SANDPOINT — The frost is officially on the pumpkin and the calendar of entertainment events is as cool as ever. OK, so I jumped the gun last week, but tonight really does (really!) feature a free concert by the amazing band, Mobius Riff, slated for Monarch Mountain Coffee.

Friday night, it’s another awesome contra dance at Community Hall and the magical duo of Blaze & Kelly returns to Sandpoint for a very special show Saturday evening at the Panida Little Theater.

Sunday brings us an exquisite classical music concert compliments of the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, and the Panida hosts a multi-band show next Tuesday called Rock for Standing Rock.

Bundle up and get out to join the action!

Thursday, Oct. 13

Mobius Riff Concert at Monarch Mountain Coffee

Venue: Monarch Mountain Coffee, 208 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday

Always sheer pleasure to hear this eclectic ensemble, even more so in an intimate, listening environment. Each member is a virtuoso, capable of playing intricately improvised lines. More important, every player is a consummate musician who weaves his magic with the rest of the band. Make your way over for some incredible music.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: 208-265-9382

Friday, Oct. 14

Sandpoint Contra Dance at Community Hall

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

Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday

Celebrate the turn of the season and the joys of community by dancing with friends, those you already know and the new ones you’re about to meet! Live music will be provided by ‘Out of the Wood’ and all dances are called by Emily Faulkner. Previous dancing experience is not necessary. First-time dancers are encouraged to arrive on time for an introductory dance at 7 pm. Bring clean, comfortable, non-marking shoes to dance in.

Admission: Suggested donation is $5 per person. Please bring finger food to share. Sponsored by Emily Faulkner, Lost Horse Press and Sandpoint Parks & Rec.

Information: 208-263-6751 or email: sandpointcontra@gmail.com

‘Snowden’ Film at Panida

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

Time: 5:30 p.m., Friday

Oliver Stone’s Snowden arrives for the weekend and the film keeps this famous whistleblower’s story personal and highlights the political drama that unfolded, not just the inner workings of the intelligence community. Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (played masterfully by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He now knows that a virtual mountain of data is being assembled to track all forms of digital communications - not just from foreign government and terrorist groups, but also from ordinary Americans.

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

Truck Mills at Pend d’Oreille Winery

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

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

Truck always delights, with his spot-on slide guitar playing, as well as a rare talent for making memorable music on multiple other stringed instruments. And did we mention this guy can really sing? Must-see.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Ron Greene at MickDuff’s Beer Hall

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

Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday

Ron has been a dynamic musical presence as a professional musician and solo artist, spending the last decade performing throughout the Northwest and West coast. As a soloist Greene’s intimate stage presence has gained him a reputation as a passionate singer.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

High Treason Ammunition at 219 Lounge

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

Time: 9 p.m., Friday

Rock ‘n’ roll at the Two-One-Niner.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Saturday, Oct. 15

Blaze & Kelly in Concert at Panida Little Theater

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

Time: 7:30 p.m., Saturday

Singer/songwriter, Niccole Blaze and her bassist, Mo Kelly, draw an audience with their compelling lyrics and angelic harmonies that audiences say, ‘open your heart and tear it apart at the same time.’ Plus, they just plain crack the audience up with their hilarious onstage exchanges. A great duo.

Admission: $12 in advance at panida.org or $15 at the door.

Fresh Hop Festival and DJ Josh Adams at 219 Lounge

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

Time: Hop Fest starts at 1 p.m.; DJ at 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15

Brews from Georgetown Brewing, Fremont, Laughing Dog, Hop Valley, and Payette. Brats and kraut from Trinity at City Beach and tons of free stuff to be given away throughout the day.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Sunday, Oct. 16

Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, ‘Stabat Mater’

Venue: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3 p.m., Sunday

MCS would like to invite you to an exquisite performance of Stabat Mater, a 13th-century hymn composed by Giovanni Pergolesi. The title comes from its first line, ‘Stabat Mater Dolorosa,’ which means ‘the sorrowful mother stood.’ This will be an outstanding performance featuring soprano Alyce Ispirescu and mezzo-soprano Brenda Rutledge, directed by John Fitzgerald, and accompanied by the MCS Ensemble Orchestra.

Admission: $10 suggested donation at the door. Be sure to make dinner reservations by calling 208-263-0864.

