Spokane
Calendar
For events with extended runs, such as plays and gallery shows,
please visit the Ongoing Events Calendar.
For additional community listings, visit the Spokane
Arts Commission.
Tuesday, September
7, 2010
7pm - No Cover
Darin Hildebrand
Rocket Market
726 E 43rd, Spokane, WA [map]
Darin Hilderbrand AKA: "Just Plain Darin" will play live acoustic music
at the Rocket Market. For more information, email justplaindarin@mac.com.
Wednesday, September
8, 2010
6:30 pm - $5
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
NW MAC
2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA [map]
Wednesday Night at the Museum continues with the film, Jack Smith and the Destruction
of Atlantis. Jack Smith is simultaneously hailed as the grandfather of performance
art, a groundbreaking photographer. This documentary portrait pays homage to New
York's ultimate anti-hero and the original King of the Underground. (Presented
by Contemporary Arts Alliance) Cost is $5 at the door with cash or check.
Wednesday, September
8, 2010
7pm - FREE
Robert P. Crosby
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Retired educator Robert P. Crosby presents his travel memoir, A Month in Volpaia,
Tuscany: Diary of a Temporary Citizen. For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Thursday, September
9, 2010
Noon - $100 per person, $400 per team
6th Annual Cancer Care Northwest Foundation Golf Classic
MeadowWood
Golf Course
24051 East Valleyway, Liberty Lake, WA [map]
The Cancer
Care Northwest Foundation is proud to host its 6th Annual CCNW Golf Classic
with proceeds benefiting the Foundation. The CCNW Foundation is a non-profit organization
dedicated to helping Inland Northwest cancer patients and their families. Tee
time is at 1:30 pm. For more information call 509.228.1360 / fax 509.252.9300
or email foundation@ccnw.net.
Thursday, September
9, 2010
4pm - FREE
Pete Holm
The Shop
S Perry St, Spokane, WA [map]
Pete Holm will be performing original, traditional and contemporary acoustic folk
at the South Perry Farmers' Market, 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday, September
10, 2010
1 pm to 5 pm - Free
Library Book Sale
Reardan Memorial Library
120 S. Oak Street, Reardan, WA [map]
Book sale and yard sale at Reardan Memorial Library during All-City Yard Sale
weekend. For more information call (509) 994-9997.
Friday, September
10, 2010
7pm - Free
Suzanne Jauchius
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Professional psychic Suzanne Jauchius describes the obstacles she has encountered
in a world unsympathetic to her gift of prediction and her path to self-fulfillment
as she presents her book,You Know Your Way Home. For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Friday, September
10, 2010
7 pm - FREE
"Journey To Jamaa" Film Screening
The Service Station
9315 N. Nevada , Spokane, WA [map]
Journey to Jamaa is an interactive experience that uses film to tell the story
of two real-life children from Uganda who make an unforgettable journey from poverty
to hope. There are three chances to see it! For more
information call 1-866-SPOKANE or email journeytojamaa@worldvision.org.
Saturday, September
11, 2010
9am - FREE
Diminishing Faculties
Liberty Lake Farmers' Market
1421 N Meadowwood Ln, Liberty Lake, WA [map]
The band "Diminishing Faculties" will be performing classic rock at
the Liberty Lake Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, September
11, 2010
9 am to 5 pm - Free
Library Book Sale
Reardan Memorial Library
120 S. Oak Street, Reardan, WA [map]
Book sale and yard sale at Reardan Memorial Library during All-City Yard Sale
weekend. For more information call (509) 994-9997.
Saturday, September
11, 2010
9:30 am to Noon - $15-$20 Registration
Spokane AIDS Walk
Riverfront Park
North Bank Shelter
507 N Howard, Spokane, WA [map]
Registration is now open at www.spokaneaids.org.
The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for youth. You can also register on the day
of the event at Riverfront Park. The theme is "Cover Your Head!". Prizes
for most creative hats. For more information email ryano@san-nw.org.
Saturday, September
11, 2010
10 am - Free
AIDS Caregiver Kit Build
NorthTown Mall
4750 N Division St, Spokane, WA [map]
Come take action on the National day of Service and Remembrance. World
Vision needs your help to assemble medications and supplies for people living
with AIDS. Providing AIDS kits is a tangible way you can show compassion towards
those suffering. For more information call 1-866-SPOKANE or email countonme@worldvision.org.
Saturday, September
11, 2010
7 pm - FREE
"Journey To Jamaa" Film Screening
The Service Station
9315 N. Nevada , Spokane, WA [map]
Journey to Jamaa is an interactive experience that uses film to tell the story
of two real-life children from Uganda who make an unforgettable journey from poverty
to hope. There are three chances to see it! For more
information call 1-866-SPOKANE or email journeytojamaa@worldvision.org.
