Stage listings

Music

Inland NW Bluegrass Music Association Music Showcase Local and regional bands perform bluegrass and other acoustic music. Saturday, 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $7/general; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 484-4668.

Michael Ross Performing Spanish guitar solos and bluesy rock. Saturday, 9 a.m., Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. (509) 290-3839.

Dance

Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.

Friday Night Dances Features finger food, beverages, prizes and fun. Dance theme is “Summer’s a Comin.” Today, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/nonmembers; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-0803.

Pre-Lady of the Lake Contra Dance Hosted by Spokane Folklore Society. Bring a dish to share. Featuring the Later Day Lizards from New England; Carol Ormand will be calling. Saturday, 7-11 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $12/general; $10/students. (509) 747-2640.

“The Seasons and Cindy Rella” Presented by Spokane Youth Ballet and special guest Benjamin Tucker of Nevada Ballet Theater. The program opens with “The Seasons,” a classical ballet set to the famous score by Alexander Glazunov. The second half features an updated version of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” set in the 1940s with toe-tapping music from the era. Monday, 7 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $16-$23/adults; $14-21/seniors and teens ages 13-17; $12-19/age 12 and younger. (800) 325-SEAT.

Argentine Tango Dance Lessons Wear shoes with smooth soles. Lesson begins at 7 p.m., dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome. Thursday, German American Hall, 25 W. Third St. $5. (509) 456-2542.

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.

Live Comedy Friday nights at 8 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.

“A Tree Grows on Garland” Historical facts mixed with your suggested hysterical facts create a comedic twist on local stories. Friday nights in June at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Cage Match” Teams of improvisers compete and the audience chooses their champion. Saturday nights in June at 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Sideways Cinema” Blue Door Theatre will find the best of the worst classic science fiction movies, turn off the sound and improvise a new story. Thursday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $3. (509) 747-7045.

Theater

Without Decor Presents: “Lucky Me” Without Decor, a quarterly series featuring plays read without the sets, costumes, bright lights and other usual features of the stage, will kick off with “Lucky Me,” Robert Caisley’s newest published romantic comedy. Caisley is a Moscow playwright and University of Idaho professor. Performances are today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St, Moscow. Tickets sold by suggested $20 donation. (208) 882-4127.

“First Date” Today-Monday. Coeur d’Alene Professional Summer Theatre presents the hilarious, witty and sometimes zany new pop musical. Performances are today, Saturday and Monday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 660-2958.

“The Sound of Music” Today-June 28. Based on the story of the Von Trapp Family Singers. Includes classic songs such as “The Sound of Music,” “My Favorite Things” and “Edelweiss.” Performances are 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. $17-$25. (208) 676-7529.

“Oklahoma!” Today-June 28. The landmark Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical set in the Oklahoma Territory. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport. $5.50-$10.50. (509) 447-9900.

“Steel Kiss” Today-June 28. The journey from innocence to cruelty to evil is exposed through events leading up to a ruthless beating and murder. The play is an examination of the proximity of prejudice to hatred and violence. Contains adult language and strong themes. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

“Reasons to be Happy” Today-June 28. A funny, surprising and poignant play about the choices and sacrifices people are willing to make in the pursuit of that often elusive ideal: happiness. 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.

“Bob: A Life in Five Acts” Today-July 12. A comedy about the unusual life of Bob and his quest to become a “Great Man.” Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. No performances July 3-5. Masquers Theater, 322 E. Main Ave., Soap Lake, Wash. $9-$17. (509) 246-2611.

Looking ahead

“Murder on Maui” Presented by Coeur d’Alene Murder Mystery Theatre. Reservations are requested. June 26, 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35/per person. (208) 664-2336.

Paradiso Festival 2015 June 26-27. Lineup features is 3LAU, Dash Berlin, Martin Garrix, Vanilla Ace, and NorthWest favorites Darrius, Pinky Promise, Rome & Treyis, and Subsonic Drops. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, Wash. $185/both days. (800) 745-3000.

The Matt Baker Comedy and Stunt Show June 26-27. Seattle comedian hosts a hip comedy show with action-packed audience participation and perpetual laughter. Shows nightly at 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/general; $15/youth. (800) 325-SEAT.