friday 7/23

friday, 7/23

African Children’s Choir

Free concert performed by 26 children from Africa who have entertained audiences worldwide with songs accompanied by drums and other instruments. 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, corner of Ramsey and Hanley, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.

Deer Park Settlers Days

Rodeo today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, kiddie parade at 9:45 a.m., Settlers Parade at 10 a.m., food booths, arts and crafts vendors, Deer Park High School reunions, and amateur music fest at noon. Runs through Sunday. Swinyard Park, Deer Park. 276-3123.

Fair-Trade and Artisan Fair

Fair-trade imports and local artisans’ wares. Sponsored by Lost Horse Press and Outskirts Gallery. To reach Hi Hopes Cafe, take the Hope business exit off Highway 200 and follow past the Hope Hotel and U.S. Post Office. Runs through Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., High Hopes Project, Hope, Idaho. (208) 255-4410.

Julyamsh

Coeur d’Alene Tribe encampment and pow wow. Tribes from around the country gather with more than 800 dancers, drummers, arts and crafts. Dancing starts today at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. No admission fee to event, but parking fee is $5/day. Greyhound Park, Post Falls. (800) 523-2464, ext. 7281.

“Little Shop of Horrors”

Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows, this spoof of the 1950s sci-fi movies is charming, tuneful and hilarious. Today and Saturday and July 28-31 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday and Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, Coeur d’Alene. $29/adults, $27/seniors, $19/age 12 and younger. (800) 4-CDA-TIX.

saturday, 7/24

Royal Fireworks Festival and Concert

Allegro’s free festival is staged in the Riverfront Park’s Lilac Bowl Meadow and on the Floating Stage and will include Baroque music, theater, dance and pageantry. Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Riverfront Park. 455-6865.

Silver Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball

11th annual event. Saturday - Sunday. Kellogg. $55-75/team registration. (208) 784-0821.

Skyfest 2004 - Fairchild AFB Air Show

Gates open between 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thunderbirds perform on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and other demonstrations and exhibits open all day. Fairchild Air Force Base on Highway 2.

monday, 7/26

Hootie and the Blowfish

With special guest John Eddy playing original music. 8 p.m., Big Easy Concert House. $26.50, through TicketsWest.

tuesday, 7/27

Keith Urban

Country singer. All-ages concert.

8 p.m., Big Easy Concert House. $39.50, through TicketsWest.

U.S. Women’s National Boxing Championship

2004 Everlast Prelims on Tuesday-Thursday, semi-finals on July 30, and finals July 31. 7 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $10/Tuesday-Thursday, $12/July 30, $15/July 31, through TicketsWest.

wednesday, 7/28

Spokane Indians Baseball

Businessperson’s Special and Volunteer Fair. Only day game, 3:30 p.m. Avista Stadium at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. $5-8/adults, $4/juniors, seniors and military. 535-2922 or 325-SEAT.

friday, 7/30

Art on the Green

More than 135 artists and performers, a hands-on art section. July 30: noon-8 p.m.; July 31: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Aug. 1: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9346.

Pat Green

Country singer and songwriter. All-ages concert. 8 p.m., Big Easy Concert House. $19.50, through TicketsWest.

Golden Wheels Exhibit

1940s and 1950s Vintage Racing Cars on display from throughout the Northwest.

11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Riverfront Park, near the carrousel. 238-4717.