Stage listings

Music

“Orpheus in the Underworld” Act I is a condensed version of the Jacques Offenbach score; Act II is a modern parody featuring songs familiar to all ages. Shows are today at 7 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. $10. (509) 327-3598.

Guitarist Bill Frisell Performance with Rudy Royston (drums) and Eyvind Kang (viola) from his album, “Beautiful Dreamers.” Today, 1-2:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 533-3741.

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 the country blues. Saturday, 3 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

The Blessed Hope Trio Presenting the ministries of Golden State Baptist College and North Valley Baptist Church and an evening of music and a challenging message. Saturday, 7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

Opera Workshop Showcase Sunday, 12:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall Auditorium, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Percussion Solo Night Sunday, 7 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

“In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles” Award-winning musical biography of the Beatles as seen through the eyes of their manager Brian Epstein and featuring the live music of renowned tribute band Abbey Road. Get a glimpse inside the world of the Beatles from their point of view, as well as hear some of the greatest songs ever written. Music students from Ferris High School will perform during five songs. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $28-$38. (800) 325-SEAT.

EWU Symphonic and Latin Jazz Ensemble Monday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. $5. (509) 359-2241.

“Love Is” EWU Choral Concert Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. $5. (509) 359-2241.

Brass Extravaganza Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

EWU Symphony Orchestra Featuring concerto winners and the First Symphony of Brahms. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. $5. (509) 359-2241.

Trumpeter Dave Douglas Jazz musician, director of New York City’s Festival of New Trumpet Music performs in concert at SFCC. A free master class will be held earlier in the day at the school’s auditorium, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $15 ($10 for students and seniors), at the door or in advance through the school cashier’s office, Hoffman Music, Amend Music, or TicketsWest. (509) 533-3741.

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.

Salsa Social Salsa Suelta, open warm-up, at 5:55 p.m. Two lessons will be offered: advanced beginning salsa at 6 p.m. and intro salsa at 7 p.m. Music will include Salsa, Timba, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, and more from 8-10 p.m. Available to all ages and all levels. Only dance shoes allowed on floor, no street shoes. Reservations are required at mambobot@spokanesalsa.com Saturday, Dance Tales Studio, 1124 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $8. (509) 869-2750.

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

“You Need A Hero” A new superhero will be created each week and save the world with audience suggestions. Last Friday of the month at 10 p.m. is the adult “After Dark” show. Today, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

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

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

“Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Live” A light-hearted theatrical comedy that moves swiftly through a series of vignettes. The show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 901 W. Sprague Ave. $40, half off with promotional code VENUS. (800) 325-SEAT.

Theater

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” A musical comedy featuring the characters from Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip. A fundraiser and auction for Theater Arts for Children. Performances are today and Saturday, 7 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S. $10. (509) 995-6718.

“Love Letters” Ellen Travolta and Jack Bannon will star in this joint benefit for Lake City Playhouse and the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation. The piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Performances are today at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 667-1323.

“Becky’s New Car” Today-Sunday. Becky Foster feels stuck, until she is offered a chance at a new life in this romantic comedy. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22/general. (509) 325-2507.

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Today-Sunday. Presented by Christian Youth Theater. Audiences will be transported to the heart of a quaint French town, where Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman, yearns for something more than her provincial life. When her father Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to present his latest invention at a local fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle but is soon taken captive by the master of the house, a horrible Beast. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $13-$14. (800) 325-SEAT.

“I Read About My Death In Vogue Magazine” Today-Sunday. A feminist satire telling of the events leading up to that fateful day when 1960s feminists read about the death of feminism in various mainstream women’s magazines and elsewhere. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10/reserved seating. (509) 838-9727.

“Exhibit This! The Museum Comedies” Today-Sunday. Presented by the Spokane Community College Players. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center Auditorium, Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387.

“A View From the Bridge” Today-Sunday. Arthur Miller’s classic play about love, belonging and betrayal. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern Washington University, Theatre, Cheney. $10/general; free/EWU students. (509) 359-2459.

“Moon Over Buffalo” Today-June 8. The SFCC Revelers Drama Club presents a comedic play about mistaken identities and couples at cross-currents. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Sunday performance is a SFCC food bank benefit; admission is a donation of nonperishable food item plus $1. Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Theater, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10/suggested donation; free/SFCC students. (509) 533-3778.

Northwoods Performing Arts Dinner Theatre Performance of “Frivolity, Fun & Fancy” by Northwoods Performing Arts Chorale. Today and Saturday, sweet and sour chicken dinner; June 6-7, smoked pork dinner; 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; $12/show-only tickets. (208) 448-1294.

“Gypsy” Today-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.

“Gypsy” Benefit Performance for Partnering for Progress A portion of funds raised from the June 4 production will benefit Partnering for Progress’ mission to bring health, education and water to residents in developing countries. Doors open at 6:30 for socializing, raffle prizes, wine tasting by Northwest Cellars. Wednesday, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35/adult; $30/student. (509) 720-8408.

“Blithe Spirit” Today-June 15. In this comedy, novelist Charles Condomine holds a séance in his house to research for his latest book and accidentally raises the ghost of his late first wife. 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.

Looking ahead

KUBE 93 Summer Jam Classic June 6-7. Two-day festival. Kicks off Friday night with Ice Cube, E-40, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Quik and Too Short. Continues Saturday featuring Chris Brown, Rick Ross, B.O.B, Big Sean, Kid Ink and Big K.R.I.T. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, Wash. $75/both days. (800) 745-3000.

EWU Saxophone Night June 6, 5 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

“Expedition” A summer of improvised fun for the whole family. Friday nights starting June 6 at 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Short Stacks” Blue Door Theatre players, games and comedy. June 6, 10 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 747-7045.

“Guys and Dolls” June 6-June 28. A Tony Award-winning romantic musical comedy. 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. $13.75-$19.75. (208) 667-1323.

26th Playwrights Forum Festival June 6-7. Featuring six plays, including five from Pacific Northwest playwrights. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $5-$10. (509) 325-2507.