Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available through TicketsWest (TW; 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com); Ticketmaster (TM; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com); or TicketFly (TF; 877-4FLYTIX, www.ticketfly.com). Prices do not include service charges. Tickets for events at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox also are available by calling (509) 624-1200.

“The Nutcracker,” Spokane Symphony/Ballet Memphis: Dec. 17-19, INB Performing Arts Center, $14-$39 TW

Jim Brickman: Dec. 28, INB Performing Arts Center, $32-$75 TW

Alter Bridge: Dec. 30, Knitting Factory Concert House, $26 TF

Theatre Ballet of Spokane, “Ballet and Bubbly”: Dec. 31, Bing Crosby Theater, $17 TW

Spokane Symphony, Beethoven’s Ninth: Dec. 31, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, $14-$25 TW

January

Shen Yun Performing Arts: Jan. 4-5, INB Performing Arts Center, $60-$130 TW

Joe Satriani: Jan. 9, Bing Crosby Theater, $39.50-$63 TW

Wrangler Professional Bull Riding Classic: Jan. 14-15, Spokane Arena, $10-$30 TW

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Jan. 15, Northern Quest Casino, $40/$50 TW

Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper: Jan. 18-19, Northern Quest Casino, $35 TW

“Spring Awakening”: Jan. 19, INB Performing Arts Center, $30-$49 TW

Kodo Taiko drummers: Jan. 26, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, $22-$42 TW

Brian Regan: Jan. 29, INB Performing Arts Center, $39.75/$45.75 TW

Kellie Pickler: Jan. 29, Northern Quest Casino, $55/$65 TW

February

Sarah McLachlan: Feb. 3, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, $39-$59 TW

Plain White T’s: Feb. 4, Knitting Factory Concert House, $20 TF

“Legally Blonde”: Feb. 10-13, INB Performing Arts Center, $30-$58 TW

Smokey Robinson: Feb. 10, Coeur d’Alene Casino, $45/$55 TW

Bellydance Superstars, “Bombay Bellywood”: Feb. 11, Bing Crosby Theater, $28 TW

Gang of Four: Feb. 14, Knitting Factory Concert House, $20 TF

Monster Jam: Feb. 18-20, Spokane Arena, $5-$25 TW

March

B.B. King: March 2, INB Performing Arts Center, $29-$99 TW

The Goo Goo Dolls: March 6, Coeur d’Alene Casino, $40/$50 TW

Robin Trower: March 10, Knitting Factory Concert House, $24 TF

Hal Holbrook in “Mark Twain Tonight”: March 12, INB Performing Arts Center, $25-$42 TW

“9 to 5: The Musical”: March 24-27, INB Performing Arts Center, $32.50-$60.50 TW