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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

Get Tickets
$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
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
Destroyer, Katie Von Schleicher

Sat., Oct. 12, 8 p.m.

The District Bar

916 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Get Tickets
$25

Live Bands

509-244-3279
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
Music for Observations

Sat., Oct. 12, 9 p.m.

WSU Jewett Observatory

Jewett Observatory, Pullman Moscow/Pullman

Free

Music & Concerts

A three-part music series pairing electronic music with the Jewett Observatory's open viewings of the night sky. 509-335-4994
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
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

Get Tickets
$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.
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
Heads-Up Portrait Club

Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Fourth Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through Dec. 14

Terrain Gallery

628 N. Monroe St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

A series of 20-minute portrait-drawing sessions. Choose another member of the group to draw, while also being drawn by others. Bring your preferred sketch pad, digital tablet, or notebook. We’ll have standard printer paper, clip boards and pencils available as well. This is not an instructor-led class, but will be facilitated by Jake Gillespie. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 10 am-noon.
Intro to Jewelry: Beading and Wire Work

Wed., Oct. 9, 5-7 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m.

Spokane Art School

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

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$53

Visual Arts

In this course, students will be allowed to pick from a variety of sample jewelry items to recreate and use as inspiration for their work. Pre-registration is required two days prior. 509-325-1500
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

Get Tickets
$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
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
KOSH

Fri., Oct. 11, 6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 6 p.m.

Chinook Steak, Seafood & Pasta

37914 S. Highway 95, Worley Rural Idaho

Live Bands

800-523-2464
Mandate for Murder

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

Get Tickets
$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.
Newsies

Fri., Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 2 p.m., Sun., Oct. 13, 2 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 19, 2 & 7 p.m., Sun., Oct. 20, 2 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 27, 2 p.m.

Spokane Children's Theatre

2727 N. Madelia, Spokane Spokane - North

Get Tickets
$12-$18

Theater & Dance, Performance Arts

The story of Jack Kelly and a band of newsboys as they stand up for their rights against powerful publishers. Oct. 11-27; Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 pm. 509-328-4886
Boone Street Hooligans Sketch Comedy Show

Fri., Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Gonzaga University Magnuson Theatre

502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Comedy

Celebrating its 23rd edition, Boone Street Hooligans is a student led sketch comedy show that performs twice a year with original scripts written by Gonzaga students. 313-6553
Into the Woods

Fri., Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Oct. 13, 2 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 20, 2 p.m.

Whitworth Cowles Auditorium

300 W. Hawthorne Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Get Tickets
$20

Theater & Dance

A fairytale retelling through the eyes of a childless baker and his wife who are cursed by a witch. Oct. 11-20; Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. 509-777-3707
The Shift

Fri., Oct. 11, 8:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 8:30 p.m.

Bolo's Bar & Grill

116 S. Best Rd., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Live Bands

509-891-8995
Heather King Band

Fri., Oct. 11, 8:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 8:30 p.m.

Iron Horse (CDA)

407 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Live Bands

208-667-7314
Karma's Circle

Fri., Oct. 11, 8:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 8:30 p.m.

Moose Lounge

401 E. Sherman Avenue, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Live Bands

208-664-7901
Lincoln Center’s 20th Anniversary

Sat., Oct. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gonzaga University

502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Community

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gonzaga’s Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center by acknowledging and honoring the history, the accomplishments and people that made this milestone event possible. To RSVP, visit gonzaga.edu/lincolncenter20th. 509-313-5760
Christian Parenting Retreat

Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Colbert Presbyterian Church

4211 E. Colbert Rd., Colbert Spokane - North

Get Tickets
$25

Community

A one-day, faith-based retreat for parents and caregivers featuring author and speaker Lacy Finn Borgo. 509-777-4437
Reforest Spokane Day

Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

James T. Slavin Conservation Area

12900 S. Keeney Rd., Spokane Spokane - South

Get Tickets
Free

Sports & Outdoors, Community

This annual event focuses on restoring the natural beauty and ecological balance of our region through hands-on volunteer tree planting efforts. Registration required. 509-477-4730
Mt. Spokane Band Artisan Craft Food Fair

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

Mt. Spokane High School

6015 E. Mt Spokane Park Dr., Mead Rural Eastern WA

$2

Community, Crafts, Food & Drink

This annual fundraiser features 165 vendors selling handmade crafts, art and other consumer items. Benefits the Mt. Spokane High School Bands and Color Guard. 509-939-4530
Community Perspectives Tour: Marissa Collier

Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

1535 NE Wilson Rd., Pullman Moscow/Pullman

Free

Visual Arts

Individuals from WSU campus and the wider community speak about their unique interpretation of several works in the current exhibitions, charting connections among art and personal experiences across disciplines. Dietitian Marissa Collier talks through the Art of Food exhibition. 509-335-1910