stage listings

Music

Live Music Abe Kenney. Saturday, 7-9 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. No cover. (509) 624-1349.

Spokane Symphony New Year’s Eve Special: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Kick off New Year’s Eve with a one-hour musical celebration. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $23-$28/adults; $16/youth. (509) 624-1200.

Dance

Friday Night Swing Dig West Coast Swing: Beyond Basics class is from 7-8 p.m. Beginner lesson from 8-8:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 11 p.m. Today, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $7. (509) 892-1480.

Salsa Fridays For ages 18 and older with or without a partner. Today, 7 p.m., Satori, 122 S. Monroe St. $5. (360) 550-5106.

Saturday Night Salsa Salsa lessons begin at 8:15 p.m., followed by open dancing until 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $7. (509) 892-1480.

Puttin’ on the Ritz New Year’s Eve benefit for the Spokane Symphony. Evening of dancing to the sounds of the Master Class Jazz Orchestra, with free dance lessons, hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, gift bags and door prizes. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Wednesday, 9 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $85/gala. (509) 624-1200.

Comedy

Uncle D’s Comedy Underground Stand-up comedy every Thursday. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; comedy at 8 p.m. Live professional comedy every Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; shows start at 8 p.m. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover/Thursday nights; $12/Fridays and Saturdays. (509) 483-7300.

“Season’s Greetings” The Blue Door Theatre Players will perform holiday tales. 8 p.m. today, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Return of the Natives” A night of stand-up, improv and all around good fun, featuring F. Tyler Burnett and friends. 10 p.m. today, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” Featuring short-form improv games based off of your suggestions. Saturday at 9 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

Goodtymes Comedy Free comedy Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 928-1070.

The Mark Maverick Hypnotism Comedy Show This one-man show combines hypnotic suggestions with volunteers in funny situations. Shows at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $25-$35/show only, $189/includes overnight accommodations. (509) 326-8000.

Theater

“Rent” A rock musical about a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side. Shows today and Saturday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (800) 325-SEAT.

“The Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping” Today-Jan. 4. Catch the Northwest premiere of a musical comedy packed with humor, contagious songs and hilarious antics. “A Second Helping” takes you from the Luther League banquet to a church-sponsored missionary night. A laugh-filled treat for the whole family. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $19-25. (509) 455-7529.

“Jack and the Beanstalk” Enjoy a performance of a show that kids ages 8-18 prepared in barely 24 hours. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $11/advance; $15/door. (208) 755-3490.

Coming up

Family Dance and Potluck Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. Potluck at 6:30 p.m.; dancing begins at 7 p.m. Jan. 2, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

“Choose to Lose” To win in this improvised game show you have to lose. Friday nights in January at 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Short Stacks” Blue Door Theatre players, games and comedy. Jan. 2, 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 747-7045.