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Stage listings

Music

Camille Bloom - The Seattle-based acoustic guitarist. Today, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7081.

Fill the Cup - Benefit concert for Cup of Cool Water, an organization that supports Spokane’s homeless youth. Musical performances from local youth and Spokane-based band, The Incandescent. Email fillthecup1@gmail.com with questions. Today, 6:30 p.m., Timberview Christian Fellowship, 15511 N. Howe Road, Mead. $5.

Naomi Niskala – (piano) Guest recital. Today, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Adrian Legg - Acoustic and electric guitar innovator. Today, 8 p.m., Chateau Rive, Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $20/advance, $25/day of show. (800) 325-SEAT.

Family Room Tour - Jim Gill strums on his banjo while everyone claps, sings, dances and even sneezes along to silly and inspiring musical games. Saturday, 11 a.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8200.

Emily Volf – (soprano) Student recital. Saturday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Nine Pint Coggies Scottish Band - Scottish fiddlers play ancient to contemporary music of Scotland. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general; $10/students. (208) 457-8950.

Jessica Herring – (flute) Student recital with Victoria Casteel on piano. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

35th Annual Northwest Bach Festival - Presented by Connoisseur Concerts. Festival begins with Gunther Schuller conducting the Bach Festival Orchestra and Chorus and vocal soloists Janet Brown, soprano; Deborah Rentz-Moore, mezzo; Rockland Osgood, tenor; and Donald Wilkinson, baritone. Saturday, 8 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $30/general, $15/students. (800) 325-SEAT.

Rock and Worship Roadshow - Music by MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tedashii, Kutless, Family Force 5, Luminate, Rhett Walker Band, Adam Cappa, and Tim Timmons. Visit therockandworshiproadshow.com. Doors open at 4 p.m. for VIP and 4:30 p.m. for general admission with music starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10/door, $50/VIP in advance includes T-shirt and lanyard. (509) 279-7000.

Jam for Bread - Ashe West African Drum and Dance, Spokane Area Youth Choirs, Michael and Keleren Millham, jazz duo Nick Schauer and Chuck Swanson, and the cellists of the Spokane Symphony will perform. Benefits Crosswalk, Spokane’s teen shelter. Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $12/adults, $10/students and seniors, $25/family. (509) 624-1366.

University Chorus and Vandaleers – Sunday, 3 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6231.

Redhead Express - Multi-talented combination of music and dance. Sunday, 3 p.m., Kellogg Middle School, 810 Bunker Ave., Kellogg. $15. (208) 699-7554.

Spokane Youth Symphony Concerto Competition - The three winning artists will perform with the full Youth Symphony Orchestra at its May 19 concert at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Visit SpokaneYouthSymphony.org. Sunday, 6 p.m., the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Free. (509) 448-4446.

Cello Recital - Kevin Hekmatpanah, Gonzaga University associate professor of music, and pianist Caroline Hong. The program will include Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata and Sonata No. 2 in F Major by Brahms. Sunday, 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, College Hall, Room 101, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-4220.

Tyrone Wells (New Location) – With special guests Graham Colton and Brett Young. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $17/advance, $19/day of show, $35/seated. (866) 468-7623.

Mat Schaefer – (percussion) Student recital. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra - The spring program features acclaimed concert pianist Caroline Hong. The concert will open with Rossini’s Overture to La Gazza Ladra, followed by Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, and will conclude with Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” Monday, 7 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students. (509) 624-1200.

Anberlin – (punk) Monday, 7:30 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (866) 468-7623.

Prism Saxophone Quartet - Part of the Auditorium Chamber Music Series. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, Administration Building, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $20/general, $10/seniors, $10/students. (208) 882-8615.

An Evening of Jazz - Whitworth College Jazz Combo will perform, followed by dessert. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. Eighth Ave., Spokane Valley. $15/adults, $10/age 18 and younger. (509) 926-6540.

Northwest Wind Quintet - Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Greensky Bluegrass - Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $15/advance, $18/day of show. (866) 468-7623.

Laurie Rubin in Concert - Internationally renowned operatic songstress and mezzo-soprano performer. Thursday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho. $20/adults, $10/age 18 and younger. (208) 263-9191.

UI University Orchestra - Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6231.

Hollywood Undead - The Underground Tour II with special guest Dance Gavin Dance. Thursday, 8 p.m., The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $26. (866) 468-7623.

Dance

Ballroom Dancing - Dance to the five piece combo Variety Pack every first and third Friday at 7:30 p.m. All ages, all abilities welcome. Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8. (509) 326-9211.

Father-Daughter Dance - This year the theme is “Evening In Paris.” Semi-formal attire is recommended. Tickets include refreshments, roses and favors for the girls. Sponsored by Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Saturday, 7 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 979-6652.

