7 Nights Out: Weekly look at shows to see in next 7 days
Iliza Shlesinger
She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’S “Last Comic Standing.” In 2013, her debut one-hour comedy special, “War Paint,” reached No. 1 on the iTunes charts and was named one of the Top Ten Albums of 2013 on iTunes. She also was the host of CBS’s syndicated comedy dating show “Excused,” in which she filmed 230 episodes.
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Where: Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26.50-$37.50/advance; price higher at the door
Info: (509) 318-9998 or spokanecomedyclub.com
An Evening with James McCartney
English singer-songwriter is out on his second U.S. tour, in support of his second album, “The Blackberry Train.” With support from Jan Francisco.
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
Where: The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15
Info: (509) 747-2174 or thebartlettspokane.com
Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
“Lilacs in Wonderland” is the theme for 78th annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, equestrian, more than 200 military members, marching school bands and more.
When: Saturday, 7:45 p.m.
Where: Downtown Spokane
Cost: Free
Info: (509) 535-4557 or www.spokanelilacfestival.org/
The Piano Guys
Hailing from Utah, they are four dads who became an Internet sensation by way of their successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They’ve made more than 50 since early 2011, including their hit video, a multi-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” and a reinvention of the hit song “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Spokane Arena, Star Theatre, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
Parking: Because of the Lilac Festival parade, concert-goers will only have access to parking lots A and B, located off Boone Avenue between Lincoln and Howard streets. The other lots will be closed for parade staging, as will Howard Street between Dean and Cataldo avenues.
Cost: $29.50-$179.50, through TicketsWest
Info: spokanearena.com
‘Guys and Dolls’
Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.
When: Friday through June 19; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. No show on Saturday.
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $22-$30, through the Civic box office or TicketsWest
Info: (509) 325-2507 or spokanecivictheatre.com
‘A World of Music,’ featuring the Spokane Symphony Chorale
Presented by the Cantabile Chapter of the Spokane Symphony Associates. The program will include a wide range of music from around the world and will feature the “Mass of the Children” by John Rutter. The chorale is directed by Julián Gómez Giraldo, in his final Spokane area performance before he returns to Colombia. All the music will showcase the range and versatility of this 80-member chorus. All proceeds go to support the Spokane Symphony.
When: Sunday, 4 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave.
Cost: $15 person, $35 for a family of two adults and three childen
Info: (509) 458-8733 spokanesymphonyassoc.org
Author Craig Johnson
Author of the Longmire detective series, he presents “The Highwayman,” where Sheriff Walt Longmire and buddy Henry Standing Bear must get to the bottom of a ghostly call for assistance.
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave.
Admission: FREE
Info: (509) 838-0206 or auntiesbooks.com/event/reading-joshua-tuttle