Stage listings

Music

Twilight Tour of Bach Sonatas at Historic Landmarks J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Paritas for Solo Violin, hosted by Zuill Bailey and featuring Soovin Kim, internationally acclaimed violinist. No host wine bar opens at 5:30 p.m. Today, 6-7 p.m., Churchill’s Private Salon, 165 S. Post St. $20/general. (509) 465-3591.

Awadagin Pratt Piano Masterclass Nationally recognized pianist. Today, 4 p.m., Whitworth University, Music Building Recital Hall, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 777-3268.

The Working Poor Benefit concert presented by the Humane Society of the Palouse with music and dancing. Today, 8 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $15. (208) 882-4127.

Celtic Thunder Featuring an eclectic collection of the group’s best-loved and most popular songs from the past seven years. Saturday, 7 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45-$75. (509) 481-6700.

YOUth Got Talent Performances of music, dance, drama and other talents by students in grades 2-12. Saturday, 7 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. $3/admission. (509) 994-0515.

Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Hollywood Jazz Celebrate Spokane Jazz Orchestra’s 40 years with guest vocalist Kristina Ploeger. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $24-$26. (509) 227-7638.

Celebration of Music Pianist Awadagin Pratt 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. Artistic director Zuill Bailey will conduct Concert Conversations at 7 p.m. A Bach Festival Classic concert. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. $35/general; $18/students. (509) 465-3591.

Spokane Symphony SuperPops 5: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling The orchestra performs Irish music, featuring singer Cathie Ryan, formerly of Cherish the Ladies band. She will share beloved ballads and traditional tunes of the Emerald Isle. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $26-$62. (509) 624-1200.

“In the Mood: 1940s Big Band Musical Revue” A brassy, upbeat 1940s musical revue featuring the 13-piece String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and the In The Mood Singers and Dancers, including a high-flying swing dance couple. Experience the jazzy, brassy, sentimental and patriotic music of the World War II era. Shows are Sunday at 3 and 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $28-$59. (800) 325-SEAT.

37th Annual Northwest Bach Festival Presented by Connoisseur Concerts with Zuill Bailey, artistic director. Festival concludes with Bach Festival Orchestra with Maestro Piotr Gajewski, music director of the National Philharmonic Orchestra in Strathmore Music Center, Maryland. Sunday, Concert Conversations with Bailey at 2:30 p.m., concert at 3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $45/general; $23/student. (800) 325-SEAT.

EWU Trumpet Solo Night Monday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Auditorium Chamber Music Series Performance by pianist Anton Nel. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $20/general; $17/seniors; $10/students. (208) 885-7557.

Gloria - “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi presented by North Idaho College Cardinal Chorale and Chamber Series. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 665-2759.

EWU Symphony Orchestra Concert - Come hear the EWU Symphony Orchestra perform music of Beethoven and Stravinsky. Pianist Janet Phang will be the featured soloist on Ravel’s Piano Concerto. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. $5/general; $3 seniors/students. (509) 359-2241.

Solas for All: A Sister City Celebration The Spokane Area Youth Choirs and special guests present a concert of Irish music. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing and bidding on silent auction and raffle items. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Spokane Area Youth Choirs. Thursday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $8/adults; $5/students, youth and seniors. (509) 624-7992.

Dance

Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. No cover. (509) 838-6688.

Family Dance and Potluck Designed to encourage young dancers and beginners to move to music and give families quality, crazy time together with lots of laughter. Potluck at 6:30 p.m., dancing begins at 7 p.m. Today, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

Sandpoint Contra Dance No dance experience or partner necessary; all dances taught. Singles, couples and families welcome. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Bring a potluck snack to share. March 13, 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $5. (208) 263-6751.

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. No cover. (509) 838-6688.

“Crime Show” Improvised crime show parody. Friday nights in March at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“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.

Live Comedy Stand-up comedy Wednesday nights at 8 p.m., Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. No cover. (509) 835-4177.

