7 Nights Out: Fun things to do this week
1. Josh Blue
Winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2006, has made appearances on the Ron White’s “Comedy Salute to the Troops” on CMT and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Blue has cerebral palsy, and much of his self-deprecating humor is centered on this.
When: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20-$27
Info: (509) 318-9998 or www.spokanecomedyclub.com/
2. 2017 Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival
Headliner acts include Laith Al-Saadi, a finalist on NBC’s “The Voice”; Stacy Jones Band, winner of the 2015 International Music and Entertainment Association award for Best Blues Song with “Can’t Do Nothin’ Right”; Ty Curtis Band, two-time winner of the Cascade Blues Association Curtis Salgado Male Vocalist Award; and Robin Barrett & Coyote Kings, 2014 Empire Award for Best Blues Band and Barrett for Best Blues Guitarist. Also performances by Sara Brown Band, Charlie Butts & The Filter Tips, The Doghouse Boyz and more. Friday night kicks off with a blues cruise and after party in the Resort Plaza Shops; Saturday, beginning at 4 p.m. with main stage performances and continue until midnight, which includes a daytime rooftop party and several free bonus performances that take place throughout the resort; Sunday wraps up with a gospel blues brunch at Dockside Restaurant and a blues brunch cruise on the lake.
When: 3:30 p.m. Friday through 1:30 p.m. Sunday; visit www.cdabluesfestival.com/ for a full schedule.
Where: Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St.
Cost: $25/Friday cruise, $35/Saturday festival, $30/Sunday brunch
Phone: (888) 965-5875 or www.cdabluesfestival.com
3. ‘Noises Off’
Called the funniest farce ever written, “Noises Off” presents a manic menagerie as a cast of traveling actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and frequent mishaps make up the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
When: Friday through April 23; showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $18-$27, through the Civic box office or any TicketsWest location
Info: (509) 325-2507 or www.spokanecivictheatre.com/noises-off!/
4. Final Four Watching Party
Watch Gonzaga play South Carolina on the big screen at the Bing. After parties will be at the Sapphire Lounge and the Gilded Unicorn.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 2 p.m.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: Free
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
5. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried
Live stand-up show by the celebrated comedian and actor.
When: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $22-$30
Info: (509) 318-9998 or www.spokanecomedyclub.com
6. Black Violin
A string duo performing a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music. Features classically trained violist and violinist Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus who combine classical and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” The band released their major label debut “Stereotypes” on Universal Music which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart and No. 4 on the Billboard R&B Chart.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $35-$45
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.martinwoldsontheater.com
7. Alive She Cried - The Ultimate Doors Experience
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Doors’ debut album, which featured the hits “Break On Through” and “Light My Fire.” Alive She Cried will perform the album in its entirety, and the night also be include a video presentation of informative and rare footage for each song on the album, as well as a second set of classic Doors hits.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $27-$37, through TicketsWest