Events starting Nov. 8 in Spokane

Dmitri Matheny Plays Henry Mancini

509-474-1621

Fri., Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

Hamilton Studio

1427 W. Dean Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$25

Sarah Knobel: What Remains Transparent

327-9501

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

EWU Gallery of Art

140 Art Building, Cheney Cheney

Free

Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection

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

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

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

It Happened Here: Expo '74 Fifty Years Later

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

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

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

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

Tartuffe

Thu., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 10, 2 p.m.

211 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane Spokane - East

Business Brew: Coffee & Business Insight

$14-$18

Theater & Dance

Molière's classic satire about a fraudulent, zealous intruder. Nov. 7-10; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. 509-313-4776

Fri., Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m.

The Hive

2904 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Spokane - East

Free

Genealogy Drop-In Sessions

Business owners and entrepreneurs can ask questions and get real-time answers and feedback. 509-444-5300

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

Write Together: A Community Writing Session

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

Fri., Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hillyard Library

4110 N. Cook St., Spokane Spokane - North

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. 444-5331

Community Perspectives Tour: David Janssen Jr.

Fri., Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

1535 NE Wilson Rd., Pullman Moscow/Pullman

Free

Awkward Family Photos: Holiday Cringe Edition

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. Assistant Professor David Janssen Jr. provides a teaching artist's perspective on works in the 50 Years exhibition. 509-335-1910

Fri., Nov. 8, 4-5:30 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 9, 2-5:30 p.m.

Spokane Valley Library

22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Free

Create cringe-tastic photos that capture wonderfully awkward memories. Bring your holiday sweaters and best “worst” outfits for a hilariously wince-inducing and jolly time. All ages. Registration is required. 509-893-8400

Brian Jacobs

Fri., Nov. 8, 5-8 p.m.

Pend d'Oreille Winery

301 Cedar St., Sandpoint Sandpoint

Free

Spokane Pride's Murder Mystery

877-452-9011

Fri., Nov. 8, 5-8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Corbin Senior Center

827 W. Cleveland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

$35

Rebel Junk Holiday Market

Set in the 1980's on a movie set, you are invited to 'dress to impress' and join our live studio audience. Dinner is provided and there is a bar for your pleasure. 509-760-4676

Fri., Nov. 8, 5:30-8 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kootenai County Fairgrounds

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

$10-$15

Spokane Convention Center

An array of unique, vintage and handcrafted items for the holiday season from over 100 vendor booths. Nov. 8-9; Fri from 5:30-8 pm, Sat from 10 am-4 pm. 208-765-4969

Epicurean Delight

Fri., Nov. 8, 6 p.m.

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

Magic The Gathering Foundations Prerelease

$225-$475

Benefit

Benefiting the Blood Center Foundation of the Inland Northwest and Vitalant, guests are invited to enjoy delicious food and drink, creatively prepared and presented from local restaurants and libations. 279-7000

Fri., Nov. 8, 6-10 p.m., Sat., Nov. 9, 1-5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 10, 12-4 p.m.

The Comic Book Shop (NorthTown)

4750 N. Division St., Spokane Spokane - North

$35

World Cooking: Afghan Food

Players will get 15% off packs and singles just for signing up. Each player will get a prerelease kit that contains six packs and a promo to build their deck with to compete in the event. 509-487-4175

Fri., Nov. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free

Food & Drink

Chef Arzoo Arian demonstrates the preparation of a traditional Afghan dish in an online presentation while you follow along in your home kitchen.

Theresa Edwards Band

Fri., Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m.

Barrister Winery

1213 W. Railroad Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Unit Souzou: Constant State of Otherness

509-465-3591

Fri., Nov. 8, 7-9:30 p.m.

Panida Theater

300 N. First Ave, Sandpoint Sandpoint

Music & Concerts, Theater & Dance

$10-$25

An expressive blend of Taiko drumming and Japanese folk dance. 208-263-6139

Scott H Biram, The Hooten Hallers

Fri., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.

The Big Dipper

171 S. Washington, Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$18

Jaguar Room at The Chameleon

House Fire

Fri., Nov. 8, 9 p.m.

1801 W. Sunset Blvd., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Slap Frost Tour: DJ True Justice, Vocab Slick, Z-Man

$10-$15

DJ / Dance

Fri., Nov. 8, 8 p.m.

The District Bar

916 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Regional Theatre of the Palouse

$12-$15

DJ / Dance

509-244-3279

Scrooge! The Musical

Thu., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 9, 1:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sun., Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m., Wed., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 16, 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m.

122 N. Grand Ave., Pullman Moscow/Pullman

$30-$35

Theater & Dance

Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Nov. 7-17; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun at 1:30 pm. 509-334-0750

Monster Jam

Fri., Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Sat., Nov. 9, 1 & 7 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 10, 1 p.m.

Spokane Arena

720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Community, Sports & Outdoors

Monster truck drivers and their 12,000-pound trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Nov. 8-10; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 1 pm. 509-279-7000

Beauty and the Beast

Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays, 7 p.m. Continues through Nov. 17

Bing Crosby Theater

901 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$18-$20

Theater & Dance

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Nov. 8-17; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 3 pm. 509-227-7404

Second Friday Artwalk

Second Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

Downtown Coeur d'Alene

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

Free

Stroll the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy locally- and nationally-acclaimed artists, along with local shops, restaurants and businesses. 208-415-0116

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