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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

Music

Bagpipes at the Library - A drummer and piper will perform traditional Scottish music, for children in grades K-5. Today, 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390

Drums! Spokane Taiko - Japanese drumming, appropriate for school-aged children. Today, 3 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - Kari Marguerite and the 76, today, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, Spruce Street at Fourth Avenue. Free; picnics encouraged. (509) 747-2853

Coeur d’Alene Outdoor Summer Concert - Ruth and Friends, Great American Songbook, today, 6:30-8 p.m., Riverstone City Park, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629

Thunder Thursdays at Cruisers - Today, bands start at 7 p.m., food by Azteca, Cruisers, 6105 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free. (509) 217-1937

Cruisers Annual Mini-Sturgis - Bands, vendors, comedy, bike games, The American Harvest Girls, hypnotist, Ms. Redwood, Neil Burton and Barry Lee White. Proceeds support BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) Information. Friday, 5 p.m. through Sunday, 2 a.m., Cruisers, 6105 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free. (509) 217-1937

Rathdrum Concert Series - County Line, country western/rock. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., Rathdrum City Park, state Highway 53 and Latah Road, Rathdrum, Idaho. Free. (208) 667-3162

Manito Live Music Series - Free outdoor concerts. Maxie Ray Mills, blues/jazz/rock/alternative country/classical guitar, Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Food and refreshments available for purchase. (509) 625-6632.

“Let’s Duet” - Tribute to the great duos of music, comedy and magic. Friday and Saturday, dinner begins 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30, The Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport, Wash. $20. (509) 448-1294

Park Place Summer Sounds - Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Ninjazz; noon-2 p.m., Carl Rey & the Blues Gators; 2-4 p.m., Sandpoint High School Steel Pan Band; 4-6 p.m., Comfort Zone. Park Place Stage, First Avenue and Cedar Street, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 263-6139

Deer Park Summer Concert Series - The Big Red Barn, bluegrass. Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m., Mix Park, 301 W. Fourth, Deer Park. Free.

Harrison Summer Concert Series - The Jam Band, rock variety. Saturday, 2-5 p.m., Harrison City Park, Harrison , Idaho. Free. (208) 689-3669

Pend Oreille Players Folk Music Festival - Featuring performers from throughout the Pend Oreille Valley. Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 5 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/day at the door, $15/two-day pass, available at the Playhouse or online. (509) 671-3389, www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Yes and Styx - Classic rock. Saturday, 7 p.m., Maryhill Winery and Amphitheater, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, Wash. $49.50-$150. (877) 627-9445

Quad-City Saxophone Ensemble - Classical and light jazz. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $7/adults, free/age 12 and younger with paid adult. (509) 229-3414

Royal Fireworks Concert - 33rd annual event. Sunday, Baroque-era dance by Theatre Ballet of Spokane, 7 and 8 p.m.; performance of Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” choreographed to a live fireworks display, 9 p.m. Riverfront Park, Lilac Bowl and Floating Stage. Free; reserved seating and buffet dinner, $60/person, $420/table of eight. (509) 455-6865

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series - Tuxedo Junction Big Band, swing. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park downtown, Coeur d’Alene; inclement weather moves the concert to the Resort Plaza at Third Street and Sherman Avenue. Free. (208) 667-3162

Willie Nelson and Family - Country legend and kinfolk. Sunday. 7 p.m., Northern Quest Casino outdoors, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. (800) 325-SEAT

The Spanish Guitar - John Paul Shields performs solo pieces from diverse musical periods including Renaissance, Baroque and folk. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260

Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series - The Fat Tones, rockin blues. Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene; Inclement weather moves the event to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza on Sherman Avenue. Free. (208) 667-3162

Hayden Concert Series - Nu Jack City, Motown/soul. Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 667-3162

Spokane’s Got Talent auditions - Seeking musicians, dancers, singers, jugglers, magicians and other performance artists. Prizes include all-expense-paid trip to audition for “America’s Got Talent.” Wednesday, A Club, 416 W. Sprague Ave. Free to audition; open to public. Preregister at http://bit.ly/m5g9uU. (509) 720-7736

Guy Clark - Veteran Texas singer/songwriter, with Verlon Thompson. Wednesday, 8-10:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $27-$52. (800) 325-SEAT

Jason Jones - Country. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $10/advance, $12/day of show. (877) 435-9849

Comedy

Mass Transit”- Improvised comedy taking place on a bus ride, suitable for all ages. Friday, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Expedition” - Family-friendly short-form improv comedy. Saturday, 7 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045

“Safari” - Short- and long-form improv comedy (not suitable for all ages). Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045

“Poor Again … Dagnabbit!” - Written by Patrick F. McManus, performed by Tim Behrens. Sunday, pre-show music 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $39/adults, $10/youth age 10 and younger (includes dinner). Not recommended for children age 5 and younger. (509) 891-9016.

Theater

Cowboy Supper Shows with the Riders of the Rockin’ B - Today-Saturday, doors open 5:30 p.m. with pre-show youth performers; Cowboy Shootout Show at 6:10 p.m.; barbecue beef, chicken, ribs and all the fixings at 7 p.m.; The Riders of the Rockin’ B sing and play cowboy Western music, 8 p.m. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N Idaho Road (75 yards south of Interstate 90 at Exit 299), Liberty Lake. $39/adults; $10/youth age 10 and younger, includes tax and gratuity. (509) 891-9016, www.rockinbranch.com

“Once on This Island” - Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents this re-telling of “The Little Mermaid” set on a tropical island. Today-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. $39.95/adults, $35.95/seniors, $25.95/children ages 6-12. (208) 769-7780

“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Revival!”- Spokane Civic Theatre brings back its production of the rock ’n’ roll musical about the life of Buddy Holly. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and SundayJuly 31, 2 p.m., 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adults; $28/seniors; $20/students; $10/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT

“Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits”- Washington State University School of Music presents satirical parodies of famous Broadway shows including “Les Miserables,” “Wicked,” “Hairspray,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Chicago,” “Cats” and more. Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theater, Pullman. $10/adults, $5/students and seniors. (509) 335-3581

“Moss Gown” - Idaho Repertory Theatre presents this Cinderella-like tale by Micki Panttaja, based on the book by William H. Hooks. Wednesday-Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 7, 2 p.m., University of Idaho, Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow, Idaho. $20/adults, $16/seniors, $14/students and $10/youth. (208) 885-6465