Theater

“Into the Woods” The Lewis and Clark High School Tiger Drama Department presents a darkly enchanting musical that reimagines the magical world of fairy tales as the classic stories collide. As part of the 2014-2015 Page to Stage Season, a book drive will be held for local charities. If you donate a book, you will receive a coupon for half off a concession item. Performances are today and Saturday at 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $10. (509) 354-7000.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” A play based on the writings of a young Jewish girl in hiding with her family during World War II. Performances are today and Saturday at 7 p.m., Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. $10/adults; $5/students and seniors. (509) 465-7000.

“The Legend of Pocahontas” Today-Sunday. Christian Youth Theatre North Idaho presents the story of Pocahontas, made legendary from her meeting with 17th century Jamestown settlers. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $9-$15. (208) 277-5727.

“The Nerd” Today-Sunday. How do you tell a man who saved your life that he is driving you crazy? In this comedy, Willum’s hero turns out to be a tactless, socially inept nerd who wears out his welcome. 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. $13-$21. (208) 667-1323.

“These Shining Lives” Today-March 14. The “Radium Girls” were a group of women employed by a local factory in the 1920s to hand-paint watch faces and were exposed to radium poisoning as a result. The play follows the events of four of the women who face public discrimination, the consequences of corporate greed, and the unknown dangers of the “wonder chemical” radium. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Auditorium, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $10/general; $8/students and seniors age 62 and older. (509) 777-4374.

“Exit Laughing” Today-March 14. StageWest Community Theatre presents a comedy about three ladies who “borrow” the ashes of a friend for one last card game. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; and a dinner theater performance on March 14 at 6 p.m. Reservations required for dinner theater by March 13. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults; $10/seniors; $5/students; $25/dinner theater. (509) 235-2441.

“American Idle: Murdering the Music” Today-March 15. In this dark comedy, viewers tune in as the top 10 finalists perform live for a studio audience. Victory takes a backseat to survival as death threats are soon realized and the contestants start falling prey to a killer and a ratings hungry producer keeps the show going. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $12/general; $10/seniors age 65 and older; $8/youth ages 3-12; free/children age two and younger. (509) 342-2055.

“Alice in Wonderland” Today-March 22. Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll, “Alice in Wonderland” begins shortly after Alice has fallen down the rabbit hole. Performances are today and March 20 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m. (4 p.m. performance only on March 7); and Sundays at 1 p.m., Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12/adult; $8/children age 12 and younger. (509) 328-4886.

“The Best Brothers” Today-March 22. Kyle and Hamilton Best’s mother dies in a freak accident, and as the brothers look to celebrate their mother, they must wrestle with the most fundamental and important questions of affection and family. 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.

“Nunsense A-Men” Today-March 22. The original “Nunsense” show with all the characters portrayed by men. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22-$30. (509) 325-2507.

“The Spoon River Experience” This original performance takes poems from the classic work “Spoon River Anthology” by Edgar Lee Masters and brings them to the stage. Performances are Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387.

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” Sunday-March 14. The Ham on Regal Players present their 52nd annual variety show fundraiser. Performances are Sunday at 2 p.m.; Wednesday-March 13 at 7:30 p.m.; and March 14 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9. (509) 325-6000.

“The Beverly Hillbillies” Wednesday-March 14. The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy will revive the hilarious television classic as a stage play. Performances are Wednesday-Friday at 7 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $7/adults; $5/children and students. (208) 676-1667.

“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini In association with Young Audiences New York, WSU Performing Arts presents the Literature to Life stage presentation performed by Sorab Wadia, adapted and directed by Wynn Handman. This solo performance dramatically portrays the relationship of two boys – Amir, a privileged Pashtun, and Hassan, a Hazara servant – amid the turmoil of 1970s Afghanistan. Pre- and post-show discussions illuminate themes of redemption and class systems. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Jones Theatre, 1060 E College Ave., Pullman. $14/adults; $12/seniors; $7/students and youth. (509) 335-8522.

“Dear Liar” Thursday-March 15. The often contentious but fiercely devoted platonic love affair between playwright George Bernard Shaw and the actress known as Mrs. Patrick Campbell is dramatized through a reading of their correspondence. Presented by Moscow Art Theatre (Too). Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $15. (208) 882-4127.