7 nights out
‘Rent’
Songs from the rock musical about a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City.
When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $25, through TicketsWest
Black Label Society
Heavy metal music with special guests Hatebreed and Butcher Babies.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $31/advance, $35/day of show, through TicketWeb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
Spokane Symphony New Year’s Eve Special: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Kick off New Year’s Eve with a one-hour musical celebration featuring more than 140 musicians of the Spokane Symphony and Chorale. Eckart Preu brought this popular tradition with him from Germany. Now selling out every year, this concert inspires with the music’s themes of freedom and brotherhood.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $23-$28/adults, $16/youth, through the Fox box office, the symphony website, or TicketsWest outlets
Info: (509) 624-1200 or http://spokanesymphony.org/
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Blues and rock legends perform at a special New Year’s Eve celebration. Party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and a no-host bar. Age 21 and older only.
When: 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, doors open at 9
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $25, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or ww.northernquest.com
The Mark Maverick Hypnotism Comedy Show
This dynamic, one-man show combines hypnotic suggestions with volunteers in funny situations. It’s fun-filled with exciting surprises based on interaction with the audience. Hotel room packages available.
When: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive
Cost: $25-$35, show only, through TicketsWest
Info: www.redlion.com/ park-spokane/packages/nye
New Year’s Eve Cruises
Three sailing to choose from on Wednesday:
• New Year’s Eve Cruise, 7:30-9:10 p.m., with boarding at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m., no-host bar, visit Santa at the North Pole, hot dogs, chips, candy and holiday treats for purchase, $20.
• Party Cruise, 9:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m., with boarding at 9 p.m. DJ, dancing, champagne toast, no-host bar, fireworks, $25. For age 21 and older.
• Dessert Cruise, 10:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m., with boarding at 10 p.m. Champagne toast, chef’s assorted desserts, no-host bar, fireworks, $35/adults, $20/children.
Where: Coeur d’Alene Resort, board on the east side of resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene
Buy tickets: cdacruises.com or by phone
Info: (855) 956-1977
Puttin’ on the Ritz
New Year’s Eve benefit for the Spokane Symphony, with dancing to the sounds of The Master Class Jazz Orchestra, free dance lessons, hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, celebratory gift bags and door prizes. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates.
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St.
Cost: $85
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.spokanesymphony.org/