7 Nights Out
1: Spokane County
Enjoy live music, animals, exhibits, amusement rides, food and more during this annual rite of fall. PRCA Rodeo today and Saturday; music by Doo Wah Riders, Big & Rich, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Jars of Clay, REO Speedwagon and Seether. Check out our Nightlife listing for headliner schedules. For the full fair rundown, visit www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif.
When: Today through Sept. 14; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, closing at 8 p.m. the final day.
Cost: $10 adults, $7 seniors and children ages 7-13; free ages 6 and younger; admission to headline entertainment is an additional fee; seniors admitted for free on Monday.
Where: Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.
Info: (509) 477-1766
3: Bartfest
The Bartlett presents a three-day music festival at The Bartlett and nYne Bar & Bistro with more than 30 musicians and bands from the Northwest and beyond. Music from Robert Delong, No Age, Glasser, Pickwick, Telekinesis, Beat Connection, Blouse, Young Magic, The Courtneys, La Luz, Wild Ones and more. Weekend, single day and single venue day passes available.
When: 5 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave., and nYne, 232 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $25-$90
Info: (509) 863-7235 or visit www.bartfest.com/
3: Cirque Zuma Zuma
This African-style Cirque du Soleil fuses culture, acrobatic ingenuity and the artistic talents of 120 performers.
When: 8 p.m. today, 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20 general, $10 ages 12 and younger, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 227-7638 or www.bingcrosbytheater.com/
3: Jennifer Nettles
Lead vocalist for duo Sugarland has headed out on her own with a new solo album, “That Girl,” and tour.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $39.50-$79.50, through TicketsWest
Info: http://jennifernettles.com
3: Rock Hard at The Park 2014
Performances by Godsmack (pictured), Rob Zombie, Skillet, Buckcherry, Escape the Fate, Pop Evil, Redlight King, New Medicine, Suicide Girls, These Raven Skies, Sons of Revelry.
When: 1:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls
Cost: $50, through TicketWeb; $55 day of show
Info: http://sp.knittingfactory.com
3: Spokefest
Get out and pedal. Routes of 1, 9, 21 and 29 miles available depending on your ambition and ability level. Enjoy music, food vendors and sponsor booths at the finish line.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St.
Cost: $20 adults, $15 youth
Info: spokefest.org
7: Ringling Bros. and
Super Circus Heroes showcases wonders from the marvelous to the magnificent. Amazing elephants, horses, camels and more alongside astonishing acrobats, awe-inspiring aerialists and some over-the-top clowns.
When: Thursday through Sept. 14; 7 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 12; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7 p.m. Sept. 13; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sept. 14.
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $15-$45, through TicketsWest
Info: www.spokanearena.com/