakfast on Sunday for $10 at the Elks Lodge. Tickets are available through TicketsWest, as well as 4000 Holes, Daley’s Cheap Shots & The Bronco Inn in Spokane; The Long Ear in Coeur d’Alene; and Harvest Foods, The Wallace Inn & The 1313 Club in Wallace. Wallace, Idaho. $25/advance (400 tickets available), $30/general. (800) 325-SEAT.

Piano Duo Concert The piano duo 88 Squared, featuring Jeffrey Savage and Karen Hsiao Savage, will perform works by Gershwin, Liebermann, Barber, patriotic and American folk tunes, and more. Today, 7 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 327-4266.

Bridges Home This Sandpoint-based musical group plays Celtic-Americana-folk. Today, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Kootenai River Brewing, Riverside and First, Bonners Ferry. (208) 267-4677.

4000 Holes 25th Anniversary Celebration Music by Cursive Wires at 1 p.m., lots of giveaways from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 4000 Holes, 1610 N. Monroe St. (509) 325-1914.

BASE Songwriting Workshop Local singer/songwriter Scott Ingersoll will facilitate a four-part Songwriting Workshop, part of The Bartlett’s series of creative workshops. The workshop will be for beginning to advanced songwriters. Saturday, noon-2 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-2174.

MarmotFest The second annual KYRS summer music festival is the only solar-powered music festival in the Northwest and highlights local artists and independent groups from the region. Doors open at noon. Saturday, 1-11 p.m., Glover Field, 216 N. Cedar St. $20. (509) 209-2428.

Wylie & The Wild West Legendary Western musician Wylie Gustafson has appeared at “The Grand Ole Opry” more than 50 times He’ll be joined by longtime drummer Rick Bryceson and musicians Sam Platts and J. Kane. Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $20. (509) 284-2000.

Opera on the Lake Come and enjoy “Pirates of Penzance” on Lake Coeur d’Alene, performed in concert by Dawn Wolski as Mabel, Jadd Davis as Frederick, Curt Olds as the major general and Aaron Nicholson as the Pirate King. $50 general admission includes hors d’oeuvres. Sunday. Board at 6 p.m. at the Boardwalk, Coeur d’Alene. (800) 418-1485.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Floating Crowbar (Irish, Celtic); July 20, Coeur d’Alene Big Band (big band swing orchestra). Bad weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Concert Under the Pines Sunday, The Nicole Lewis Band; July 20, Head Hiatus Band; and July 27, Kallie Foote & Mellad Abeid. All concerts held 7-8:30 p.m. Latah Valley Presbyterian Church, 202 E. Meadow Lane Road. Free. (509) 448-4194.

Sammy Eubanks Soul country and rockabilly blues. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets; coolers and containers subjected to search. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $8. (509) 927-9463.

Music for the Moose Benefit concert for the Moose Project, the magic of oral and signing education. Performance by Nicole Lewis, wine, dessert and appetizers. Sign language interpreter provided. Monday, 7-9 p.m., Latah Valley Presbyterian Church, 202 E. Meadow Lane Road. $20/advance, $25/door. (509) 443-5905.

Mozart on a Summer’s Eve Tuesday and Wednesday. 24th annual event. Presented by Connoisseur Concerts, directed by Verne Windham, with special guest soprano Phoebe MacRae. World-renowned cellist Zuill Bailey will be featured with David Leisner on classical guitar. Featuring music of Mozart, Manuel de Falla, Villa Lobos, Schubert and Rodrigo. Reservations recommended. Performances 7 p.m. each evening. Ticket holders are invited to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m. to picnic or have a potluck at their reserved table. Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Garden, 4 W. 21st Ave., just off Tekoa Street. $10/lawn (bring blankets or chairs); $30/person for table seating and includes gourmet dessert and coffee. (800) 325-SEAT.

Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday: Barry Aiken & North Point (Latin/salsa); July 22: Sam Platts & The Kootenai Three (honky tonk/western swing). Bad weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. Tuesday, Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

The Nostalgia Radio Hour KJRB and Nostalgia Magazine will be recording a new radio variety show live, to be aired July 29 and Aug. 25. Guests include Hot Club of Spokane; historian Tony Bamonte; broadcaster/documentarian Tom McArthur; history professor Dr. Larry Cebula; Julia Rinker Miller; The Riders of the Rockin B Ranch and others. Seating limited to first 100 people. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth Ave. Free.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series All concerts 6-8 p.m. Line-up includes: Thursday, Daniel Mark Faller & The Working Poor (folk); July 24, Chutzpah (folk). Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. Free.

Hayden Concert Series Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, County Line (country rock); July 24, The Rhythm Dawgs (rock and roll). Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way (behind City Hall), Hayden. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Summer Concerts at Riverstone Park Free concerts every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. Coming up: Thursday, Ruth Pratt & Friends, American songbook; July 24, Best of Broadway, show tunes. Sponsored by University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene and presented by the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. Riverstone Park, 1805 W. Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.

Gator Loops Funky jazz blues; also graphic art by Melvin & Malcom. Part of the Thursday “Performers on the Patio” series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets; coolers and containers subjected to search. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. July Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-9463.

Dance

Friday Night Swing Dig West Coast Swing - Beyond Basics class is from 7-8 p.m. Beginner lesson from 8-8:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 11 p.m. Today, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $7. (509) 892-1480.

Salsa Fridays For ages 18 and older, with or without a partner. Held 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Today, Satori, 122 S. Monroe St. $5. (360) 550-5106.

Sandpoint Contra Dance Live music by Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots; caller will be Emily Faulkner. No dance experience necessary, all dances taught, no partner necessary. Singles, couples and families welcome. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Bring a snack to share. Today, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. (across from the county courthouse), Sandpoint. $5. (208) 263-6751.

Saturday Night Salsa Spicy Salsa lessons begin at 8:15 p.m., followed by open dancing until 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $7. (509) 892-1480.

Comedy

Uncle D’s Comedy Underground Stand-up comedy every Thursday. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; comedy at 8 p.m. Live professional comedy every Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; shows start at 8 p.m. today, Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover/Thursday nights; $12/Fridays and Saturdays. (509) 483-7300.

“Expedition” A summer of improvised fun for the whole family. Friday nights at 8 p.m. Last Friday of the month at 10 p.m. is the adult “After Dark” show. Today, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” All Safari shows feature short form improv games based on audience suggestions. Saturday nights at 9 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats. (509) 747-7045.

Goodtymes Comedy Free comedy every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. followed by music. Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-1070.

Theater

“My Fair Lady” Today through July 27. Presented by The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Long hailed as “the perfect musical.” Lerner and Loewe’s masterpiece will be the centerpiece of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s 2014 season. Audiences will fall in love with the cockney Eliza Doolittle as Henry Higgins painstakingly coaches her towards gentility – while learning something of his own humility in the process. Directed by Jadd Davis. Show times: Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $49/adults; $40/seniors and military; $27/children. (208) 660-2958.

Cowboy Supper Shows 20th anniversary commemorative performances will be today through Sunday, Aug. 8-10, Sept. 12-14 and Oct. 10-12. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the ticket office opening at 5:30 p.m. Sunday matinee shows start at 3:15 p.m. with the ticket office opening at 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.rockinbranch.com/ or call for reservations. Rockin B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $45.95/general, $16.50/ages 2-10, free/age 2 and younger sitting on parent’s lap. (509) 891-9016.

“Charley’s Aunt” Today through Sunday. A comedy about two boys, Charley and Jack, who persuade their rascally friend to impersonate Charley’s aunt in order to chaperone a visit with two lovely young ladies. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Masquers Theater, 322 E. Main Ave., Soap Lake, Wash. $10-$15. (509) 246-2611.

