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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Things to do

Washington State Parks Free Access Day – A Discovery Pass will not be needed today through Monday at any Washington state park. (360) 902-8844 or visit www.parks.wa.gov/.

EWU Jazz Dialogue Festival - Tonight and Saturday. 12th annual event featuring middle school, high school and college jazz combos, choirs and bands from across the Northwest to learn the language of jazz. Guest clinicians include Erik Applegate (bass, University of Northern Colorado), Chris Humphrey (vocal), Steve Roach (trumpet, Sacramento State), Dana Landry (piano, University of Northern Colorado), Bruce Diehl (saxophone, Amherst College) and many more. Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Tonight’s evening concert: $15/adults, $7/students and seniors. (509) 359-7073.

BeGin! - Music from Pegasus Dream, DJ Audio Affiliated and Bike Fights. Open art galleries, food and wine. 6-8 p.m. today. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. Free, donations accepted. (509) 363-5344.

“Rent” - Runs through Jan 29. Lake City Playhouse presents Jonathan Larson’s Broadway musical about a group of young artists struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Directed by Troy Nickerson, music direction by Zack Baker and choreographed by Jillian Wylie and Troy Nickerson. Contains adult content and language. Tonight, Saturday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $9-$19. (208) 667-1323.

“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” - Runs through Feb. 4. Spokane Civic Theatre will present this country-western musical. For mature audiences. Tonight, Saturday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $29/adults, $27/seniors age 65 and older, $22/students 24 years of age and younger with student ID. (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT.

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Featuring vocalist Deborah Brown. Saturday. 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $24-$49.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

CELLObration Spokane - Annual event that brings together more than 50 cellists from all over the Northwest. John Marshall, director. Sunday. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-7078.

Vince Neil - The former frontman of ’80s metal band Motley Crue is touring in support of his latest solo album “Tattoos and Tequila.” Sunday. 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road. $30/$40. (509) 325-7328.

Unity March – Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 10 a.m. Monday. Begins at the INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., and ends at River Park Square, Main Avenue and Post Street. Free. www.mlkspokane.org.

Jake Shimabukuro - Ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii. Tuesday. 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $27-$32/advance, $32-$37/at the door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Andy Grammer - The singer, songwriter and musician is touring in support of his gold-certified single “Keep Your Head Up,” with special guest Ryan Star. Thursday. 7 p.m., A Club, 416 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 624-3629.

“Tuna Does Vegas” - Presented by Interplayers. Written by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard. Directed by William C. Marlowe and starring Patrick Treadway and Michael Weaver. Runs Thursday-Jan. 22, 25-28 and Feb. 1-4. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $24/general, $20/military and senior, $15/educator and student with ID, $15/groups of 15 or more (available at box office only). (509) 455-7529 or (800) 325-SEAT.

24th Annual Inland Northwest RV Show - Jan. 19-22. Thursday, noon-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior Day is Thursday, $1 off admission. Jan. 19. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7/good all week, free/age 12 and younger with adult. (509) 466-4256.