Stage listings
Music
Arbor Crest Stage2Stage Music Fest Nonstop local music from Pamela Benton, Tracy Kendrick Trio, Monarch Mountain, Alex Mabey and Johnny & the Moondogs. Saturday, noon-8 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Free admission. (509) 927-9463.
Post-Fourth Music Bash Music by Hot Club of Spokane, Sidekick and Haze. Saturday, 6 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 499-3180.
(Postponed) Gregg Allman Saturday show at 8 p.m. postponed; new date TBA, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $35-$59.50/advance; $3.50 more the day of show. (800) 325-SEAT.
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series The Kelly Hughes Band playing country and rock. Inclement weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.
8 Second Ride Country music. Part of the “Concerts on the Cliff” series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. No outside liquor or pets. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. $8. (509) 927-9463.
Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series Rock music with Shiner. Inclement weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Eric Bibb Bluesman’s rich, sensitive vocals provide a perfect balance to his fine fingerpicking technique. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/advance; $25/door. (800) 325-SEAT.
Hayden Art Show in the Park Featuring art from members of the Coeur d’Alene Art Association and entertainment by the Coeur d’Alene Big Band. Thursday, noon, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 676-9132.
Ryan Larsen & Friend Country music; also featuring jewelry by Pam Wenrick. Part of the Performers on the Patio series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. No outside liquor or pets. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Free. (509) 927-9463.
Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series Big Red Barn playing rhythm and bluegrass music. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. Free. (971) 275-7577.
Hayden Concert Series Coeur d’Alene Big Band. Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Summer Concerts at Riverstone Park Folk and pop with Witherow. Sponsored by University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene and presented by the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Riverstone Park, 1805 W. Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.
Concerts Under the Pines at Audubon Park 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Spokane Jazz Orchestra; July 24, Nobody Famous; Aug. 7, Men of Rhythm. 3405 N. Milton St. Free.
James Reid Nationally acclaimed performer with eight solo recording projects to his name and director of the University of Idaho guitar department will perform as part of the Spring Summer Guitar Series. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $12/adults; $7/seniors and students. (509) 326-9516.
Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys Great pack-the-floor renditions of Creole classics as well as their own brand of contemporary zydeco. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $12/advance; $15/day of show. (800) 325-SEAT.
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.
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.
“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” All Safari shows feature short-form improv games based on audience suggestions. Saturday nights at 9 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.
Goodtymes Comedy Free comedy every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. followed by music. Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 928-1070.
The He & She Show: A Live Stand Up Comedy Date Night Featuring Doug and Teresa Wyckoff. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Viking Bar and Grill, 1221 N. Stevens St. No cover. (509) 315-4547.
Theater
“Charley’s Aunt” Saturday-July 13. A comedy about two boys, Charley and Jack, who persuade their rascally friend to impersonate Charley’s aunt in order to chaperone a visit with two young ladies. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Masquers Theater, 322 E. Main Ave., Soap Lake, Wash. $10-$5. (509) 246-2611.
“My Fair Lady” Thursday-July 27. Presented by The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Audiences will fall in love with the cockney Eliza Doolittle as Henry Higgins painstakingly coaches her towards gentility – while learning something of his own humility in the process. Featuring standards such as “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “On the Street Where You Live.” Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $49/adults; $40/seniors and military; $27/children. (208) 660-2958.
Looking ahead
Wallace Blues Festival July 11-13. Various blues artists and bands around town, inside and outside, playing afternoon and evenings, for all ages. Features 19 acts beginning Friday night at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through all TicketsWest outlets; 4000 Holes, Daley’s Cheap Shots & The Bronco Inn in Spokane; The Long Ear in Coeur d’Alene; and Harvest Foods, The Wallace Inn & The 1313 Club in Wallace. $25/advance; $30/general. (800) 325-SEAT.
Chataqua July 11-13. The park will be filled with food booths, art and craft vendors, carnival rides, free entertainment on CenterStage, and a beer garden. Activities for kids all weekend in the Children’s Pavilion. Fun run, parade and golf tournament. Hours are Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chewelah City Park, Highway 395, Chewelah. (509) 935-8991.
Cowboy Supper Shows The 20th anniversary commemorative performances will be held July 11-13, Aug. 8-10, Sept. 12-14 and Oct. 10-12. Friday and Saturday start at 6:15 p.m. with the ticket office opening at 5:30 p.m. Sunday matinee shows start at 3:15 p.m. with the ticket office opening at 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.rockinbranch.com or call for reservations. Rockin B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $45.95/general; $16.50/ages 2-10; free/age two and younger sitting on parent’s lap. (509) 891-9016.
“A Taste for Wine and Murder” Barry Underwood disappeared at the Coeur d’Alene Cellars wine festival three years ago. Another wine festival is underway when Barry’s body is discovered buried in the cellar. Local detectives, the audience, gather the suspects and try to figure out who did it. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Murder Mystery Theatre. Reservations are requested. July 11, 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35/per person, includes drink and appetizer. (208) 664-2336.
Pend Oreille Players One Act Play Festival The fifth-annual festival includes five plays: “Unbalanced Force” by Maggie Brown; “Stopgap” by Fred Tonge; “The New World Ain’t Cheap” by David Vazdauskas; “The Golden Goose” by Matt Hanf; and “Roy & Bunny” by Maggie Brown. July 11-12, 7 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance; $12/door; $5/age 18 and younger. (509) 447-9900.