Stage listings

Music

Bandtastic Celebration With the Vandal Marching Band. Today, 7 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7251.

Coffeehouse 2014 Listen to pop, classical, jazz, blues and more. Music by Dave Johnstone (piano, voice and tuba), Daniel Heflick (piano, voice), Stazya and Tom (blues) and Stazya and Gary Killings, Brent Purvis and the Colville High School Jazz Band. Proceeds benefit American Association of University Women Educational Fund. Today, 7-10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1861 E. Hawthorne, Colville. $15/adults; $8/children, includes snacks. (509) 684-6878.

Winter Jam 2014 Tour Spectacular Christian music’s largest annual tour. Headlined by groundbreaking Australian worshippers Hillsong United, Winter Jam 2014 also features Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Colton Dixon, Disciple, Trip Lee and evangelist Tony Nolan. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party will showcase Everfound, About A Mile and Verdia. Today, 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Gonzaga University Wind Symphony Robert Spittal conducts a program of new music from three of today’s leading wind ensemble composers – John Mackey, Anthony O’Toole and Robert Spittal. Guest artist William Berry is featured on Haydn’s Concerto for Trumpet. Today, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $10/adults; $5/seniors and students. (509) 624-1200.

The Round No. 2 Songwriters, slam poets and visual artists will share the stage and create while the audience sits a few feet away. Featuring musicians Galen Disston from Pickwick, Duke Hogue and Hannah Reader. Featured poet will be Kurt Olson and featured visual artist will be Tiffany Patterson. Today, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $8. (509) 747-2174.

UI Opera Workshop Saturday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $5/adults; $3/children and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Borderline Blue Trio plays a mix of classic rock, country and jazz with a blues twist. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10/door. (509) 229-3414.

Spokane String Quartet 3B’s The Spokane String Quartet presents quartets by the best-known chamber music B’s of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries: Beethoven, Brahms and Barber. Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $20/general; $16/senior; $12/student. (509) 624-1200.

Giselle Hillyer, Violin UI Faculty Recital. Sunday, 3 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.

Vern Sielert, Trumpet UI Faculty Recital. Sunday, 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.

UI Concert Band and Wind Ensemble With Moscow High School Concert Band. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Gaelic Storm Gaelic Storm blends indie-folk and world grooves with Celtic music. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (800) 325-SEAT.

Javier Rodriguez, Bassoon, and Rajung Yang, Piano UI Faculty Recital. Wednesday, 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.

Nathan Top, Trumpet UI student recital. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

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.

Snow Dance 2014 A black-tie affair with no-host bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and auction, music and dancing from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Music by The Stepbrothers featuring Peter Rivera. Silent and live auctions to support the 49 Degrees North Winter Sports Foundation and the Forty-Nine Alpine Ski Team. Age 21 and older. Saturday, Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $135/couple; $110/single, includes dinner and tuxedo rental. (509) 747-5207.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball Formal military attire, including formal dress or mess dress uniform is appropriate. Dress for civilians is formal. Social hour at 5 p.m. and ceremony at 6 p.m. Members of the sister services welcome. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-marine- corps-ball-tickets-10725328747 or by phone. Saturday, Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $65/person. (509) 327-4216, ext. 3.

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.

Great Russian Nutcracker Presented by the Moscow Ballet. The ballet dramatizes the traditional story of Masha meeting her prince and adds a tribute to world peace as well. Monday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $29.50-$177. (800) 325-SEAT.

Fall Dance Recital Showcasing The Kroc’s youth tap, ballet, jazz and breakdancing classes. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free and open the public. (208) 667-1865.

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.

“Family Dinner” Blue Door Theatre Players will improvise a family dinner using audience suggestions. 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 on audience suggestions. Saturday, 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.

Live Comedy Stand-up comedy Wednesday at 8 p.m. Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. No cover. (509) 835-4177.

Theater

“Potpourri III” Corbin Players presents eight short comedic plays. Admission includes refreshments at intermission. Today, 2 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $10/advance; $12/door. (509) 327-1584.