Sunday, September
12, 2010
9:30 am to 2:30 pm - $20 registration
SpokeFest
Downtown Spokane
Join us for the Third Annual SpokeFest
Bicycle Ride. The ride begins downtown and finishes at SpokeFair on the Post Street
Bridge next to Riverfront Park. For more information call 509-220-8544, email
mike3939@comcast.net, or visit the SpokeFest
website.
Sunday, September
12, 2010
12:30 pm - Free
Kay Carlson
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Former pharmaceutical sales rep Kay Carlson will discuss “How the Pharmaceutical
Industry is Preying on Children in the U.S.,” and then sign copies of her
book, Diary of a Legal Drug Dealer. For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Sunday, September
12, 2010
6 pm - FREE
"Journey To Jamaa" Film Screening
The Service Station
9315 N. Nevada , Spokane, WA [map]
Journey to Jamaa is an interactive experience that uses film to tell the story
of two real-life children from Uganda who make an unforgettable journey from poverty
to hope. There are three chances to see it! For more
information call 1-866-SPOKANE or email journeytojamaa@worldvision.org.
Wednesday, September
15, 2010
6:30 pm - $5
Deconstructing the Lore of Lewis and Clark
NW MAC
2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA [map]
Author and historian David Nicandri will discuss his book, River of Promise that
fills the gaps in our understanding of Lewis and Clark's legendary expedition.
Nicandri is the director of the Western WA State Historical Society. Presented
by the MAC. Cost is $5 at the door for all guests.
Thursday, September
16, 2010
4pm - FREE
Jenny Edgren
The Shop
S Perry St, Spokane, WA [map]
Jenny Edgren will perform a mix of acoustic folk tunes at the South Perry Farmers'
Market, 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday, September
17, 2010
5:30 pm - Free
Readers’ Theater: Scenes from Vesta
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Actress Alice Kennedy and playwright Brian Harnetiaux perform an excerpt from
his play, Vesta, then sell tickets to the full-length production to be performed
at Civic Theatre in October. Ticket sales benefit Hospice of Spokane. For information,
call (509) 838-0206.
Friday, September
17, 2010
7pm - Free
Kate McLachlan
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Local author Kate McLachlan presents her novel, Rip Van Dyke, in which the main
character travels 20 years forward in time where she discovers that neither family
nor friends recognize her and she is free to start a new life. For information,
call (509) 838-0206.
Friday, September
17, 2010
9 pm to 1 am - $5
Elephant Revival with The Mile Markers & Mark Ward
Seaside (fka Blvd)
333 W Spokane Falls Blvd , Spokane, WA [map]
Nederland Colorado neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival plays a unique blend
of an emerging new musical genre called Transcendental Folk. For more information
call (509) 455-7826.
Saturday, September
18, 2010
8 am to noon - $23.00
Newport Autumn Bloom 5K & 10K Fun Run
Newport Hospital & Health Services
Foundation
714 N Pine Street, Newport , WA [map]
A new second seeding prequalification race for Bloomsday 2011. Start and finish
lines are at Newport City Park. The race is sponsored by the NHHS Foundation,
with proceeds benefitting NHHS health care services. Entry deadline is Sept. 18,
2010. For more information call 509-447-7928 or email clyons-holestine@phd1.org.
Saturday, September
18, 2010
10 am to 5 pm - $95-$120
Step In the Write Direction
Northwest Museum of
Arts and Culture
2316 W 1st Avenue, Spokane, WA [map]
The Society of Children's
Book Writers and Illustrators holds their 6th annual regional conference at
the MAC. Workshops lead by Simon Pulse Editor, Literary Agent, Author and Illustrator.
For more information email CAT09tales@hotmail.com.
Register at the SCBWI website.
Sunday, September
19, 2010
12:30 pm - Free
R. Gregory Nokes
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Former AP journalist R. Gregory Nokes presents his book, Massacred for Gold: The
Chinese in Hells Canyon, in which he exposes of the murders of 1887 and traces
reasons why the crime was lost to history for so many years. For information,
call (509) 838-0206.
Tuesday, September
21, 2010
7pm - Free
Jon Turk
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Adventure kayaker Jon Turk presents his latest book, The Raven’s Gift, in
which he tells of an amazing journey with a shaman who heals his badly broken
pelvis. For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Tuesday, September
21, 2010
7pm - $7 at the door
Rockin' Bluegrass
Rockin' B Ranch
3912 N Idaho Rd, Liberty Lake, WA [map]
Join the crowd at Rockin' B for Bluegrass with two regional bands: Big Red Barn
and Columbia. Each of these high-octane bluegrass groups accents the positive
in rousing and soulful compositions. This concert will have you slappin' your
thigh in time with the bass, and clamorin' for more. A friendly, down-home evening.
