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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

Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com

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/