Savion Glover’s SoLe Sanctuary - Part of the Spotlight Series. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25-$40. (800) 325-SEAT.

Dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments served. Admission by donation. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

“Swan Lake” - Presented by Festival Dance and Performing Arts Performed by the Eugene Ballet. Sunday, 3 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Washington State University. $28/adults; $20/students; $18/age 12 and younger; $14/upper rows; $30/first seven rows. (800) 325-SEAT.

Comedy

“Short Stacks” - Get a sneak peek of new Blue Door Theatre players, games and comedy. Some material not suitable for all ages. All tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show. Today, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 747-7045.

Comedian Bill Engvall (SOLD OUT) - His plain spoken manner finds humor in everyday life and his one-of-a-kind charm connects with audiences. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50-$90. (509) 481-6700.

Comedy Concert with Greg Tamblyn - The award-winning singer, songwriter, speaker and humorist will perform. Visit unityspokane.org for more information. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. $15. (509) 8386518.

Theater

“Sweeney Todd” – Today-Sunday. A musical by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. In 1786, Benjamin Barker becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street in this sophisticated operetta filled with macabre wit. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $13.75-$19.75. (208) 667-1323.

“Fortinbras” - Feb. 28-March 9. The Spokane Falls Community College Revelers continue their Denmark season with this Lee Blessing comedy. The cast reprise their roles in this follow-up to “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. General admission is a suggested $8 donation. Sunday performance benefits the SFCC Food Bank; a donated nonperishable food item gets you into this performance. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 533-3592.

“The Little Mermaid Jr.” – Today-Sunday. Presented by Children’s Youth Theatre Spokane. In a magical kingdom, fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Today and Saturday at 7 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $14/general, $11/age 12 and younger and seniors; $12/general online. (509) 487-6540.

“In the Heights” – Today-March 9. An authentic and exhilarating journey into one of Manhattan’s most vibrant communities, with universal themes of family, community and self discovery. Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $10/at the door. (509) 624-3848.

“Next to Normal” – Today-Sunday. This contemporary rock musical is about one suburban family as they deal with crisis and explore what it means to cope and love. Today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $26/general. (509) 325-2507.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” – Today-March 17. Winner of five Tony awards, this dazzling 1920s show-within-a-show musical comedy is filled with everything from fantastical illusions to mistaken identities. Directed and choreographed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe and Jean Hardie. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $29/adults, $27/senior and military, $22/students. (509) 325-2507.

“Little Shop of Horrors” – Today-March 8. A rock musical, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that suddenly becomes a deadly threat to the world’s very existence. 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Mt. Spokane High School, Theatre, 6015 E. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead. $5/students and seniors, $7/adults. (509) 465-7385

“Alice the Musical” – Today-Sunday. Christian Youth Theater - North Idaho invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and all the familiar characters from Lewis Caroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Today and Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Advance tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors and children under 12, $9/groups of 10 or more; $2 more at door. (208) 277-5727.

“The Hobbit” – Today-Saturday. Produced by the Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Panther Players. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic story. Directed by Tracey Vaughan. Today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy, 4904 N. Duncan Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $7/adults, $5/students and children. (208) 676-1667.

Michael Cooper’s Masked Marvels and Wondertales - Michael Cooper captivates with tales of thrilling adventure, silly antics and outlandish possibilities. Tickets available online at TicketsWest.com, by phone at (800) 325-7328, and at all TicketsWest outlets including the Beasley Coliseum box office, and at the Daggy Hall theatre ticket office beginning two hours before the performance starts. Today, 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Pullman. $14/adults, $7/students and youth. (509) 335-8522.

“The Force of Habit” – Today-Sunday. English performance of this 17th century Spanish comedy about a reunited brother and sister exploring gender roles amid the tension of social customs. Discussion to follow. Written by Guillen de Castro. Directed and translated by Kathleen Jeffs. Today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Gonzaga University, Magnuson Theatre, 502 E. Boone Ave. $15/adults, $10/students. (509) 313-6553.

“Speech & Debate” – Today-March 16. Interplayers presents this play inspired by the Mayor Jim West scandal. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m. on Sunday and March 9, 10 and 16. Talkbacks with the cast will occur after each Thursday and Saturday evening performance. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $28/adults, $22/seniors and military, $15/students. (509) 455-7529.

“Tortoise and the Hare” - Presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10/adults, $5/age 18 and younger. (208) 263-9191.

“War Horse” - Part of the Best of Broadway series. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; March 8 at 8 p.m.; and March 9 at 2 and 8 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $37.50-$97.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“The Crucible” – Thursday- March 16. Arthur Miller’s tale of fear and accusation set during the Salem witch trials. Directed by Jared Helm. Shows Thursday, March 8-9, 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.; matinees on March 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $15/general, $10/students. (208) 457-8950.