7 Nights Out

Fri., March 6, 2015

1: ‘The Best Brothers’

Kyle and Hamilton Best’s mother dies in a freak accident. As the brothers look to celebrate their mother, they must wrestle with the fundamental and important questions of affection and family.

When: Today through March 22; Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard St.

Cost: $19-$25, through the theater box office or website

Info: (509) 455-7529 or www.themoderntheater.org

2: Bach Festival:

Awadagin Pratt, an internationally award-winning pianist, will present “Thematic Transformations,” featuring Brahms’ Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, Op. 24, the Bach-Busoni Chaconne, KiV B24, and the Franz Liszt Sonata in B minor, S. 178.

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with pre-concert conversation with festival artistic director Zuill Bailey at 7 p.m.

Where: Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave.

Cost: $35 general, $18 students, through TicketsWest

Info: (509) 465-3591 or www.nwbachfest.com

3: Celtic Thunder

“The Very Best of Celtic Thunder” tour features an eclectic collection of the group’s best-loved and most popular songs.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights

Cost: $45-$75, through the casino box office

Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/

4: Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Hollywood Jazz

Celebrate Spokane Jazz Orchestra’s 40 years with guest vocalist Kristina Ploeger, an associate professor at EWU. The Spokane Jazz Orchestra is the oldest professional community supported jazz orchestra in the Western Hemisphere.

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $24-$26, through TicketsWest

Info: (509) 227-7638 or www.bingcrosbytheater.com/

5: Kidz Bop

On the “Make Some Noise” tour, these young performers sing family-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits.

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $20-$25, through TicketWeb

Info: (509) 244-3279

6: Christopher Titus

Stand-up comedian hits the road on the “Born With A Defect” tour. With guest Rachel Bradley.

When: 8 p.m. Thursday

Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $25-$35, through TicketWeb

Info: sp.knittingfactory.com

7: Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

Acclaimed rock/blues band from the Bay Area takes the stage in north Spokane.

When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: Palomino Club, 6425 N. Lidgerwood St.

Cost: $15, through Ticketfly

Info: (509) 443-5213 or www.palominoclubspokane.com/

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