7 Nights Out: Tosh.0, D.L. Hughley, the Beatles and the Bard
1. D.L. Hughley
D.L. Hughley is a morning show host in New York, host of a CNN late night talk show and has appeared repeatedly on HBO. All this after starring in “Original Kings of Comedy” with Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday and May 5, and 7 and 10:30 p.m. May 6
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $25-$65
Info: (509) 318-9998 or www.spokanecomedyclub.com/
2. Tosh.Show on Campus Tour
Daniel Tosh, stand-up comedian and host of “Tosh.0” will host and perform an evening of comedy featuring writers and comedians from his Comedy Central show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Spokane Arena, Star Theatre, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $45-$75, through TicketsWest
Info: www.spokanearena.com
3. ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
Bianca has many admirers, but is forbidden by her father to marry until her shrewish sister, Katherina, is betrothed. Enter Petruchio – a man challenged by Bianca’s suitors to tame Katherina. Will Petruchio succeed in his mission and even find love along the way? Find out in this much-loved comedy by William Shakespeare.
When: Friday through May 21; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $25, through the theater box office or website
Info: (509) 325-2507 or www.spokanecivictheatre.com
4. Spokane Symphony SuperPops: The Fab Four
Relive the days of Beatlemania! Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band, the Fab Four, will bring the Beatles’ timeless hits to Spokane. Founded by John Lennon impersonator Ron McNeil, the Fab Four has made a name for itself playing note-for-note renditions of Beatles’ classics. Morihiko Nakahara, conductor.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $33-$73, through the symphony website, the Fox box office, or any TicketsWest location
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.spokanesymphony.org
5. Spokane String Quartet
The quartet’s season finale is “Visions of Native America” with works by young Chickasaw composers, as well as Charles Griffes: “Two Sketches on Native American Themes” and Antonin Dvorak: String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 “American Quartet.”
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20/adults, $16/seniors, $12/students
Info: www.spokanestringquartet.org/
6. Chippendales
The ultimate girls night out features a nonstop party of live music, audience interaction, dancing and fantasy that will excite your senses and leave you breathless.
When: 7 and 10 p.m. Friday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavillion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $25-$35, through the casino box office or website
Info: (509) 481-2800 or www.northernquest.com/
7. Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Nashville-based folk rockers hit the road in support of the new album, “Souvenir.” With guest Stephen Kellogg. Alternative and folk rock music.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $18, through Ticketweb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com