SANDPOINT — Wow, what a week! Montana Shakespeare in the Parks acting troupe comes to the fairgrounds on Sunday for a free performance of the Bard’s class ‘Richard III.’ There’s a film trilogy at the Panida and a mind-boggling slate of live music. Let’s do this:

Thursday, Aug. 18

‘Department Q’ trilogy

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

Time: 3 p.m., ‘The Keeper of Lost Causes’ and 5:30 and 8 p.m.-‘The Absent One’, Thursday

This film trilogy is out of Denmark (with subtitles). Not rated, adult content.

Tickets available online at: www.panida.org

Scott Kirby ‘Main Street Souvenirs’

Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.

Time: 7 p.m., Thursday

Sandpoint music lovers are familiar with the myriad talents of pianist ad visual artist Scott Kirby, who specializes in American and Pan-American musical genres, combining the worlds of classical, folk, and popular music. Admission: Tickets are $25 (a benefit for Holy Names Music Center and Community Music Outreach), available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online and at all TicketsWest outlets.

Scott Reid

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

Time: 7-9 p.m., Thursday

Scott Reid has performed at numerous local and regional venues, halls, festivals, fairs, clubs (you name it) for close to 25 years.

Admission: Free, 21 and over.

Jake Robin

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

Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday

Live music on the patio with a local favorite.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Brian Jacobs & Friends

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

Time: Music starts at 9 p.m., Thursday

Admission: Free, open to public.

Friday, Aug. 19

‘Department Q’ trilogy

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

Time: 3:00 p.m.-‘The Keeper of Lost Causes’ and 5:30 and 8 p.m.-‘The Conspiracy of Faith’, Friday

This film trilogy out of Denmark (with subtitles) will also screen on Aug. 19 and 20. Not rated, adult content.

Tickets available online at: www.panida.org

Artists’ Studio Tour of North Idaho

Venue: Self-guided driving tour of artists’ studios.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday

A total of 28 diverse artists will be showing at 16 studios in the greater Sandpoint area, also happening and August 20 and 21. The tour is self-guided, so you choose which studios you visit and when.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Information: Access a virtual brochure online at: www.ArtTourDrive.org

Electric Cole Show

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

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday

Admission: Free, open to public.

Tennis

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

Time: 8 p.m.-Midnight, Friday

Sandpoint’s House Band is back! Come out and welcome Brian, Jeremy and Craig back to the Sandpoint stage.

Admission: $5 cover for those 21 and over.

Miah Kohal Band

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

Time: 9 p.m.-Midnight, Friday

Get ready to rock the patio in a very big way!

Admission: Free, open to public.

Dave Walsh on the deck at Connie’s Café

Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 4:30 p.m., Friday

Admission: Free, open to public.

‘Next to Normal’

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

Time: 7 p.m., Friday

Additional performances of the rock musical on Aug. 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28.

Admission: $6 for students, age 18 and under, $10 for adults. (Not recommended for young children.) Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, noon-6 p.m., or online at: www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Saturday, Aug. 20

Mike & Shanna Thompson

Venue: Park Place Summer Sounds, Park Place stage, corner of First & Cedar, downtown Sandpoint.

Time: 4-6 p.m., Saturday

Downtown Sandpoint is always better with live music, come check out Mike & Shanna!

Admission: Free, open to public.

Coeur d’Alene Youth Marimba Band

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., Saturday

Admission: Free, open to public.

‘Department Q’ trilogy

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

Time: 3:30 p.m.-‘The Keeper of Lost Causes’ and 6 p.m.-‘The Absent One’ and 8:30 p.m.-‘The Conspiracy of Faith’, Saturday

Here’s your chance to binge watch this entire film trilogy out of Denmark (with subtitles) in one day! Not rated, adult content.

Tickets available online at: www.panida.org

Multiple Author Signing

Venue: Vanderford’s Books & Office Products, 201 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Noon-2 p.m., Saturday

Featured books and authors are: ‘Time to Get out’ by David Mundell; ‘Old School Narc’ by Neil Tietjen; ‘Snowboard Wisdom’ by Nick Appl; ‘Darkshine’ by R.D. Vallier.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Artists’ Studio Tour of North Idaho

Venue: Self-guided driving tour of artists’ studios.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday

A total of 28 diverse artists will be showing at 16 studios in the greater Sandpoint area, also happening Aug. 21.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: Access a virtual brochure online at: www.ArtTourDrive.org

Mike & Sadie Wagoner

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

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday

A father-daughter duo that plays outstanding versions of classic tunes spiced up with excellent originals.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Bright Moments with Maya Goldblum

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

Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday

Bright Moments is Sandpoint’s Jazz Band and this summer, they’re featuring young and upcoming artist Maya Goldblum. Come out and hear their up tempo jazz tunes for a fun evening!

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Still Tipsy & The Hangovers

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

Time: 9 p.m., Saturday

Rockabilly deluxe on the 219 patio. Oh, yeah.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Justin Lantrip

Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday

Admission: Free, open to public.

‘Next to Normal’

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

Time: 7 p.m., Saturday

Additional performances on Aug. 21, 26, 27 & 28.

Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $10 for Adults. (Not recommended for young children.) 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: www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Sunday, Aug. 21

‘Richard III’

Venue: Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Entertainments start at 1 p.m., play starts at 6 p.m., Sunday

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III,’ directed by Kevin Asselin.

Arrive early with chairs, blankets, and picnics. Entertainments and vendors of a medieval flavor compliments of the Sandpoint chapter of SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism). Live music includes Desiré Aguirre on hammer dulcimer, as well as students of the Sandpoint Music Conservatory. Vendors will be on hand to offer their wares. This event is hosted by Lost Horse Press, an independent, non-profit poetry press.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Information: 208-255-4410

Sunday Celebration

Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.

Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday

Live music and art. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your friends.

Admission: Free and family friendly and for people of all ages.

Information: 208-265-9294

Artists’ Studio Tour of North Idaho

Venue: Self-guided driving tour of artists’ studios.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday

A total of 28 diverse artists will be showing at 16 studios in the greater Sandpoint area, this is the final day.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Information: Access a virtual brochure online at: www.ArtTourDrive.org

‘Next to Normal’

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

Time: 3 p.m., Sunday

Additional performances on Aug. 26, 27 and 28.

Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $10 for Adults. (Not recommended for young children.) Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, noon-6 p.m.; or www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Audition Call for Local Musical Production

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

Time: 5-9 p.m., Aug. 24-26

Auditions are scheduled for an upcoming musical theatre production. Audition times start at 5 p.m., with slots every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. A variety of roles are available - acting, vocals and some dancing depending upon role requirements. The musical will be performed on the main stage of the Panida Theater on Dec. 16, 17, 22 & 23.

Information and scheduling an audition: Send an e-mail ASAP to: Caroleauditions@mail.com with your name, contact phone number, head shot and bio and a preferred audition date.

Folk Remedy

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

Time: Music starts at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday

One of our favorite folk duos shares their prodigious talents in the sweetest setting around.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Jake Robin

Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday

Admission: Free, open to public.

Saturday, Aug. 27

Grand Expansion Celebration

Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.-explore children’s programs; 1 p.m.-theater performance of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’; 2 p.m.-Ali Thomas ad Cody Mills drum jam; 4 p.m.-Tribute to Bill Reid (whose grand piano is now a fixture of the conservatory) with Peter Lucht and Larry Hannah; 5-7 p.m. Art reception, music and appetizers.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: 208-265-4444

John Nilsen Concert

Venue: United Methodist Church, 711 Main St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7 p.m., Saturday

Award-winning pianist John Nilsen played 250 performances in 2015 throughout the USA and Europe.

Admission: Free and open to the public.