7 Nights Out: Our picks for fun things to do June 9-15
1. Gordon Lightfoot
“The Legend Lives On” tour will feature his well known hits from his 50-year career as well as some deep album cuts for the die-hard fanatics.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $36-$101
Info: (509) 624-1200
2. David Archuleta
He became a star when he was just 16. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $34-$52, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
3. An Evening With Sierra Hull
Alison Krauss called this mandolin-playing prodigy to the Grand Ole Opry stage when Hull was 11. Two years later, she signed with Rounder Records, has since released two acclaimed two acclaimed albums, performed at the White House, and Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center, and she became the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Scholarship at the Berklee College of Music.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $25-$30, through TicketsWest
Info: www.performanceplease.com
4. Hellyeah
This metal supergroup, featuring Chad Gray of Mudvayne, Tom Maxwell of Nothingface and Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera, is on tour in support of their 2016 album, “Unden!able.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $23.50/advance; $28/day of show through Ticketweb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
5. ‘Waiting for Godot’
Gonzaga University faculty, students and alumni have teamed with artists, environmental groups and Terrain to present the tragicomedy “Waiting for Godot.” The outdoor set, which will degrade over time, is a ceramic art installation of a melting glacial field. A sustainability fair will be set up for browsing before and after the show, and at intermission.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Washington Cracker Co., 304 W. Pacific Ave.
Admission: $20
Info: www.terrainspokane.com/
6. Hot Club of Spokane 10 Year Anniversary Party
Hot Club of Spokane is a local organization committed to preservation of jazz, swing and blues, and the group is celebrating 10 years of electro-swing.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $10-$12, through Ticketfly
Info: (509) 747-2174 or www.thebartlettspokane.com/
7. Elkfest
Annual music festival in Browne’s Addition features live music from Friday afternoon through the weekend. Performers include the Marshall McLean Band, Afrolicious, and Folkinception.
When: Music begins at 3 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: 1931 W. Pacific Ave., in front of the Elk Public House
Admission: Free; $2 cover for beer garden entry
Info: elkfestspokane.com.