Stage listings

Music

Friday Musical - The award-winning barbershop quartet Pepper will spice up the afternoon with a capella music. They will present music ranging from “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” to the Overture to Mozart’s Magic Flute. Today, 1 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Free. (509) 624-9233.

Swing into Summer - Jazz IV Swing Band, Jazz Choir II and the Hamptones. Today, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Musicfest Northwest Festival Highlights Concert - Hear and see some of the best instrumental, vocal and dance performances from Musicfest Northwest’s weeklong festival. Adjudicators from nine Musicfest divisions choose their favorite performers to be highlighted in this special concert. Today, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.

KPBX Kids Concert - Musicfest Northwest has spent the last 70 years celebrating the students of classical music and ballet. KPBX has been proud to feature these young performers on the radio. Join the fun with a special live broadcast from the Bing. Watch approximately 40 of the students in the classical music divisions perform between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Audience members can come and go as needed anytime during the concert. KPBX also plans to broadcast the concert live, both on-air and at kpbx.org. Saturday, 1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Inland NW Bluegrass Music Association Music Showcase - Local and regional bands perform bluegrass and other related forms of acoustic music. Saturday, 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $7/general; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 484-4668.

Spokane British Brass Band “Masters of Brass XVI” - Benefit concert for the North Central High School band program. The SBBB will be joined by Alan and Gary Gemberling playing the Harry James Concerto for Trumpet and a trombone tribute to Duke Ellington. North Central senior Caleb Landron will be performing “The Blue Bells of Scotland” on trombone. Sunday, 3 p.m., North Central High School, auditorium, 1600 N. Howard St. $10/adult; free/students. (509) 999-8717.

Devon Wade Band - Sandpoint-style country. Part of the Sunday “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.

Spokane Youth Symphony - “Promise of Summer,” the final concert of the season is a celebration of youth. The centerpiece of the concert will be virtuoso soloists selected by competition from the members. Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $16/adults; $14/seniors; $12/age 17 and younger. (509) 624-1200.

Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Concert - The Central Valley High School Wind Ensemble presents its annual concert supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $5. (509) 228-5118.

Eric Neuhausser - Rhythm and blues, soul music; also, yard art by Jennifer Massie. Part of the Performers on the Patio series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Free. (509) 927-9463.

Dance

18th Annual SFCC Pow Wow - Today and Saturday. Dancers and drummers from Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Canada. Hours are today, 7 p.m.-midnight, and Saturday, noon-midnight. There are multiple dance categories – men, women, teen boys and girls, junior boys and girls and even tiny tots. Spokane Falls Community College, Gymanasium and Fitness Center, Building 7, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 533-4331.

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

Friday Night Dances - Features finger food, beverages, prizes and fun. The dance theme is “Honoring Our Armed Forces.” Today, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/noncenter members; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-0803.

Dance Moms - Experience a day with Abby Lee Miller and the cast of the Lifetime reality show “Dance Moms” shooting a new episode for Season 5. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Show start time will depend on production needs but is estimated at 9 a.m. Awards ceremony starts at about 4 p.m.; times are subject to change. A wristband will be provided for all day in-and-out access to facility. Saturday, INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25/general. (800) 325-SEAT.

Contra Dance - Contra Dance at Spokane Women’s club every Wednesday evening. Free lessons available at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes with slick soles for this lively dance form with plenty of movement. Wednesday, Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $7/general; $5/students; free/children. (509) 747-2640.

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.

“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.

Theater

“Caesar & Cleopatra” - The Stage to Screen Series presents this witty and seductive comedy about the relationship between a veteran Roman political strategist and an enchanting Egyptian teenage queen. Filmed at the Stratford Festival and featuring legendary actor Christopher Plummer and Nikki M. James, who later went on to receive the 2011 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Nabulungi in “The Book of Mormon.” Sunday, 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 227-7404.

“Project Hope” - Ferris Theatre Arts will present three scenes that showcase the horrors of bullying. Proceeds benefit “Hey UGLY,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing bullying in schools across the country. Today, 7 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $5. (509) 354-6076.

“Thief” - APOD Theatre Production presents an experimental theatre piece of fantasy adventure. Tickets are available at Junction Lumber in Potlatch; Mimi’s Bakery in Palouse; Keeney Bros. in Moscow, Idaho; or online at www.apodproductions.org. Performances are at today and Saturday at 7 p.m., the American Legion Log Cabin, 745 Sixth St., Potlatch, Idaho. $10.

“Mary Poppins” - Today-Sunday. The musical is based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $12. (509) 228-5240.

“The Underpants” - Today-Sunday. A wild satire about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Shows are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10-$15. (509) 795-0004.

“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” - Today-Sunday. This comedy pokes fun at the more ridiculous aspects of show biz and the corny thrillers of Hollywood. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday 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 home a stray dog named Sylvia, an interesting love triangle ensues in this funny and endearing comedy. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22. (509) 325-2507.

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” - Today-May 24. Christian Youth Theater North Idaho presents a musical adventure based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10-$15. (208) 762-9373.

“A Little Princess” - Today-May 24. Presenting this classic tale for children. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, Suite 3, 2114 N. Pines Road. $10/adults; $8/students and seniors. (509) 995-6718.

“Glengarry Glen Ross” - Today-May 24. Two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents. 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.

“Boeing Boeing” - Today-May 31. Bernard has three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him with no knowledge of each other, until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time. 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.

“The Music Man” - Today-June 14. Professor Harold Hill heads to River City, Iowa in hopes of conning the town’s people. Instead, he finds love. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/adult; $28/military and senior; $22/student. (509) 325-2507.

British Theatre at the Kenworthy - Catch some of the most talked-about shows in London, shot in high definition. Presenting Danny Boyle’s “Frankenstein.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. $20. (208) 882-8537.

Looking ahead

“Into the Woods Jr.” - May 22-May 31. Christian Youth Theater Spokane presents an adaptation of one of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular musicals, designed especially for young performers. Only Act One will be performed. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; and May 31 at 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10-$14. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Bedside Manners” - May 22-May 31. When Ferris reluctantly agreed to look after his sister’s seedy country inn while she’s on vacation, he did not anticipate all the wild comings-and-goings involving her affairs. Performances are Fridays and May 23 at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; and a dinner theatre performance on May 30 at 6 p.m. Reservations required for dinner theatre by May 29. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults; $10/seniors; $5/students; $30/dinner theatre. (509) 235-2441.

Lindsey Stirling - A classically trained violinist from Arizona, she has entered a futurist world of electronic big beats and animation, leaping through the music industry with over half a billion views on YouTube, Billboard chart-topping hits and sold out tours worldwide. Her viral smash “Crystallize” has racked up over 111 million YouTube views. May 22, 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $27.50. (800) 325-SEAT.