Stage listings

Music

2013 Northwest Tuba-Euphonium Conference – Today-Sunday. Three days of master classes, rehearsals, recitals, and instrument vendors. Students will participate in competitions, a composition contest and performance opportunities in the All-Star Tuba-Euphonium Choir or Open Invite Tuba-Euphonium Choir. To register and for more information visit www.nwrtec2013.org. For a schedule including concerts visit www.nwrtec2013.org/page2/page2.html. Washington State University, Compton Union Building, Pullman. $5/per concert. (509) 335-8844.

Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band - This harmony trio will perform with yodeler Judy Coder and humorist/pianist Dav McClure. Today, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. $12/adults; $5/students; 12 and younger free. (509) 284-2000.

Bobby Torres Ensemble in Concert - Latin jazz with Bobby Torres. Tickets available online at TicketsWest.com, by phone at (800) 325-SEAT; or two hours before the performance at the Beasley Coliseum box office and at the Daggy Hall Theatre ticket office. Today, 7:30 p.m., WSU Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Pullman. $20/adults, $16/seniors; $12/students and youth. (509) 335-8522.

Interludes Concert Series - Thomas Hart (acoustic eclectica/world), Bill Bozly (original folk rock), and Will Foster (acoustic Americana). Tickets available at the Interplayers Box Office, online at www.ticketswest.com, or by phone at (509) 455-7529. Today, 7:30 p.m., Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $10.

WSU Wind Ensemble - Featuring Christopher Dickey and Benedict Kirby. Today, 8 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $5. (509) 335-4148.

Live Music at Huckleberry’s – Laddy Ray Melvin, Saturday, 7-9 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349.

Hog Heaven Big Band - Tunes from the Great American Songbook by this 16-piece band. Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $5/single, $8/couple. (509) 229-3414.

Superpops: Cirque Musica - Audiences will go on a musical journey to a land of dazzling beauty, mystery and suspense. Featuring top circus performers from around the world. The music includes all time favorites from the classical repertoire including excerpts from Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Holst’s “The Planets,” and more. The show also features pieces by John Williams and a musical salute to the Beatles. Spokane Symphony with Morihiko Nakahara, conductor. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 624-1200.

John Manning - Featured artist recital. Saturday, 8 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. $5. (509) 335-4148.

Open Invite Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble - All-Star Tuba Ensemble and Composition Competition Winners Performance - Combined Mass Ensemble. Sunday, 2 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. $5. (509) 335-4148.

Mandolin and Strings Concert - Richard Kriehn with Dave Snider and Tim Williams perform mostly acoustic mix. Sunday, 2-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195 North, 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10. (509) 299-3414.

35th Annual Northwest Bach Festival - Presented by Connoisseur Concerts. Festival concludes with a concert by incoming Northwest Bach Festival artistic director Zuill Bailey of Bach’s Complete Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $50. (800) 325-SEAT.

Messiah at the Cutter - Presenting excerpts from George Frederic Handel’s immortal masterpiece on Palm Sunday. Under the direction of Selkirk School District music instructor, Donivan Johnson. Sunday, 6 p.m., Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. (509) 446-2117.

Tuesday Night Music Series - Joan Alexander (piano/vocal ballads). Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op Deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Claude Bourbon - French guitarist will give a concert of medieval music and Spanish blues. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $10. (509) 795-2030.

Caitlin Blankenship - Student vocal recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Jonathan Erber, baritone; and Kaarin Meredith, soprano - Student recital with Victoria Casteel and Emily Sumpter, piano. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Margaret Rodriguez, mezzo-soprano - Student recital with Shoko Nelson, piano. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Dance

“Dancers, Drummers, Dreamers” – Friday and Saturday. A collaboration between the University of Idaho dance and music departments. Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10/adults, $8/seniors and students; $1 off with canned food donation. (208) 885-7212.

Community Dance - For all levels and ages of dancers. Singles and couples are welcome. Cha-cha lesson at 7 p.m.; general dancing from 8-10 p.m. Refreshments served. Tobacco and alcohol free. Saturday, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/general, $5/teens. (208) 699-0421.

Dance Walk for Spokane! – Dance around town instead of walk. Saturday, noon-3 p.m., meet at 3 p.m. at the Clocktower in Riverfront Park for a dance walk flash mob.

Layali Tarab XVII - An evening of Middle Eastern and fusion dance. Hosted by Baharat Dance Company, starring Seattle’s Dahlia Moon with featured guests: Farasha, Kendra Searls, Vhaldis and Zarina Isra. Saturday, 7 p.m., Sri Prasert Thai Bar & Grille, 5908 E. Broadway Ave. $15/door; $12/advance. (509) 928-6408.

Comedy

“Sindee Lou Ella” – Friday-Sunday. This comedy by Ken Boles is a Cinderella story with a Western twist. Directed by Cathy McKinney. Today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m., both will be signed for hearing impaired; Sunday at 1 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave., $10. (509) 328-4886.

“Living Room” - This improvised live comedy starts with your suggestions, then the actors make themselves at home and the fun begins. Friday nights at 8 p.m. For more information or reservations call (509) 747-7045 or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com. Tickets can also be purchased night of show. $9/general; $7/children/seniors/students/ military. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave.

“Safari” - All Safari shows feature short form improv games based off of your suggestions! Saturday nights at 8 p.m. For more information or reservations call (509) 747-7045 or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com. Tickets can also be purchased night of show. $7/all seats. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats.

Theater

“West Side Story” – Today-Sunday. The American musical classic comes to Spokane as part of the Best of Broadway series. Performances Today at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32.50-$72.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” – Presented by Lakeland Hawk Stars Drama Club. A romp back to the 1920s. A play full of frivolous fun and charming characters. Tickets are available at the door. A portion of the profits will be donated to Locks for Love, as will the proceeds from a silent auction on Friday evening. Today, 7 p.m., Lakeland High School, Commons, 7006 W. Highway 53, Rathdrum. $7/general, $5/seniors and children age 10 and younger. (208) 687-0181.

“Little Shop of Horrors” – Today and Saturday. A rock musical about a hapless floral shop worker who raises a plant that suddenly becomes a deadly threat to the world’s very existence. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10/pre-sale tickets; $12/night of show. (509) 225-5218.

“Over the River and Through the Woods” – Today-April 7. Nick finally has his dream job, but he may have to leave his quirky grandparents behind. His grandparents come up with a plan to keep him around … and she is adorable. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $11-$19.75. (208) 667-1323.

“On Golden Pond” – Today-April 14. Norman and Ethel Thayer return to their summer lake home in Maine every year. However, life on Golden Pond is not the same when teenager Billy Ray Jr. stays with the Thayers for what will become a remarkable and unforgettable experience. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays matinees at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $21/general; $11/student rush. (509) 325-2507.