SANDPOINT — Get ready to be Lost in the ‘50s, as Sandpoint takes things way back to the years of classic cruisers and the early days of rock ‘n’ roll — part of our annual, communitywide music, dance and just plain fun celebration.

While you’re out and about, check out the movies, concerts, dinner theatre and more on this packed weekend.

Thursday, May 19

Rock n’ Roll Heaven XII

Venue: Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 19

This Lost in the ‘50s event promises an explosive night of music that brings back memories of Elvis, Richie Valens, Jackie Wilson and more!

Tickets available at Second Avenue Pizza, 215 S. Second Ave., Sandpoint.

Information: 208-265-5678

‘MCS All Stars’ recital

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

Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 19

Advanced student recital features violinists Bethany Carr and Nichole Reed, with additional performances by Alyce Ispirescu, Maleah Harshman, Max Reed, Keely Gray, Claudia Moots, Marta Matthews, Sophie Slater, Renee York, Jamie Langford, Andrew Lapadat and Cody Moore.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 youth, 12 and under free, available at the box office.

Chris Lynch and Brian Jacobs

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

Time: Deals start at 7 p.m.; music at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 19

Live music in an informal setting. Specials on domestic and craft brews, too.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Friday, May 20

Lost in the ‘50s Car Parade & Street dance

Venue: Downtown Sandpoint

Time: Car parade at 6 p.m., with street downtown dance to follow., Friday, May 20

Classic cars and hot rods take over Sandpoint, come join the fun and bring your dancin’ shoes!

Admission: Free, open to public.

Lost in the ‘50s show & dance

Venue: Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., Friday

Rock out, ‘50s style, to the sounds of The Flamingos, Chris Montez and Rocky and the Rollers.

Tickets available at Second Avenue Pizza, 215 S. Second Ave.

Information: 208-265-5678

‘A Hologram for the King’

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

Time: 8:30 p.m., Friday, May 20

Starring Tom Hanks and brand new in theaters! Rated R

Tickets available at the box office or at www.panida.org

Information: 208-255-7801

Justin Lantrip

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

Time: 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 20

Soulful singer-songwriter with folk roots blends covers with strong original material.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Miah Kohal Band

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

Time: Immediately following the Lost in the ‘50s car parade, Friday, May 20

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Bob Evans Band

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

Time: 7 p.m., Friday, May 20

Admission: Free, open to public.

Devon Wade at MickDuff’s Beer Hall

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

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, May 20

Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.

‘Seussical’

Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, in Spokane.

Time: 7 p.m., Friday, May 20

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Come see everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss characters brought to life.

Admission: Tickets available at the box office and TicketsWest.

Information: 509-227-7638

Saturday, May 21

Lost in the ‘50s Car Show

Venue: Downtown Sandpoint

Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Saturday, May 21

Classic cars and hot rods take over Sandpoint, come join the fun!

Admission: Free, open to public.

Lost in the ‘50s show & dance

Venue: Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave.

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21

Rock out, ‘50s style, to the sounds of Chubby Checker (The Twist) and Johnny Tillotson (‘Poetry in Motion’), along with Rocky and the Rollers.

Tickets available at Second Avenue Pizza, 215 S. Second Ave. in Sandpoint.

Information: 208-265-5678

‘A Hologram for the King’

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

Time: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21

Starring Tom Hanks and brand new in theaters! Rated R

Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org

Information: 208-255-7801

Marty Perron & Doug Bond at Sandpoint Farmers Market

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

Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Saturday, May 21

Mobius Riff

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

Time: 7-10 p.m. — Saturday, May 21

Check out Sandpoint’s most eclectic musical ensemble, followed by this month’s full moon bike ride, departing from Eichardt’s.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Mike & Shanna

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

Time: 5-8 p.m. — Saturday, May 21

Quick-pickin’, amped-up folk rock duo that are local favorites.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Harold’s IGA

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

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Saturday, May 21

Drop in for this Indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters.

Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.

Devon Wade and DJ Josh Adams

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

Time: Devon Wade from 2-5 p.m.; Josh Adams from 5 p.m. on. — Saturday, May 21

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

‘Stardust!’

Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.

Time: Doors and café open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21

Songs, stories and science, with stunning images of the cosmos, featuring the Boundless vocal ensemble performing with local instrumentalists and actors.

Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door; students $6 advance, $8 at the door, available at Bonners Books and Mountain Mike’s in Bonners Ferry and at the door.

Information: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearlthater.org

‘Seussical’ the Musical

Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, in Spokane.

Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21

A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!

Admission: Tickets available at the box office and TicketsWest.

Information: 509-227-7638

Sunday, May 22

Lost in the ‘50s Aspirin Rally Run, 5K Fun Run and Car Rally

Venue: Various Sandpoint locations and starting times, Sunday, May 22

Information and start times: 208-265-5678

Sunday Celebration

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

Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday, May 22

This Sunday’s event will showcase Northern Exposure w/ Grace, Brother Music and Chris Bassett. Join us in the park and we will create bridges between artistic genres, forge new friendships and promote a ‘oneness of heart’ in our community.

Admission: Free and family friendly and for all ages.

Information: 208-265-9294

‘A Hologram for the King’

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

Time: 3:30 p.m., Sunday

Starring Tom Hanks and brand new in theaters! Rated R.

Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org

Information: 208-255-7801

‘Stardust!’

Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.

Time: Doors and café open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 22

Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door; students $6 advance, $8 at the door.

Information: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearlthater.org.

‘Seussical’ the Musical

Venue: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, Spokane.

Time: 3 p.m., Sunday, May 22

Admission: Tickets available at the box office and TicketsWest.

Information: 509-227-7638

Monday, May 23

Truck Mills Blues Jam

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

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 23

Admission: Free, open to public.

Tuesday, May 24

Dinner Theatre

Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 5:30, dinner theater begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 24

The Panida Playhouse premiers the first in what will be an ongoing series of dinner theater events with two, one-act plays by noted local playwright Teresa Pesce.

Admission: $35, available in advance (recommended due to limited seating) at www.panida.org

Information: 208-255-7801

Wednesday, May 25

Marty Perron & Doug Bond

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

Time: 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesday

Jake Robbins

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

Time: 5 p.m., Wednesday

Admission: Free, open to public.

Writer’s Workshop with Jim Mitsui

Venue: Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays through June 1.

This ongoing workshop covers all sorts of writing, from poetry to non-fiction to memoirs, articles and fiction.

Admission: $15 for drop-ins by previous students.

Information: 208-304-4419 or email: jim3wells@aol.com

Thursday, May 26

Dinner Theatre

Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 5:30, dinner theater begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 26

Admission: $35, available in advance (recommended due to limited seating) at: www.panida.org

Information: 208-255-7801

Saturday, May 28

‘Swing Into Summer’ Dance

Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, May 28

Come enjoy the fun of social dancing in Sandpoint, with a special flair for Lost in the ‘5os weekend. A swing dance lesson will be taught by a local professional instructor from 7- 8 pm, followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, and a drawing for a month of free dance classes. Singles and couples are welcome. Wear sock hop attire if you desire!

Admission: $9 adults, $6 for USA Dance members and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.

Information: 208-699-0421 or visit: www.usadancesandpoint.org

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