Stage listings
Music
Newport Music Festival A weekend of music, camping, workshops, band scramble, open mic, jamming, food and crafts, and more. Today and Saturday, Newport City Park, 1033 First St., Newport. $40/weekend pass, $15/Friday, $20/Saturday, $10/Sunday, $20/camping with weekend pass. (509) 447-5611.
Blue Funk Jailbreak and Potatohead Live music during the Moscow Farmers Market. Today, 9:30 a.m., Friendship Square, 400 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 883-7036.
Colbie Caillat Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter performs with special guest Rachel Platten, whose single “Fight Song” is rocketing up the iTunes charts. Part of Lewiston’s Hot August Nights festival. Today, 5 p.m., Pioneer Park, 203 Fifth St., Lewiston. $35. (800) 325-SEAT.
Red Lion Summer Concert Series Friday and Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Guests may dine from the Dam Bar and Grill Patio menu while they enjoy the concerts. Doors open at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome. Today and Saturday: Beatles tribute band British Export. Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Free. (509) 326-8000.
Nu-Blu in Concert Americana-bluegrass music. Tickets available online at nu-blu-at-harringtonoh.bpt.me. Today, 7 p.m., Harrington Opera House, second floor, 19 S. Third St., Harrington. $15. (509) 253-4719.
Olson Bros. Band Country music. Today, 7:30 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, 225 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. $12. (509) 335-3525.
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series Sunday, Tuxedo Junction Big Band playing swing music. Inclement weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, 415 Mullan Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Ryan Larsen Band Pure country. Part of the Sunday Concerts on the Cliff series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $8. (509) 927-9463.
Opera Gala 2015 Events include live performance by members of “The Magic Flute” cast, live Dixieland Band, live auction and hors d’oeuvres. Fundraiser benefits Opera Coeur d’Alene programs. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Hagadone Event Center, 900 S. Floating Green Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $65. (855) 999-7998.
Bach @ Barrister Series Tuesday-Wednesday. A cello and guitar classical celebration and world release of Zuill Bailey/David Leisner CD. Part of the Northwest Bach Festival & Series with Zuill Bailey, artistic director. Performances at 6 p.m. each evening. The Wednesday show is sold out. Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. $45, includes autographed CD. (509) 465-3591.
Pig Out in the Park Wednesday-Sept. 7. 36th annual food and music festival with 45 food booths, three adult beverage gardens and 100 free concerts on four stages. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $3 bites available during special hours. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.
Harvey Stanley Folk rock; part of the Thursday Performers on the Patio series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-9463.
Celtic Rhythm with Floating Crowbar Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Waterfront Park, 1300 S. Lefevre St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Dance
Gathering at the Falls Powwow Today through Sunday. 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 Saturday 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 today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday 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. Venue changed to Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 362-2178.
Social Ballroom Dancing Lesson with Crystal Reiber Have fun learning some basic movement and get confidence on the dance floor. We use the natural movement of walking as our basic step. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $45/couple. (208) 457-8950.
Argentine Tango Dance Lessons Wear shoes with smooth soles. Lesson begins at 7 p.m., dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome. Thursday, 7 p.m., German American Hall, 25 W. Third St. $5. (509) 456-2542.
Salsa Dancing Thursday, 7 p.m.-midnight, Satori, 122 S. Monroe St. $5. (509) 703-7191.
Family Dance and Potluck Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances taught by Susan Dankovich. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 4, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Donations accepted. (509) 533-9955.
Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.
Comedy
“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.
KREM Randy Shaw Roast Public is invited as notables will verbally skewer the news anchor in hilarious, family-friendly style. Proceeds benefit Inland Northwest Honor Flight. Sunday, 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $12. (509) 227-7638.
Theater
“The Clink” The musical tells the story of an idealistic young woman, thrown in jail for a DUI, and her attempts to deal with her three hard-core criminal cell mates. It offers a message of hope and redemption amidst the moral complexities of modern life. Performances are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (800) 325-SEAT.
“The Wizard of Oz” Performances are Saturday and Sunday 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.
Cowboy Supper Show Come enjoy an evening of food and entertainment. Shows are today and Saturday, Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 9-10. Doors at 5:30 p.m. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $45.95/adults; $16.50/age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.
“No Service” Today through Sept. 5. Unknown Locals presents an original dark comedy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Heartwood Center, 615 Oak S., Sandpoint. $10-$12. (208) 610-8005.
“Tigers Be Still” Thursday through Sept. 6. Moscow Art Theatre (Too) presents a comedy that follows the misadventures of Sherry Wickman, a young woman who has recently earned her master’s degree in art therapy only to find herself moving back home with her family. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $12/general; $8/student. (208) 882-4127.
Looking ahead
Dave Matthews Band Sept. 4-6. Alternative rock music. Supporting bands will be Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Gregory Alan Isakov for all three dates. Shows daily at 5 p.m. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George. $48.50-$85. (509) 735-0500.
Tumbleweed Music Festival Sept. 4-6. Free acoustic music on the banks of the Columbia River featuring three days of live music on five stages Labor Day weekend. Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. A benefit concert will be held Saturday evening at 7-10:30 p.m. with Badger Mountain Dry Band, Robyn Landis and William Pint and Felicia Dale, $10/adults, $8/students and seniors. A benefit contra dance will be held Sunday, 8-11 p.m., with music by HouseBlend and caller Dan Clark, $8/adults, $5/seniors/teens. Howard Amon Park, 900 Amon Park Drive, Richland. (509) 986-7630.