7 Nights Out: The weekend is jam packed
1. Bob Saget
Bob Saget is known for two of TV’s most family-friendly shows: “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” He has also been performing comedy for more than 30 years, generally embracing his darker side. Prepare for some swearing.
When: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $35-$45
Info: (509) 318-9998 or
2. Robert Cray Band
In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts, he has earned five Grammys and four years ago Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $39-$58 through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
3. MarchFourth
As much a concert as a party, a show from MarchFourth comes not only with fun music, but with stilt-walkers, hoopers and vaudeville-style amusements.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Hive, 207 N. First St., Sandpoint
Cost: $20/advance, through TicketsWest; $25/at the door
Info: (208) 290-3048 or
4. Spokane Symphony: Holiday Pops
Conductor Morihiko Nakahara is creating the perfect blend of festive tradition, holiday fun and a dash of something special. The performance will feature the Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Youth Choirs, and a screening of Academy Award-nominated animated short film, “The Snowman,” while the orchestra provides live soundtrack.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $28-$62, half price for ages 17 and younger, available through the Fox box office, online at www.spokanesymphony.org or any TicketsWest outlet
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.martinwoldsontheater.com
5. Cirque Dreams ‘Holidaze’
A new cirque show, Broadway musical and family Christmas spectacular all in one, with more than 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 artists from every corner of the globe.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $35-$65, through TicketsWest
Info: www.inbpac.com
6. In Flames and Hellyeah
Swedish rockers In Flames team with the American metal supergroup Hellyeah for the Forged in Fire Tour 2016. Guests include From Ashes to New and Source.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $27.50/advance, $30/day of show, through Ticketweb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
7. Clarion Brass: This Is What Christmas Sounds Like
Every year, Clarion artistic director William Berry hangs shiny new handmade ornaments on the tree in the form of beautifully rendered traditional carols and quirky original takes on holiday favorites. This brass choir has been performing since 1992, recorded a bunch of CDs of original music written and arranged specifically for the group, and is known for breaking through stylistic barriers by playing in every imaginable genre.
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
Monday: Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene
Tuesday: St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave.
Cost: $20; Spokane show available through TicketsWest, Kroc show available through the Kroc website, www.kroccda.org/calendar.html
Info: (208) 667-1865, (509) 489-4633 or figarotunes.com/clarion