TONIGHT

Strictly Business: 9 p.m., rock/new pop/country, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort, Nighthawk Lounge

Truck Mills: 8-11 p.m., Seasons of Coeur d'Alene

SATURDAY

Strictly Business with Can You Sing?: 9 p.m., rock/new pop/country, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort, Nighthawk Lounge

Pat Coast: 8-11 p.m., Seasons of Coeur d'Alene

TUESDAY

"The Nutcracker:" 7 p.m., produced by Eugene Ballet Company and Le Danse Studio, featuring 48 local children. North Idaho College Schuler Performing Arts Center. $25/adults, $10/children under 18. Buy tickets in person or by mail at Le Danse, 1917 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene, 83814. Cash or checks only.

"A Christmas Cabaret:" 7:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Resort Shore Lounge, Tickets $25/person, $20/groups of eight or more. Presented by Ellen Travolta, and starring Mark Cotter with special guest Jack Bannon, don't miss this special event if you enjoy music, laughter and stories. Showtimes: Dec. 12-15, 19-21; Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. Info: achristmascabaret.com

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

ArtWalk: 5-8 p.m., downtown Coeur d'Alene, stroll and visit the galleries and restaurants. www.artsincda.org

"A Christmas Cabaret:" 7:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Resort Shore Lounge, Tickets $25/person, $20/groups of eight or more. Presented by Ellen Travolta, and starring Mark Cotter with special guest Jack Bannon, don't miss this special event if you enjoy music, laughter and stories. Showtimes: Dec. 12-15, 19-21; Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. Info: achristmascabaret.com

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

"A Christmas Cabaret:" 7:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Resort Shore Lounge, Tickets $25/person, $20/groups of eight or more. Presented by Ellen Travolta, and starring Mark Cotter with special guest Jack Bannon, don't miss this special event if you enjoy music, laughter and stories. Showtimes: Dec. 12-15, 19-21; Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. Info: achristmascabaret.com

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

Clarion Brass Concert: 7:30 p.m., "This is What Christmas Sounds Like," brass choir ensemble, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene. $18/adults $16/students and seniors. www.kroccda.org/clarion.html, 667-1865

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

"A Christmas Cabaret:" 7:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Resort Shore Lounge, Tickets $25/person, $20/groups of eight or more. Presented by Ellen Travolta, and starring Mark Cotter with special guest Jack Bannon, don't miss this special event if you enjoy music, laughter and stories. Showtimes: Dec. 12-15, 19-21; Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. Info: achristmascabaret.com

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

"A Christmas Cabaret:" 7:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Resort Shore Lounge, Tickets $25/person, $20/groups of eight or more. Presented by Ellen Travolta, and starring Mark Cotter with special guest Jack Bannon, don't miss this special event if you enjoy music, laughter and stories. Showtimes: Dec. 12-15, 19-21; Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. Info: achristmascabaret.com

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

"A Christmas Cabaret:" 7:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Resort Shore Lounge, Tickets $25/person, $20/groups of eight or more. Presented by Ellen Travolta, and starring Mark Cotter with special guest Jack Bannon, don't miss this special event if you enjoy music, laughter and stories. Showtimes: Dec. 12-15, 19-21; Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. Info: achristmascabaret.com

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

Strictly Business: 9 p.m., rock/new pop/country, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort, Nighthawk Lounge

SATURDAY, DEC. 28

Strictly Business with Can You Sing?: 9 p.m., rock/new pop/country, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort, Nighthawk Lounge

Email entertainment events to mdolan@cdapress.com. Deadline for the entertainment calendar is 1 p.m. Tuesdays.