stage listings

Music

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Today’s concert at 8 p.m. will feature the Jensen Sisters, followed by Dianne Reeves. The Saturday evening concert at 8:30 p.m. will showcase the Lionel Hampton Jazz Orchestra with special guest Stefon Harris. The festival will close with a special extravaganza. University of Idaho, ASUI Kibbie Dome, 1000 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $250/donors; $20-$50 per night. (208) 885-5900.

An Evening of Elegance in a Historic Home Catalyst String Quartet and cellist Zuill Bailey will perform the Schubert Cello Quintet in C Major, D.956, Op. posth., and other selections at the historic Hutton House. Reservations requested. Today, 8 p.m., Hutton House, 2206 E. 17th Ave. $100/person. (509) 924-1132.

Spokane Symphony Classics 7: Beethoven & Schubert Presenting Franz Schubert’s colorful Symphony No. 8 and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Second Symphony. Scored for two solo violins, strings and prepared piano, this is a showcase for Principal Second Violin Amanda Howard-Phillips and Concertmaster Mateusz Wolski. Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$54; $20 tickets for educators. (509) 624-1200.

Live Music Saturday, 7-9 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. No cover. (509) 624-1349.

Eastern Washington University Choir Directed by Randel Wagner; selections from 1700s to present. Saturday, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $12/general; $5/students; free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 284-2000.

Celebration of Music Acclaimed Catalyst String Quartet and violinist Kurt Nikkanen with Zuill Bailey, cello, will present “A Passionate Affair: From Boccherini to Piazzolla.” Artistic Director Bailey will conduct Concert Conversations at 7 p.m. Bach Festival Classic concert. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. $35/general; $18/students. (509) 465-3591.

Bach Festival Classic Concert The Catalyst String Quartet will present a Bach/Gould concert with the first fully realized string quartet version of J.S. Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations, along with the rarely performed Glenn Gould String Quartet, Op. 1. Artistic Director Zuill Bailey will conduct Concert Conversations at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $35/general; $18/student. (800) 325-SEAT.

Jam for Bread Benefit Concert The Benton & Gallagher duo, Free Whiskey band, and members of the Spokane Area Youth Choirs will perform. In addition to local musicians, there will be a raffle of gift baskets. Proceeds will benefit Crosswalk Teen Shelter. Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $10/adults; $8/students and seniors; $15/families. Raffle tickets are $1. (509) 624-1366.

Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra With violist Paul Coletti performing Walton’s Viola Concerto. Conducting with be Kevin Hekmatpanah. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $13/adults; $10/students and seniors. (509) 624-1200.

EWU Symphonic Band Monday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. $5/general; $3/students and seniors. (509) 359-2241.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Grammy Award-winning all-male South African a cappella singing group celebrating their culture and history. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $39-$49. (800) 325-SEAT.

Twilight Tour of Bach Sonatas at Historic Landmarks J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, hosted by Zuill Bailey and featuring violinists Kurt Nikkanen and Soovin Kim. Concerts are 6-7 p.m. with no-host wine bars at each venue at 5 p.m. All ages concert. This week’s concerts feature Kim. Wednesday, Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave.; Thursday, Nectar Tasting Room, 120 N. Stevens St.; and March 6, Churchill’s Private Salon, 165 S. Post St. $20/general. (509) 465-3591.

Bach’s Lunch Audience members may bring in their lunch or buy lunch at the food court. Zuill Bailey, cello, and guest artists of the Northwest Bach Festival will perform. Thursday, noon, Kress Gallery, River Park Square, level three, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 363-5317.

EWU Jazz Residency Concert. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. $5/general, $3/students and seniors. (509) 359-2241.

Dance

Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. No cover. (509) 838-6688.

February Fun Fling Begins at 7 p.m. with a ballroom lesson, then continues with general dancing from 8-10 pm. Refreshments will be served. Singles, couples and all levels of dancers are welcome. Saturday, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/general; $5/teens. (208) 699-0421.

Sunday Tea Dances Features appetizers, beverages, prizes and fun. The theme of the dance is “Mardi Gras.” Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/nonmembers; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-2301.

Intro to Raqs Assaya March 5-April 2. Join Nadiyah as she covers the folkloric moves of belly dance and pairs them with the Saidi cane dance. No dance experience necessary. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton St., upstairs studio. $40/four weeks or $15/class. (509) 993-4423.

