Stage LIstings

Music

Eyes Light Up - Summer Noontime concert presented by the Idaho Commons, Student Union and ASUI Student Engagement. Today-Sunday, noon, University of Idaho, Idaho Commons Lawn, 875 S. Line St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-7251.

Manito Park Bench Summer Music Series - Free outdoor acoustic music on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tonight: Maxie Ray Mills. Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. (509) 625-6632.

Acoustic Guitar Seminar - Join other adult and young adult (14 and up) guitarists for a two-day intensive guitar seminar. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to jam and meet with other musicians, as well as audition for the student concert on Saturday at 7 p.m. Faculty includes: Michael and Kelleren Millham, Nick Schauer and John Paul Shields. Today, 9 a.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $70/day, $100/both. (509) 844-8835.

Doug Porter - American finger-style guitar. Tonight, 6 p.m., Sante Restaurant, 404 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 315-4613.

Spring-Summer Guitar Series - The fifth and final part will feature a review of the guitar and its various styles in this concert by the Acoustic Guitar faculty: Michael and Kelleren Millham, Nick Schauer and John Paul Shields. Tonight, 7 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $10/adults, $5/students and seniors. (509) 844-8835.

Alison Krauss and Union Station - Bluegrass-country music featuring Jerry Douglas. Part of The Festival at Sandpoint. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint. $59.95. (888) 265-4554.

Cowboy Guitarist Chuck Pyle - His songs have been recorded by John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Suzy Bogguss. Tonight, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general, $15/student. (208) 457-8950.

Oli Brown and Peter Rivera - Liberty Lakes Friends of Pavillion Park concert series. British blues. Saturday, 5 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 893-3413.

Barenaked Ladies - Canadian alternative rock band. Part of The Festival at Sandpoint. Saturday, 6 p.m., War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint. $49.95. (888) 265-4554.

Darius Rucker - Former frontman of Hootie and the Blowfish. Saturday, 7 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $47.50-$87.50. (509) 481-6700.

Hotwire - Bluegrass, country and folk music. Saturday, 7 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10. (509) 299-3414.

“Pinocchio” Family Concert - Featuring the Spokane Youth Orchestra and Sandpoint’s Studio One Dancers. Pre-concert activities begin when the gates open at 4:30 p.m. Part of The Festival at Sandpoint. Sunday, War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint. $6. (888) 265-4554.

Dougie MacLean - One of Scotland’s most successful, respected and popular musicians. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $22-$24. (800) 325-SEAT.

HAPA - Pan-Polynesian music. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25/advance, $30/day of show. (800) 325-SEAT.

Tuesday Night Music Series - Tuesday, Greg Hodapp, shanties, ballad on dulcimer. 5-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series - Tuesdays, from 6-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 21. This Tuesday, Yabba Griffiths and Traxx, reggae. Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Inclement weather moves the event to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza on Sherman Avenue. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Hayden Concert Series - Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. through Aug. 8. This Wednesday, Nu Jack City, Motown/soul. Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Soiree on the Edge - Music Director Eckart Preu and the orchestra musicians will serenade you. Bring your picnic, or purchase your meal on site. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.spokanesymphony.org, at either Arbor Crest Tasting room locations or by phone. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $20-$30. (509) 624-1200.

Summer Concert Series in Riverstone Park - Thursdays in August from 6:30-8 p.m. Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance. This Thursday, Northpoint, contemporary jazz. Riverstone Park, 1805 W. Tilford Lane, near Beebe Blvd., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.

Audubon Park Concerts - Thursday, Men of Rhythm. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Audubon Park, 3405 N. Milton Ave. Free.

An Evening with Renee Fleming - Bringing concerts from around the world through the Specticast Digital Theatre Network. From Waldbuhne Berlin with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Ion Marin, the concert by the fabulous soprano includes music sung in Italian, French and German with English and French subtitles. Showing at 1 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 624-1200.

Browne’s Addition Concerts - Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. This Thursday, Nude and Us On Roots. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. Free.

Grant Park Concert Series - Thursday: Sidhe. 6 p.m., Grant Park, 10th Avenue and Perry Street. Free.

Pink Martini - A “little orchestra” from Portland with a diverse repertoire including crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. Please note: There will not be an opening band for this concert, Pink Martini will play two sets of music with an intermission. Part of The Festival at Sandpoint. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint, Idaho. $34.95. (888) 265-4554.

Dance

Sizzling Salsa Dancing - Family-friendly event on the first and third Fridays of August with Simply Dance Studio. There will be dance lessons at 6 and 8 p.m. Live DJ all night. Tonight, Ciao Mambo, outdoor patio, 818 W. Riverside Ave. $5. (509) 315-4447.

Comedy

“(Blank) To the White House” - Election-themed improvisation based on audience suggestions. Suitable for all ages. Tonight, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, students/seniors/military. (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. (509) 747-7045.

Theater

Shakespeare Walla Walla Summer Festival 2012 - Tonight-Aug. 26. Monthlong celebration with two plays in repertory, “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. $9-$55/adults, $7-$45/youth. (509) 529-6500.

Student One-Acts - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Shows include: “After Hours,” “Bottle of Joy,” and “Unhappily Ever After.” Performances are: tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 4 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.theaterartsforchildren.org. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley.

“Spamalot” - Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents this show based on “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.cdasummertheatre.com. North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25.95-$39.95. (208) 769-7780.

“Spring Awakening” - Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s Tony Award-winning musical presented by Lake City Playhouse. Contains explicit language and adult themes. Runs through Aug. 11. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

“8” the Play - This production uses actual testimony and personal stories to shed light on the constitutionality of same sex marriage. This event will include a respectful discussion following the play. Directed by Troy Nickerson in memory of Dr. David Q. Gigler. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Big: The Musical” - Christian Youth Theater – North Idaho is producing its first summer musical with adults playing adults, inspired by the 1988 movie “Big.” This is a fundraiser for the after-school theater arts program. Shows Thursday-Aug. 10 and 17 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Aug. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $12/adults; $10/children, seniors; $15 at the door. (208) 277-5727.