May 2025

 

To May 4  • An American in Paris, in the wake of WWII, a young American soldier, a French girl and a European city, Regional Theatre of the Palouse, 122 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, Th-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 1:30 p.m., 334-0750, rtoptheatre@gmail.com, rtoptheatre.org
To May 21 • A Matter of Balance: Preventing Falls, learn strategies to set realistic goals to increase activity and identify environmental adjustments to reduce risk factors. 8 sessions for group discussion, problem solving, brainstorming and gentle exercises, Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., M, W 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., registration required, 893-8340, scld.org
To May 23 • Strut Your Stuff, 20th Anniversary Art Show with work from 15 local artists focused on natural heritage, industrial legacy of sawmills and community spirit, The Jacklin Arts& Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls, Tue-Sun, times vary, (208) 457-8950, director@thejacklincenter.org, thejacklincenter.org
To June 1 • Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset, exhibit showcasing the world of samurai, armor, weaponry and personal items from the powerful military class that ruled Japan for nearly 700 years, northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First, Tues to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org
To June 28 • Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU 1533 NE Wilson Rd., Pullman, Tues to Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 335-1910, debby_stinson@wsu.edu, museum@wsu.edu
To Sept 28 • Fire: Rebirth and Resilience, exhibit about 1889 Spokane Fire and information about how destruction is a catalyst for rebirth and resilience, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., Tues to Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org

May 1       • Let's Talk Mental Health, Frontier Behavioral Health, get help and give support, information and resources, ask questions, dispel myths, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fbh-invites-you-tickets-1274745250359?aff=oddtdtcreator
               • Fig Tree Development/Benefit and Board meetings, Zoom, noon - Development, 1 to 3 p.m. - Board, 535-1813, mary@thefigtree.org
               • May Day Student Led Workers' Day Rally, Lunaa, Nuestras Raices, Spokane Downtown, 1 to 3 p.m., hbpaofspokane.org
               • Resource & Self-Care Fair, Northeast Family, Youth, System Partner Roundtable and Passages Family Support, 40 organizations, for Apple Health/Medicaid eligible individuals and families in Eastern WA, raffle, health screenings, bra fitting, EBT applications, health and behavioral health resources, refreshments, 1700 S. Assembly Rd., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., 892-9241, passagesfs.org
               • May Day: National Day of Action, May Day March and Picnic: Power to the Potluck! Cougar Plaza, Pullman, 2 to 7 p.m., https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/777390/
               • Gardening for Kids, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Hearld Rd., Cecilia McGowan, Master Gardener teaches Grades K-5 about plants and lifecycles with hands-on learning and stories, 3:30 p.m., 893-8400, scld.org, May 6, North Spokane Library 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., 3:30 p.m. May 7, Cheney Library, 610 First St., 3:30 p.m., May 13, Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal,3;30 p.m., 893-8340
               • May Day Gathering, Riverfront Park Clocktower, 5 to 8 p.m., latinosenspokane.org
               • May Day: National Day of Action, May Day Strong: We are the Many, Sandpoint, ID, 6 to 8 p.m., https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/779489/
               • Master Gardener Workshop: Seed Saving, Liberty Park Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, Teaches identifying, harvesting and storing seeds with Spokane County Master Gardeners, 232-2510, library@libertylakewa.gov, scld.org

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Taize Prayer, Zoom, 4:15 p.m., bartletts@gonzaga.edu

May 2       • Spocanopy Planting, with The Lands Council Care for your community this spring by planting street trees, Corbin Park, 501 W. Park Pl, 12 to 3 p.m., https://landscouncil.org/events
               • First Friday, Spokane, Spokane's local artists, 5 to 8 p.m., downtownspokane.org/first-friday
               • Meet & Greet, Spark Central's New Executive Director, Posie Kain, with a variety of activities, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy, 5 to 7 p.m., 279-0299, info@spark-central.org
               • An Evening in Ethiopia, fundraiser for literacy in Ethiopia, presenter Kassahun Kebede, dinner prepared by Feast World Kitchen chef, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., 5:30 p.m.      
               • First Fridays with Pend Oreille Arts Council,   5:30 to 7:30 p.m., artinsandpoint.org
               • All Aboard! Fundraiser for Family Promise of North Idaho, Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 208-777-4209, cheryl@familypromiseni.org, FamilyPromiseNI.org
               • 3rd Annual A Woman's WORTH Gala, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 332 N. Spokane Falls Ct., 6 p.m., 385-7074 ghallman@aww.community, awomansworth.co
               • Josh Johnson, Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor and NAACP award-winner, newest correspondent and writer for past six years on The Daily Show, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., 7 & 10 p.m., 227-7404, bingcrosbytheater.com

May 2-3    • Lead in the Feminine 2025, Northern Quest Resort, info@leadinthefeminine.com; leadinthefeminine.com

May 2-4    • Finding Joy in Troubled Times Retreat, with Buddhist nun and teacher Venerable Sangye Khadro, shares methods to decrease unhappy experiences of stress and anxiety and increase positive states, like resilience, optimism and compassion, 447-5549, office.sravasti@gmail.com, sravastiabbey.org

