Events in Spokane

Mardi Bras Donation Drop-off

A First Friday reception for abstract artist John Sebastian and photographer Amy Calkins. 509-838-4999

Fri., March 14, 4-6 p.m.

Women's Hearth

920 W. Second Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Benefit, Community

Spokane Mardi Bras invites community members to host a party, collect donations and then drop off donations to Women's Hearth. See website for list of items and party information. 509-328-6702

Unleash the Cougs 5k

Sat., April 12, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.

WSU Health Sciences Spokane

412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Sports & Outdoors, Health & Wellness, Education

$12

A 5k focused on promoting health, wellness and Cougar pride while supporting the Kappa Psi Beta Pi chapter at WSU. 509-358-7500

Medication Take Back Day

Sat., April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Walmart

2301 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Spokane - West

Free

Community, Health & Wellness

Bring back your unused, unwanted, and expired medications to be disposed of in a safe manner, no questions asked.

Fish War Screening & Panel

Sun., March 2, 4 p.m.

Gonzaga Cataldo Hall

Addison and Sharp, Spokane Spokane - East

Free

Film

For Indigenous tribes across Washington state, salmon have provided spiritual and nutritional sustenance since the beginning of their long history. Through treaties with tribal nations, the United States codified tribes’ rights to fish in their usual places. Despite the U.S. Constitution’s declaration that treaties are the supreme law of the land, in the 20th century, the state of Washington declared tribal fishing at treaty-protected sites illegal. This decades-long fight is captured in the 2024 documentary Fish War. Following a screening hosted by Gonzaga University, DR Michel, executive director of the Upper Columbia United Tribes; Twa-le Abrahamson, an environmental justice organizer;…

Gregory Dillon

Sun., March 2, 7 p.m.

The Chameleon

1801 W. Sunset Blvd., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$15-$18

Ben Bailey

Sun., March 2, 7 p.m.

Spokane Comedy Club

315 W. Sprague, Spokane Spokane - Downtown

First Interstate Center for the Arts

$27-$37

Comedy

Admit it: we’ve all dreamed about hailing a cab, seeing flashing lights and hearing fanfare as we settle in. The 2005 game show Cash Cab was a phenomenon, with millions of people playing along at home and wishing to see host Ben Bailey in the driver’s seat of their next cab ride. Now those folks can take a ride in the passenger seat as Bailey performs a classic standup set at Spokane Comedy Club this Sunday as part of his most recent comedy tour. Before he was the “Cash Cab guy,” Bailey told jokes and made audiences laugh worldwide. Coming… 509-318-9998

Annie

Sun., March 2, 1 p.m.

334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$50-$90

Theater & Dance

This classic show tells the story of Little Orphan Annie and her relentless determination to live the life she's always dreamed of. Feb. 28-March 2; Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 pm, Sun at 1 pm. 509-279-7000

Inlander Restaurant Week

Through March 8

$25-$45

Food & Drink, Community

The annual 10-day, regional culinary celebration returns, offering three-course fixed-price menus ($25, $35 or $45) at over 100 restaurants in the Inland Northwest. See complete details and menus at InlanderRestaurantWeek.com. This year's charity partner is Big Table Spokane, which supports hospitality professionals in crisis. Feb. 27-March 8.

Ride the Cyclone

Thursdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through March 16

Stage Left Theater

108 W. Third Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$22-$35

Theater & Dance

Throughout the first half of March, Stage Left Theater is staging the comedic Canadian musical Ride the Cyclone, which takes place in an abandoned amusement park. The production follows a group of six high school students who tragically died in a roller coaster accident, and a mechanical fortune teller who brings them all back to life temporarily. There are two catches: Only one of the students can return to life so they all need to make a personal plea (in song-form) for a second chance. Second, rather than rely on the decision of Karnak the fortune teller, they must decide…

Cinderella

Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through March 2

Kroc Center

1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

The Evolution of the Japanese Sword

$17-$22

Theater & Dance

When Cinderella hurries home once the midnight hour rings, her enchanted evening comes to an end. But with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene, you’re in store for a timeless musical masterpiece. It follows the classic tale of Cinderella, who’s mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but with the help of her Fairy Godmother is able to attend the king’s ball and win the eye of the prince. Rodgers and Hammerstein originally adapted Cinderella for a television musical production in 1957. Made for the stage, expect a score and acting that will both… 208-667-1865

