SANDPOINT — Spring has officially sprung — and not a moment too soon! — so let’s see what the new season brings for entertainment.

John Craigie appears in concert tonight and tomorrow night at DiLuna’s, POAC has a wonderful ‘Celebration of Community’ concert in store Friday night at the Heartwood Center and the Panida shows ‘The Phantom Thread’ over the weekend.

On Friday, Friends of the Guitar Hour present Elizabeth C.D. Brown in concert at Holy Names Music Center in Spokane and, as always, all of your favorite haunts feature live music this week.

Make like a crocus and pop up for some good times!

Thursday, March 22

John Craigie Concert

Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

If John Prine and Mitch Hedberg had a baby, the resulting product would resemble something very close to Portland, Ore., singer-songwriter John Craigie. Musically comparable to Prine, with the humor and wit of Hedberg, the humble, gracious, and hilarious Craigie is one of the best storytellers of our time. He’ll make you laugh and make you cry, all in the same song. With a fan-base that is more of a continually expanding circle of friends, John Craigie’s true passion is connecting with people through shared experiences, stories, and song.

Admission: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864.

‘The Phantom Thread’

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

Time: 7:30 p.m.

This finely woven narrative is filled out nicely by humor, intoxicating romantic tension, and yet another impressively committed performance from Daniel Day-LewisAdmission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Friday, March 23

‘Celebration of Community’

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

Time: Reception at 6 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.

The Pend Oreille Arts Council celebrates ‘Northern Stars Rising’ in the one-of-a-kind show featuring local artists chosen by audition from a variety of genres.

Included on the bill are: The Pend Oreille Piano Trio; The Paranormal Daves; Truck Mills; Piano Jazz Annie; The Bel Canto Opera Singers; and Gems Company Dancers.

Admission: $20 adults, $10 youth 18 and under. POAC office has sold out of tickets, but Eve’s Leaves and Eichardt’s had some left as of this writing.

Information: artinsandpoint.org

Friends of the Guitar Hour present Elizabeth C.D. Brown

Venue: Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Dr., in Spokane.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

If you enjoy Leon Atkinson’s weekly show, The Guitar Hour, on Spokane Public Radio-KPBX-FM, you’re in for a real treat with this classical guitar concert. A specialist in standard classical guitar as well as various early guitars and lutes, Elizabeth C. D. Brown is a very active performer throughout the Pacific Northwest. Highlights from recent seasons included a solo recital at the Northwest Guitar Festival as a featured artist, performing concertos by Vivaldi and Sierra and premiering a new work for guitar and orchestra with the Seattle Symphony.

An enthusiastic advocate for the guitar and lute, Elizabeth is head of the Guitar and Lute program at Pacific Lutheran University, and has taught at Cornish College of the Arts and Seattle Pacific University.

Admission: $30 in advance, $35 at the door, available online at http://friendsoftheguitarhour.bpt.me/

‘The Phantom Thread’

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

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Monarch Mountain Band

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

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Great Americana, bluegrass and more from a local favorite.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

The Beat Diggers

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

Time: 3-10 p.m.

The Beat Diggers share cool tunes, ear candy harmonies, and epic rock and roll. This band of innovators includes lead guitarist and vocalist Benny Baker, drummer Ali Maverick Thomas, Christine Kester, Mike (Big Dog) Poulin and Rob Smith.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

Trego

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

Time: 9 p.m.

Trego — the band formerly known as Folkinception — is back at the Niner by popular demand and a staple in the blossoming music scene in Spokane this six piece Americana/Rock n’ Roll act has developed a reputation for notably energetic, highly engaging live performances.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Mostly Harmless

Venue: at Cedar Street Bistro Wine Bar, Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave., corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.

Time: 6 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Bright Moments Jazz

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5 p.m.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

John Craigie Concert

Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

With a fan-base that is more of a continually expanding circle of friends, John Craigie’s true passion is connecting with people through shared experiences, stories, and song.

Admission: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864.

Chorale Coeur d’Alene

Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N 5th St., in Coeur d’Alene.

Time: 7 p.m.

Featured works are ‘Requiem’ by Gabriel Faure and ‘Requiem for the Living’ by Dan Forrest, plus other selections.

Tickets available at the event.

‘Stinky Feet Gang’

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

Time: 7 p.m.

Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors and first responders, $7 students 18 and under, available online at pendoreilleplayers.org by phone at 509-447-9900, or at the box office on the night of the show (if not sold out).

Saturday, March 24

Birds of Winter Outing

Venue: Heron Community Center, in Heron, Mont.

Time: Outing starts at 10 a.m. (Pacific)

Winter birding takes on a special flavor as Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness hosts a Birds of Winter outing with Brian Baxter. Come prepared with layers, binoculars, spotting scopes, winter boots, snowshoes (if you have them), hot beverages, lunch, and water. Full gas tanks and carpooling appreciated!

Admission: Free and open to the public. Register at: scothmanpeaks.org

‘Fly Fishing Film Tour’

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

Time: 7 p.m.

Films and fundraiser for the Panhandle Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, available at Eichardt’s, North 40, flyfilmtour.com, panida.org and at the door.

Devon Wade

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

Time: 9 p.m.

Enjoy top 40’s country rock with one of Idaho’s top country rock stars, Sandpoint’s very own Devon Wade.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

The Riff Hangers

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

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

This local band describes themselves as ‘an acoustic band, with traditional bluegrass/folk instruments. However, our style is an amalgam of many genres including country, blues, and swing.’

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Oak Street Connection

Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave., corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.

Time: 6 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Brian Jacobs

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5 p.m.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

‘Stinky Feet Gang’

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

Time: 7 p.m.

Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors and first responders, $7 students 18 and under, available online at pendoreilleplayers.org by phone at 509-447-9900, or at the box office on the night of the show (if not sold out).

Chorale Coeur d’Alene

Venue: Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N 5th St., in Coeur d’Alene.

Time: 3 p.m.

Featured works are ‘Requiem’ by Gabriel Faure and ‘Requiem for the Living’ by Dan Forrest, plus other selections.

Tickets available at the event.

Sunday, March 25

‘The Phantom Thread’

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

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

‘Stinky Feet Gang’

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

Time: 3 p.m.

Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors and first responders, $7 students 18 and under, available online at pendoreilleplayers.org by phone at 509-447-9900, or at the box office on the night of the show (if not sold out).

Monday, March 26

Truck Mills Blues Jam

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

in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 27

Backgammon Tourney

Venue: Laughing Dog Brewing, 805 Schweitzer Plaza Dr. in Ponderay.

Time: 5 p.m., Tuesdays

Admission: Free and open to the public (sign up on the Laughing Dog Brewing Facebook page.

Wednesday, March 28

Truck Mills with John Firshi

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

Time: 7 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Open Mic Night

Venue: Skal Tap Room, 476930 U.S. Hwy. 95 (next to Sandpoint Sports), in Ponderay.

Time: 5-8 p.m., Wednesdays

Skal Taproom invites musicians and comedians to step up and show their stuff.

Admission: Free and open to the public.