Events in Spokane

Huffin for the Stuffin 10k & 5k

River Ridge Association of Fine Arts artists showcase art and perform art demonstrations. Nov. 23-24; Sat from 10 am-5 pm, Sun from noon-5 pm. 509-325-0471

Thu., Nov. 28, 8:50-10:45 a.m.

U-District PT

730 N. Hamilton St., Spokane Spokane - East

Sports & Outdoors, Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide

$35-$45

Run through Riverfront Park and the Gonzaga University campus with friends and family. Overall winners win a pumpkin pie. All participants receive a shirt. 509-458-7686

First Friday Reception for Pat Schilling & Sherry Syrie

Fri., Dec. 6, 3-7 p.m.

Avenue West Gallery

907 W. Boone Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

A Christmas Carol: A Dramatic Reading

Meet photographer Pat Schilling and painter Sherry Syrie as well as gallery members that will be on hand. Enjoy some refreshments and listen to live music. 509-838-4999

Sat., Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

New Community Church

518 W. Third Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Visions of Christmas: A Celebration of Light and Music

Free

Benefit, Holiday Guide

A dramatic reading of a Christmas classic benefitting Shalom Dining With Dignity's Christmas Feast and Strong Families. 509-443-3814

Sun., Dec. 15, 2-3:30 p.m.

Holy Names Music Center

3910 W. Custer Dr., Spokane Spokane - West

Music & Concerts, Benefit

$50

This annual holiday concert is headlined by Donnie and Nancy Emerson performing Dreamin' Christmas and holiday classics. The concert also features Holy Names faculty performing songs like Carol of the Bells and O Holy Night. 509-326-9516

Midnight in Havana

Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. & 12-1 a.m.

Montvale Event Center

1019 W. First. Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

American Girl of the Month Club

$70-$320

Community, DJ / Dance, Nightlife

A New Year's event featuring live music from Son Dulce, salsa dancing, lessons, drinks and more entertainment. 509-842-7105

Third Thursday of every month, 1-2 & 4-5 p.m.

Coeur d'Alene Public Library

702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Community

Since the late 1980s, young readers have been entertained, educated and enchanted by the popular American Girl historical book series and accompanying dolls. For millennial women of a certain age, the brand’s core dolls (and their incredibly spendy accessories) became a major talking point recently thanks to the release this year of several adult-sized costumes in the recognizable outfits of characters Kirsten, Molly, Kit and Samantha. While this monthly series at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library is geared toward kids ages 6 to 12, it’s a perfect time to introduce the next gen to the nostalgic and beloved franchise portraying… 208-769-2315

Starlite Open Mic

Third Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Lunarium

1925 N. Monroe St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Karaoke / Open Mic

An open mic with opportunity to perform comedy, poetry, drag, stories, music and more. Sign up on website. Every third Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Multi-Disciplined

Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 5

SFCC Fine Arts Gallery

3410 W. Whistalks Way, Bldg. 6, Spokane Spokane - West

Free

Putting Washington’s artistic endeavors on full display, a group exhibit called “Multi-Disciplined” is showing until Dec. 5 at Spokane Falls Community College’s new fine and applied arts building. The exhibit features the creativity, expression and talents of Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) staff. “Multi-Disciplined” kicked off on Nov. 5 with a lecture by Arts in Public Places program manager, Michael Sweeney, shining light on ArtsWA’s role in advancing the role of arts in Washington communities and lives. The new SFCC building, formally named “sƛ̓x̣etkʷ” (meaning “fast water” in Salish, and the original name for Spokane Falls), was a project 13… 509-533-3710

Ben Joyce: Places

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 4

Jundt Art Museum

200 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane Spokane - East

Free

It Happened Here: Expo '74 Fifty Years Later

Abstract topographical art by Spokane-based artist Ben Joyce representing certain locales that have played major roles in Joyce's life. Sept. 7-Jan. 4, Mon-Sat from 10 am-4 pm. 509-313-6843

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$7-$12

Community

This 50th anniversary exhibition revisits the historical roots of Expo ‘74’s legacy. It incorporates recognizable elements from Expo’s built environment with museum artifacts and archival materials. May 4-Jan. 25, 2025; Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$8-$12

Visual Arts, Community

This exhibition showcases the breadth of Joe Feddersen’s 40-year career, including printmaking, glass, weaving and ceramics through over 100 works. Sept. 28-Jan. 5, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 9

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$8-$12

Illuminations: Miniature Books

Focusing on locally, nationally and internationally known women artists, this exhibition of work from the MAC’s permanent collection showcases the quality and varied focus of leading artists and art movements in the Inland and Pacific Northwest. June 29-March 9, 2025, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Thu., Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Central Library

906 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Auntie's Book Club: Mystery/Thriller

A showcase of miniature books including a 1904 ed. of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, a royal miniature almanac from 1848, and The Smallest English Dictionary in the World, and many, many more. 509-444-5336

Thu., Nov. 21, 12-1 p.m.

Free

This meeting takes place on ZOOM and not at Auntie's Bookstore. Discuss The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman. 509-838-0206

Chili Rellanos

Thu., Nov. 21, 12-1:30 p.m.

The Kitchen Engine

621 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$65

Food & Drink

Learn the techniques behind Chile Rellenos and be able to recreate this tasty dish in your own kitchen with Vira Melendez-Redman. 509-328-3335

David Speight

Thu., Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m.

Pend d'Oreille Winery

301 Cedar St., Sandpoint Sandpoint

Free

Music & Concerts

Speight plays classical and contemporary selections on the grand piano. 877-452-9011

Erased: Joan Burbick

Thu., Nov. 21, 3-4 p.m.

Central Library

906 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Ecological Critique of Alienation in Chinese Science Fiction

Erased is about what happened to Katherine Lin, a wife, young mother, and promising Chinese scientist. Decades after Lin's disappearance in war-torn China, her daughter-in-law sets out on a trek to find out who she was, how she lived, and why her death was a mystery. The author, Joan Burbick will read and sign books. 509-444-5336

Thu., Nov. 21, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

University of Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB)

875 S. Line St, Moscow Moscow/Pullman

Free

Ban Wang discusses how Chinese sci-fi writers have explored environmental crises, alienation of labor, erosion of communities, and technologically-induced class disparity in the context of globalization and technological advances. 208-885-7110

RŌNIN

Thu., Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Zola

22 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Live Bands

509-624-2416

Behind the Curtain

Thu., Nov. 21, 5-10 p.m., Fri., Nov. 22, 5-10 p.m., Sat., Nov. 23, 5-10 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 24, 5-10 p.m.

Servante

221 N. Division St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Spiritual Landscapes: Retreat Center

$10

Food & Drink

A four-night, Wizard of Oz-themed bar experience featuring drinks, snacks and photo ops. Nov 21-24; daily from 5-10 pm.

Thu., Nov. 21, 6-7 p.m.