Stage listings
Music
Friday Night Music Series - Free music concerts. No-Li Brewhouse beers available for purchase. This week: Brad Keeler Trio. 6-8 p.m. today, Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free. (509) 456-4349.
Red Lion Summer Concert Series - Doors open at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome. Today: Cami Bradley and the Sweeplings with special guests Pacific & Pine; Saturday: Atomic Jive. 6-9 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Free. (509) 326-8000.
Musician John Nilsen - Oregon-based singer/pianist/guitarist John Nilsen will perform as part of his goal to play in every United Methodist Church in the Pacific Northwest Conference. Today, 7 p.m., Mead United Methodist Church, 12611 N. Wilson St., Mead. Free.
Buffalo, Blues and Brews - An evening of music, brews, and three killer blues. Smoked buffalo buffet, craft/home Brew, and three bands. Ticket holders are automatically entered to win a Cigar Box Guitar. Saturday, 4 p.m., Pathways Community Development Corporation, 888 C St., Plummer. $35/advance; $45/day of event. (208) 686-1629.
Music, Micros & BBQ - The “Gone Fishing” theme features an endless barbecue buffet from 5-9 p.m., craft brews and live music from Eclectic Approach from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, Red Tail Bar and Grill, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $17. (800) 523-2464.
Michael Ross - Spanish guitar solos and bluesy rock. Saturday, 9 a.m., Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake, (509) 290-3839; and 6 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-3200.
Bridges Home - Tami and Dave Gunter, dual lead vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and purveyors of Americana, Celtic, roots and originals. Saturday, 7 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195 North, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $15. (509) 299-3414.
Lantern Summer Concert Series - Enjoy music from Pine League and Shannon Winant and 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 - An Dochas playing Irish and Celtic music. 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.
Grand Avenue - Popular dance tunes. Part of the Concerts on the Cliff series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets, coolers and containers subjected to search. 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 - The Ryan Larsen Band playing country rock. 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.
POP Summer Concert - Family-friendly outdoor concerts on the hillside lawn. Brown Sugar & Cream playing ’80s pop and rock band. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. Free. (509) 465-0779.
Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - Chris Rieser and Jay Rawley Acoustic Duo playing a variety of music. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, 2195 W. Second Ave. Free.
Summer Concerts at Riverstone Park - Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will perform show tunes. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Riverstone Park, 1805 W. Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.
Larry Myer - Acoustic folk rock; also, American art by Patti Simpson Ward. Part of the “Performers on the Patio” series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets, coolers and containers subjected to search. 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.
Dance
Belly Dancing - Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.
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, German American Hall, 25 W. Third St. $5. (509) 456-2542.
Comedy
Live Comedy - Friday nights at 8 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.
“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.
“Jurassic Park”: Comedy Edition - Blends comedy and cult-classic films for an evening of parody and hilarity. Think “Mystery Silence Theater 3000.” Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10/advance; $12/door. (800) 325-SEAT.
“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.
Theater
“My Alma Martyr” - Opossum State College Class of 1938 celebrates its 10-year reunion, an event marred by tragedy. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Murder Mystery Theatre. Reservations are requested. Today and July 24, 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35/per person. (208) 664-2336.
“Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins” – Today-Sunday. A one-act play about the political columnist. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $14. (208) 255-7801.
“Private Lives” - Today-Sunday. Empire Theatre Company presents a comedy divorced couple who realize they’re honeymooning at the same hotel with their new spouses. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 638-6193.
“Phantom Tollbooth” - Today-Sunday. A children’s fantasy play about a boy’s adventures after he finds a toy tollbooth. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Pullman Civic Theatre, 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $10-$12. (509) 332-8406.
“The Secret Garden” – Today-July 26. When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle’s great house on the Yorkshire moors she finds it full of secrets, including the most mysterious wonder of all - a secret garden. Is everything in the garden dead, or can Mary help bring it back to life? Performances are Thursdays-Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m., Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia St., Suite #5. $12/adult; $8/children. (509) 328-4886.
“The Trouble With The Theatre or Why Are You Acting Like That?” - Today-July 26. Can a brother and sister save their beloved theatre from an evil villain? The melodrama will be followed by a revue with songs, jokes and skits. Performances are Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth St., Wallace, Idaho. $10. (208) 752-8871.
“Singin’ in the Rain” - Today-July 26. Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents a downpour of famous songs like “Make ‘em Laugh”, “Good Mornin’ ”, and the hit title song “Singin’ in the Rain.” Thursdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Dr., Coeur d’Alene. $49/adults; $42/seniors; $27/children. (208) 660-2958.
“The Great Divorce” – An evening of family worship in song and the arts, featuring a special drama presentation of C.S. Lewis’ story about different characters together on a bus ride exploring the journey between Hell and Heaven, presented by CYT’s North Idaho HYPE team. Please bring a dessert to share following the program. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., His Place Church, 3079 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls. Free. (208) 777-9654.
“Around the World in 80 Days” – Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents a staged reading. To win a bet, Phileas Fogg and his acrobatic sidekick Passepartout must circle the globe and return to London inside of 80 days, while unknowingly pursued by a tireless detective convinced Fogg is a robber on the run. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 660-2958.
“The Best of McManus” - Tim Behrens, (in)famous for his portrayal of Patrick McManus’ humorous stories about the outdoors. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Free; donations Accepted. (208) 773-1506.
“Romeo and Juliet” – Thursday-Aug. 1. Moscow Art Theatre (Too) presents Shakespeare’s greatest romantic tragedy. Come see this familiar tale of familial jealousy and true love set in a world that could be your own. Performances are Thursdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and July 26 at 2 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main Street, Moscow. Ticket prices TBA. (208) 882-4127.
“The Little Prince” - Thursday-Aug. 8. Idaho Repertory Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s beloved classic. It is a beautiful tale of friendship, love and loss. The play is suitable for audiences of all ages. Performances are Thursday and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $5-$15. (208) 885-6465.
Looking ahead
“Edges” - July 24-Aug. 1. The Washington State University School of Music presents a contemporary musical about young people on the verge of adulthood. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. $15/general; $10/students. (509) 335-4331.
“Tikki Tikki Tembo” - July 24-Aug. 2. The play tells the story of a Chinese boy with a long name who falls into a well. The boy’s younger brother saves him and meets many colorful characters along the way. Based on the 1968 picture book. Performances are Fridays and July 30 and Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.; July 25 and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $12. (509) 342-2055.
“Seussical the Musical” - July 24-Aug. 2. Spokane Civic Theatre Academy presents musical fun for the whole family. Performances are Fridays-Saturdays and July 29-30 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $10-$19. (509) 325-2507.
“Assassins” - July 24-Aug. 9. This controversial musical boldly transcends time as the assassins justify their actions with wit, humor, and a sense of understanding. Contains adult themes and language. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17-$25. (208) 676-7529.
Rathdrum Concert Series - 9 Lives playing country and country rock. July 24, 6-8:30 p.m., Rathdrum City Park, 15456 N. Latah Road, Rathdrum. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Dana Cooper - Song poet from Nashville inspires audiences with insightful stories and commanding presence. July 24, 7 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195 North, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $15. (509) 299-3414.
Dolce Canto and Monroe Crossing Choral and Bluegrass Concert - An evening of choral and bluegrass music, performed with soul and inspiration. Both groups will perform individual sets, followed by a joint presentation of Minnesota composer Carol Barnett’s The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. July 24, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Coeur d’Alene, 521 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $15/adults; $10/students. (406) 544-4923.