Events in Spokane

Wildcard's New Years Eve Zodiac Project Release Party

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

Red Room Lounge

521 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Get Tickets

$20

Live Bands

This album release show features Dead Poet, Savvy, Saved, Jaeda an Dria the Gr8. 509-838-7613

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

Get Tickets

$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

Rising Tide

Fri., Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 5, 2 p.m.

Spokane Civic Theatre

1020 N. Howard St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Get Tickets

$29

Theater & Dance

A performance created by local dance artists to uplift and create opportunities for the Inland Northwest dance community. The immersive experience captivates audiences in performances that blend different dance styles and artistic disciplines. Jan. 3-5; Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. 509-325-2507

Winter Lights

Sat., Jan. 4, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Manito Park

1800 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Community

Come enjoy a peaceful candlelit walk around the Mirror Pond in lower Manito Park. Luminarias line the pathway around the winter evening scene. 509-747-6677

Everyone Loves A Villain Birthday Show

Sat., Feb. 1, 7-11:30 p.m.

The Chameleon

1801 W. Sunset Blvd., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Get Tickets

$25

Live Bands

Celebrate Everyone Loves A Villain's Birthday with special guests London Get Down, Elephant Gun Riot, Paloma, Incoming Days, Midnight Drive and Nathan Chartrey. 509-939-4330

Elf

Mon., Dec. 23, 5 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Get Tickets

$5

Film

Buddy the Elf was accidentally raised in the North Pole among Santa's elves. Adult Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father. 509-327-1050

Festivus

Mon., Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Panida Theater

300 N. First Ave, Sandpoint Sandpoint

Get Tickets

$10

Comedy

Seinfeld was a cultural phenomenon that gave rise to jokes and catchphrases that long outlived the TV show’s nine-year run. One of its most enduring tongue-in-cheek legacies is Festivus, an invented holiday that’s partly intended as a sober foil to the wanton consumerism and compulsory cheer of Christmas. On the day that Festivus is now traditionally observed, the Panida is going all-in on this sardonic anti-celebration with a variety comedy fundraiser that includes trivia, skits and the customary airing of grievances. Naturally, the event culminates in feats of strength. If you’re in need of some backgrounding, be sure to watch… 208-263-9191

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

Visual Arts

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

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Mon., Dec. 23, 12 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 24, 12 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Film

The reindeer with the incandescent nose guides Santa's sleigh through a bad storm on Christmas Eve. 509-327-1050

Ski with Santa

Mon., Dec. 23, 1-3:30 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 24, 1-3:30 p.m.

Schweitzer

10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd., Sandpoint Sandpoint

Sports & Outdoors

Hit the slopes with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Schweitzer's beginner and intermediate runs and take photos with the duo. See website for full two-day schedule. 208-263-9555

Frosty the Snowman

Mon., Dec. 23, 1:15 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 24, 1:15 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Film

A discarded magic top hat brings to life the snowman that a group of children made, until a magician wants it back and the temperature starts to rise. 509-327-1050

Dress Like Santa Day

Mon., Dec. 23

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area

I-90 Exit 0, Mullan Rural Idaho

Get Tickets

$20

Sports & Outdoors

Stop by the ticket window dressed in a full-on Santa suit or Mrs. Claus outfit and receive a lift ticket for $20. Costume must been quality standards. All Santas must participate in the Santa Downhill at 11:30 am. 208-744-1301

Thai Cooking: Fresh and Fried Rolls

Mon., Dec. 23, 5:45-8:15 p.m.