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 4

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$9-$15

Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection

This exhibition showcases Japanese swords as more than a mere weapon of war. The iconic Samurai sword of Japan and its accompanying fittings were elevated to works of high art that were, and still are, treasured and collected for their beauty and craftsmanship. Jan. 18-May 4, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

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

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$8-$12

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

Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 1

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$9-$15

Start with a Circle: Stylizing Any Animal

Step into the world of a samurai and experience armor, weaponry and personal items from the powerful military class that ruled Japan for nearly 700 years. Each item tells a story through its master craftsmanship and individual details. Feb. 1-June 1, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Sun., March 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spokane Art School

503 E. Second Ave., Ste. B, Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$61

Tracy Berg: Blue Baby & Acute Coronary Revascularization

Using several methods, including rounding out, elongating, and simplifying from reference, students find their own unique way of drawing recognizable animals without the box of accurate anatomy. Ages 11+. 509-325-1500

Sun., March 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Auntie's Bookstore

402 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Words

Dr. Tracy Berg discusses her debut book Blue Baby & Acute Coronary Revascularization, the story about Dr. Ralph Berg, how he tried to save his son and how he helped bring and advance heart surgical procedures to Spokane Washington. 509-838-0206

Spokane Home & Yard Show

Sun., March 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

404 N. Havana St., Spokane Spokane - East

$10-$12

A Seat at the Table: Judy Chicago's "A Seat at the Table"

An annual event featuring hundreds of displays and demonstrations offering the latest in home and yard related products, services and improvements. Feb. 27-March 2, times vary. 509-477-1766

Sun., March 2, 2-3 p.m.

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Zonky Jazz Band: Now You Has Jazz

$10

Words, Visual Arts

Dr. Meredith Shimizu, Professor of Art History at Whitworth University delves into the significance of various art movements and artists, providing an understanding of the art's impact on society and history. 509-456-3931

Sun., March 2, 2:30 & 6 p.m.

Hamilton Studio

1427 W. Dean Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$25

Modern Hula Hoop Dance Fitness

327-9501

Sun., March 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Shadle Library

2111 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Sports & Outdoors

Learn to maintain a rhythmic connection with large hula hoops for adults. 509-444-5300

Pasta Making 101

Sun., March 2, 4-6 p.m.

The Kitchen Engine

621 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

$85

Food & Drink

Get hands on experience shaping, rolling, and cutting your dough in addition to learning some sauce recipes. 509-328-3335

Northwest BachFest

Sun., March 2, 3 p.m.

Barrister Winery

1213 W. Railroad Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$10-$45

Music & Concerts

Two performances featuring Kurt Kikkanen, Zuill Bailey and Maria Asteriadou playing selections composed by Ravel, Debussy, Beethoven and more. 509-465-3591

Larry Fleet

Sun., March 2, 7:30 p.m.

100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights Spokane - West

$39+

Masterworks 6: L.A. Stories

509-242-7000

Sun., March 2, 3 p.m.

The Fox Theater

1001 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Intentional Community Gathering

$24-$83

Music & Concerts

Conductor, Shira Samuels-Shragg, hailing from L.A. makes her Masterworks debut with Dvořák’s spellbinding Seventh Symphony. 509-624-1200

First Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m.

Harmony Woods Retreat Center

11507 S. Keeney Rd., Spokane Spokane - South

Free

A community gathering focused on sharing space with song, ceremony and spirituality. First Sunday of each month from 1-4 pm. 509-993-2968

Just Plain Darin

First Sunday of every month, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

South Hill Grill

2911 E. 57th Ave., Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Surviving & Thriving: Aids, Politics, & Culture Exhibit

509-455-4400

Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through March 8

Central Library

906 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

By the Sea Art Exhibit and Sale

This exhibit, along with supplemented items from the Spokane Aids Network and our archives, tells the story of AIDS in the United States. Jan. 28-March 8, daily from 9 am-7 pm. 509-444-5300

Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through March 22

The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center

405 N. William St., Post Falls Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Andrea Joyce Heimer: No Name That I Know Of

Enjoy art of the oceans, seas, riverscapes, ponds and pools creatively interpreted by 20 local artists. Feb. 7-March 22, Wed-Fri from 10 am-6pm, Sat from 9 am-noon and Sun from 1-4 pm. 208-457-8950

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 25

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$9-15

Through collage-like layers of detail, Washington-based artist Andrea Joyce Heimer reconstructs tangled memories of her upbringing in rural Montana. The artist combines autobiography, fantasy, and dark humor to explore themes of loneliness and belonging. Feb. 14-May 25, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Meet Your Maker

Ongoing, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

From Here

808 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free