Stage listings

Music

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

Live Music at Huckleberry’s - Live music 7-9 p.m. Saturdays. This Saturday: Todd Milne. Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349.

Community Music Day - Try out a new instrument and take a free lesson. For all ages and ability levels. Music Together class demonstrations for ages 6 months to 6 years. Presented by Holy Names Music Center. Refreshments available for purchase. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Free. (509) 326-9516.

“Forget the Dog Days of Summer” - Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association presents cowboy poetry and western music performance to be held on the hillside behind the barn. Saturday, 7 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $7. (509) 229-3414.

“Unstrung: A One Night Musical Adventure” - Mid-Columbia Symphony, conducted by Nicholas L. Wallin, with a barbecue picnic, with guest performances by the Mid-Columbia Ballet and Dance Theatre of Walla Walla. Saturday, 7 p.m., Waterbrook Winery, 10518 W. Highway 12, Walla Walla. $45-$55. (509) 522-1262.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series - Sundays, from 1-4 p.m. This SundayNu Jack City, Motown/soul. Coeur d’Alene City Park, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Tribute to Jay Schuh - Music by County Line, The Pearl Snaps, Michael Trantow, Jenny Ann Mannan, Colby Acuff and Justin Sherfey. Silent auction and desserts. Jay Schuh died recently from pancreatic cancer, and proceeds will help offset his family’s medical expenses. Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Rockin B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road (State Line, exit 299), Liberty Lake. $10/person. (509) 590-3720.

Tuesday Night Music Series - Tuesday, Jeremiah Akin, original acoustic. 5-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series - Tuesdays, from 6-8:30 p.m. This Tuesday, Revolver, Beatles tribute band-The Early Years. Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Sunset Cabaret Cruise - Second annual evening of musical entertainment under the stars on Lake Coeur d’Alene. This year’s event will feature popular Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre alumni as well as many of the cast from “Ragtime,” performing Broadway favorites. Tickets available online at www.cdasummertheatre.com or by calling. Boarding at 6:30 p.m., departure at 7 p.m. Tuesday, depart from Third Street Dock, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 769-7780.

Peter Karp and Sue Foley - Opening act will be the local Doghouse Boyz. Age 21 and older only, no outside alcohol. Part of the Signature Series Concerts. Tickets available at www.arborcrest.com or by calling. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 927-9463.

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

Browne’s Addition Concerts - Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. This Thursday, Folkinception. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. Free.

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.

Evening of Contra Dance - With the Canote Brothers. Sponsored by Spokane Folklore Society. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 747-2640.

Spokane Boomers Singles Dance - For ages 45-70. Enjoy an evening of dancing to music by DJ Scotty and meet other singles. Saturday, 7-11 p.m., Corbin Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. (509) 294-8673.

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.

Kane Holloway and Kelsey Cook - Comedy. Tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 1429 E. Liberty Ave. $12. (509) 483-7300.

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.

Comedy Open Mike - Sign up by 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 1429 E. Liberty Ave. Free.

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.

“Circle Mirror Transformation” - Tonight through Sunday and Thursday-Aug. 26. Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre. Winner of the Obie Award for best new play. Performances at 7:30 p.m. nightly with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow, Idaho. $10. (208) 885-6465.

Meet “Joey” from War Horse - Open to the public. Meet Joey, the star of “War Horse,” up close and in person. Joey is operated by three cast members who depict the movement, sounds, and mannerisms of a real horse in a life-like portrayal. The Best of Broadway production is in Spokane March 5-9. 11 a.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 279-7000.

“Big: The Musical” - Christian Youth Theater - North Idaho is producing its first summer musical with adults playing adults, inspired by the 1988 movie, “Big,” starring Tom Hanks. This is a fundraiser for the children’s after-school theater arts program. Shows tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday 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.

“Ragtime” - Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will present this Tony Award-winning musical based on a novel by E.L. Doctorow. Shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Runs through Aug. 26. North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25.95-$39.95. (208) 769-7780.

“Happy Days” - Spokane Civic Theatre’s Musical Performance Camp will present this musical comedy by Garry Marshall based on the popular TV series. Tonight at 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $18/adults, $14/senior/military, $10/students. (509) 325-2507.

Youth and Teen Improv Workshop - For youth ages 9-18. Offered the third Saturday of the month. Each workshop will build on the basics of improv. Students will work together as a group to create and tell stories through scene work. Saturday, 1 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $25. (509) 747-7045.

Lake City Playhouse Volunteer Day - Help spruce up the theatre, meet other theater lovers and enjoy a pizza lunch. Projects will include painting, moving costuming and deep cleaning. Sunday, 9 a.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene.