7 Nights Out
Free State Park Day
Kick off 2016 with an outdoor adventure, as Washington’s state parks open their gates for free on New Year’s Day. A Discover Pass is not required
When: Friday
Where: Any Washington state park, including Riverside, Mount Spokane and Palouse Falls.
Cost: Free
Info: http://discoverpass.wa.gov/136/State-Parks-Free-Days
“Lucky Me”
Robert Caisley’s comedy about love, bad luck, aging and airport security will make your bad week seem like a walk in the park.
When: Friday through Jan. 17; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St.
Cost: $20-$24, through the Modern
Info: (509) 455-7529 or www.themoderntheater.org/
Disney’s “Frozen” Singalong Edition
This interactive screening of Disney’s popular animated musical comes to the Bing Crosby Theater, featuring local performers Nicole Lewis as Elsa, Jackie Bertagnolli as Anna, and Nick Daemon as Kristoff.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20 adults, $15 age 12 and younger, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
Progress Report
A night of hip-hop with the Detroit-based Progress Report, with help from regional acts Lou Era, Yodi Mac, All Day Trey, Ceez Carter and Ivy Team.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $8 advance; $12 day of show
Info: (509) 747-2174 or http://thebartlettspokane.com/
Monarch
The Spokane-based alternative folk quartet releases the EP “Masquerade,” with help from 1Tribe, Flannel Math Animal and Nate Stratte.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St.
Cost: $6 advance; $8 day of show
Info: (509) 863-8098 or www.bigdipperevents.com/
A Holiday Choral Spectacular
Celebrate the joys of the season with the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale as they perform J.S. Bach’s classic “Magnificat,” R. Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols and John Rutter’s “Colors of Christmas.” The Chorale Ensemble tackles such favorites as “Cherry Tree Carol” and Rutter’s “Angels’ Carol.” The Crescendo Community Chorus, a young people’s choir, joins in the fun as well.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave.
Cost: $16-$22
Info: (208) 446-2333 or www.nwsmc.org/
“Different Directions”
Spokane Falls Community College Fine Arts Gallery presents this three-artist show featuring paintings by Brian Frink, who is on the faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato; ceramics by Lisa Soranaka of Pullman; and collage and mixed media by Brad Schwartz.
When: Monday thorugh Feb. 5, reception at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20. Gallery is open Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment.
Where: Spokane Falls Community College Fine Arts Gallery, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive
Cost: Free
Info: (509) 533-3710 or www.spokanefalls.edu/gallery