Stage listings
Music
Kinderchor Children’s Choirs of Spokane The Prep Choir and the Concert Choir will be performing the final concert of the season. Today, 7 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $5.
EWU Symphony Orchestra and Choral Concert Spring concert. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall Auditorium, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. $5/general, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.
The Blessed Hope Trio Presenting the ministries of Golden State Baptist College and North Valley Baptist Church in an evening of music. Monday, 7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.
SFCC Community Band 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.
EWU Percussion Solo and Ensemble Concert Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults; $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.
Celtic Woman An all-female Irish musical ensemble. Wednesday, 7 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 279-7000. $48-$99.
Jazz Ensemble The young musicians from Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy present a night of jazz. Thursday, 7 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, Fireside Room, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $5. (208) 457-8950.
Dance
Ballroom Dancing Dance to the five-piece combo Variety Pack. All ages and all abilities welcome. June 7, 7:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8. (509) 326-9211.
Comedy
Product Placement You suggest the products, and the improvisers will show you the commercial and how the products will invade your day in this live comedy show. Rated TV-PG. Reservations are recommended. Friday nights at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general; $7/students/military/seniors. (509) 747-7045.
Goodtymes Comedy Free comedy. Sunday nights at 9 p.m., Goodtymes, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-1070.
“Short Stacks” Get a sneak peek of new Blue Door Theatre players, games and comedy. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. All tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show. June 7, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 747-7045.
Theater
“Those Were the Days” Dinner theater presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Today and Saturday, Garlic Roast Chicken Dinner; June 7-8, Smoked Pork Dinner; June 14-15, Chicken and Pork Chow Mein. 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. June 11 is a show-only event. Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport. $25/dinner and show; Show-only tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors and children.
“Beauty and the Beast” Today-Sunday. Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced affections of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Belle’s father, Maurice, causes the two to meet. Today at 7 p.m.; Saturday 1 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m. The 1 p.m. show on Saturday will be signed for the hard of hearing. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $10. (509) 328-4886.
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Today-June 9. Tom Stoppard’s reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” focuses on the originally minor characters of the bewildered, fumbling courtiers Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Sunday’s performance is a benefit for the SFCC food bank with admittance for a nonperishable food item. Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $8/suggested donation. (509) 998-7515.
“The Dixie Swim Club” Through Sunday. A warmhearted comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. For years, five women have gotten together at the same beach cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They reminisce about the past, catch up with the present and gossip about the future. Today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $21. (509) 325-2507.
“Grease” Today-June 16. This high-spirited, nostalgic rock ’n’ roll musical will take you back to the 1950s at Rydell High School. Popular songs include: “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together” and “Greased Lightnin’.” Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22-$29. (509) 325-2507.
Partnering for Progress Fundraiser at “Grease” A portion of the proceeds from this show will benefit P4P’s mission of bringing health, education and clean water to residents in developing countries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing, raffle prizes, beverages and snacks. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35/adult; $30/student. (509) 720-8408.
“Mark Twain: On Man and His World” Thursday-June 9. A one-man performance by Jerry Hardin as Twain. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available through the Interplayers box office or at www.TicketsWest.com. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $12-28. (509) 455-7529.
Playwrights Weekend at Civic June 7-8. Spokane Civic Theatre will present staged readings of two new works by resident playwrights: “Ordinary Time” by Sandra Hosking and “Holding On: Letting Go” by Brian Harnetiaux. Shows both nights at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free, but donations are appreciated and will benefit the Spokane Civic Theatre Academy. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-1413.