There's plenty to do to fill long summer nights

| June 15, 2017 1:00 AM

SANDPOINT — Here we are in the middle of June and, as the longest day of the year approaches, those extra hours of daylight pay off — we need them just to keep up with all the cool happenings around town.

Friday night at the Panida, Sandpoint’s own Oscar-winning lensman, Erik Daarstad, will be the subject of a fun and friendly roast. Also Friday, local artist Mary Maio’s ArtWalk opening reception will be held at Santosha. That same evening, the epically talented group Mobius Riff takes the stage at Eichardt’s

Our neighbors to the west are busy with live theater, as the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport opens its run of the rollicking musical ‘Legally Blonde’ and Northwoods Performing Arts continues its hit dinner show, ‘Legends & Lore’ at the Circle Moon Theater.

Just gotta know more? Here you go:

Thursday, June 15

Bikes & Beers benefit

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

MickDuff’s Beer Hall is partnering with the Idaho Walk Bike Alliance and the Pend Oreille Pedalers to host a fun night where $2.50 of every beer sold during the event and raffle items proceeds will go to the IWBA. IWBA representatives will be in town to tell us all the things happening at a state local to support our bikers and walkers, as well as keeping them safe!

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Brian Jacobs & Chris Lynch

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.

Time: 9 p.m.

Celebrate the impending weekend with good times and great live music.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Friday, June 16

Erik Daarstad Roast

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

A lighthearted evening of fun and fandom, as we celebrate our Academy Award-winning cinematographer.

Admission: $10 donation to the Panida Theater includes a glass of beer or wine (for those 21 and older), appetizers, and cake and coffee.

Information: 208-290-0597 or sandpointfilms@gmail.com

Mary Maio ArtWalk Opening Reception

Venue: Santosha, 212 N. First. Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

As part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s annual ArtWalk, Santosha hosts the opening reception of Mary Maio’s exhibition of ‘Exotic Travels in South East Asia.’ Santosha storeowner and dress designer, Susan Wentz, traveled throughout South East Asia and documented the trip with photos on her cell phone. These images inspired artist Mary Maio to paint a selection of her photographed landscapes and cityscapes. The exhibit will be up through Sept. 7.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: mary@marymaio.com or call 208-263-1592.

Mobius Riff at Eichardt’s Pub

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7 p.m.

Come out and enjoy the musical stylings of Mobius Riff. This talented group of players specializes in the deep groove, with an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, Celtic, classical and Middle Eastern music.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Ron Kieper

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Ron is a powerful & passionate saxophonist with 20 years of experience. A must-hear.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Harold’s IGA

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Indie music at its finest, with distinctive 7B flair!

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Devon Wade

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7 p.m.

Devon is an independent country music artist out of Sandpoint with a strong love for what country music has always been — songs about real life. Come out and hear his fun, boot-tapping tunes.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

‘Legally Blonde’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 7 p.m.

Directed by Charlie Monte with music directed by Millie Brumbaugh and choreography by Isabelle White, ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’ is written by Heather Hach and based on the blockbuster 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, after he dumps her for not being ‘serious enough.

Additional shows on June 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25.

Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $12 for Adults. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. From noon-6 p.m., or online at pendoreilleplayers.org

‘Legends & Lore’

Venue: Circle Moon Theater, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.

Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. — Fri. June 16

Rainbows, unicorns, folklore, and much more will be celebrated with a handful of giggles in ‘Legends & Lore,’ the spring production of Northwoods Performing Arts.

Admission: $25.00 per person for dinner and show, or $12.00 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.00.

Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com

‘Best of EWU Film’

Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

‘The Best of EWU Film’ is a one-night screening event that showcases the best short films from the students of the EWU Film Program.

Tickets available at the box office.

Information: 509-534-5805

Saturday, June 17

Danceworks Recital at the Panida Theater

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3 p.m.

If you love the art of dance, be sure to attend this special opportunity — ballet and more on the main stage of the Panida.

Tickets available at Allegro Dance Studio, at the box office and online at: www.panida.org

Doug Bond

Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.

Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Take in the weekend in style by strolling our magnificent market to the sounds of Doug Bond. He appears regularly in duo and band formats — here’s a chance to experience his picking and singing as a solo act.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Jake Robin

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Jake brings a cool combination of original music and local charisma to the stage,

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Harold’s IGA

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 312 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7 p.m.

Harold’s IGA was an historic downtown grocery store. Now it’s an Indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

DJ Josh Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Kick back at the Two-One-Niner to the perfect tunes supplied by DJ Josh.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Holistic Fair

Venue: Inquire Within, 516 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Experience a wide assortment of healing modalities, readings, bodywork and more.

Admission: Free and open to the public. $20 per 15 minutes to try one of the practitioners.

Information: 208-255-7903 or online at: inquirewithinsandpoint.com

Arbor Public Market

Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

‘Legally Blonde’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport

Time: 7 p.m.

Additional shows on June 18, 23, 24 and 25.

Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $12 for Adults. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wed., Thurs., and Fri. From noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org

‘Legends & Lore’

Venue: Circle Moon Theater, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.

Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. — Sat. June 17

Admission: $25.00 per person for dinner and show, or $12.00 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.00.

Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com

‘Monsters of Schlock’

Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.

Time: Two shows — 6 and 8:30 p.m.

These Canadian entertainers have sold out shows internationally as ‘The World’s Most Extreme Two Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza’. They have performed in theaters, carnivals, festivals, nightclubs and colleges worldwide. In the past year their madcap stunts have been broadcast on Canadian television to over 2 million viewers.

Admission: $17 for all ages, available at the box office and TicketsWest outlets.

Information: 509-534-5805

Sunday, June 18

‘Legally Blonde’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport

Time: 3 p.m.

Additional shows on June 23, 24 and 25.

Monday, June 19

Truck Mills Blues Jam

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 20

West African Traditions Drum Class

Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m. (Tuesdays)

This group explores the rich tradition of West African drumming styles under the expert leadership of Ali Thomas.

Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15

Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at: dununbabe.com

Wednesday, June 21

XDave Walsh at Sandpoint Farmers Market

Venue: Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.

Time: 3-5:30 p.m.

Make your mid-week even more fun with live music at the market! It must be summer, as Dave Walsh is back in town and back on the music circuit.

Admission: Free and open to the public.