Senior Night Dances Live music from the ’20s-’80s will be provided by Variety Pak. Thursday, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $10/general; $6/students. (509) 535-0803.

Comedy

Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company America’s rising comedy stars will create a fully improvised show before your eyes – never seen before, never to be seen again and never to be forgotten. The UCB Touring Company cast is hand-picked from the best improv comedians in New York City. Today, 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Jones Theatre, 1060 E. College Ave., Pullman. $20/adults; $16/seniors; $10/ students and youth. (509) 335-8522.

Thesperados - Ferris Theatre Arts presents an evening of improv. Today, 7 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $3. (509) 354-6076

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.

“It’s a Date” Blue Door Players present an improvised dating fiasco. Today at 8 p.m.; After Dark show at 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

Live Comedy Friday nights at 8 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. No cover. (509) 838-6688.

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

Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour Brown brings his brand of quirky humor and culinary-science antics to the stage. The two-hour show is a blend of stand-up comedy, food experimentation, multimedia lecture, and live music. Sunday, 6:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $31.50-$97.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

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

Cheech & Chong The Up in Smoke Tour featuring comedy and music from WAR. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $45-$55. (800) 523-2464.

Theater

“Little Shop of Horrors” A rock musical about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a carnivorous plant. Performances are today at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Regional Theatre of the Palouse, 122 N. Grande Ave., Pullman. $20/adults; $12/age 12 and younger. (509) 334-0750.

“Creeps” Today-Sunday. A contemporary romantic comedy by local playwright Sandra Hosking. Sarah is a powerful woman in the virtual world she creates. But when Sarah meets Eve, a powerful woman in the real world with the allure to attract the man of Sarah’s dreams, can Sarah resist the pull of the real world? Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

“Into the Woods” Today-March 7. The Lewis and Clark High School Tiger Drama Department presents a darkly enchanting musical that reimagines the magical world of fairy tales as the classic stories collide. As part of the 2014-2015 Page to Stage Season, a book drive will be held for local charities. If you donate a book, you will receive a coupon for half off a concession item. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $10. (509) 354-7000.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” Today-March 7. A play based on the writings of a young Jewish girl hiding with her family during World War II. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., Mead High School Theater, 302 W. Hastings Road. $10/adults; $5/students and seniors. (509) 465-7000.

“The Nerd” Today-March 8. How do you tell a man who saved your life that he is driving you crazy? In this comedy, Willum’s hero turns out to be a tactless, socially inept nerd who wears out his welcome. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., the Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $13-$21. (208) 667-1323.

“Exit Laughing” Today-March 14. StageWest Community Theatre presents a comedy about three ladies who “borrow” the ashes of a friend for one last card game. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; and a dinner theatre performance on March 14 at 6 p.m. Reservations required for dinner theatre by March 13. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults; $10/seniors; $5/students; $25/dinner theatre. (509) 235-2441.

“American Idle: Murdering the Music” Today-March 15. In this dark comedy, viewers tune in as the top 10 finalists perform live for a studio audience. Victory takes a backseat to survival as contestants start falling prey to a killer and a ratings hungry producer keeps the show going. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Feb. 28 and Sundays at 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $12/general; $10/seniors age 65 and older; $8/youth ages 3-12; free/children age 2 and younger. (509) 342-2055.

“Nunsense A-Men” Today-March 22. The original “Nunsense” show gets a twist with all of the characters being portrayed by men. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22-$30. (509) 325-2507.

“My Name is Rachel Corrie” This play is taken from the writings of Rachel Corrie, who was killed while protecting a Palestinian family’s home from demolition in the Gaza Strip. Corrie’s parents, Cindy and Craig Corrie, will be present for a talk with the actress and director following the play. Sponsored by PJALS Palestine-Israel Human Rights Committee. Monday, 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, Magnuson Theatre, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 536-3839.

Looking ahead

“Crime Show” Improvised crime show parody. Friday nights in March at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

Family Dance and Potluck Easy dances with live music for family fun. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. March 6, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

“The Best Brothers” March 6-March 22. This bittersweet comedy is a witty, perceptive and powerful look at the emotion found in unexpected places. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., the Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $19-$25. (509) 455-7529.

“These Shining Lives” March 6-March 14. The story explores one of the earliest struggles for worker rights in the United States. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and March 8 at 2 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Auditorium, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $10/general; $8/students and seniors age 62 and older. (509) 777-4374.