7 Nights Out
1: North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
Family fun and entertainment, with live music, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts, livestock, contests and community exhibits. Demolition derby, PRCA Rodeo, draft horse shows, and motocross competitions in the Grandstand.
When: Wednesday through Aug. 30; gates open daily at 9 a.m. Buildings open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Carnival open Wednesday, 3 p.m.-midnight; Thursday, 2 p.m.-midnight; Friday-Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
Where: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene
Cost: $10/general, $7/seniors and children ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger; $5/parking
Phone: (208) 765-4969 or www.northidahofair.com/
2: Craig Campbell
Georgia-raised country singer headlines opening night arena concert at the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, followed by a fireworks show. Known for his hits “Family Man,” Fish” and “When I Get It.”
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene
Cost: $16
Info: (208) 765-4969 or www.northidahofair.com/
3: Modern Theater Season Preview Show
A sneak peek at some of the music and performances you will enjoy during the Modern Theater’s 2015-16 season. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and silent auctions. Among the performers are Shelby Horton, Brendan Brady, Aubree Peterson, Daniel McKeever, Glenn Bentley and Abbey Crawford
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St.
Cost: $15
Info: (509) 455-7529 or www.themoderntheater.org/
4: National Lentil Festival
Annual event kicks off today with free lentil chili for everyone, live music on four stages, local microbrew beer garden, games and activities for the whole family, and a great selection of food, arts and crafts and information booths. Saturday features the Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run, the Lentil Pancake Breakfast and the Grand Parade through the middle of downtown Pullman. The Legendary Lentil Cook-off will have the top five finalists come to the festival and prepare their recipes for a panel of celebrity judges on Saturday afternoon. Those top five dishes will also be available for 100 festival-goers to sample and vote on for the People’s Choice Award.
When: Today and Saturday
Where: 415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman
Cost: Free admission to festival
Info: (800) 365-6948 or www.lentilfest.com/
5: David Liebe Hart
“Outsider” performance artist presents a night of music, puppets, video and laughs.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $10 advance/$12 at the door
Info: (509) 747-2174 or www.thebartlettspokane.com/
6: Disney Concert by the Lake
Family-friendly concert featuring music from the vast Disney songbook. Performers from Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s main stage will sing, and artistic director Jadd Davis will host.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Coeur d’Alene Resort Event Center Gardens, 900 Floating Green Drive, Coeur d’Alene
Cost: $20/adults, $15/children
Info: (208) 660-2958 or www.cdasummertheatre.com/
7: Three Days Grace
Platinum-selling Canadian rock band comes to town in support of its newest album, “Human.” With special guests Otherwise and Like a Storm.
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $30, through Ticketweb