7 Nights Out
1: Luke Bryan
The recently crowned Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year brings his Kick the Dust Up Tour to Spokane. Joining him will be Dustin Lynch and Randy Houser.
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: SOLD OUT
Info: spokanearena.com
2: ‘Boeing Boeing’
In the madcap 1960s, self-styled swinging bachelor Bernard has three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him with no knowledge of each other. Unexpected schedule changes bring all his women to his apartment, with mayhem and catastrophe assured.
When: Continues through May 31; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St.
Cost: $19-$25, through the theater website
Info: (509) 455-7529 or moderntheater.org
3: ‘The Music Man’
Professor Harold Hill and his “Seventy-Six Trombones” head to River City, Iowa in hopes of conning the town’s people with a marching band scheme. This Tony award-winning musical features such songs as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Shipoopi,” and “Till There Was You.”
When: Through June 14; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $30/adult; $28/military and senior; $22/student; through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 325-2507 or http://www.spokanecivictheatre.com/
4: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Long-running New York City alt-rock/blues band hit the road in support of “Freedom Tower – No Wave Dance Party 2015,” with a little help from We Are Hex.
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $18 advance; $20 doors
Info: www.thebartlettspokane.com/ or (509) 747-2174
5: Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
For the 76th year, Spokane’s Lilac Festival queen and princesses take over downtown Spokane, along with floats, equestrian groups, high school marching bands, more than 200 military members and more.
When: 7:45 p.m. Saturday
Where: Through streets of downtown Spokane
Cost: Free
Info: (509) 535-4554 or www.spokanelilacfestival.org/
6: Salt N Pepa
One of the first all-female rap groups dropped hits such as “Shoot,” “Push It” and “Whatta Man” on the world. They’re on the road celebrating the group’s 30th anniversary.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road
Cost: $40-$50, thorugh TicketsWest
Info: (800) 523-2464 or www.CDACasino.com/
7: Blood, Sweat & Tears
Featuring Bo Bice from “American Idol” on vocals, this legendary group rocks on with its distinctive jazz-rock style and combination of brass and rock band instrumentation.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $35-$65, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/