KRFY Community Radio Online Auction

Auction items include: 2017 preseason Seahawks tickets with a room at the Seattle ‘W’ hotel, tropic island condo, sailboat excursions, fine dining, flowers, event tickets, Schweitzer condo, bottles of fine reserved wines and much more. Event runs through Oct. 23.

View and bid on auction items at: BiddingForGood.com/krfy

Information: 208-265-2992

MOMIX Modern Dance Troupe at The Fox

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

Time: 7 p.m., Sunday

Originally, created as a 20-minute piece in 2001, ‘Opus Cactus’ now is a full evening of illusionistic dance and imagination, inspired by the American Southwest desert. A kaleidoscope of color and body formations, MOMIX blends dance and theatrical illusion for adults and children alike. This dynamic journey into the hidden landscape of the American Southwest includes a sense of danger, sensuality and humor.

Admission: $30-$40 adults; $20 students, available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online and at all TicketsWest outlets.

Monday, Oct. 17

Truck Mills Blues Jam at Eichardt’s

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

in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Rock for Standing Rock Concert at Panida Theater

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

Time: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday

A multi-band rock show to raise awareness and funds for the Sioux and Standing Rock in Dakota of the Lakota Tribe.

Admission: $10 suggested donation at the door.

NIC Cardinal Chorale and Chamber Singers present ‘Gentle Words’

Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 521 E, Lakeside Ave., in Coeur d’Alene.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday

This special concert will feature music by J.S. Bach, Guiseppe Verdi, Hans Leo Hassler, Reginald Unterseher and others, under the direction of NIC Director of Choirs Max Mendez.

The concert will open with a setting of the Latin text, “Jubilate Deo omnis terra” (Sing Joyfully to God) by László Halmos. The program continues with settings of American folk songs, a Ghanaian song of welcome, and settings of poems written by Emily Dickenson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The program will end with a poignant and meaningful setting of excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural addresses. “Words of Lincoln,” by John Purifoy, is an example of the power of words to heal a nation and culture.

North Idaho College Choral Union consists of the Cardinal Chorale and Chamber Singers. The Choral Union has a long tradition of performing moving performances for audiences in the Inland Northwest and beyond.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: 208-769-3275

Mandolin Orchestra playing session

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

Time: 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays

Join the mandolin craze by joining the free Mandolin Orchestra! All you need is an instrument and a very basic ability to read music and all music played is in the easy to intermediate level. Ukuleles, guitars and other fretted instruments also welcome.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: 208-263-6742

Wednesday, Oct. 19

Five Minutes of Fame Open Mic at Café Bodega

Venue: Café Bodega at Foster’s Crossing, 504 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Wednesday, open mic starts at 6:30 p.m., come at 6 p.m. for dinner

Writers, musicians, listeners, all are welcome to enjoy one of Sandpoint’s longest-running and most relaxed open mic nights. Newcomers heartily encouraged to join the fun!

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Oct. 20

POAC presents Perla Bartalla’s House of Cohen at Panida Theater

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

Time: 7:30 p.m., Thursday

As part of the Pend Oreille Performance Series, Perla Bartalla wraps her soulful voice around selections from the Leonard Cohen Songbook.

Admission: $26 adults, $11 students, available in advance at Eve’s Leaves, Eichardt’s Pub, Winter Ridge Natural Foods and the POAC office next door to the Panida, as well as at the door on the night of the show.

Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ play at North Idaho College

Venue: NIC’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 (Production also runs on Oct. 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29)

Directed by Joe Jacoby, the cast includes Jessica Sylvia Clarno, Presley Dupuis, Piper Glover, Brandon Miller, Cassidy Tidwell, Jonathan Breitkreutz, Geoff Carr, Zach Johnston, Kelly Stagner, Logan Parks, Nate Sakwi, Travis Cook, Rick St. Martin, Annika Holmes, Brooklynn Freer, Rob Sprinkel, and Carrie Lasher.

The stage manager is Riley Hess, who is assisted by Brooklynn Freer.

Admission: Free and open to the public (no infants, please).

Information: 208-769-3220

Saturday, Oct. 22

‘Boo Bash’ Costume Ball Social Dance

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

Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday

The fun will begin with a one hour Tango lesson taught by professional instructor, Diane Peters.

Following the lesson will be general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, prizes for the best costumes, and a drawing for a month of free dance classes. Singles, couples, and all levels of dancers are welcome!

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

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