For information, call the box office at 509-891-9016.
Wednesday, September
22, 2010
4pm - FREE
Pete Holm
Millwood Community Presbyterian
Church
3223 N Marguerite Rd, Spokane, WA [map]
Pete Holm will be performing original, traditional and contemporary acoustic folk
at the Millwood Farmers' Market, 4 to 6 p.m.
Wedesday, September
22, 2010
7pm - Free
Tyler Tullis
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Local author Tyler Tullis presents his science fiction novel, Sophie, in which
a college student finds a damaged spacecraft which carries a beautiful young woman
who must escape from a dangerous past. For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Friday, September
24, 2010
1pm - $100 includes green fee, cart and luau
Fore Autism Golf Tournament
Indian Canyon
Golf Course
4304 W West Dr, Spokane, WA [map]
A golf tournament & luau dinner you'll never forget! Fun for the whole family!
Golfers, non-golfers and kids. There will be kids' activities in the afternoon
followed by a luau dinner & evening activities. Proceeds to benefit Northwest
Autism Center. Luau dinner is $10-$20 for non-golfers. For more information
call 509-328-1582 or email info@nwautism.org.
September 24-26,
2010
Various Times - Free
Valleyfest
Mirabeau Point Park/CenterPlace
2426 North Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA [map]
Valleyfest is a weekend
of family fun! Hot Air Balloons, pancake breakfast, 5K/10K Run, Car Show, Kids
Zone, Biking & Fishing. Taste of the Valley, 3 stages of music & entertainment,
food, marketplace & crafter booths. Something for everyone...all weekend long!
The Hearts of Gold Parade kicks the event off on Friday at 7pm. Saturday, join
the fun from 6:30 am to 9 pm. Sunday's events run 6:30 am to 5 pm. For more information
call 509-922-3299 or email info@valleyfest.org.
Saturday, September
25, 2010
9 am to 2 pm - Free
Inspiring
Knowledge. Inspiring Life!
Spokane Community College
1810 N. Greene St., Spokane, WA
[map]
Cancer Care Northwest
is planning its Second Annual Cancer Resource Health Fair which will feature cancer
and general health screenings, educational lectures featuring CCNW’s physicians
and staff, booth exhibits from local community partners, chair massages, yoga
classes, relaxation techniques, artwork created by cancer patients, teeth whitening
and more. Body mass index assessments (BMI) and mole & skin cancer screenings
will also be provided. Cancer nurses, counselors and cancer support staff will
be on site to answer your questions. For
more information call Allison Benjamin at 509.228.1335.
Tuesday, September
28, 2010
7pm - Free
Eileen M. Starr
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Planetarium educator Eileen Starr presents her book, Star Myths of Northern Cultures,
which explains the diverse mythologies of northern peoples in regard to the constellations.
For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Wednesday, September
29, 2010
7pm - Free
Jo Ann Bender
Auntie's Auditorium
Main and Washington, Spokane, WA [map]
Local author Jo Ann Bender presents a work of historical fiction, Lebensborn,
which centers on a network of maternity homes for women who had encounters with
the SS during World War II. For information, call (509) 838-0206.
Thursday, September
30, 2010
4pm - FREE
Koyasuyo
The Shop
S Perry St, Spokane, WA [map]
The band "Koyasuyo" will be performing South American Andean music at
the South Perry Farmers' Market, 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday, October
1, 2010
5pm - FREE
First Friday/Artwalk
Various Locations
Join artists, musicians and local businesses throughout the Spokane region for
First Friday. Click
here for the complete list of participating locations.
Wednesday, October
6, 2010
9am - FREE
Pete Holm & Jenny Edgren
Downtown Spokane Farmers' Market
5th Ave between Division & Browne, Spokane, WA [map]
Pete Holm & Jen Edgren will be performing original, traditional and contemporary
acoustic folk at the Downtown Spokane Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Thursday, October
7, 2010
4pm - FREE
Pete Holm
The Shop
S Perry St, Spokane, WA [map]
Pete Holm will be performing original, traditional and contemporary acoustic folk
at the South Perry Farmers' Market, 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, October
14, 2010
4pm - FREE
Jenny Edgren
The Shop
S Perry St, Spokane, WA [map]
Jenny Edgren will perform a mix of acoustic folk tunes at the South Perry Farmers'
Market, 4 to 7 p.m., located at The Shop on South Perry St.
Saturday, October
30, 2010
8pm - $33-$36
Paula Poundstone
Bing Crosby Theatre
901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA [map]
Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula
Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. Tickets are available
at TicketsWest.
Saturday, October
30, 2010
9pm
Diminishing Faculties
Swinging Doors
Francis Ave, Spokane, WA [map]
The band "Diminishing Faculties" will be performing classic rock at
the Swinging Doors' Halloween Dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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