The Kitchen Engine

621 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Get Tickets

$85

Food & Drink

Learn how to hand-roll fresh Thai Rolls and fry them to perfection. Then, master the art of cooking delicious chicken satay. 509-328-3335

It’s a Wonderful Life

Mon., Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

The Kenworthy

508 S. Main St., Moscow Moscow/Pullman

Get Tickets

$8

Film

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. 208-882-4127

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Mon., Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Get Tickets

$5

Film

Clark Griswold's hick cousin Eddie and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs. 509-327-1050

Open Mic Monday

Second and Fourth Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

Lyyv Entertainment

8712 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Free

Comedy, Karaoke / Open Mic

Hosted by local comedian Anthony Singleton, this open mic welcomes artists and entertainers of all genres. Open to all ages. Every second and fourth Monday of the month from 7-9 pm. 509-557-3999

Elaine Cline, Linda Dailey & Gayle Havercroft

Through Dec. 31, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Indaba Coffee Roasters (Riverside)

518 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Artists Elaine Cline, Linda Dailey and Gayle Havercroft showcase their art at Indaba. Dec. 6-31; daily from 6 am-6 pm. 509-325-0471

Julene Ewert

Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3

Moscow City Hall

206 E. Third St., Moscow Moscow/Pullman

Free

Visual Arts

Julene Ewert creates vibrant, colorful art featuring flowers and the natural world. Oct. 17-Jan. 3; Mon-Fri from 8 am-5 pm. 208-883-7000

Amanda Leigh Evans & Tia Kramer: When The River Becomes A Cloud

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 7

EWU Gallery of Art

140 Art Building, Cheney Cheney

Free

Visual Arts

DeepTime Collective, a collaboration between artists Amanda Leigh Evans and Tia Kramer, unearths how we understand ourselves within the interdependent constructs of time, place, community and landscape. 509-359-2494

Joshua Hobson

Fridays, 2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 31

Boswell Corner Gallery at NIC

1000 W. Garden Ave., Building 22, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Visual Arts

Joshua Hobson displays abstract photography. Nov. 12-Jan. 31; Mon-Thu from 10 am-4 pm, Fri from 10 am-2:30 pm. 208-769-3276

Kindergarten Countdown Storytime

Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through May 19

South Hill Library

3324 S. Perry St, Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Words

A weekly program consisting of stories, music, rhymes and interactive fun that help promote essential social-emotional, motor, language, literacy and math skills kids need to thrive in school. Ages 3-5. Sept. 9-May 19; Mon from 10-11 am. No program on Nov. 11, Dec. 23, 30, Jan 20 or Feb. 17. 509-444-5300

Whitworth Art & Design Department Faculty Exhibit

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 24

Bryan Oliver Gallery

Whitworth, 300 W. Hawthorne Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Visual Arts

An exhibit featuring art and work by Whitworth University faculty from the Art and Design department. Nov. 5-Jan. 24; Mon-Fri from 10 am-4:30 pm, Sat from 10 am-2 pm. 777-3258

Adam Blalock

Through Dec. 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Liberty Building

203 N. Washington St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Local Spokane artist Adam Blalock’s preferred subject matter is landscapes. He paints the long views at times when the lighting is the most luminous, capturing the bright glow and deep shadows of mornings and evenings. Dec.1-28, daily from 11 am-7 pm. 509-327-6920

Nicole Nutt Thomas

Through Dec. 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Pottery Place Plus

203 N. Washington St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Nicole is a mixed media artist who blends the art of embroidery with the vibrant world of painting. Her creations are a celebration of the natural world, with a particular focus on flowers. Dec. 1-28; daily from 11 am-7 pm. 509-327-6920

Tiera May, Brian Deemy & Hannah Charlton

Through Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Entropy

101 N. Stevens St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Tiera May and Brian Deemy both create eclectic, occult artwork. Hannah Charlton creates illuminated manuscripts. Dec. 6-29, daily from 11 am-6 pm. 509-414-3226

Wonder of Structure: Explorations of Science, Architecture, and Abstraction

Mondays-Fridays. Continues through Dec. 27

Chase Gallery

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

Free

Visual Arts

A group exhibition inviting viewers to explore the dynamic intersections of science, architecture, and abstraction through the works of four distinguished local artists: Lynn Hanley, Laura Kaschmitter, Seth Collier and Tarra Hall. Nov. 1-Dec. 27, Mon-Fri from 8 am-5pm. 509-321-9416