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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

7 Nights Out

Della Mae

Spokane Valley native Kimber Ludiker is coming home, along with her Grammy-nominated Americana bluegrass band. They followed up their 2013 breakthrough album, “This World Oft Can Be,” with May’s eponymously titled “Della Mae.”

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $15 advance, $17/day of show through Ticketweb

Info: sp.knittingfactory.com

‘Traditions of Christmas’

A musical journey of all the greatest Christmas songs and traditions from around the world, with elves, toy soldiers, magical toys and high-kicking tap dancers. The production ends with a fully staged Nativity. A

When: Continues through Dec. 23; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Dec. 17-19 and 22; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and Dec. 19-20 and 23.

Where: Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene

Info: (208) 391-2867 or http://traditionsofchristmasnw.com/

‘Mythbusters: Jamie & Adam Unleashed’

An evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. Fans will join Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage on stage and assist in their mind-twisting and not always orthodox approach to science.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Cost: $52-$127.50, through TicketsWest

Info: (509) 279-7000 or www.inbpac.com.

John Tesh

Emmy Award-winning pianist/composer will put a “big band” twist on all those Christmas favorites.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavillion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights

Cost: $45-$65, through the casino box office

Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/

Clarion Brass’ ‘This Is What Christmas Sounds Like’

Spokane’s brass masters bring their quirky, playful and lovely original take on seasonal favorites. Two shows: one in Spokane, the other in Coeur d’Alene

Spokane: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $20, through TicketsWest

Coeur d’Alene: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road. $20, available through the Kroc by calling (208) 667-1865.

A Peter White Christmas

Holiday concert of contemporary jazz music with the noted acoustic guitarist, along with singer-saxophonist Mindi Abair and Rick Braun on the trumpet and flugelhorn.

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $47-$57, through TicketsWest

Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com

Death Cab for Cutie

This show was scheduled on Oct. 1, but bassist Nick Harmer’s wife gave birth to a baby girl, forcing a slight delay. The Bellingham-born alternative rock band known for “Soul Meets Body,” “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” and “I Will Possess Your Heart,” is touring in support of the 2015 “Kintsugi.”

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Cost: $35, through TicketsWest

Info: www.inbpac.com