7 Nights Out
Gordon Gano with Violent Femmes performs during the Last Summer on Earth Tour 2015 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Atlanta. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP) (Robb D. Cohen / Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP)
Leon Russell
The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer starting playing Oklahoma nightclubs at age 14. He went on to release three dozen albums, and has played alongside or written songs for the likes of Elton John, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, the Byrds, Willie Nelson, George Harrison and Ringo Star.
When: 8 p.m. Monday
Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $30 through Ticketweb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
Garrison Keillor in “A Prairie Home Companion”
Garrison Keillor will step down as host of “A Prairie Home Companion” in July, but not before bringing the show on the road to Spokane for one last time. Presented by Spokane Public Radio, KPBX 91.1 KSFC 91.9 and KPBZ 90.3. Details at www.SpokanePublicRadio.org.
When: 2:45 p.m. Saturday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: SOLD OUT
Info: www.spokanepublicradio.org
Violent Femmes
They made some of the catchiest punk tunes of the 1980s, including “Blister in the Sun,” “Gone Daddy Gone,” and “Add It Up.” Now the Milwaukie-born trio is heading back on the road for a string of West Coast dates in support of “We Can Do Anything,” the band’s first record of new material in 15 years.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: SOLD OUT
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
Penn & Teller
Comedic duo have been redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own brand of comedy for more than 40 years. Their 12-year run at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas makes them one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas history. Their Showtime series, “Penn & Teller: BS!” was nominated for 13 Emmys and ran for eight seasons. Their latest series, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” returns to the CW for its third season in July.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $45-$95, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/
Pauly Shore
The stand-up comic, actor, writer, director Pauly Shore became a star in 1990 with his MTV show “Totally Pauly.” Shore’s film credits include: “Encino Man” (1992), “Son in Law” (1993), “In the Army Now” (1994), “Jury Duty” (1995), “Bio-Dome” (1996) and “The Curse of Inferno” (1997). He is currently working on a documentary, “Pauly Shore Stands Alone,” and a podcast, “Pauly Shore’s Interested.”
When: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost:$27-$32
Info: (509) 318-9998 or www.spokanecomedyclub.com/
WWE NXT
See NXT Champion Finn Balor, Women’s Champion Bayley, “The Samoan Submission Specialist” Samoa Joe, Baron Corbin and many more battle it out between the ropes.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $20-$75, through TicketsWest
Info: www.spokanearena.com
Spokane Jazz Orchestra
The season comes to an end with “Serenade in Blue,” featuring jazz vocalist Greta Matassa.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26.50 through TicketsWest
Info: www.spokanejazz.org/