Stage listings
Events of special interest are marked with a . For more listings, see www.spokane7.com.
Music
Holiday Performances at River Park Square - Today, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Centennial Middle School; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cooper Elementary. Friday, 10-10:30 a.m., Stevens Elementary School Chorus; 11-11:30 a.m., Freeman School District; noon-12:30 p.m., Logan Elementary; 5-7 p.m., Irish Dancers. Saturday, 4-5 p.m., Greta Gardner; 6-8 p.m., Siglin Sisters. Sunday, 3-4 p.m., pianist Kendall Watson. Monday, 2-2:30 p.m., Rockwood Retirement Community and staff. Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., pianist Kendall Watson. Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., Siglin Sisters. River Park Square, in the Nordstrom corridor, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 321-1184
Singing Nuns, “Christmas Presence” - Fifteenth annual concerts by the nuns from St. Michael’s Convent, with the East Valley High School Strolling Strings. Today, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/adults, $16/seniors and students age 11 and younger. (800) 325-SEAT
Adult Chamber Music Program and String Ensemble Recital - Works by Bach and Purcell and “Christmas Concerto” by Coreilli. Today, 3 p.m., Convent of the Holy Names, 2911 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 326-9516
Yuletide Sing-a-Long and Potluck - Gather to sing holiday songs. Friday, 4 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Recital Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Free. (509) 326-9516
KPBX Kids’ Concert - “Countdown to the Holidays,” with the choirs of the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus. Saturday, 1-2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 327-5729
Hank Cramer - Veteran Northwest folk singer. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10. (509) 229-3414
Piano Concert and Choir Presentation - Christmas program presented by the adult choir of First Presbyterian Church and pianist Cynthia Marlette. Sunday, 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene. Free; childcare available. (208) 667-8446
Midnight Cry - Local eight-piece band presents its annual Christmas concert styled after the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, also featuring Cami Bradley. Sunday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $12. (800) 325-SEAT
Clarion Brass, “This is What Christmas Sounds Like” - Annual holiday concerts by the Spokane brass choir. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $16/adults, $11/seniors, students and groups. (800) 325-SEAT
Cutter Clubhouse Christmas Show - Featuring Julia Keefe and the Mark Norton Trio. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Spokane Club, 1102 W. Riverside Ave. $15. (509) 838-8511
Northwest Sacred Music Chorale - Christmas concert featuring the Chorale; Paul Grove, guitar; Leslie Stratton-Norris, harp; Cynthia Marlette, piano; Max Mendez, baritone; and the Sweet Adelines. Wednesday, 8-10 p.m., The Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adult; $8/seniors and students. (208) 755-6376
Dance
“The Nutcracker” - Ballet Memphis joins the Spokane Symphony for the holiday favorite. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $21-$39/adults, $14/children 12 and under. (509) 624-1200, (800) 325-SEAT
Comedy
“Details are Sketchy” - Sketch comedy featuring local YouTube stars Luke Barats and Joe Bereta. Not recommended for youth younger than age 13 unless accompanied by an adult. Today, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045
Ken Martin and Greg Kettner - Friday-Saturday., 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $10/Friday, $12/Saturday. (509) 483-7300
“Season’s Greetings” - Holiday-themed improvisational comedy for all ages, featuring Luke Barats and Joe Bereta. Friday, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045
Safari Saturday - Fast-paced short-form improv, featuring Luke Barats and Joe Bareta. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045
Theater
“Little Mermaid” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Today-Saturday, 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 768-3235
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” - Stage version of the musical holiday classic. Today, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $32/adults, $30/seniors age 65 and older, $24/students age 24 and younger with student ID, $12/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507
“A Taffeta Christmas”- Christmas musical featuring the four singing sisters in a tribute to the 1950s. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $19/adults; $17/veterans and students age 13 and older with student ID; $15/seniors 60 and older; $9/children 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323
“Annie” - Tony Award-winning musical presented by Pend Oreille Players Association. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance, $12/door. (509) 671-3389
“Plaid Tidings” - Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents a holiday sequel to “Forever Plaid,” about a deceased ’50s singing quartet that returns to Earth for a special performance. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall, North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25-$30. (208) 769-7780