Stage listings
Music
Spokane Symphony in Liberty Lake Lud Kramer Memorial Concert. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy a mix of classics, show tunes and patriotic marches. Eckart Preu, conductor. Sponsored by Friends of Pavillion Park of Liberty Lake. Concessions will be available through the Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Saturday, 6 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 624-1200.
High Street Band Swing, Motown and more. Part of the “Concerts on the Cliff” series. Age 21 and older. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $8. (509) 927-9463.
Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert at Rotary Bandshell. Monday, 1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2252.
Spokane Symphony at Comstock Park Join the Spokane Symphony on Labor Day for a free concert at the park. Music director Eckart Preu will be conducting. Bring a picnic, blankets or chairs, and enjoy a mix of light classics, patriotic tunes and favorites from the world of pop, Hollywood and Broadway. The concert will be preceded by numerous activities for children and parents alike, including an Instrument Petting Zoo and displays from arts organizations in the Fall Arts Preview sponsored by the Spokane Folklore Society. Monday, 6 p.m., Comstock Park, 600 W. 29th Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.
Tosca Duo UI Faculty Recital with Shawn Copeland and Lynn Musco, clarinets. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-6111.
Pianist Albert Tiu Performance of “The Four Classical Elements: Earth, Air, Wind and Fire.” Tiu won first prize at the University of South Africa International Piano Competition and is an associate professor at the University of Singapore’s Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. $10/general; $5/seniors and students; free/WSU students. (509) 335-4148.
Taiko Foundation Course Japanese drumming. Includes a performance at the Fall Folk Festival with Spokane Taiko. Thursday, 4 p.m., Spokane Kendo and Iaido Club, 829 W Broadway. $90. (509) 251-5862.
Doghouse Boyz Bluesy folk rock; also, jewelry by Tracey Hardy. Part of the Performers on the Patio series. Age 21 and older. No outside liquor, no pets, coolers and containers subjected to search. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-9463.
Dmitri Matheny Guest Jazz Workshop Thursday, 5:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, Room 116, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/general; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6111.
Celtic Rhythm with Floating Crowbar Multi-instrumentalists Don Thomsen and James Hunter, guitarist Rick Rubin and fiddler Morgan Andersen play a mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Ferenc Cseszko and Roger McVey Faculty recital. Thursday, 7:30 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.
Dance
Family Dance and Potluck For all ages. Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances taught by Susan Dankovich. No experience or partner required. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. Today, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Donations accepted. (509) 533-9955.
Belly Dancing Friday nights at 5 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.
Argentine Tango Dance Lessons Wear shoes with smooth soles. Lesson begins at 7 p.m., dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome. Thursday, German American Hall, 25 W. Third St. $5. (509) 456-2542.
Salsa Dancing Thursdays, 7 p.m.-midnight, Satori, 122 S. Monroe St. $5. (509) 703-7191.
Comedy
Live Comedy Friday nights at 8 p.m., Red Dragon Downtown, 1406 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-6688.
“I Saw You” Improvised comedy show where the back pages of your favorite newspapers are the inspiration for on-the-spot comedy. Friday nights in Sept. at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.
“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” Featuring short-form improv games based off of your suggestions. Saturday nights at 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.
Kevin Hart “What Now?” Tour Comedian and actor brings his live show to the campus of Gonzaga University. Wednesday, 7 p.m., McCarthey Athletic Center, Gonzaga University, 801 N. Cincinnati St. $95.92. (800) 325-SEAT.
PETER Comedy Trio Improv workshop will be held Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m. Improvised comedy shows on Sept. 11 at 10 p.m. and Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $10/workshop; $5/show. (509) 747-7045.
Theater
“No Service” Unknown Locals presents an original dark comedy. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Heartwood Center, 615 Oak S., Sandpoint. $10-$12. (208) 610-8005.
“Tigers Be Still” Today-Sunday. Moscow Art Theatre (Too) presents a comedy that follows the misadventures of Sherry Wickman, a young woman who has recently earned her masters degree in art therapy only to find herself moving back home with her family. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $12/general; $8/student. (208) 882-4127.
Kootenai County Democrats Theater Night The Democrats have bought out the house of the Modern Theater’s opening production, “Rock of Ages.” Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at 6 p.m.; performance at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go to candidate support. Thursday, The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $30. (208) 651-1405.
Looking ahead
Pianist Ivana Cojbasic Cojbasic teaches piano at Whitworth University and to private students. She also collaborates with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and the Spokane Symphony Chorale. Visit www.steinwayspokane.com for reservations. Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission; donations welcome. (509) 327-4266.
Yes and Toto Age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, outdoor stage, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45-$75. (509) 481-6700.
Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Presented by Opera Coeur d’Alene. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center located in Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene. $39-$59. (800) 418-1485.
Iris DeMent American singer and songwriter. Sept. 11, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $27/advance; $30/day of show. (509) 227-7638.
NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” Live! Sept. 11, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $27.50-$45/advance; $30.50-$48/day of show. (509) 624-1200.
“Rock of Ages” Sept. 11-Oct 10. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $23-$27. (208) 676-7529.
“Blunder Woman” Sept. 11-Sept. 27. Produced by Green Bluff’s Old Orchard Theatre to benefit the Green Bluff Grange Scholarship Fund. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Greenbluff Grange Hall, 9809 E. Greenbluff Road, Green Bluff. $10. (509) 238-5167.