7 Nights Out: A look at what’s on deck this week
1. Blink-182
Southern California pop punk band behind two huge turn-of-the-century albums, “Enema of the State” (1999) and “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket” (2001), is back with a new No. 1 album, “California,” and out on tour. With guests A Day to Remember and All American Rejects.
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $25-$75, through TicketsWest
Info: spokanearena.com
2. Washington State Chinese Lantern Festival
A six-week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, performances and food. | FULL STORY
When: Friday-Oct. 30; 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Where: Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St.
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children 4-16; $40 family pass (good for two adults and two children); festival pass is $60.
Info: spokanelanternfestival.com/
3. Dolly Parton
This legendary singer-songwriter is among the few artists to be nominated for an Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy. She’s starred in hit movies and has her own theme park. Now she’s out on the “Pure and Simple” tour, her largest tour in 25 years, and reportedly her last. | FULL STORY
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: SOLD OUT
Info: (509) 481-2800 or northernquest.com
4. Spokane Symphony
The season-opening Classics concert, “A World of Melodies” will feature Ottorino Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” featuring live bird calls from Spokane bird caller Simone Ramel-McKay, a performance of the orchestral suite of Richard Strauss’ opera “Der Rosenkavalier,” and violin soloist Ilya Kaler joining in a performance of the Beethoven violin concerto. A tribute to the late Dr. Elizabeth Welty is planned. Conducted by Eckart Preu. | Bird Whistlers | Ilya Kaler
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15-$54, from the Fox box office, the symphony website or any TicketsWest outlet
Info: (509) 624-1200 or spokanesymphony.org
5. Maria Bamford
The comedian is the creator and star of “Maria Bamford: the special special special” and of the cult hit web series “The Maria Bamford Show.” She also has a recurring role on Netflix’s “Arrested Development” reboot. Her new Netflix series is “Lady Dynamite.” | FULL STORY
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $30-$35
Info: (509) 318-9998 or spokanecomedyclub.com
6. Mary Chapin Carpenter
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter hits the road in 2016, performing hits from her expansive 14-album catalog and new songs from her new album, “The Things That We Are Made Of.” | FULL STORY
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $47-$57, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 227-7638 or bingcrosbytheater.com
7. Dierks Bentley
The country star’s “Somewhere on a Beach Tour” continues with a trek to the West Plains. Bentley released his first self-titled album in 2003 while working at The Nashville Network (now Spike TV), researching old footage of country performances. His latest record, “Black,” is his sixth to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. | FULL STORY
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $75-$115, through the casino box office or website
Info: (509) 481-2800 or northernquest.com