Stage listings

Music

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday evening concerts feature Groove for Thought, Rene Marie and the Yellow Jackets. Saturday evening concert will feature the Lionel Hampton Jazz Youth Orchestra with special guests Jason Marsalis, Benny Golson and the Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Septet. 8:30 p.m., ASUI Kibbie Activity Center, University of Idaho, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. $30-$45. (208) 885-7251.

Hymn Tune Writing Workshop Music students and members of the community are invited to this workshop led by Greg Sheer. Saturday, 9 a.m., Seeley Mudd Chapel Sanctuary, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 777-3280.

Live Music at Huckleberry’s Seth Owens. Saturday, 7-9 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349.

Piping for Princes A fundraising performance by the Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums of North Idaho, featuring Scottish and Irish tunes, Highland dancing and drumming, clogging and singing. Saturday, 7 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $15/adults; $12/age 13 and younger and seniors. (208) 772-0833.

One World: Many Voices The Spokane Choral Artists will present a concert of choral music in many different languages including Russian, Japanese, Quichua, Arabic, Osing, Spanish, French and Latin. Showcase work will be “Misa Criolla” by Ariel Ramirez featuring guest soloist Nic Vigil from Milonga and local musicians Bryan Swenland, percussion and Rob Peterson, bass. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. General: $15/advance; $18/door; student: $12/advance; $15/door; free student admission with one paid general admission. Sunday, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. General: $15/advance; $18/door; student: $12/advance, $15/door; free student admission with one paid general admission. (509) 251-6296.

Dave McRae An eclectic mix of original, cover and looped tunes. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Luxe Ballroom, 1017 W. First Ave. No cover. (509) 328-4811.

Spokane Symphony Classics 7: “The Power of Nature” With guest pianist Jeremy Denk. Eckart Preu, conductor. Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$54. (509) 624-1200.

A Musical Dilemma of Point and Counterpoint Performance of Bach’s St. John Passion and lecture by Michael Murphy. Sunday, 3 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Black Composers Concert Featuring student pianists and open to the public. Sunday, 3 p.m., Whitworth University, Music Building Recital Hall, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 777-3280.

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Louisiana’s ambassadors of Cajun music and culture visit Spokane, presented by Spokane Public Radio. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $32-$40. (800) 325-SEAT.

The Concordia Choir in Concert Rene Clausen conducts the 79-voice a cappella choir in several spirituals and hymns as well as some new dramatic new arrangements with the instrumental trio, Excelsior. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $20/adults; $5/students. (800) 838-3006.

Tuesday Night Music Series This week: Matti Sand and John Fershee will play indie folk. 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Moscow Food Co-Op, Deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Roger McVey, piano UI Faculty Recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Michael Partington, guitar UI Faculty Recital. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Dance

22nd Annual Friendship Dance The region’s Plateau Tribes will gather to share and teach their traditional dances and songs. Saturday, 10 a.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Donation. (509) 363-5314.

February Fun Fling The fling will begin at 7 p.m. with a two-step lesson taught by an experienced instructor and continue with general dancing from 8-10 pm. Refreshments will be served. Singles, couples, and all levels of dancers are welcome. Saturday, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/general; $5/teens. (208) 699-0421.

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.

Sunday Tea Dance Live music will be provided by Variety Pak. The event also features hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $9/advance; $10/door. (509) 535-0803.

Belly Dancing/Dabkeh Workshop Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-8029.

Contra Dance Lessons available at 7 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Wear comfortable shoes with slick soles for this lively dance with plenty of movement. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $5/members and students; $7/nonmembers; free/children. (509) 747-2640.

Folk Dancing Meet people with an international outlook, get healthy exercise for the mind and body and learn dances from around the world. No partner necessary. Bring comfortable dance shoes. Every second and fourth Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $3. (509) 327-7962.

Comedy

“I Saw You” Improvised comedy show where the back pages of newspapers are the inspiration for on-the-spot comedy. Friday nights in February at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission; $7/children, seniors, students and military. (509) 747-7045.

“A Night of Comedy” Several improv groups and individual comedians will perform as part of a benefit for Gonzaga Law’s Student Organization for Victim’s Advocacy. Friday, 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $8. (509) 747-7045.

“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” All shows feature short-form improv games based on audience suggestions. For information or reservations, call (509) 747-7045 or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com. Saturday nights at 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7.

Goodtymes Comedy Sunday nights at 7 p.m., Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 928-1070.

Uncle D’s Comedy Underground Stand-up comedy every Thursday at 8 p.m. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover. (509) 483-7300.

Theater

“Scenes of Life: The Speed of Life” Spokane Community College Players presents the fifth annual collection of original scenes submitted and directed by students and faculty. There will be more than 20 performers, 12 scenes and six directors. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair auditorium, Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387.

“The Tempest” Through Sunday. Shakespeare’s play tells the story of Prospero, who is determined to restore his daughter to her rightful place of honor with the help of spells and mischievous spirits. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22. (509) 325-2507.

“Prelude to a Kiss” Through Sunday. At Peter and Rita’s wedding a mysterious old man kisses the bride, causing a transformation that will test the couple’s relationship and help them experience the exhilarating rewards of love. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Advance: $14/adults; $13/students, seniors and military. Door: $15. (509) 795-0004.

“Charlotte’s Web” Through Sunday. The classic children’s story of Charlotte, a barn spider who weaves messages in her web to help her pig friend, Wilbur. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 4 and 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3. $10/adults; $8/seniors, students, military, children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.

“Pride and Prejudice” The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy will present a play based on Jane Austen’s classic novel. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene High School, Auditorium, 5530 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults; $5/students. (208) 676-1667.

“Let Me Down Easy” Through Sunday. A staged reading performance about the personal experiences of facing illness and navigating today’s health-care system. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets available at www.spokanestageleft.org or at the door. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

“Wit” Through March 9. After an English professor is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, she reassesses her life and work with a profundity and humor that are transformative for her and for the audience. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $11-$17. (208) 667-1323.

“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” Through March 2. Christian Youth Theatre will bring Roald Dahl’s story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir to life in this musical stage adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; with matinees on Saturdays at 3 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $14.50-$15.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Alice” Through March 2. Gonzaga University Theatre and Dance presents an original interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Performances are Friday, Saturday and Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; and matinees March 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. To reserve tickets, call the Gonzaga Theatre Box Office at (509) 313-6553 or purchase online at www.gonzaga.edu/ theatreanddance. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. $15/adults; $10/students and seniors.

The Follies “Cue the Dancers” The story of Eddie and Louise, a popular song-and-dance team who break up over a trivial misunderstanding. Their well-meaning friends both help and hinder, until the pair realize that no one can take the other’s place. Performances are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance; $12/door. (509) 671-3389.

“Barrymore” Thursday through March 15. John Barrymore, legendary actor and Hollywood star of such classics as “Grand Hotel,” “Dinner at Eight,” “Twentieth Century” and “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” reminisces about his life, his loves and his battle with the bottle all the while attempting to rehearse a revival of “Richard III.” Performances are Wednesdays- Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Early Bird Night on March 7 at 6:30 p.m.; and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $28/adults; $22/military and seniors; $12/students. (509) 455-7529.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Presented by Cataldo Catholic School. The story of Belle, a young woman, and the Beast, a young prince trapped in a spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, he will be transformed to his former self in this tale as old as time. Thursday, 7 p.m., Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $5/general; $20/family. (509) 624-8759.