“How to Eat Like a Child” Today through July 20. This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child includes lessons in how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Pullman Civic Theatre, 1220 N.W. Nye St., Pullman. $10-$12. (509) 332-8406.

“A Taste for Wine and Murder” Local detectives – the audience – gather the suspects and try to figure out who did it. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Murder Mystery Theatre. Reservations are requested. Today, 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35/per person, includes drink and appetizer. (208) 664-2336.

Pend Oreille Players One-Act Play Festival The fifth-annual festival includes five plays: “Unbalanced Force” by Maggie Brown; “Stopgap” by Fred Tonge; “The New World Ain’t Cheap” by David Vazdauskas; “The Golden Goose” by Matt Hanf; and “Roy & Bunny” by Maggie Brown. Today, 7 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance; $12/doors; $5/age 18 and younger. (509) 447-9900.

“The Outlaws of Candy Kitchen” Presented by Out of the Woods Family Theater in Blanchard and directed by Dee Ann Boydston, written by D.M. Larson and produced by special arrangement with www.freedrama.net. It features classic villains, heroes, gun play and lots of candy. Today, 7 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. Free. (208) 437-1037.

“Let’s Murder Marsha” Today through Aug. 1. Dinner theater experience presented by Empire Theatre Company LLC. This comedy tells the story of Marsha Gilmore, a mystery novel enthusiast who thinks that her husband is trying to kill her. Wednesdays-Saturdays from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets available at www.empiretc.eventbrite.com. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25, includes dinner. (509) 327-8000.

“Around the World in 80 Days” One-night-only staged reading fundraiser. A fast-paced adventure. In the style of Monty Python and “The 39 Steps,” five actors play every character in Phileas Fogg’s epic quest to circumnavigate the globe. Filled with romance, danger and humor. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 660-2958.

Looking ahead

Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival July 18-20. 27th annual event. Featuring Charlie Musselwhite, Royal Southern Brotherhood (featuring Cyril Neville, Devon Allman & Mike Zito), Shemekia Copeland, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Carolyn Wonderland, Too Slim & The Taildraggers, The Soul of John Black, The Holmes Brothers, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Homemade Jamz, Chris O’Leary Band, Doctorfunk, David Vest, solo, Lady “A” & Stan Street, as Masters of Ceremonies. Blues Ranch, Winthrop, Wash. $90/advance, $100/gate, good all weekend; $45/on-site camping for weekend. (800) 422-3048.

Concert in the Park and Block Party Come and picnic with your family while enjoying live music with Sarah Brown, an award-winning blues artist. In partnership for Summer Parkways for Spokefest, bring your wheels (bikes, skateboards, scooters and more) and ride around the park. Visit Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood on Facebook for updates. July 18, 6-8 p.m., Corbin Park, 401 W. Waverly Place. Free. (509) 847-9166.

Flying Mammals Inland Northwest-based trio’s earnest and melodic progressive rock has struck a huge chord with audiences. Formed in 2010 by three brothers, Aaron, James and Andrew Birdsall, the group knew long before then that they would eventually be making music together. July 18, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $15/adults, $10/seniors. (208) 457-8950.

“Oliver!” July 18-27. Based on the Dickens novel “Oliver Twist,” this musical is engaging with passion and drama. Presented by Christian Youth Theatre – North Idaho. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m. Donations also accepted at each show for food banks/community kitchens in North Idaho and Spokane areas. July 18, University High School, Theatre, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $8-$14/advance; $2 more at the door. (208) 277-5727.

“The Devil and Billy Markham” The story of Billy Markham, who journeys from Nashville’s Music Row down into the fiery pits of hell and back again as he matches wits with God, the Devil and everyone in between. Performed by Jonah Weston. The story by Shel Silverstein first appeared as a six-part epic poem in the January 1979 Playboy magazine and subsequently as a one-act play at Lincoln Center in 1989. July 18, 8:30 p.m., Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $15. (509) 455-7529.