Special MAC Event: “Within the Silence” This Living Voices dramatic performance follows the story of teenager Emiko Yamada as her family is forced to give up their home and possessions in 1942, as tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry and resident aliens are forced into internment camps. No-host beer and wine reception starting at 6 p.m. Today, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10. (509) 456-3931.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy presents the musical version of this classic story. Performances are today at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults; $6/children and students. (208) 676-1667.

“Seussical” Today-Sunday. Christian Youth Theater North Idaho presents the musical retelling of many of Dr. Seuss’ favorite stories. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $5-$14. (208) 277-5727.

“Peter Pan” Today-Sunday. Christian Youth Theatre Spokane presents this Tony Award-winning musical based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale. 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. $10-$14. (509) 227-7638.

“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” Today-Sunday. A suspense-filled retelling of the classic story of alter egos vying for control on the foggy streets of Victorian-era London. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22. (509) 325-2507.

“Oklahoma!” Today-Sunday. Rogers and Hammerstein musical in which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their story. Performances are today at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Regional Theatre of the Palouse, 122 N. Grande Ave., Pullman. $20/adults; $12/children age 12 and younger. (509) 334-0750.

“Bye Bye Birdie” Today-Nov. 22. Tells the story of rock ’n’ roll singer Conrad Birdie, who is about to be drafted into the army. When Conrad’s manager brings him to a small town, chaos ensues. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m. Mead High School Theatre, 302 W. Hastings Road. $5/students and senior citizens; $10/adults. (509) 465-7000.

“White Christmas” Today-Nov. 22. Irving Berlin’s musical tells the story of two army buddies and showbiz partners putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m. Ferris High School, auditorium, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $12/door; $10/advance; $6/seniors on Thursday nights. (509) 354-6006.

“The Glass Menagerie” Today-Nov. 22. After receiving pressure from his faded Southern belle mother, aspiring poet Tom brings home a gentleman caller to meet his painfully shy sister, Laura. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Today is the Twilight Performance at 6:30 p.m. The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $19-$25. (509) 455-7529.

“Don’t Hug Me County Fair” Today-Nov. 23. A comedy about a small town’s beauty pageant. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth St., Wallace. $16-$18. (208) 752-8871.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” Today-Nov. 23. Shakespeare’s plays are performed in reduced, fast-paced format. Shows Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $13-14/advance; $15/door. (509) 795-0004.

“Grease! School Version” Today-Nov. 23. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport. $5.50-$10.50. (509) 447-9900.

“Rashomon” Today-Nov. 23. SFCC Revelers Drama Club presents the story of a violent crime from four different perspectives. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Theatre Building 5, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10. (509) 533-3592.

“Phoenix Rising” Today-Nov. 23. In the future, a group of experts meet to predict and possibly influence the global future. Performances are Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene Street. Free. (509) 533-7387.

“The Thread Men” Today-Nov. 30. When a psychiatrist becomes trapped in an elevator with a man acting bizarrely, he quickly learns that his decisions may have life or death consequences. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

Looking ahead

Tien Hsieh, Pianist Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $35/general; $30/seniors and students. (208) 457-8950.

Spokane Choral Artists presents “Lux Aeterna Eternal Light” A celebration of light and life featuring Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna,” Herbert Howells’ Requiem and Brahms’ “Warum ist das Licht gegeben.” Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $15/advance; $12/student; free student admission with paid general admission. (208) 667-8446.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour Performing the rock opera “The Christmas Attic” live for the first time in arenas across the nation on its Winter Tour 2014. Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $31-$63.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Let’s Be Thankful” Dance Music by Variety Pak and hors d’oeuvres and prizes. Nov. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $10/adults; $6/students. (509) 535-0803.

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” Broadway director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with more than 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 performers from 12 countries showcasing an endless variety of imaginative, heart-pounding and gravity-defying feats. Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32.50-$57.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Nov. 21-Dec. 20. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays and Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adult; $28/military and senior; $22/student. Bring a nonperishable food donation to the Nov. 28 and 29 performances for $11 ticket price. (509) 325-2507.

“All is Calm” Nov. 21-Dec. 21. In 1914, at the Western front, out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17-$25. (208) 667-1323.