Stage listings

Music

Alter Bridge – Hard-rockers fronted by Spokane-bred Myles Kennedy. Today, 8 p.m., Knitting Factory Concert House, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $28. (877) 435-9849

Spokane Symphony, Beethoven’s Ninth – Second annual New Year’s Eve performance of the inspirational work, with the Symphony Chorale. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $20-$25/adults, $14/children 12 and under; $8 more for First Night button. (509) 624-1200

Dance

Theatre Ballet of Spokane, Ballet & Bubbly – Annual New Year’s Eve performance featuring a new work by Charles Askegard of New York City Ballet. Friday, champagne and chocolate reception 6 p.m., performance at 7, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $17/advance, $20/door. (800) 325-SEAT

Shen Yun Performing Arts – Colorful performances of classical Chinese dance and music, with live orchestra. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $60-$130. (800) 325-SEAT

Comedy

Comedy Open Mike – Today, sign up 7 p.m., show at 7:30, Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. Free. (509) 483-7300

Dave Fulton – Part of New Year’s Eve celebration with Big Mumbo Blues Band. Friday, 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $15/advance, $20/door. (509) 483-7300

Variety

A Coeur d’Alene Christmas Variety Show - Holiday-themed live show for the whole family, featuring juggling, magic, comedy, music and dance by performers from age 7 to 83. Today, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Shore Lounge, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (208) 664-7268