7 Nights Out
1: Marvel Universe Live 2015
More than 25 characters from the Marvel Comics world come to life in this arena stunt show. See Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Black Widow and others team up to battle Loki, the Red Skull and Doc Ock.
When: 7 p.m. today; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $15-$65, through TicketsWest
2: ElkFest
Annual music festival brings regional acts such as Lyrics Born and Ayron Jones and the Way to Browne’s Addition, along with local faves Bossame, Flying Spiders, Folkinception (pictured) and more.
When: 4-10:30 p.m. today, 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Where: The Elk, 1931 W. Pacific Ave.
Cost: Free
Phone: (509) 363-1973 or http://elkfestspokane.com
3: Neutral Milk Hotel
Long-running experimental indie rock act is hanging up the spurs with a final tour.
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $32/advance; $35/day of show, through Ticketweb
Info: http://sp.knittingfactory.com
4: The Wayans featuring Shawn,
Two generations of the funny Wayans family – brothers Shawn and Marlon and their nephew Damon Jr. – bring their comedic talents to the West Plains for a night of stand-up comedy.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $55-$75, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/
5: Farm Chicks Antiques Show
Wildly popular event attracts visitors from across the country and has been recognized in national magazines. Features 300 curated spaces with antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and vendors.
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.
Cost: $8/day, cash only
Info: (509) 954-1692 or www.thefarmchicks.com
6: 27th Playwrights Forum Festival
Six original one-act plays will be shown by six playwrights chosen from around the region.
When: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $15
Info: (509) 325-2507 or www.spokanecivictheatre.com/
7: Too Slim & The Taildraggers Unplugged
Popular blues combo will play a night of acoustic blues in a benefit concert for Spokane Public Radio.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $14, through TicketsWest