7 Nights Out
1. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
A Grammy award-winning singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums over three decades. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $40-$85
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.martinwoldsontheater.com/
2. The Marcus King Band
Soul-influenced psychedelic Southern rock.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15/advance, $17/day of show
Info: (866) 468-7623 or www.ticketweb.com/
3. Train
Known for songs like “Drops of Jupiter,” “Hey, Soul Sister,” and “Meet Virginia,” the Grammy Award-winning band will brign the “Play That Song Tour” tour to Washington with guests O.A.R., Natasha Bedingfield and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
When:7 p.m. Saturday
Where:Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, Washington
Cost: $17-$71.50
Phone: (800) 745-3000 or www.LiveNation.com/
4. Donny and Marie
The brother-sister duo has been entertaining fans since the 1970s with hits like “Puppy Love,” “Paper Roses,” “Morning Side of the Mountain,” “I’m Leavin’ it (All) Up To You,” and “Soldier of Love.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $55-$80
Info: (509) 481-2800 or www.northernquest.com/
5. Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
The singer-songwriter is reunited with the Innocent Criminals and touring with their new album, “Call It What It Is.”
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $40
Info: (866) 468-7623 or www.ticketweb.com/
6. Mozart on a Summer’s Eve
“An Evening in Tuscany” features Bach Fesitval director and cellist Zuill Bailey performing P.I. Tchaikosvky’s Souvenir de Florence with guest artists Paul Rosenthal, violin, and Scott Rawls, viola, as well as members of the Spokane String Quartet. The program also features Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Talamantes performing Italian arias with the Connoisseur Concerts Wind Ensemble directed by Verne Windham. Tickets for table seating are sold out. Lawn tickets are still available, bring blankets and chairs, the area is open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Where: Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Gardens just of Tekoa Street
Cost: $15, available through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2954204
Info: www.mozartspokane.com/
7. ‘Carousel’
The Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic features carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelow, who marries naive millworker Julie Jordan. When Billy loses his job and learns that Julie is pregnant, he resorts to desperate measures to get money with tragic consequences.
When: Friday through Aug. 6, shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays
Where: Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene
Cost: $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and military, $24 for children
Info: www.lakecityplayhouse.org/