Stage listings

Music

Symphony with a Splash: March Music by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Jesse Jones, Pierre Jalbert and the world premiere of a new work by Thiwangkorn Lilit to honor the 100th birthday of Spokane philanthropist Dr. Elizabeth Welty. Enjoy food and drink specials from Beacon Hill from 5-6:45 p.m. while listening to Spokane tango band Tango Volcado in the lobby. Concert at 7 p.m. Today, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25/general; $12/dinner special before show. (509) 624-1200.

“Rise Up Singing” Features local spoken word and musical performers to kick off the Peace & Economic Justice Action Conference. Performers include musical comedian Michael Glatzmaier, musician Lucas Brookbank Brown, belly dancers Paloma Skye and Nicole Richardson, spoken word artists Diamond Young and Josh Pearce, and the Blue Door Theatre. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 838-7870.

The Round #6 Songwriters, slam poets and visual artists will share the stage and create while the audience sits only a few feet away. Featuring musicians Sarah Berentson and Claire Fieberg of Mama Doll, Cedar & Boyer and Alex Ishkov. Featured poet will be Chris Cook and featured visual artist is Aaron Abolofia. Today, 8 p.m., 228 W. Sprague Ave. $8/advance; $10/doors. (509) 747-2174.

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.

Disney’s “Choo Choo Soul” Singer Genevieve Goings and her partner, Constantine “DC” Abramson, teach children through music on an animated train. Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$40. (509) 227-7638.

Choral Festival Concert with Tom Shelton Shelton, president-elect of the American Choral Directors, will lead area children’s choirs as they premiere one of his original works. Hosted by the Crescendo Community Chorus of Spokane. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. Free. (509) 714-0555.

Gold Rush 2015 Fundraiser for Post Falls Senior Center with music by Rhythm Dogs, dancing and dinner catered by Garden Plaza of Post Falls. Tickets on sale at Post Falls Senior Center and Post Falls Chamber of Commerce. Saturday, 5-10 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $25. (208) 773-9582.

Double Chorus Performance Spokane Choral Artists and Mid-Columbia Mastersingers join forces to present works for double chorus featuring music by Vivaldi, Brahms, Rutter, Tavener, Whitacre and Muehleisen. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; Sunday, 2:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $15/advance; $18/door; $12/students and seniors in advance; $15/ students and seniors at the door. (509) 979-4656.

Spokane British Brass Band “Seasons of Brass” Showcasing favorite pieces from the past 19 seasons. This concert is a fundraiser for the music program at Lewis and Clark High School and all proceeds of the concert will be split between LC and the Spokane British Brass Band. Come hear Justin Owsley with an intricate cornet solo titled “Napoli.” A rendition of Teddy Bears’ Picnic will feature Leonard Byrne of the Spokane Symphony on tuba. Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School, auditorium, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $10/general, free/children. (509) 999-8717.

Christopher Pfund, voice; and Rajung Yang, piano UI Faculty Recital. Monday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6231.

Nicholas Mitchell, composition Student recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

EWU Composer’s Forum Concert Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. $5/adults; $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.

“From the Pen of John Williams” Join the North Idaho College Wind Symphony and special guests Lakeland High School Band in exploration of the diversity of one of America’s most well-known composers, John Williams. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 665-2759.

Dance

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

Friday Night Dances The theme of the dance is “Wearin’ O’ the Green.” 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.

“Dancing into Springtime” Spring dance presented by USA Dance. Begins with a waltz lesson from 7-8 p.m.; general dancing 8-10 p.m. Students, singles, couples, beginners and advanced dancers welcome. USA dance events are alcohol and tobacco free. Saturday, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/general; $5/teens. (208) 699-0421.

Anniversary Powwow Saturday, 1-7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. Free. (800) 523-2464, ext. 7236.

“Dancers, Drummers, Dreamers” Thursday-March 28. A collaboration between the dance and music departments at the University of Idaho. Thursday and March 27 at 7:30 p.m.; March 28 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. University of Idaho, Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10/adults; $8/seniors and students; $1 off with canned food donation. (208) 885-7212.

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.

“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.

Comedian Taylor Williamson 2013 “America’s Got Talent” finalist. Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $17. (800) 325-SEAT.

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

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

Theater

“The Wizard of Oz” The Northwest Christian Theater Department presents the story of Dorothy, Toto and her friends on their adventure along the yellow brick road. Today, 7 p.m., Northwest Christian School, 5104 E. Bernhill Road, Colbert. $10. (509) 238-4005.

“Mamma Mia!” The feel-good show that has audiences coming back to relive this smash-hit musical. Featuring classic ABBA hits “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All.” Shows today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32.50-$72.50. (509) 279-7000.

“Macbeth” Performance of the Shakespearean classic. Shows today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., Sandpoint. $12-$14. (208) 946-6174.

“Alice in Wonderland” Today-Sunday. Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m., Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12/adult; $8/children age 12 and younger. (509) 328-4886.

“The Best Brothers” Today-Sunday. Kyle and Hamilton Best’s mother dies in a freak accident, and as the brothers look to celebrate their mother, they must wrestle with important questions of affection and family. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $19-$25. (509) 455-7529.

“Nunsense A-Men” Today-Sunday. It’s “Nunsense,” starring male performers. Today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22-$30. (509) 325-2507.

“Funny Girl” Today-March 28. Presented by the Central Valley Theatre Department. Performances are today, Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday and March 27-28 at 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $12/advance; $15/door. (509) 228-5100.

“As Bees in Honey Drown” Today-March 29. A satirical comedy. Performances are Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10-$14/advance; $15/door. (509) 795-0004.

“Clue: The Musical” Today-April 12. A musical mystery based on the board game. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $27. (509) 325-2507.

“Camelot” Thursday-March 29. King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table come to life in this refreshed production of a Broadway classic. Part of the 2014-15 Best of Broadway season. Shows are Thursday and March 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32.50-$72.50. (800) 325-SEAT.