Stage Listings

Music

Manito Park Bench Summer Music Series - Free outdoor acoustic music on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, food offerings, adult beverages and the ambience of one of Spokane’s most beautiful parks. For a complete listing of artists, visit www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com. Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Free. (509) 625-6632.

LMFAO - Sorry For Party Rocking Tour. Special guests include: Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills. Today, 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $29.50-$99.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

Jamey Johnson - He modeled his country music career after Hank Williams with his melancholy ballads and roughneck anthems. Today, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45-$55. (509) 481-6700.

Blackwood Legacy - Nashville-based contemporary Southern gospel group. Saturday, 7 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 5109 N. Adams St.; Sunday, 6 p.m., Dishman Baptist Church, 315 N. Argonne Road; and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Crestline Baptist Church, 2206 E. 44th Ave. Free. (866) 855-1036.

ETS Rock for College Concert - Scholarship fundraiser for college-bound seniors, presented by the University of Idaho’s College Prep Project – the Educational Talent Search, a federally funded program serving limited income and first-generation Americans, ages 11 to 27. Featuring local middle school and high school rock, country, and singer/songwriter talent along with area artists displaying their work. Also food vendors, raffles. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Long Ear, 2405 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 292-2539.

EWU Orchestra and Choral Concert - Randy Wagner and Julian Gomez, conductors. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.

Juni Fisher - Presents storytelling through folk music, humor and even a bit of history of the Western landscape and lifestyle. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 195 N. 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $12/door. (509) 299-3414.

EWU Symphony Orchestra and the Symphonic Choir - Performing music of Dvorak, Schumann, and Haydn. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall Auditorium, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. $5/general admission, $3/seniors and non-EWU students, Free/EWU Students. (509) 359-7078.

EWU String Solo Night - Julia Salerno, Kim Plewniak and John Marshall, directors. Tuesday, 5 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.

Percussion Solo Night - Michael Waldrop, director. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.

Pianist Scott Kirby - Playing traditional and original American music with commentary and literary excerpts. Musical styles will include: ragtime, early jazz, Pan-American, Creole and original compositions. Also showing the exhibit “Visions of the Great Plains,” drawings and watercolors by Kirby. Presented by Spokane Public Radio. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 328-5729.

Paintin’ the Town - With David Lee Murphy, Darryl Worley and Bo Bice. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $30-$40. (800) 523-2464.

Eric Taylor - Acoustic guitar. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Rick Singer Photography, 415 1/2 W. Main Ave. $20/door, cash only. (509) 838-3333.

Dance

Authentic Jazz of the Jazz and Big Band Era - Dance classes presented by Casey Schneider. Visit www.caseyschneider.com and ww.sisterkategirls.com. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Sessions at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, All Saints Lutheran Church, 314 S. Spruce St. $15-$30. (509) 714-9694.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”- Presented by Ballet Coeur d’Alene. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $20/adults, $17/children. (208) 772-6742.

Allegro Spring Dance Concert - Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

Comedy

“Artsy Pants”- Improvised comedy show where audience-made drawings come to life. All ages welcome. Tonight, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors, military and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Spokane Comedy Club - Featuring nationally touring comedians. Tonight and Saturday, 8:30 p.m., The Tailgater, 1221 N. Howard St. $10. (509) 328-9000.

“Safari”- Improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the show. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats; no special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.

Comedy at Goodtymes - Featuring local and touring comedians. Sunday, 9 p.m.-midnight, Goodtymes Bar and Grill, 9214 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No cover. (509) 928-1070.

Stand Up Dads featuring Milt Abel and Dan St. Paul - With 23 national TV appearances, 47 years of stand-up comedy experience and 14,346 diapers changed, these guys know comedy and fatherhood. Monday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $12/adults; $8/students; $40/family.

Theater

“Annie”- Spokane Civic Theatre presents this family-friendly musical. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs through June 17. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $29/adults, $27/seniors and military, $22/students 24 years of age and younger with student ID, $11/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT.

“Blithe Spirit”- Light comedy about a seance that accidentally works and brings back a young, dead wife to haunt her living husband and his second wife. Today-Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. StageWest Community Theatre, 639 Elm St., Cheney. $12/adults, $8/seniors and students. (509) 768-2150.

“Give My Regards to Broadway”- Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Performances tonight at 7 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., 2114 N. Pines Road Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $10/general, $8/age 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.

“Narnia, the Musical”- Presented by Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Children’s Theatre. Based C.S. Lewis’ classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Directed by Bill Marlowe. Shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets available at www.ticketswest.com. Spartan Theater, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10-$12. (800) 325-SEAT.

“American Dream? (As Time Goes By)”- Dinner theater presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Dates and menus include: tonight and Saturday, Beef Stroganoff Dinner by Skeyes the Limit; June 8-9, Ham Dinner by Owen’s Catering; June 12, show only, no dinner will be served; June 15-16, BBQ Pork Ribs and Chicken Dinner by Skeyes the Limit. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Seebers Drug Store in Newport, Wash., or by calling (208) 448-1294. Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off Highway 2, Newport, Wash. $20/dinner and show; Show-only tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors and children.

“Premiere!” - Dale Wasserman’s comedy based on the “lost play” by William Shakespeare, “The Tragedy of Alcibiades.” Tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $19. (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT.

“How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” - Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy about climbing the corporate ladder. Runs through June 17. Shows Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $9-$19. (208) 667-1323.

“Six Characters in Search of an Author”- Luigi Pirandello’s classic play presented by Spokane Community College Players. Show is rated PG-13 for mature subject matter and material. Shows tonight and Saturday, June 8-9 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and June 10 at 2 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7387.