Stage listings

Music

“The Girl of the Golden West” The opera takes place in a mining camp in the Sierra Nevada. Showdowns, bar fights, guns and bandits make this show rollicking fun for all ages. Opera by Giacomo Puccini in Italian with English supertitles. Today at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $29-$59. (800) 418-1485.

Cellist Daniel Giasford Equally active as a recitalist and chamber musician, he has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad. Gaisford has been a frequent guest on radio programs around the country and his performances can be heard on NPR’s Performance Today series. Today, 7 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave. Free. (509) 327-4266.

Chris Dickey, tuba and Rajung Yang, piano Faculty recital. Today, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students. (208) 885-6231.

Grace Schumacher and Isaac Johnston Saturday, 1 p.m., Ephata Café, 1908 W. Northwest Blvd. Free.

Bridges Home Playing Americana, folk and Celtic music. Saturday, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $12/adults; $5/students; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 284-2000.

Jovanni-Rey V. de Pedro, piano Faculty recital. Sunday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students. (208) 885-6231.

Atomic Jive Eight-piece show band. Part of the Concerts on the Cliff series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. $8. (509) 927-9463.

Opera Bash Opera Coeur d’Alene is turning 15 years old. Join the chorus and principals of “The Girl of the Golden West” for an evening of live jazz, food and drink on scenic Lake Coeur d’Alene. Monday, 6 p.m., Hagadone Event Center, 900 S. Floating Green Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $65. (800) 418-1485.

Leonard Garrison, flute, and Roger McVey, piano Faculty recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students. (208) 885-6231.

Harvey Stanley Folk rock music; also, candles by Dana Haynes. Part of the 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. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Free. (509) 927-9463.

UI Faculty Chamber Music Series Tickets only available at the door. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students. (208) 885-6231.

Kelley McRae Folk and Americana music. Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $10/advance; $12/door. (208) 263-0846.

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. Today, 7 p.m., Satori, 122 S. Monroe St. $5. (360) 550-5106.

Spokane Burleskival A four-plus-hour (with intermission) variety show, serving as a tribute to local and regional burlesque performers balancing “classy” and “provocative.” There will be pre-function (VIP only) and post-function events to meet entertainers. Today, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $22/advance; $45/VIP; $30/at the door. (509) 998-9767.

Saturday Night Salsa 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.

Swinging the Night Away for Baby Serenity Fundraiser dance and workshops to benefit Baby Serenity, a 10-month old who suffers daily from seizures. They are raising money to have genetic testing not covered by insurance. The workshops held from 4-6:30 p.m. include cha cha, rumba, West Coast swing technique. After the workshops there will be open dancing from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. Workshop cost: $20/all classes; or $5/per class. (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. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover/Thursday nights; $12/Fridays and Saturdays. (509) 483-7300.

“Yearbook” You suggest the yearbook sentiment, then sit back and laugh as memories and laughter collide in this improvised walk down memory lane. 8 p.m. tonight. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

Comedian Anjelah Johnson Johnson became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon” and later appeared on “MADtv” as a series regular, which then spawned another internet sensation “Bon Qui Qui.” Johnson was nominated for an ALMA Award for her work on the show. Johnson has appeared in several feature films. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25-$35. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” All Safari shows feature short form improv games based off of your suggestions. Saturday, 9 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

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

Live Comedy Stand-up comedy Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. No Cover. (509) 835-4177.

Theater

These Two Old Broads: Dinner & Show Diane Copeland and Heidi Gnos Kuban have found their way back to the Circle Moon for a very special weekend with a show called “The Best is Yet to Come.” Featuring a barbecue beef and chicken dinner, catered by Skeyes the Limit. Today and Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Circle Moon Theater, 3642 N. SR 211. $25/dinner and show; $12 show only. (208) 448-1294.

“Hole in the Sky” Ignite Community Theatre will present a Booklight Reader’s Theatre production of “Hole in the Sky” by Reed McColm. This original work, based on actual accounts, explores the lives of various people trapped in the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $14/advance; $15/door. (509) 795-0004.

Cowboy Supper Shows The 20th anniversary commemorative performances will be held today-Sunday 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 will 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.

“Murder at Howard Johnson’s” Today-Sunday. A light suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general; $15/ students and seniors. (208) 457-8950.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Today-Sept. 21. Edward Albee’s play is an intense look into a night with two couples, copious amounts of alcohol, and the unconventional games they play. Opening night tickets tonight are $25 per person or $40 per couple, which includes two glasses of wine or beer and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. with the show to follow at 7 p.m. Regular performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport. $10/advance; $12/door; $5/students. (509) 671-3389.

“Broadway Bound” Through Sept. 20. In this follow up to Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” Eugene and his older brother, Stanley, are trying to break into the world of show business while coping with their eternally volatile family. It was a long-running Broadway comedy and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.; “Twilight Performance” is today at 6:30 p.m. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $12-$40. (509) 455-7529.

“On the Subway” Today-Sept. 28. Green Bluff’s Old Orchard Theatre presents a play written and directed by local playwright about friendship. All proceeds benefit the Green Bluff Grange Scholarship Fund. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Greenbluff Grange Hall, 9809 E. Greenbluff Road, Green Bluff. $10. (509) 793-5176.

“A Walk in the Woods” Today-Sept. 21. Set during the Cold War, Lee Blessing’s play dramatizes a standoff between U.S. and Soviet arms negotiators as they battle for supremacy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

“Les Misérables” Today-Oct. 12. This eight-time Tony Award winner explores the beauty of love and compassion while dealing with social injustice. It is the story of love, passion, sacrifice and redemption along with an incredible musical score. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17-$25. (208) 667-1323.

Looking ahead

68th Spokane Civic Theatre Gala Dinner and dessert from Wild Sage, silent auction, no-host bar and specialty drink with donation provided by Dry Fly Distillery at 6 p.m.; performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $50. (509) 325-2507.

“Love Songs for a Girl” A stand-up, improv and musical comedy experience. Sept. 19, 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5/advance; $7/door. (509) 747-7045.

“Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got The Will?” Sept. 19-Oct. 5. StageWest Community Theatre presents a comedy about a family of misfits who come together for the first time in years because their father is dying. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; and a dinner theater performance on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Reservations required for dinner theater by Sept. 26. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults; $10/seniors; $5/students; $25/dinner theater. (509) 235-2441.

“Fiddler on the Roof” Sept. 19-Oct. 19. This timeless musical magically weaves the story of a people steeped in tradition who must come to terms with a changing world. Fiddler has captured the hearts of people all around the world for 50 years with its moving score including “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” Winner of nine Tony Awards. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adult; $28/military and seniors; $22/students. (509) 325-2507.