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Sat., Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Oct. 6, 2 p.m., Thu., Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 2 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 13, 2 p.m.

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
Faith, Film, and Philosophy Series: Spiritual Film Themes in 2024

Mon., Oct. 7, 7-9:30 p.m., Tue., Oct. 8, 7-9:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 9, 7-9:30 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 11, 7-9:30 p.m.

Gonzaga University

502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Film, Education

These discussions center around spiritual themes in popular modern TV shows and movies. Several scholars present original work surrounding the topic. 509-328-4220
Health & Wellness Resource Fair

Fri., Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Southside Community Center

3151 E. 27th Ave., Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Community, Health & Wellness

Visit with health, financial security and planning professionals. Plus, get a free COVID and or flu shot from Walgreens' pharmacists. 509-701-5964
Drink Fresh: A Celebration of Fresh Hop Beer

Fri., Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Lumberbeard Brewing

25 E. Third Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Food & Drink

Enjoy fresh hop beers from Lumberbeard and across the state. 509-381-5142
Art, Science or Forensics

Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Fridays, 1-5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m. Continues through Nov. 28

Shotgun Studios

1625 W. Water Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

This show featuring works by Robert Lloyd invites participants to explore AI by breaking the fear barrier surrounding the medium. Oct. 11-Nov. 28; Fri from 1-5 pm, Sat from 1-4 pm. 509-688-3757
UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black

Fri., Oct. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

South Hill Library

3324 S. Perry St, Spokane Spokane - South

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Free

Words

Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau presenter Steve Edmiston lectures on the Washington State history that continues to shape UFO narratives. 444-5331
Celebrating Venezuela

Fri., Oct. 11, 5-8 p.m.

Manito Park

1800 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Community

A day dedicated to celebrating Venezuelan traditions and culture, offering a vibrant glimpse into the country's rich heritage and spirited way of life with traditional food and music. 509-558-9359
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
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
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
Mask

Through Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Liberty Building

203 N. Washington St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

A group show featuring depictions of masks of all kinds from several local artists. Sept. 29-Oct. 26, daily from 11 am-7 pm. 509-327-6920
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.
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
Sarah Knobel: What Remains Transparent

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 8

EWU Gallery of Art

140 Art Building, Cheney Cheney

Free

Visual Arts

What happens when things in our world are no longer useful? Do they transcend into beauty or descend into decay? Photographer Sarah Knobel sees mystery, destruction and hope in every object around her. Step into her world through What Remains Transparent, an exhibition at Eastern Washington University’s Gallery of Art, where Knobel takes plastic objects left to the wayside — mostly leftover packaging from everyday goods — and puts them center stage. She explores the beauty and havoc that this material wreaks on our globe. But bright colors, whimsical compositions and thoughtful contrasts bring to life a world you’ll want… 509-359-2494
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
Mandate for Murder

Sat., Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Northwoods Performing Arts Center

3645 N. SR 211, Newport Rural Eastern WA

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$12-$35

Theater & Dance

A political satire play about a murder that occurs during a mayoral candidate's surprise birthday party on election night. Dinner served at 6:30 pm show at 7:30 pm. See website for menu. Oct. 4-19; Fri-Sat at 6:30 pm.
Russell Peters

Thu., Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11, 7 & 9:45 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 7 & 9:45 p.m.

Spokane Comedy Club

315 W. Sprague, Spokane Spokane - Downtown

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$40-$50

Comedy

Peters is a Canadian standup comedian and actor. He was the first comedian to get a Netlifx standup special. 509-318-9998
New Leaf Fall Festival

Fri., Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

New Leaf Nursery

12655 N. Government Way, Hayden Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Community

Celebrate the new season with local vendors, artisans, pony rides, food, displays and music from Lake Town Sound. Oct. 11-13; Fri-Sat from 9 am-5 pm, Sun from 10 am-4 pm. 208-762-4825
It's a Small World...and We're All Connected

Fri., Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.

St. Luke Lutheran Church

9706 N. Division St., Spokane Spokane - North

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Free

Words, Education

Dr. Terry McGonigal, former dean of spiritual life at Whitworth University Chapel, speaks on the migration theme woven throughout scripture, and Matthew Soerens, World Relief vice-president of advocacy, on the myths and facts surrounding immigration. 509-467-5256
School's Out Youth and Family Adventures

Fri., Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun., Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon., Dec. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fri., Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Mt. Spokane State Park

26107 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Mead Spokane - North

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Sports & Outdoors

Guides share tips, tricks and cool trivia through family-friendly activities. Trips leave from a central location. More info after pre-registration. 509-363-5414
Write Together: A Community Writing Session

Fri., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Liberty Park Library

402 S. Pittsburgh St., Spokane Spokane - East

Free

Words

Bring your current writing project and your favorite writing tools (pens/pencils/notebooks/laptops) and prepare to hunker down and write with local novelist and Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields.
Genealogy Drop-In Sessions

Second Friday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through Jan. 10

Spokane Valley Library

22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Free

Community

Get help researching the story of your family. Come into the library to learn about our genealogy resources and work with experienced genealogy enthusiasts to learn how to fill out your family tree and explore various genealogy websites and charts. Adults. Presented by Eastern Washington Genealogical Society. Every second Friday from 10 am-noon. 509-893-8400
Fall's Changing Leaves

Fri., Oct. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

South Hill Library

3324 S. Perry St, Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Words

Explore the changing, colorful leaves of the fall season through a picture book, science and hands-on activities. Bring a few leaves of any color or size. For homeschoolers ages 3-8. 444-5331
Healthy Meals & Vitamins

Fri., Oct. 11, 11-11:30 a.m.

Southside Community Center

3151 E. 27th Ave., Spokane Spokane - South

Free

Health & Wellness

Nutritional Health Coach Katherine MacNair from Natural Grocers at the Health & Wellness Fair as she discusses how to build healthy and delicious meals and how to fill in common nutritional deficiencies with smart supplementation. 509-535-0803
Spokane Home Idea Show

Fri., Oct. 11, 12-7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

404 N. Havana St., Spokane Spokane - East

$10-$12

Community

A showcase of home idea vendors, decor, upgrades and more. Oct. 11-13. 509-477-1766
Gem State Tattoo Convention

Fri., Oct. 11, 2-11 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Kootenai County Fairgrounds

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

$20-$45

Community

This third annual event features guest tattoo artists, panels, discussions and demonstrations. Oct. 11-13. 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
The Wavy Bunch Night Market & Street Fair

Second Friday of every month, 5-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11

Catalyst Building

601 E. Riverside Ave, Spokane Spokane - East

$3

Farmers Market, Festival, Visual Arts

An immersive art fair with vendors and live music. Second Fridays from 5-9 pm, June 14-Oct. 11. 208-920-1856