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Music

First Friday Octoberfest Dinner Concert Enjoy a fine dining outdoor experience at Riverfront Park. Chef Jeremy Hansen of Sante will prepare a four-course meal paired with local craft brews by Selkirk Abbey, Iron Goat Brewing, No-Li Brewhouse and Paradise Creek Brewing (reserved seating only) with live music by Spare Parts. Call Riverfront Park Guest Services at (509) 625-6601 for reserved seating tickets. Today, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Riverfront Park, Fountain Cafe, 507 N. Howard St. $65/reserved seating; $15-25/public seating.

William Florian Former lead singer with the New Christy Minstrels. Today, 7:30 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $15/general; $25/couple. (509) 229-3414.

Richter Uzur Duo Viktor Uzur and Brad Richter, classical musicians with international solo careers, combine classical, rock and folk music and themes into original new compositions. Today, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $25/general; $20/senior and students. (208) 457-8950.

An Evening with Antsy McClain Singer, songwriter, humorist and small-town philosopher Antsy McClain stages his live shows from a small, fictitious trailer park called Pine View Heights (named for his own childhood surroundings and experiences). Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (800) 325-SEAT.

Good Things in Small Packages Spokane Symphony ensembles of two to five musicians will be performing for library patrons. Each program offers information on the instruments played with an opportunity for audience questions. Saturday, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main Street, Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Fully Involved Music Festival Beyond the Yellow Ribbon concert to benefit returning military service members, presented by the Axemen Motorcycle Club. Visit www.Fully InvolvedMusicFestival.org to purchase tickets. Participating bands include Dee Rock and American Made, Big Mumbo Blues Band, Buck Allen, Dan Conrad and the Urban Achievers, and Code Blue Band. Saturday, 5-10 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $40. (509) 869-8886.

Harp Guitar Gathering The Powell brothers will co-headline the 12th annual concert. Other headliners are renowned finger-style extraordinaire Alex de Grassi, Stephen Bennett and KPBX “Guitar Hour” radio host Leon Atkinson debuting on his new classical harp guitar. The Saturday concert will also feature a harp guitar constructed using wood from the McEuen Park “Freedom Tree.” It was built by Tonedevil Guitars from Sandpoint to honor all veterans. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $20. (208) 660-9632.

Keith Anderson The country music star will perform at the Pro-West Rodeo Finals. He is best known for this hits “XXL,” “Pickin’ Wildflowers” and “I Still Miss You.” Purchase tickets at www.prowestrodeofinals.com. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Jacklin Building, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $15-$25. (208) 765-4969.

Redhead Express Bluegrass roots music, presented by the Shoshone County Community Concert Association. Sunday, 3 p.m., Wallace Junior/Senior High School, 1 Miners Alley, Wallace. $40/individual membership to concert series; $20/per person at the door, seating limited. (208) 753-4515.

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. 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.

“Cinderella” Eugene Ballet Co. begins the 35th performance season with “Cinderella.” Two performances, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $11-$41/adults; $11-$37/children. (509) 252-2628.

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.

“Falling Leaves” Tea Dance Music by Variety Pak and heavy hors d’oeuvres and prizes. Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $10/adults; $6/students. (509) 535-0803.

Waltz! Salsa! Swing! Six-week series for age 14 and older. Marianna di Lorenzo, of Simply Dance Studio, presents the series featuring three of the most popular dances known to the social dance floor. Each class will include an hour of basics and the secrets of a successful dance partnership, combined with the patterns, style, musicality and particulars of the dance being featured. Partner recommended, but not necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Registration required. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal Street. Free. (509) 893-8340.

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.

“No Clue” Improvised murder mystery/comedy. Shows Friday nights in October 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.

Ventriloquist Terry Fator (sold out) “America’s Got Talent” winner and Las Vegas headliner ventriloquist. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road. $65-$85. (509) 481-6700.

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

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

Theater

“Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got The Will?” Today-Sunday. StageWest Community Theatre presents a comedy about a family of misfits who come together for the first time in years because their father is dying. Performances are today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults; $10/seniors; $5/students. (509) 235-2441.

Northwoods Performing Arts Dinner Theatre Performance of the comedy “Laffing Room Only.” Roast beef dinner today and Saturday, herb crusted pork loin dinner on Oct. 10-11 and chicken fried steak dinner on Oct. 17-18. 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.

“Les Miserables” Today-Oct. 12. This eight-time Tony Award winner explores the beauty of love and compassion while dealing with social injustice. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17-$25. (208) 667-1323.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” Today-Oct. 12. This comedy centers around two middle age siblings in rural Pennsylvania whose lives are disrupted by a visit from their movie star sister. Performances are 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.

“Fiddler on the Roof” Today-Oct. 19. This timeless musical tells the story of a people steeped in tradition who must come to terms with a changing world. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adult; $28/military and seniors; $22/students. (509) 325-2507.

“A Bright New Boise” Today-Oct. 19. A dark comedy about a disgraced evangelical, his estranged son, an anarchist artist, the bully store manager of a Hobby Lobby and more lost-soul characters trying to figure out what to believe in. Performances at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main Street, Moscow are today at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. All tickets are $15. The production will then move to the Hartung Theater, 875 Perimeter Drive, Moscow for performances on Oct. 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 11, 12, 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15/general; $10/UI faculty, staff and seniors; and free/UI students with ID. (208) 882-6465.

“Bash: LaBute in Spokane” Today-Oct. 19. Presented by Stage Left, Crazy Horse Productions and Floating Fourth. Performances of “Medea Redux,” a haunting modern American version of the Greek tragedy, and “A Gaggle of Saints,” which explores the darker side of human weakness and frailty. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10/advance. (509) 838-9727.

“Shape of Things: LaBute in Spokane” How far do you go for love and art? What concessions do you make for your lover? And what demands? Presented by Stage Left Theater, Crazy Horse Productions and Floating Fourth. Performances are Monday and Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a talk back with the cast, producers and directors of all the “LaBute in Spokane” shows. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $5/general. (509) 838-9727.

Benefit Performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” Preshow reception at 6:30 p.m. with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and wine, along with raffles. Benefitting the Ministry Institute Mater Dei at Gonzaga University. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35. (509) 313-5763.

Coming up

“The Drowsy Chaperone” Oct. 10-18. A Tony Award-winning parody of 1920s musical theater. Full of mistaken identities, comedic characters, illusions and energetic dance numbers. Performances are Oct. 10 and Oct. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.; and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Whitworth University, Main Stage Theater, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $10/general; $8/seniors and students. (509) 777-4374.

“The Mousetrap” Oct. 10-19. An Agatha Christie mystery about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm, one of whom is a murderer. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays and Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Pullman Civic Theatre, 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $12. (509) 332-8406.

Cowboy Supper Shows Oct. 10-12, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 6:15 p.m., Sunday matinee shows start at 3:15 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 2 and younger sitting on parent’s lap. (509) 891-9016.

Coeur d’Alene Symphony 2014-2015 Season Opener The season opener includes Rossini’s “Thieving Magpie Overture,” Mozart’s Symphonie Concertante featuring concertmaster Philip Baldwin and principal violinist Jay Prior, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $27/adults; $21/senior; $16/students and youth.