7 Nights Out: Weekly look at shows to see in next 7 days
1. Arlo Guthrie: 50th Anniversary Tour
The legendary singer-songwriter will present “Alice’s Restaurant” for the first time in more than a decade, along with other material from the early part of his career, his hits and two new arrangements of previously unreleased lyrics by his father, Woody Guthrie.
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: SOLD OUT
Info: bingcrosbytheater.com
2. Johnny Mathis
Celebrating his 60th year in the music industry, the iconic singer is Columbia Records’ longest-running artist. Mathis has performed songs in a variety of styles and categories – from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits and holiday music.
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $35-$125, through TicketsWest
Info: inbpac.com
3. Josh Blue
This winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” has made appearances on “Ron White’s Comedy Salute to the Troops” on CMT and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Blue, who has cerebral palsy, has a one-hour Showtime special, “Sticky Change,” and continues to break down stereotypes of people with disabilities one laugh at a time.
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20-$25
Info: (509) 318-9998 or spokanecomedyclub.com
4. Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra
Presenting its season finale with conductor Kevin Hekmatpanah and acclaimed clarinetist Richard Stoltman. The concert program includes Berlioz’s “Hungarian March,” Ravel’s “Valses Nobles et Sentimentales” and Suppé’s “Pique Dame” Overture. It will be followed by Stoltzman performing Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and conclude with variations on Bernstein’s spectacular “West Side Story” for clarinet and orchestra.
When: Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $13 general, $10 students and seniors
Info: (509) 624-1200 or foxtheaterspokane.com
5. Team Challenge Cup
Figure skaters from three continents will compete for the inaugural Team Challenge Cup trophy. Skaters include the reigning women’s world champion Evgenia Medvedeva, world silver medalist Ashley Wagner, reigning U.S. champions Gracie Gold and Adam Rippon, the ice dancing team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and the reigning Chinese champions Xuehan Wang and Lei Wang.
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m., Men’s and Ladies Short Program; Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Free Skate featuring pairs and ice dance teams competing; Saturday at 7 p.m., Men’s and Women’s Free Skate; and Sunday at 3 p.m., Exhibition of Champions featuring the best skaters from around the world.
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $295-$395/all events, $25-$85/individual events, through TicketsWest
Info: teamchallengecup.com
6. “A Bright New Boise”
A dark comedy that takes place in the bleak break room of a big box store in Idaho where someone is summoning the rapture. The thorny issues of faith, forgiveness and second chances are put on the table.
When: Friday through May 8; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene
Cost: $20-$24
Info: (208) 676-7529 or themoderntheater.org
7. Shrine Circus
Fun for the whole family, and a yearly fundraiser for the El Katif Shrine to benefit children.
When: Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m.
Where: Former University City Mall, 10210 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley
Cost: $10 general, $15 reserved, $20 VIP, $25 ringmaster seats; tickets may be purchased at the box office on site beginning at 9 a.m. each day of the show.
Info: (509) 747-0132 or elkatif.org/circus.