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Stage listings

Music

Guitarist Laurence Juber Q&A session at noon with the Grammy-winning Wings guitarist. Free guitar clinic from 1-3 p.m. to arrange pop songs for solo guitar. Concert at 7:30 p.m. featuring Juber’s solo acoustic guitar work, ensemble settings of his music and the full EWU Concert Jazz Orchestra, featuring Juber on electric guitar. Today, Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Concert: $10/general; $5/students. (509) 259-2241.

UI Jazz Bands and Jazz Choirs Today, 5:30 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.

Ryan Keberle & Catharsis Homecoming performance of Spokane native, Mead High School graduate and acclaimed jazz musician and his band. Today, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$20. (800) 325-SEAT.

Elizabeth Browhn and Jordan Eby, sopranos UI student recital. Saturday, 1 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Kate M. Johnson, soprano UI student recital. Saturday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee Music by the Jubileers and Patti Parks with special guest the New Annointing. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 704-2739.

“Innocents Lost: The Grimm Trial of Hansel and Gretel” Northwest Opera’s 2015 season will open with this original tale of courtroom drama set to Humperdink’s familiar music. Performances are Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 18 and 19 at 2 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. $12. (509) 327-3598.

Sheryl Crow Nine-time Grammy winner who has sold more than 35 million albums around the world, has been nominated for an additional 27 Grammys and has released eight studio albums (seven charting Top 10, four of them platinum-plus), a quadruple-platinum greatest hits collection and a Christmas album. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Washington State University, Pullman. $56.50-$61.50. (509) 335-3525.

Whitworth Choir Spring Concert Features Whitworth Choir Director Marc A. Hafso’s Missa Pacem (Mass of Peace), a 23-minute work featuring Whitworth’s outstanding soloists, mixed chorus, piano and percussion. Other works include selections from Benjamin Britten’s “Five Flower Songs,” Charles Ives’ “Circus Band” for mixed chorus and piano four-hands and songs from Africa and North America. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $7/adults; $5/students and seniors. (509) 777-3280.

Kimberly Cunningham and Aaron Dickinson, sopranos UI student recital. Sunday, 1 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Stuart Hambley, trombone UI graduate student recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Whitworth Jazz Combos Tuesday, 8 p.m., Whitworth University, Music Building Recital Hall, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 777-3280.

Alex Caldwell, trombone, and Chris Johnson, tuba UI student recital. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Zoso Led Zeppelin tribute band. Thursday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (800) 325-SEAT.

UI Student Chamber Music Series Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Tony Furtado Bluegrass music. Dinner is available before the concert with reservations. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $15/advance; $18/day of show. (208) 263-0846.

Dance

Sandpoint Contra Dance No dance experience or partner necessary. Singles, couples and families welcome. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Bring a potluck snack to share. Today, 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $5. (208) 263-6751.

Cowboy Ball Join a fun-filled evening helping raise funds for capital improvements to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds and providing educational scholarships for area youth. Line dancing lessons, live auction, buffet dinner and “best dressed” awards. Featuring live performances by Kelly Hughes Band and opening with Sam Platts & The Kootenai Three. Today, 5-10 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 1, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Only table sponsorships sold at this time. (208) 765-4969.

Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.

Family Dance and Potluck Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. Potluck at 6:30 p.m.; dancing at 7 p.m. Today, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers Founded in 1947, their current repertoire represents more than 40 cultures, including Mexican, Japanese, English, Ukrainian, Norwegian and Haitian, as well as traditional American dances and popular styles from past to present. Saturday, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $12/adult; $5/students; free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 284-2000

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. Today and Saturday features Comedian Art Krug, a Whitworth University alumnus performing his quirky, self-effacing style of stand-up comedy. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover/Thursday nights; $12/Fridays and Saturdays. (509) 483-7300.

Live Comedy Friday nights at 8 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.

Poets Up! Poetry made up on the spot. Friday nights in April at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

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

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

Theater

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” A charming rogue contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution instead of prison, but soon realizes his mistake when he clashes with Nurse Ratched, who wields electroshock treatments and lobotomies as weapons. Performances are today at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., WSU Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, 1060 E. College Ave., Pullman. $10/adults; $8/seniors, students and youth. (509) 335-8522.

“The Addams Family” The Broadway musical comedy will be performed by the Washington State University Opera Workshop. Performances are today at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. $15/adults; $10/seniors age 60 and older and students. (509) 335-4148.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” The high-stakes competition of a county spelling bee sets the stage for drama, laughter and awkward moments. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $15/adults; $10/UI faculty, staff and seniors age 55 and older; $5/ages 12 and younger. (208) 885-6465.

“God of Carnage” Today-Sunday. Winner of three Tony Awards, this complex comedy is a study of the tension between civilized surface and savage instinct. Contains adult themes and language. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17-$25. (208) 667-1323.

“Little Women” Today-April 19. Louisa May Alcott’s famous novel is dramatized on the Pend Oreille Playhouse stage. 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/at the door; $5 for students age 18 and younger. (509) 447-9900.

“Collected Stories” Today-April 26. Chronicles the relationship between Ruth, a celebrated author with a dry wit and a distinguished career, and Lisa, her talented bright-eyed young protégé. As the mentoring becomes friendship, the line between fact and fiction starts to blur, and their story comes to an explosive conclusion. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., the Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $25/adults; $23/students and military; $21/seniors, $19/juniors. (509) 455-7529.

“Sherlock Holmes and the Curse of the Sign of Four” Today-April 26. Mystery, stolen treasure and solving murders are old hat for Holmes and Watson; once again they face the fiendish Professor Moriarty and unknown dangers in this fast-moving adventure. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $25/adult; $23/military and senior; $18/student. (509) 325-2507.

“Equus” Today-April 26. A psychiatrist investigates the savage blinding of six horses at a stable in Hampshire, England, by a 16-year-old stable boy . As the psychiatrist exposes the truths behind the boy’s demons, he finds himself confronting his own insecurities about religion, sexuality and his relationship with his wife. Play contains nudity, adult situations and language. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

“Becky’s New Car” Today-April 19. Becky Foster feels stuck until she is offered a chance at a new life in this romantic comedy. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Pullman Civic Theatre, 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $10-$12. (509) 332-8406.

“Mary Poppins” Thursday-April 26. Broadway musical based on the series of books about the magical nanny. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Regional Theatre of the Palouse, 122 N. Grande Ave., Pullman. $20/adults; $12/age 12 and younger. (509) 334-0750.

Looking ahead

Spokane Symphony Master Classes Students can learn from guest artist Valentina Lisitsa, piano, while the audience observes. If your group is interested in participating, please contact janetnapoles@ spokanesymphony.org. For more information visit www.spokanesymphony.org/ education. April 17, 3-5 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.

Handel’s Israel in Egypt Presented by Vandaleers Concert Choir and Palouse Choral Society. April 17, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $15/adults; $8/students. (208) 885-6231.

Friday Night Dances Features food, beverages, prizes and fun. April 17, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/noncenter members; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-0803.

Rainbow Dance Theatre Fuses traditions of West African dance, Haitian dance, hip-hop, martial arts and American modern dance. April 17, 7:30 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Washington State University, Pullman. $14-$30. (208) 883-3267.

“Hair” April 17-18. the Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene and Friends of the Bing present a musical about a group of politically active, long-haired hippies living a bohemian life in New York City. Shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (800) 325-SEAT.