There's lots of entertainment love to go around
SANDPOINT — Happy Valentine’s Day! May love touch each of our lives with its confusing, transforming, life-affirming brand of beauty.
The calendar starts off tonight with some fun Valentine’s options for couples and singles alike, including the no-date-needed dinner dance for all ages at the Sandpoint Senior Center, speed dating at Mick Duff’s Beer Hall, Chris O’Murchu at Pend Oreille Winery and opening night for the hilarious play, “Drinking Habits” on the Panida main stage (runs through Sunday).
Winter Carnival weekend rolls in on the heels of actual winter weather — gasp! — with family friendly events in town and up at Schweitzer, including the Lauren Sheehan concert Friday night at DiLuna’s Café.
Long story short — bundle up and join the fun!
Thursday, Feb. 14
Chris O’Murchu
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Share a romantic evening with your loved one at the Pend d’Oreille Winery tasting room! They will be offering a special Valentine’s Day menu of specialty cheeses and chocolate carefully paired with library wines and live music by Chris O’Murchu.
Admission: Free and open to the public
‘Drinking Habits’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
The Panida Playhouse Players bring this delightful, laugh-out-loud, farcical play to the Panida’s main stage. Starring Kate McAllister as Mother Superior, who becomes paranoid that Rome may be trying to take her convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing away from her and has to find out who the spy is.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online at panida.org
‘No Date Needed’ Valentine’s Dinner & Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
It’s a friendship dinner/dance for all ages. The center’s new chef, Greg Bolen, is making a great dinner and music will be provided by SASi’s house band, Country Plus. Admission: $20 adults, $10 children under 12. RSVP by calling 208-263-6860, as there is limited seating.
Valentine’s Day Speed Dating
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
The Beer Hall hosts this event for North Idaho residents 40 years or younger. Call 208-209-6700 or email mack@mickduffs.com to reserve your spot, as space is limited.
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Friday, Feb. 15
Winter Carnival Parade of Lights
Venue: Downtown Sandpoint
Time: 5:30 p.m.
The Weird and Wonderful Winter Parade of Lights arrives in downtown Sandpoint with its zany floats, marching groups, and snow-shovel brigades! Sponsored by Ting, the parade starts at the city parking lot and continues east on Church Street to Second Avenue, north to Main Street, west on Oak Street to Fourth Avenue, and returning down Church to the parking lot.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Drinking Habits’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
The Panida Playhouse Players bring this delightful, laugh-out-loud, farcical play to the Panida’s main stage. Mother Superior becomes paranoid that Rome may be trying to take her convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing away from her and has to find out who the spy is.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online at panida.org
Lauren Sheehan
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Roots Americana musician, Lauren Sheehan has been sailing on to critical acclaim, national/international radio charts and encores at festivals, concerts and venues across the country and in Canada.
Admission: $12 in advance, $15 day of show, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864
Winter Carnival Block Party
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Pend d’Oreille Winery sponsors the Winter Carnival block party on Third Avenue. Warm up by the fire pits, dance to DJ KT Rains and enjoy this family-friendly community event from 6-9 p.m., or warm up inside with the music of One Street Over.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Hawthorne Roots
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
The Hawthorne Roots, a sister fronted roots rock ‘n roll band from Bozeman, Mont., whose original material is built off of soulful vocals, three-part harmony and great guitar riffs.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Oak Street Connection
Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Ron Kieper Trio
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Swing & Line Dancing
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $8 for one class, $15 for both, available at the Panida Little Theater.
Saturday, Feb. 16
‘Drinking Habits’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online at panida.org
Mike Wagoner & Utah John
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Wow Wows
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Newly formed North Idaho local band The Wow Wows feature a self-described style of alternative indie psych rock.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Right Front Burner
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Jake Robin
Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Browne Salmon Truck
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Sunday, Feb. 17
Let It Glow! Night Parade
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: 6 p.m.
Schweitzer and Coca Cola celebrate Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival with the ‘Let it Glow!’ kids’ parade and fireworks show. Schweitzer will be handing out free LED battery-powered ‘torches’ to all kids who have pre-registered and then leading the whole group down Ridge Run for a nighttime LED parade followed by the fireworks show!
Sign up in advance at EventBrite.
‘Drinking Habits’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online at panida.org
Monday, Feb. 18
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Paint & Sip with Holly Walker
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission: $35 plus tax per person. Ticket includes art supplies and instruction by artist Holly Walker, plus a glass of select wine. Limited seating, reservations required by calling 208-265-8545.
2/19 Celebration
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2:19 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bring your friends to the 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.in Sandpoint to celebrate the annual 219 party on 2/19 at 2:19 p.m. with $2.19 drink specials. The party starts at 2:19 p.m. There will be snacks and $2.19 drink and beer specials. From 9 p.m. to Midnight the 219 will host Night-Out Karaoke with DJ Pat.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Karaoke with Kevin Dorin
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
MickDuff’s Beer Hall is excited to welcome all Karaoke Kings & Queens for a fun and open night of singing at the Beer Hall!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Sandpoint Community Sing
Venue: Downtown Yoga, 301 Cedar St., No. 106, in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Community singing is the timeless ritual of coming together with others to co-create a rich musical experience through voice. Led by Kristine Rae.
Admission: $5-$10 suggested donation.
Information: 208-946-707