Stage Listings

Music

Symphony with a Splash “The Rise of Exotic Computing,” a new work by Mason Bates written for sinfonietta of 14 and a laptop, followed by Michael Daugherty’s “Le Tombeau de Liberace” and a new arrangement of Modest Mussorsgky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Chinese-born composer Julian Yu. Food and drink specials from Beacon Hill Catering from 5-6:45 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Today, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 624-1200.

Scott Kirby “Main Street Souvenirs” 150 years of American music, original artwork, video and narrative in a celebration of Americana. See an excerpt at www.ScottKirby.net/MainStreet. Today, 7 p.m. Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. $12. (509) 446-4108.

Snowshoe Softball and Country Music The Raised in a Barn Band plays modern country music at the Hill’s Resort. Come up for the snowshoe softball tournament and stay for the dance music. Today and Saturday, 8 p.m., Hill’s Resort, 4777 West Lakeshore Road, Priest Lake, Idaho. (208) 443-2551.

CELLObration Spokane Hear Schubert’s Quintet performed by Jeff Lastrapes, John Marshall and the Spokane String Quartet. The concert will end with 50 cellos on stage. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Free; donations accepted. (509) 359-2241.

Spokane String Quartet: Old Vienna, New Vienna Guest artists are cellists John Marshall and Jeffrey Lastrapes. Concert program includes Mozart’s String Quartet No. 23 in F Major; Webern’s “Langsamer Satz” and Schubert’s String Quartet in C Major. Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $20/adults; $16/seniors; $12/students. (509) 998-2261.

“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” The Broadway hit show offers a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to John, Paul, George and Ringo. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Room, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $25-$55. (509) 481-6700.

Lionel Hampton School of Music Concerts Shawn Copeland, clarinet, and Rajung Yang, piano. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults; $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Dance

Belly Dance Classes Through Jan. 29. Intro to Belly Dance: Slow and Sensual Moves. No dance experience necessary. Thursdays at 7 p.m., The Warehouse, Upstairs Studio, 800 N. Hamilton St. $15/per class. (509) 993-4423.

Friday Night Swing Dig West Coast Swing: Beyond Basics class is from 7-8 p.m. Beginner lesson from 8-8:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 11 p.m. Today, Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $7. (509) 892-1480.

Friday Night Dances Features appetizers, beverages, prizes and fun with a sock hop theme. Today, 7-10 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $8/center members; $10/nonmembers; $6/students with coupons. (509) 535-0803.

Comedy

Uncle D’s Comedy Underground Stand-up comedy every Thursday. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; comedy at 8 p.m. Live professional comedy every Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; shows start at 8 p.m. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. No cover/Thursday nights; $12/Fridays and Saturdays. (509) 483-7300.

“Choose to Lose” To win in this improvised game show you have to lose. Today, 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

“Impropera” A mash-up of improv and opera. Saturday, 7 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $10. (509) 747-7045.

“Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” Featuring short form improv games based off of your suggestions. Saturday, 9 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045.

Homegrown Comedy Friends of the Bing present a local comedy open mic series at the Ovations Lounge above the lobby. Best comedians from the series are to be featured in “March Madness Comedy Showcase.” Saturday, 10:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7404.

Live Comedy Stand-up comedy Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. No cover. (509) 835-4177.

Theater

“Call Mr. Robeson: A Life with Songs” Tayo Aluko portrays Paul Robeson, actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. Today, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $40-$50. (509) 227-7638.

“Serviceman’s Canteen” Today-Sunday. The youth of the playhouse present a live radio show based on the Bob Hope USO shows of World War II. Today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/advance; $12/at the door; $5/students age 18 and younger. (509) 671-3389.

“The Last Five Years” Today-Jan. 25. The five-year marriage between a writer and an actress is chronicled from both perspectives in this contemporary song-cycle musical. Contains adult themes and language. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17-$25. (208) 667-1323.

“The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” Today-Feb. 1. Beatrice is a bitter and cruel mother, desperate for her daughters’ love, but driven by petty vengeance. When her daughter, Matilda, undertakes a gamma ray experiment and wins a prize at her high school, the experiment proves something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren soil. Shows Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $13-14/advance; $15/door. (509) 795-0004.

“The Servant of Two Masters” Today-Feb. 8. From the canals of Venice come high-strung lovers, wily servants, and deceiving parents. Servant Truffaldino’s story is filled with comedy, chaos and mayhem. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $25/adult; $23/military and senior; $18/student. (509) 325-2507.

“The Last Five Years” Benefit Performance A special performance of “The Last Five Years” to benefit PFLAG CDA (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Show begins at 7:30 pm; doors open for general admission seating and silent auction at 6:45 pm. Call or email info@pflagcda.org for tickets. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $20/advance; $25/day of show. (208) 651-0797.

Looking ahead

Coeur d’Alene Symphony’s “Family Fun at the Symphony” Movie night is the theme of this year’s concert. Kids younger than 18 free with paid adult. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $27/adults; $21/senior; $16/students. (208) 660-2958.

W. Kamau Bell Socio-political comedian brings his “Oh, Everything!” comedy tour. He was creator, writer and host of the critically acclaimed TV show “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell” which was executive produced by Chris Rock and nominated for “Best Talk Series” at the 2012 NAACP Image Awards. Jan. 23, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 747-2174.

Comedian Jim Jefferies Actor, writer, producer and comedian has appeared on HBO’s “Down and Dirty with Jim Norton” which in turn lead to his critically acclaimed HBO special, “I Swear to God.” Jan. 23, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $39.50. (800) 325-SEAT.