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Fri., Aug. 22, 2008

Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available through TicketsWest (TW; 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com) or Ticketmaster (TM; 509-735-0500, www.ticketmaster.com). Prices listed do not include service charges. Tickets to Spokane Symphony performances also are available through the symphony box office, (509) 624-1200.

August

Pig Out in the Park:

Aug. 27-Sept. 1, Riverfront Park, free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Tyrone Wells:

Aug. 30, The Knitting Factory, $12 TW

Shine Down with Jet Black Stare:

Aug. 31, The Knitting Factory, $22 TW

September

Dokken:

Sept. 3, The Knitting Factory, $22.50 TW

Stone Temple Pilots:

Sept. 6, Spokane Arena, $29.50/$39.50 TM

Bridal Festival:

Sept. 6, Spokane Convention Center, $9/at the door, $7/register online at www.bridalfest.com. (208) 773-7049.

Paul Wall with Skatterman and Snug Brim:

Sept. 7, The Knitting Factory, $18/$20 TW

Kid Rock with Rehab:

Sept. 9, Spokane Arena, Star Theatre, $25/$39.50/$45 TW

Michael Franti and Spearhead:

Sept. 11, The Knitting Factory, $26 TW

Rancid, Less Than Jake, the Insurgence:

Sept. 13, The Knitting Factory, $22 TW

Everlast:

Sept. 14, The Knitting Factory, $18/$20 TW

The National and Menomena:

Sept. 16, Seattle, Moore Theatre, $22 TM

Frank Caliendo:

Sept. 19, INB Performing Arts Center, $40.75 TW

Capitol Steps:

Sept. 20, INB Performing Arts Center, $25-$38 TW

Living Legends:

Sept. 20, The Knitting Factory, $17.50 TW

Geoff Tate Band:

Sept. 21, The Knitting Factory, $20 TW

Restless Heart, Little Texas, Blackhawk:

Sept. 21, INB Performing Arts Center, $32/$38 TW

Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick:

Sept. 22, Spokane Arena, $35/$55/$75 TW

Live Roller Derby:

Sept. 27, Coeur d’Alene Casino, Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho, $15/adults, $7/seniors and students. (800) 523-2464.

October

Custer’s Fall Antique and Collectors Sale:

Oct. 3-5, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, $6/adults (good all weekend), free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Overkill, Toxic Holocaust, Warbringer:

Oct. 7, The Knitting Factory, $17.50 TW

The Phantom of the Opera:

Oct. 8-25, INB Performing Arts Center, $25-$68 TW

Amorphis, Leaves Eyes, Samael, Virgin Black:

Oct. 9, The Knitting Factory, $16.50 TW

Slightly Stoopid:

Oct. 11, The Knitting Factory, $13 in advance, $16/day of show TW

Henry Rollins:

Oct. 16, The Knitting Factory, $15 TW

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