Stage listings

Music

SFCC Jazz Festival Today, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $15. (800) 325-SEAT.

Jazz Under the Stars Come listen and dance to the award winning CVHS Jazz Band. Special performances by area middle school jazz programs. Enjoy dessert and bid on auction items. The event benefits the band programs at Central Valley High School. Today, 6:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $10/advance; $15/door. (509) 999-9880.

Praise Concert An evening of contemporary worship in a concert environment in the event center. Today, 7 p.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 210-9779.

Coeur d’Alene Symphony Season Finale Grand finale concerts begin with the Edmont Overture, soloists Bronwyn James and Timothy Angel, and closes with Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony. 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/seniors; $16/students and youth. (208) 765-3833.

Micah Millheim, double bass UI student recital. Today, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Hot Club of Spokane CD Release The group’s debut CD features the repertoires of Spokane’s jazz royalty: Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey and Al Rinker. To celebrate the CD’s release, Hot Club of Spokane has joined forces with Nostalgia Magazine to present a combination of live music and documentary film. Saturday, 1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10/adults; $7.50/students and seniors; free/children age 12 and younger; group and family rates available. (509) 280-7745.

Gary Pawelko, tuba UI student recital. Saturday, 1 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Daniel Johnson, baritone UI graduate student recital. Saturday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Working Poor In addition to their lead and harmony vocals, they play a variety of instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, pedal steel, fiddle and mandolin. Saturday, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $12/adult; $5/students; free/ages five and younger. (509) 284-2000.

Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea These two-time Grammy Award winners are an all-female, multicultural ensemble that has its foundation and roots in mariachi but draws on its members’ diverse influences to create music that is traditional and then some. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Washington State University, Beasley Coliseum, 925 NE North Fairway Road, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-8522.

Michael Gerety, composition UI graduate student recital. Sunday, 11:30 a.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Whitworth Wind Symphony Spring Concert Beginning with Otto Nicolai’s ebullient overture to “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” the orchestra will then perform Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, Op. 46. The concert concludes with emotionally charged and powerful Second Symphony of Jean Sibelius. Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $7/adults; $5/seniors and students. (509) 777-3280.

UI Choirs Vandaleers Concert Choir and University Chorus. Sunday, 3 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Cody Clark, composition UI student recital. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Megan Rich UI student recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Student Composers Concert Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Della Mae Grammy-nominated bluegrass band celebrates the release of a new city. 7 p.m. Thursday, Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $15 adults, $5 children. Buy tickets at http://brownpapertickets.com/ event/140577

Panhandle Symphony Orchestra Music from “Chicago: A Medley,” arrangement by Ted Ricketts; “Three Dances” from “The Fantastic Toy Shop” by Gioachini Rossini (Tarentalla, Cossack, Dance, Can-Can), “Russian and Ludmilla by M. J. Glinka; “Variations on a Shaker Melody” by Aaron Copland; “Dance of the Gypsy” by Camille Saint-Saens; “Choral Prelude” by J.S. Bach; and “Violin Concerto No. 5” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Thursday, 7 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.

Dance

Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.

Sunday Tea Dances Featuring appetizers, beverages, prizes and fun. The dance’s theme is “In the Merry Month of May.” Sunday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/nonmembers; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-2301.

Senior Night Dances Live music will be provided by Variety Pak, a five-piece dance band playing music from the ’20s to the ’80s. Thursday, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $10/general; $6/students. (509) 535-0803.

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.

Ladies First! A Night of Funny Females In celebration of the growing female comedy scene in the Pacific Northwest. Spokane’s Mattie Sobotka, Seattle’s Kelsey Cook and Portland’s Susan Rice will take the stage in the first installment of the Bada Bing Comedy Series. Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Music in Your Face” An all-improvised musical comedy. Friday nights in May 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.

Michael Glatzmaier Mostly Improvised A musical improv comedy show. Casey Strain and Nick Theisen will be opening the show with stand-up comedy. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/advance; $20/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Theater

Cirque du Soleil: “Varekai, Tale of the Forest” Continues through Sunday. Shows today at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:30 and 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $35-$95. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Cymbeline” Today-May 10. The Shakespearean tale of battles, bloodshed, love and lust with star-crossed lovers, disguised identities, evil queens and tortured souls. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $15/adults; $10/UI faculty, staff and seniors age 55 and older; $5/ages 12 and younger. (208) 885-6465.

“The Underpants” Today-May 17. Louise and Theo Markes’ conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10-$15. (509) 795-0004.

“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” Today-May 17. Characters dropping in plain sight and bodies being pulled off stage will have leave you guessing who the Stage Door slasher truly is. 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) 676-7529.

“Sylvia” Today-May 23. When Greg brings a stray dog named Sylvia into the home he shares with Kate, an interesting love triangle ensues in this funny and endearing comedy. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and May 10 and 17 at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22. (509) 325-2507.

“The Martian Chronicles” Wednesday-May 13. Presented by the Central Valley Theatre Department. Shows are Wednesday-May 9 and May 11-13 at 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $8/opening night; $10. (509) 228-5218.

Looking ahead

UI Lab Band Concert May 8, 8 a.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Music & Elegance: An Evening with Mom and the Whitworth Jazz Quartet Liberty Park Childhood Development Center is hosting a Mother’s Day fundraising event, featuring jazz musicians from Whitworth University, a silent auction, drinks and refreshments. May 8, 6:30 p.m., No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $20. (509) 534-0957.

UI Jazz Bands and Choirs May 8, 6:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Josh Harty Performance of country, blues and folk. May 8, 7:30 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $10/advance; $12/day of concert. (208) 263-0846.

Sandpoint Contra Dance Singles, couples and families welcome. Bring clean shoes for dancing and a snack to share. May 8, 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $5. (208) 263-6751.

“Broadway Unbound” Showcase by the university’s spring dance and theatre classes. May 8, 7:30 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Auditorium, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $3. (509) 777-3707.

“Steel Magnolias” The lives of the women who hang out at Truvy’s beauty shop are intertwined through humor and tragedy. Shows May 8-9 at 7 p.m., Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. $12. (509) 446-4108.

“Glengarry Glen Ross” May 8-May 24. Four desperate Chicago real estate agents plot to sell undesirable real estate to unwitting prospective buyers. Coffee’s for closers only. 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.

Comedy Night The show opens with special host Alvin Williams. Headliner is Kristin Key, a finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” followed by Brandt Tobler, who has been seen on Comedy Central, Spike and ESPN. May 8, 8 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’ Alene. $15. (208) 765-3200.