7 Nights Out
1: Tim Allen
Stand-up comedy from the man behind Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, Santa Clause and Buzz Lightyear.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $65-$95 through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/
2: Spokane Symphony Classics 10:
Spokane resident Patricia Bartell, an internationally known accordion player, will perform Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla’s tango-infused Bandoneón Concerto with the Spokane Symphony. The orchestra also will tackle Frank Zappa’s “Dupree’s Paradise” and Camille Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3, with organ soloist John Bodinger.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15-$54, through the Fox box office, the symphony website or all TicketsWest outlets
Info: (509) 624-1200 www.spokanesymphony.org/
3: The Best of Seattle Shorts Film Festival
Started in 2011, the festival has showcased more than 80 short films. Tonight, the top 10 short films from the past four years come to Spokane. Directors Misha Jakupcak (“The Hero Pose”) and Kendra Ann (“Serenade”) will attend, accompanied by their films. Other films are: “Curfew,” “The Wheel,” “Do I Take Care of Everything?,” “No One Knows,” “Trixie’s Score,” “The Father,” “88 Miles to Moscow” and “Water, Ice, Snow.”
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15/adults, $10/students, through TicketsWest
Info: bingcrosbytheater.com
4: Spokane Jazz Orchestra
The oldest professional community-supported jazz orchestra in the Western Hemisphere presents its season finale concert, “Springtime in Paris,” with guest vocalist Heather Villa.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $24-$26, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 227-7638 or www.bingcrosbytheater.com/
5: Less Than Jake & Reel Big Fish
If ska punk music is your thing, this night will rock. With special guests The Interrupters.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $23 through Ticketweb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
6: Cokie Roberts
In honor of Spokane Public Radio’s 35th Anniversary, NPR senior analyst and best-selling author will talk about current affairs and her new book, “Capital Dames,” exploring the lives of women in Washington D.C. during the Civil War. This April marks 150 years since the Civil War ended. The evening is hosted by SPR Program Director Verne Windham. Auntie’s Bookstore will coordinate a book signing and sales of Roberts’ new release. All proceeds benefit SPR.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $42, through Ticketswest
Info: www.spokanepublicradio.org
7: Junior Lilac Parade
64th annual event and largest children’s parade in the nation, hosted by the Rotaract Club of Spokane. The parade, with the theme “Dancing in the Street,” doubles as a competition for more than 8,000 musicians from elementary, middle and junior high school bands and drill teams. Parade route is available at www.spokanerotaract.org/ junior-lilac-parade/ or in today’s 7 on Page C15.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: Downtown Spokane
Cost: Free
Info: www.spokanerotaract.org/ junior-lilac-parade/