Stage Listings
Music
Friday Musical 99-year-old champion of music in Spokane presents a free concert featuring local artists cellist Roberta Bottelli; guitarist Paul Grove; mezzo-soprano Angela Hunt; and soprano Melissa Drumm. (This concert was previously scheduled at Rockwood Manor.) Today, 1 p.m. Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline Ave. Free. (509) 448-2909.
Coeur d’Alene Symphony’s “Family Fun at the Symphony” Movie night is the theme of this year’s concert. Kids younger than 18 admitted free with paid adult. Today, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 2 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $27/adults; $21/senior; $16/students. (208) 660-2958.
Spokane Symphony Classics 5: “Debussy & Mahler” The program includes Claude Debussy’s Prelude to “The Afternoon of a Faun,” with a solo by Bruce Bodden, principal flute, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, and “Mothership” by Mason Bates. Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$54. (509) 624-1200.
Lionel Hampton School of Music Concerts Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., BandFest XXXVIII High School Band Invitational, with guest bands and ensembles from the Lionel Hampton School of Music; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., James Reid, guitar; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., String Festival High School Invitational and guest orchestra performances and workshops. University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.
Daniel Mark Faller and The Working Poor Playing Americana and country music, led by Daniel Mark Faller. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10. (509) 229-3414.
Auditorium Chamber Music Series 2014-15 season with Jupiter String Quartet. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $22/general; $19/seniors; $10/students. (208) 885-7557.
Beth Pederson & Bruce Bishop Concert Dinner served before the show at 5:30. Call for tickets and reservations. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $10/advance; $12/day of show. (208) 263-0846.
Dance
Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. Free. (509) 838-6688.
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. Today, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $7. (509) 892-1480.
Intro to Vintage Swing Drop in Classes This month will focus on the Lindy Hop. Enjoy a low-key environment. No need to bring a partner. Wear supportive shoes and clothes that allow you full range of motion. Class begins at 8 p.m.; practice dance follows at 9 p.m. Monday, Satori, 122 S. Monroe St. $3. (509) 919-9162.
15th Annual Mid-Winter Dance: Me and My Pardner Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho annual dance for girls and their dad, stepdad, grandpa or uncle. Register today by. Jan. 30, 6-9 p.m., Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. $12/per pair in advance; $20/per pair at the door; $3 for each additional person. (509) 939-2281.
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.
Comedian Jim Jefferies Actor, writer, producer and comedian has performed on television in the U.K. and the U.S. Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $39.50. (800) 325-SEAT.
Comedian W. Kamau Bell Socio-political comedian brings his “Oh, Everything!” comedy tour. Today, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 747-2174.
“Choose to Lose” To win in this improvised game show you have to lose. Friday nights in January 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. Free. (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.
Homegrown Comedy Friends of the Bing present a local comedy open mic series at the Ovations Lounge above the lobby. Best comedians from the series are to be featured in “March Madness Comedy Showcase.” Saturday, 10:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7404.
Live Comedy Stand-up comedy Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. No cover. (509) 835-4177.
Theater
Student-Directed One Acts Ferris Theatre Arts presents an evening of comedy and drama. Senior students will direct six one-act plays. Today, 7 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $5. (509) 354-6076.
“The Last Five Years” Today-Sunday. The five-year marriage between a writer and an actress is chronicled from both perspectives in this contemporary song-cycle musical. 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.
“The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” Today-Feb. 1. Beatrice is a bitter and cruel mother, desperate for her daughters’ love, but driven by petty vengeance. When daughter Matilda, undertakes a gamma ray experiment and wins a prize at her high school, the experiment proves something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren soil. Shows Fridays-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.
“The Servant of Two Masters” Today-Feb. 8. From the canals of Venice come high-strung lovers, wily servants and deceiving parents. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $25/adult; $23/military and senior; $18/student. (509) 325-2507.
“Jekyll and Hyde” A musical based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic story about a brilliant but obsessive scientist whose alter-ego terrorizes Victorian London. Monday, 7:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32-$45. (509) 279-7000.
“Jesus Christ Superstar” Fundraiser for Our Place Preview night fundraiser for Our Place Community Ministries. Hosted by Gonzaga University Theatre Arts Department and featuring a reception with appetizers, wine and silent auction. Buy tickets at www.ourplacespokane.org. Thursday, 6 p.m., Gonzaga University, Magnuson Theatre, 502 E. Boone Ave. $25. (509) 326-7267.
A Midwinter Night’s Gala Social hour featuring a silent auction, hearty hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar at 6:30 p.m., followed by a performance of “The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (Abridged)” presented by Moscow Art Theatre (Too) at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from the gala and silent auction will be used to support WSU Performing Arts programming and outreach. Jan. 30, Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. $30. (509) 335-7447.
“Fast and Furious” Stage Left’s second annual staged reading of super-short plays. This fast-paced event will feature 40-50 new one-minute comedies and dramas written by local and national playwrights. Jan. 30-31, 7:30 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.
Looking ahead
“Jesus Christ Superstar” Jan. 30-Feb. 8. The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gonzaga University presents this musical that dramatizes the final days in the life of Jesus. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. $15. (509) 313-6553.
“Reasons to be Pretty” Jan. 30-Feb. 15. This play by Neil LaBute navigates the crumbling relationships of four young friends. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St. $19-$25. (509) 455-7529.
“Orphans” Jan. 30-Feb. 22. Two orphaned brothers are surviving in their rundown North Philadelphia row house. Enter a wealthy businessman who turns the lives of the two brothers upside down. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22. (509) 325-2507.