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First Friday Reception: Aaron Smith & Gatieh Nacario

Fri., Oct. 4, 3-7 p.m.

Avenue West Gallery

907 W. Boone Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Meet the artists, enjoy some refreshments and listen to live music. 509-838-4999
Carousel

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Oct. 13

Spokane Civic Theatre

1020 N. Howard St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

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$15 - $41

Theater & Dance

In May 1873, a bustling carnival enlivens a small fishing village on the rocky New England coastline. Charming but troubled Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan, a quiet girl who works in the mill, fall in love, marry and have a stormy relationship that leads to tragedy. Sept. 13-Oct. 13; Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. (Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 performances at 2 pm.) 509-325-2507
Shakesbeer: Brews, Brats and The Bard

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

The Innovation Den

415 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

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$25

Benefit

A fundraising event for Shakespeare Coeur d'Alene featuring live performances, beer, bratwurst and a sneak peek of the group's upcoming show. 208-818-0654
60x60

Fri., Oct. 4, 6-7 p.m.

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

211 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane Spokane - East

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$8-$10

Theater & Dance

An annual concert featuring 60 dance works, each running 60 seconds long. All music is composed by Gonzaga students or faculty and the choreography is created by student, faculty and alumni. 509-313-4776
Relentless Wrestling 24: Pinnacle

Fri., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

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

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$39+

Sports & Outdoors

509-242-7000
The Great Pumpkin Fest

Fridays-Sundays, 12-10 p.m. Continues through Oct. 13

Brick West Brewing Co.

1318 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Community

For three weekends, thousands of pumpkins take over the West End of downtown Spokane. Join Brick West Brewing Co. for the Great Pumpkin Fest, a multi-week autumnal extravaganza benefiting Project ID, a nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, and Love Your Neighbor Foundation, which aids neighbors in need. All you’ve got to do is head to the brewery and pick out your favorite pumpkin from Joshua Loera, aka the Pumpkin Cowboy. In addition to everyone’s favorite gourd, there will be furry friends from 2nd Chance Petting Zoo, free live music, line dancing and face painting. Bust out the blanket scarves… 509-279-2982
Funny Girl

Tue., Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 1 & 6:30 p.m.

First Interstate Center for the Arts

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

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Theater & Dance

A musical based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Oct. 1-6; Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sat also at 2 pm, Sun at 1 pm and 6:30 pm. 509-279-7000
Terrain 15

Thu., Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 4, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Downtown Spokane

n/a, Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

An annual, one-night only, juried multimedia art and music event featuring all-local art. Preview night (Thu, Oct. 3) is a ticketed event, the main event (Fri, Oct. 4) is free. Takes place at 314 W. Riverside Ave. 000-000-0000
First Friday

Spokane

n/a, Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Visual Arts

Art galleries and businesses across downtown Spokane and beyond host monthly receptions to showcase new displays of art. First Fridays of each month from 5-8 pm. Details at firstfridayspokane.org.
It Happened Here: Expo '74 Fifty Years Later

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
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

Visual Arts

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
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
Ludmila Pawlowska: Icons in Transformation

Sundays, 1-4 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Continues through Nov. 6

St. James Episcopal Church

1410 NE. Stadium Way, Pullman Moscow/Pullman

Free

Visual Arts

“Yesterday I saw a collection of old Russian icons,” wrote French painter Henri Matisse in 1911. “The artist’s soul emerges in these icons like a mystical flower. It is through them that we should learn to understand art.” Orthodox Christian iconography is an ancient painting style that draws its power from repetition, history and tradition. But ancient Russian icons have inspired contemporary artist Ludmila Pawlowska to create genre-bending, tradition-violating spiritual explorations she calls “Icons in Transformation.” She combines ancient color symbolism and religious motifs with her unique 3D abstract painting techniques. Icons in Transformation has toured the country, often in… 509-332-1742
Higher Ground: An Exhibition of Art, Ephemera and Form

Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 31

Washington State University

2000 NE Stadium Way, Pullman Moscow/Pullman

Free

Visual Arts

Higher Ground features artwork and archival material from across the Palouse that speaks to the history of queer experience in the area including historical photographs, writings and pieces of art. Located in the MASC Gallery at Washington State University. April 26-Oct. 31; Mon-Fri from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Opening reception: Fri, April 26 from 6-8 pm. 509-551-4231
Sally Machlis & Delphine Keim

