7 Nights Out
Holiday Lights
at Gaiser
Conservatory
The conservatory is decorated with more than 30,000 lights along with poinsettias and mums in a warm climate.
When: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 22 (best viewing is after 4 p.m.); an open house will be held Saturday and Sunday from 4:30-7:30 p.m., when children can decorate cookies and adults can enjoy a holiday beverage.
Where: Manito Park, Gaiser Conservatory, 1702 S. Grand Blvd.
Cost: Free
Info: www.thefriendsofmanito.org
Will Hoge
Grammy-nominated recording artist of soulful Americana and heartland rock performs with special guest Red Wanting Blue.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $12 advance, $14 at the door, through TicketWeb
Info: http://willhoge.com/wired/
Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival
Eighth annual event featuring some of Bing Crosby’s best-loved films and a performance by vocalist Howard Crosby.
When: Saturday and Sunday; “White Christmas” (1954) 11 a.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday; “Going My Way” (1944) 1:30 p.m. Saturday; “Holiday Inn” (1942) 12:30 p.m. Sunday; “High Society” (1956) 3 p.m. Sunday; performance by Howard Crosby, 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $8, good all weekend, through TicketsWest; free for ages 12 and younger. Only cash and checks accepted at the door
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
Shook Twins with Morning Ritual
North Idaho-born identical twins Laurie and Katelyn Shook perform indie folk-pop music. Morning Ritual is a collaboration with Portland-based composer Ben Darwish.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $12 in advance, through TicketsWest, $15 at the door, $10 for ages 16 and younger
Info: http://shooktwins.com
‘This is What Christmas
Sounds Like’
Annual holiday concerts by Clarion Brass, featuring music from the group’s latest holiday CD, “Reindeer Games.”
Coeur d’Alene show: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 W. Golf Course Road; $18 general, $16 seniors and students, available through the Kroc Center, (208) 667-1865
Spokane shows: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave.; $18 general, $16 seniors and students, available through TicketWest.
Info: www.figarotunes.com
Sallie Ford
and The Sound
Outside
Portland-based indie rockers perform with And the Kids and Runaway Symphony.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $10 in advance, through www.thebartlettspokane.com; $12 day of show
Info: http://sallieford.com
‘Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas’
The ladies come together to prepare for the annual Christmas pageant in this musical comedy.
When: Thursday through Jan. 5; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; early bird performance on Dec. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St.
Cost: $12-$28, through TicketsWest