Stage listings

Music

Kevin Cole Featuring songs from George Gershwin (including Gershwin’s arrangement of “Rhapsody in Blue”), Marvin Hamlisch and other great American songwriters. He will also be sharing personal stories about these great artists. All proceeds will benefit Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Today, 7 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $20/adults; $15/students. (208) 660-2958.

Kevin Brown CD Release Concert Celebrating “Book of Skies,” a new album of original songs featuring a genre-spanning ensemble of veteran Spokane musicians. Today June 12, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. (509) 777-1555.

Benefit Yard Sale and Live Music Sponsored by the Inland Empire Blues Society. There will be live acoustic music by Doghouse Boyz, Pat Coast and Bobby Patterson. Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Eagles Lodge, 16801 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 999-1145.

Stage2Stage Music Fest Third annual event of nonstop music and food. Noon-1:30 p.m., Benton & Gallagher, electric violin and guitar; 1:30-3 p.m., Darin Hildebrand, acoustic; 3-4:30 p.m., Nichole Lewis Trio, rhythm and blues; 4:30-6:30 p.m., Pink Tango Trio, jazz; 6-7:30 p.m., old favorites. Saturday, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Free. (509) 927-9463.

Country Gospel Jubilee Featuring The Jubileers and Patti Parks, with special guest, the Glory Band. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 704-2739.

SFCC Guitar Studio and Ensemble Concert Presenting music in quartet, duo and solo by composers Michael Praetorius, J.S. Bach, Mateo Carcassi, Francisco Tarrega and Leo Brouwer, among others. Saturday, 7 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 844-8835.

Main Street Souvenirs with Scott Kirby “In Search Of The American Heartland,” a multimedia stage performance featuring live piano music, spoken narrative and a video presentation of Kirby’s original artwork, his video footage, his photography and archival photos. The music in the first half will span 150 years of Americana, including Scott Joplin, Stephen Foster and John Philip Sousa. The second half will feature Kirby’s original compositions. Saturday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (800) 325-SEAT.

Jesse Weston Band Rhythm and blues. 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.

Mark Lowry, the Martins and Stan Whitmire Grammy-nominated trio with singer/songwriter/comedian Lowry and pianist Whitmire. Sunday, 6 p.m., Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St., Fairwood. $25-$30. (800) 965-9324.

Ambassador Baptist College Students perform in ensembles and quartets. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. Free. (509) 684-3983.

Karrie O’Neil Folk and pop; also, jewelry and prints by LeFrancis and Gale. Part of the Performers on the Patio series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. Portable lawn chairs or blankets encouraged. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Free. (509) 927-9463.

Dance

Sandpoint Contra Dance No dance experience or partner necessary. All dances taught. Singles, couples and families welcome. Bring clean shoes for dancing and a potluck snack to share. Today, 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $5. (208) 263-6751.

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

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.

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

“A Tree Grows on Garland” Historical facts mixed with your suggested hysterical facts create a comedic twist on local stories. Friday nights in June at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Cage Match” Teams of improvisers compete and the audience chooses their champion. Saturday nights in June at 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

Theater

“Live from the Starlight” Put your feet up and step back in time for a night filled with music and sound, harmonies and rhythm. Presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Circle Moon Theater, 3642 N. SR 211, Newport. Dinner and show: $25/per person. Show only: $12/adults; $10/seniors and children. (208) 448-1294.

“The Music Man” Today-Sunday. Professor Harold Hill and his “Seventy-six Trombones” head to River City, Iowa in hopes of conning the town’s people with a marching band scheme. Performances are today and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adult; $28/military and senior; $22/student. (509) 325-2507.

“The Sound of Music” Today-June 28. Based on the story of the von Trapp Family Singers, this timeless classic reminds everyone to embrace the unexpected. 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.

“Steel Kiss” Today-June 28. The journey from innocence to cruelty to evil is exposed through events leading up to a ruthless beating and murder. Contains adult language and strong themes. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10. (509) 838-9727.

“Reasons to be Happy” Today-June 28. A funny, surprising and poignant play about the choices and sacrifices people are willing to make in the pursuit of that often elusive ideal: happiness. 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.

“First Date” Thursday-June 22. Coeur d’Alene Professional Summer Theatre presents the hilarious, witty, and sometimes zany new pop musical. Performances are Thursday-June 20 and June 22 at 7:30 p.m.; and June 21 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 660-2958.

Looking ahead

Friday Night Dances Features finger food, beverages, prizes and fun. The theme is “Summer’s a Comin.” June 19, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/nonmembers; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-0803.

Without Decor Presents: “Lucky Me” June 19-20. Without Decor, a quarterly series featuring plays read without the sets, costumes, bright lights and other usual features of the stage, will kick off with “Lucky Me,” Robert Caisley’s newest published romantic comedy. Caisley is a Moscow playwright and University of Idaho professor. Doors at 7 p.m.; curtain at 7:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St, Moscow. Tickets sold by suggested $20 donation. (208) 882-4127.