Stage Listings
Music
Manito Park Bench Summer Music Series - Free outdoor acoustic music on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, food offerings, adult beverages. Tonight: Celtic Knots. Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free. (509) 625-6632.
Live Music at Huckleberry’s - Saturday: Laddie Ray Melvin. 5-7 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349.
Too Slim and the Taildraggers - Blues and rock music. Nonperishable food items accepted for Second Harvest food bank. Saturday, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $7.50-$17.50. (877) 777-5252.
Wanigan - Bluegrass group from the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10. (509) 229-3414.
Kevin Brown “The Beloved Country” CD Release Concert - Local singer-songwriter is releasing his second CD of original songs, “The Beloved Country.” Some of the musicians who played on the album will perform, including Brent Edstrom, piano; Andrew Wilson, fiddle; Eugene Jablonsky, bass; Dru Heller, drums; and Chris Howie, pedal steel. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Free. (509) 993-6626.
Marshall Catch - Kalispell, Mont.-based rock band. Saturday, 8 p.m., 206 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 255-9080.
Music at Arbor Crest - Sunday, Miss Lee Lee and the Spotted Cats, blues and R&B; Thursday: Craig Catlett and Steven King, acoustic rock. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Age 21 and older old. No outside alcohol. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission on Thursdays; $5 admission on Sundays. (509) 927-9463.
SFCC Symphony Orchestra - Featuring soloist Jason Bell of the Spokane Symphony and Lyrica String Ensemble. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general, $2/seniors and students. (509) 533-3720.
Tuesday Night Music Series - Tuesday: Samuel Dickison, acoustic guitar. 5-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.
SFCC Choral Concert - Tuesday, 7 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general, $2/seniors and students. (509) 533-3720.
Sing for Their Supper - Spokane Street Music documentary by Joseph Long and Jim Lyons - The evening will include live music by Peter Rivera, Trailer Park Girls and Lexie Jane. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free, donations accepted.
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2010 - Thursday- June 17. Accordion concerts, competitions and free entertainment at the Festhalle, Gazebo and Grange in the Bavarian getaway town of Leavenworth by top local, national and international accordionists. Free introductory accordion lessons, vendor exhibitions, dancing to live music, workshops and rising-star performances. Daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., 1001 Front St., Leavenworth. (206) 622-4786.
SFCC Jazz Night - Featuring performances by the college’s Jazz Combo. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general, $2/seniors and students. (509) 533-3720.
Dance
West Coast Swing Night - Come learn how to dance West Coast Swing, Eric Allen will be teaching a one-hour beginning lesson at 6 p.m. DJ spinning pop, hip-hop, Top 40, contemporary and blues all night. All ages. Sunday, 6-11 p.m., Ichiban Sushi Lounge, 202 W. Third Ave. $8.
Comedy
“Artsy Pants”- Improvised comedy show where audience-made drawings come to life. All ages welcome. Tonight, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors, military and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
Spokane Comedy Club - Held every Friday and Saturday featuring nationally touring comedians. 8:30 p.m., The Tailgater, 1221 N. Howard St. $10. (509) 328-9000.
“Safari” - Improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the show. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats; no special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.
Comedy at Goodtymes - Featuring local and touring comedians. Sunday, 9 p.m., Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No cover. (509) 928-1070.
Theater
Adult Improv Classes - Eight-week improv class Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. For ages 18 and older. Class will focus on basic and advanced skills of improv. Runs through July 10, no class on June 19. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $150/one payment or $25/per class. (509) 747-7045.
“Annie” - Spokane Civic Theatre presents this family-friendly musical directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs through June 17. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $29/adults, $27/seniors and military, $22/students 24 years of age and younger with student ID, $11/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT.
“American Dream? (As Time Goes By)”- Dinner theater presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Dates and menus include: tonight and Saturday, Ham Dinner by Owen’s Catering; Tuesday, show only, no dinner will be served; June 15-16, BBQ Pork Ribs and Chicken Dinner by Skeyes the Limit. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Seebers Drug Store in Newport, Wash., or by calling (208) 448-1294. Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport, Wash. $20/dinner and show; Show-only tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors and children.
“Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story” - EWU Theatre Senior Capstones presents Stephen Dolginoff’s musical exploration of the relationship between Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, the Chicago “Thrill Killers” of 1924. Directed by Justin M. Schlabach. Shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.
“Six Characters in Search of an Author” - Luigi Pirandello’s classic play presented by Spokane Community College Players and directed by Adam C. Sharp. Show is rated PG-13 for mature subject matter and material. Shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387.
“Annie” Benefit Production - See the Spokane Civic Theatre’s production of Annie and help raise money for children in our community. A portion of proceeds will support children enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring program. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30. (509) 328-8310, ext. 223.
“Mary Poppins” - June 12-17. Part of Best of Broadway series. Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; June 15 at 8 p.m.; June 16 at 2 and 8 p.m.; June 17 at 1 and 6:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Season tickets: $127.50-$290.50, includes five shows. (800) 325-SEAT.
“Hello, Dolly!”- Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents this Tony Award-winning musical that follows the adventures of America’s most beloved matchmaker. Starring Ellen Travolta and Jack Bannon. Shows Thursday- June 16 and June 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.; June 17 and 23 at 2 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25.95-$39.95. (208) 769-7780.