Fridays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1

Boswell Corner Gallery at NIC

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

Free

Visual Arts

Sally Machlis and Delphine Keim address social, political and environmental issues through large mixed media works on paper and installations. Sept. 17-Nov. 1; Mon-Thu from 10 am-4 pm, Fri from 10 am-2:30 pm. 208-769-3276
Macbeth

Sundays, 2 p.m. and Thursdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27

Stage Left Theater

108 W. Third Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

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$25-$30

Theater & Dance

A brave Scottish general named MacBeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Oct. 4-27; Thu-Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm.
Fall Festival of Homes

Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free

Community

The annual event is the largest new home construction showcase in the Inland Northwest, featuring 19 homes from Spokane-area builders located in neighborhoods throughout the greater Spokane area. Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6 from 10 am-5 pm.
Fall for History: Bedlam in the Bitterroots

Thu., Oct. 3, Fri., Oct. 4, Sat., Oct. 5 and Sun., Oct. 6

Wallace

n/a, Wallace Rural Idaho

Community

A weekend of events based on Silver Valley history including presentations, panels, bus and home tours and more. Oct. 3-6, times vary.
Genealogy for Beginners

Fri., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spokane Valley Library

22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Free

Community

Learn the tools and tips you need to get started on your journey of genealogical discovery. Learn the basics of researching to get results and discover useful websites and databases to find family histories. Adults. Presented by Eastern Washington Genealogical Society. 509-893-8400
Heartbreaker First Friday Artwalk

Fri., Oct. 4, 1-8 p.m.

Heartbreaker Tattoo & Artist Co-op

830 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts, Community

Local artist Heather March performs a live painting demonstration and the shop offers flash tattoo specials from $80. 509-990-7234
Are We Scared Yet?

Fri., Oct. 4, Sat., Oct. 5 and Sun., Oct. 6

Pend Oreille Playhouse

236 S. Union Ave., Newport Rural Eastern WA

Theater & Dance

Max and Katie are lost at a spooky campsite in the middle of the woods. Fortunately, Counselor Ned, a cheerful, but rather strange, camp counselor is there to help them out. Oct. 4-6; times TBA. 509-447-9900
Vintage Market Days

Fri., Oct. 4, Sat., Oct. 5 and Sun., Oct. 6

Kootenai County Fairgrounds

4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Community

An upscale, open air market featuring vintage and vintage inspired collections 208-765-4969
Youth Pottery Class

Fridays, 4-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18

Emerge

119 N. Second St., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

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$165

Visual Arts

learn how to make pinch pots, coil pots, and gain the basic knowledge of working with clay. Ages 12-15. Sept. 17-Oct. 18; Fridays from 4-6 pm. 208-930-1876
Ron Keiper Trio

Fri., Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m.

Pend d'Oreille Winery

301 Cedar St., Sandpoint Sandpoint

Free

Live Bands

877-452-9011
International Surrealism in America

Fridays, 5-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 5

Shotgun Studios

1625 W. Water Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Seventeen international artists are featured in this surrelist showcase including Spokane artists Roch Fautch, and Dara Debast along with Portugese artist Santiago Ribeiro. Sept. 6-Oct. 10, Fri from 5-9 pm. 509-688-3757
JamShack

Fri., Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Post Falls Brewing Company

112 N. Spokane St., Post Falls Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Live Bands

208-773-7301
Song Circle with Laurence Cole

Fri., Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m.

Harmony Woods Retreat Center

11507 S. Keeney Rd., Spokane Spokane - South

Get Tickets
$30

Music & Concerts

A song circle experience led by Laurence Cole. 509-993-2968
Sip and Spin

Fri., Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m.

Emerge

119 N. Second St., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

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$30

Visual Arts, Food & Drink

Enjoy a glass of wine while Katie walks you through the basics of working with clay. Ages 21+. 208-930-1876
Whiskey Barrel Weekend 2024

Fri., Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S. Second, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

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Food & Drink

The Coeur d'Alene Resort partners with Maker's Mark to celebrate the craftsmanship of whiskey through custom blends, tasting events, a golf match and more. 208-765-4000
90s Flannel Fest

Fri., Oct. 4, 6-11 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 5-12:45 p.m.

Grant County Fairgrounds

3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake Rural Eastern WA

Get Tickets
$34-$144

Live Bands

An outdoor music festival featuring 11 tribute bands. 509 765-3581