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Stage listings

Music

Red Lion Summer Concert Series Today and Saturday: Harliss Sweetwater. Aug. 28-29: British Export. 6-9 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Free. (509) 326-8000.

Accordion Concert Tribute to Ilmar Kuljus A gathering of accordionists will be presenting a concert in honor of Ilmar Kuljus, whose dedication to and promotion of accordion, especially in the Spokane area, has made a tremendous impact on the worldwide accordion community. Today, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free admission; donations accepted. (208) 610-8426.

Catch a Wave: Tribute to the Beach Boys and Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience Be sure to have some dancing shoes for those “Good Vibrations” and to “Twist and Shout.” Saturday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, Chinook Meadow, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $20. (800) 523-2464.

Lantern Summer Concert Series Enjoy local bands paired with delicious craft beers. Each night is sponsored by a different craft brewery, offering amazing specials. Saturday, 9 p.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S Perry St. Free. (509) 315-9531.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series 9 Lives playing country and country rock. Inclement weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, 415 Mullan Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

The Rhythm Dawgs Popular rock hits. Part of the Concerts on the Cliff series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. $8. (509) 927-9463.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series Meet Revolver, a Beatles tribute band. Inclement weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Disney Concert by the Lake Family-friendly concert featuring music from the Disney songbook. Performers from Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s main stage will sing, and artistic director Jadd Davis will host. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort Event Center Gardens, 900 Floating Green Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $20/adults; $15/children. (208) 660-2958.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series Sidetrack playing rock. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, 2195 W. Second Ave. Free.

Summer Concerts at Riverstone Park Ruth Pratty and the BoKatz, Great American Songbook. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Riverstone Park, 1805 W. Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.

Bill Bozly Acoustic guitar and vocals; also, photography by Mary Jo Rawlsky. Part of the Performers on the Patio series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. 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.

Celtic Rhythm with Floating Crowbar Multi-instrumentalists Don Thomsen and James Hunter have joined guitarist Rick Rubin and fiddler Morgan Andersen and play a high-energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Dance

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

Argentine Tango Lessons Wear shoes with smooth soles. Lesson begins at 7 p.m., dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome. Thursday, German American Hall, 25 W. Third St. $5. (509) 456-2542.

Comedy

“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.

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

“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.

David Liebe Hart Seated show. A night of music, puppets, video and laughs. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Sunday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $10/advance; $12/at the door. (509) 747-2174.

“Sideways Cinema” Blue Door Theatre will find the best of the worst classic science-fiction movies, turn off the sound and improvise a new story. Thursday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $3. (509) 747-7045.

Theater

“Vigils” Quirky comedy. Today, 7:30 p.m., Prichard Gallery, University of Idaho, 414/416 S. Main St., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6465.

“The Taming of the Shrew” Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents the Shakespearean comedy with a Wild West take. Gates open at 1 p.m. Entertainment before the show includes a medieval village, belly dancers and strolling musicians. The performance is hosted by Lost Horse Press. Today, 6 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-4410. Sunday, 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Lilac Meadow, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6601.

“The Vampire Who Loved in Vein or One Monster of a Melodrama” Today-Sunday. Will Count Guano infiltrate the Frankenbein’s castle, stealing the family secret? Performances are today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth St., Wallace. $10. (208) 752-8871.

“Shrek the Musical” Today-Sunday. Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents this funny and charming tale about an ogre, a princess, a donkey, and whole lot of fairy tale creatures. Performances are today at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $49/adults; $42/seniors; $27/children. (208) 660-2958.

“Cyrano de Bergerac” Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Family-friendly play presented by Friends of Pavillion Park. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic supper, and enjoy the evening. Concessions will be available through the Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Saturday, 5 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 499-3180.

Modern Theater Season Preview Show A sneak peak at some of the music and performances you will enjoy during the Modern Theater’s 2015-16 season. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and silent auctions. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., the Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $15. (509) 455-7529.

“Pirates of Penzance” Stage to Screen Series. Sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes – Gilbert and Sullivan’s dazzling show is mounted in a new production from filmmaker Mike Leigh. Friends of the Bing presents the filmed performance of the much-loved comic opera conducted by David Parry and featuring Andrew Shore, Jonathan Lemalu and Robert Murray. Sunday, 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/general, $5/students. (800) 325-SEAT.

Looking ahead

Newport Music Festival Aug. 28-Aug. 30. A weekend of music, camping, workshops, band scramble, open mic, lots of jamming, food and crafts, and more. Newport City Park, 1033 First St., Newport. $40/weekend pass; $15/Friday; $20/Saturday; $10/Sunday; $20/camping with weekend pass. (509) 447-5611.

Nu-Blu North Carolina group brings Americana-bluegrass music. Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195 North, 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $15. (509) 299-3414.

Gathering at the Falls Powwow Aug. 28-30. The annual cultural gathering includes a youth powwow, Miss and Junior Miss Gathering at the Falls royalty competition, and a variety of dances. All drums welcome, regalia not required, youth are encouraged to dance. Diabetes Poker Fun Run/Walk on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m., with registration at 8 a.m.; Youth powwow and family fun day on Aug. 30, noon-5 p.m. Grand Entry on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 29 at 1 and 7 p.m.; and Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. For information on the youth powwow and family fun night, contact (509) 362-2178. For information on Miss and Junior Miss competition, contact (509) 638-8854. Riverfront Park, Lilac Bowl, 507 N. Howard St.

Cowboy Supper Show The experience includes an outdoor melodrama (complete with Hollywood-style special effects), a chuck wagon style indoor barbecue, and a nostalgic hour of cowboy trail music performed by a local favorite, the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Doors at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28-29, Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $45.95/adults; $16.50/age ten and younger. (509) 891-9016.

“No Service” Aug. 28-Sept. 5. Unknown Locals presents an original dark comedy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., Sandpoint. $10-$12. (208) 610-8005.