Stage listings

Music

SFCC Spring Piano Recital Today, noon, Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 533-3720.

EWU Saxophone Night Today, 5 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Folk, Jazz, and Blues: Songs that Helped Americans through the Hard Times Brad Keeler and Linda Parman will introduce you to the music of Dust Bowl wanderers like Woody Guthrie, the urbane arrangements and witty lyrics of big city jazz and swing, and the comforting soul of country blues. Saturday, 3 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Love/Hate Really Passionate Recital By Ann Benson, mezzo soprano; and Eric Moe, trumpet; with Mac Merchant, piano. Sunday, 2 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Free; child care provided. (509) 624-9233.

SFCC Symphony Orchestra Under the direction of Shelley Rotz, the orchestra performs “The Turkish March” from “The Ruins of Athens” (Beethoven); Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major, Andante (Haydn) with Kevin Woods on trumpet; and selections from “The Sound of Music” (Rogers/Hammerstein). The SFCC String Quartet plays String Quartet in F Major, Allegro (Mahmood) and String Quartet in B Flat Major, Allegro molto vivace (Mendelssohn-Bartholdy). The concert concludes with Symphony No. 8 in B minor, Allegro moderato and Andante con moto (Schubert). Monday, 7 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general; $2/students and seniors. (509) 533-3720.

SFCC Choral Concert with World Drumming The following groups perform: Chorale, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Harmony Deluxe and Ear Candy, Vocal Jazz, Air Mail Special, World Drumming and Chamber Choir. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general; $2/seniors and students. (509) 533-3720.

Miss Abbey Trio Jazz music. Part of the “Performers on the Patio” series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets, coolers and containers subjected to search. 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.

SFCC Jazz Night Instructor Danny McCollim directs “Beatrice,” “Groovin’ High,” “Giant Steps” and “Green Dolphin Street.” Under the direction of Kevin Woods, the Jazz Combo performs “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers,” “Old Devil Moon,” “Dear Old Stockholm” and “Freddie Freeloader.” Several Big Band numbers also are featured, including “Footprints” and “Nostalgia in Times Square.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5/general; $2/seniors. (509) 533-3720.

Dorian Michael Fuses Americana, blues and jazz into original compositions that strike a balance between following and breaking form. An outstanding guitar player with several instructional videos and books, he is also a gifted singer and will demonstrate both talents. 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.

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.

Cosplay Fashion Show and Neon Nyan Dance Party Join KuroNekoCon, Spokane’s premier anime convention, for a night of cosplay fashion, prizes and dancing the night away to the beats of some of the Inland Northwest’s best DJs. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $5. For more information, visit http://kuronekocon.com.

“Dance the World” Travel the world of heritage folk dance with Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers. The 67th spring concert will include dances from Germany, Mexico and Japan, 1920s flappers and 1960s twisters, French village mixers, and much more. Colorful costumes and cultural music make this a great family event. Sunday, 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10/family; $3/person; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 533-9966.

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

Comedy

Comedy Night at the Inn Comedian Dave Waite from “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” headlines today and Jamie Lissow from “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” will be performing on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 765-3200.

“Expedition” A summer of improvised fun for the whole family. Friday nights at 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

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

“Cagematch” Teams of improvisers compete and the audience chooses their champion. Saturday nights in June at 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

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

George Lopez Lopez is praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup comedy. For mature audiences. Sunday, 5 and 8 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road. $55-$75. (509) 481-6700.

Lily Tomlin Throughout her extraordinary career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including six Emmys; two Tony Awards, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics’ Circle Award, a Grammy, two Peabody Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $35-$65; $99.50/VIP meet-and-greet. (800) 325-SEAT.

Comedians Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz Veterans of “Saturday Night Live” team up for a night of comedy. For mature audiences only; content is rated R. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $35-$45. (800) 325-SEAT.

Theater

26th Playwrights Forum Festival Featuring six plays, including five from Pacific Northwest playwrights. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $5-$10. (509) 325-2507.

“Moon Over Buffalo” Today-Sunday. The SFCC Revelers Drama Club presents a comedic play about mistaken identities and couples at cross-currents. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Theater, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10/suggested donation; free/SFCC students. (509) 533-3778.

“Enchanted Sleeping Beauty” Today-Sunday. A live musical version of “Sleeping Beauty” for children and their families. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m. The Saturday performance at 4 p.m. will be signed for the deaf. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave., Suite 1. $12. (509) 328-4886.

Northwoods Performing Arts Dinner Theatre Performance of “Frivolity, Fun & Fancy” by Northwoods Performing Arts Chorale. Today and Saturday, smoked pork dinner; Tuesday is a show-only performance; June 13-14, Salisbury steak dinner. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Circle Moon Theater, 3642 N. SR 211, Newport, Wash. $25/dinner and show. Show-only tickets: $12/adults; $10/seniors and children. (208) 448-1294.

“Gypsy” Through June 15. This musical, based in part on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, takes you back to the era of vaudeville in the early 1920s. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adults; $28/military and seniors; $22/students. (509) 325-2507.

“Blithe Spirit” Through June 15. In this comedy, novelist Charles Condomine holds a séance in his house to research his latest book and accidentally raises the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Advance: $14/adults: $13/students, seniors and military. Doors: $15. (509) 795-0004.

“Guys and Dolls” Through June 28. A Tony Award-winning romantic musical comedy. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $13.75-$19.75. (208) 667-1323.

“The Foreigner” Thursday through June 28. Charlie Baker needs to get away, so when he arrives at a remote fishing lodge, it seems harmless enough to say he is simply foreign and speaks no English. But the plan backfires when the lodge’s inhabitants reveal deep secrets and diabolical plans in front of their quiet guest and what seemed like a serene getaway turns into mayhem. Performances are Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Early Bird show on June 20 at 6:30 p.m.; and matinees on Saturday-Sundays at 2 p.m. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $28/adults; $22/seniors; $12/students. (509) 455-7529.

Looking ahead

SFCC Guitar Ensemble and Studio Recital The ensemble will play Telemann and Bach, as well as some jazz standards. Soloists will play a variety of repertoire, from simpler to virtuosic pieces by Sagreras, Bach, Carcassi, Malatz and Debussy. June 13, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 844-8835.

“Pirates of Penzance” June 13-29. A comedic operetta about ineffective pirates, bumbling bobbies and love at first sight. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance; $12/door; $5/youth. (509) 447-9900.