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Recovery Dharma, supportive space to explore recovery through mindfulness, meditation and community, Alchemy Hillyard, 3308 N. Crestline St., 8:30 a.m., 903-9084, alchemy.hillyard@gmail.com, Instagram.com/alchemy.hillyard

May 2-31  • Grow Like a Tree Exhibition & book Launch, with Artists Rebekah Wilkins-Pepiton and Liea Silvestri present children's book about the life cycles of trees, with illustrations from foraged materials, Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave., Fri-Sat 12 to 8 p.m., bekawp@gmail.com, sapgallery.com

May 3       • Spring Plant Sale, SCC Greenery, 1810 N. Greene St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 533-8167, greenery@scc.spokane.edu
               • Pauline Pascal Flett Powwow, Pauline Flett Middle School, 5020 W. Wellesley, 10 a.m., julias@spokaneschools.org
               • Eco-Anxiety Café, St. John's Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave., 10 a.m. to 12 noon, https://www.350spokane.org/events/eco-anxiety-cafe/
               • Starter Plant Swap, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., bring starter plants to share and pick up those left by other gardening enthusiasts, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 893-8350, scld.org
               • Walking the Labyrinth for Spiritual Connection, with Kim E Morgan, Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene, build resilience with journaling for spiritual growth with this interfaith walk, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (208) 664-1125, kimemorgan.com
               • Our Stories: Asian American Families in Spokane, celebrate stories that shape Spokane's history and community learn about our Spokane Asian American community, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 456-3931, visitorservices@northwestmuseum.org
               • Asian Health and Wellness, cultural festival, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., 1 to 4 p.m., 590-6613, aanhpispokane@gmail.com, aanhpispokane.org
               • Hutton Settlement, Then and Now, David Milliken presents the history and move to care for children and adults, Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Rd., 2 p.m., 893-8200
               • Cinco de Mayo Festival de Mariachi y Orquesta, Encanto Arts and Jose Iniguez, Mariachi, Latin Jazz and Molero with 70 musicians, EWU Showalter Hall Auditorium, morning workshop for K-12 students, 3 to 4:30 p.m. info@encantoarts.org
               • "Separated by Land, Connected by Water," EWU Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Club Lu'au, Reese Court, 4 p.m. secure.touchnet.net/C20347_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=45&FROMQRCODE=true
               • Shakti Circle, Shala Living Yoga, 412 W. Boone Ave., 6 to 8:30 p.m., api.hellowalla.com/previews/46129
               • Salsa de Mayo, Son Dulce, Overbluff Cellars, 304 W. Pacific, Doors open 6:45 p.m., Beginner salas dance lessons with John Ward of Premiere Ballroom 7 p.m., Live Salsa 8:30 to 11 p.m., Inland Pacific Kitchen, and Lupita's Tamales and More https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADA92DA7F4C52-55058281-sondulce?
               • "Voices of Our Ancestors," Whitworth Polynesian Club's Annual Lu'au, Whitworth University, Dinner Hixson Union Building (HUB) 5 to 6:30 p.m., Performance, Activities and Country Store, Field House 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., connect.whitworth.edu/s/1619/index.aspx?sid=1619&gid=1&pgid=4089&cid=9254&ecid=9254
May 4     • The Evolution of the Japanese Sword, exhibit showcasing swords as more than a weapon of war, as works of high art, treasured and collected for their beauty and craftsmanship, northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First, Tues to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org
               • Intentional Community Gathering, sharing space with song, ceremony and spirituality, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 1 to 4 p.m., 993-2968, harmonywoodsretreat@gmail.com, harmonywoods.org
               • Cooking Class with Immaculate Heart Retreat Center Sous Chef, Matt McDaniels, prepare a variety of dishes under his expert guidance, gain hands-on experience in the kitchen, blends culinary skill development with spiritual reflection, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in cooking, finding deeper meaning in preparing and sharing meals, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 2 to 5 p.m., ihrc.net

May 4, 11, 18, 25 • Spokane Community Against Racism Coffee, Saranac Commons/Community Building 19 W. Main, 9 a.m., scarspokane.org

May 6, 13, 20, 27 • Memory Café, provides caregivers connection with each other and people experiencing memory loss, socializing, building networks with music, crafts and more, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Tues 11 a.m., 893-8350, scld.org/events
               • Heartistry: Artistic Wellbeing, environment for self-discovery, connect with basic artistic concepts and activities or respond to mindfulness prompt, Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy, 3 to 5 p.m., 279-0299
               • Global Food & Art Market, outdoor market celebrating Spokane's international community, 733 W. Garland Ave. at The Gathering House, 3 to 7 p.m., market@gatheringhouse.org, Instagram.com/globalfoodandartmarket
               • Community Dinner with Growing Neighbors, Shadle Park Presbyterian Church, 5508 N. Alberta St., 5:30 p.m., growingneighbors.org

May 6       • Spokane Central Lions Club: Special Speaker Ryan Crocker, Recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, Corbin Senior Center 827 W. Cleveland, Lunch, 12 p.m., 328-6900, sclions@gmail.com, https:''e-clubhouse.org Spokane Centrla Lions Club

May 6, 20  • Natve Cultural Craft Nights, American Indian Community Center, 1025 W. Indiana Ave., 5 p.m., aicc.org

May 7       • Monthly Bird Walk, with birding expert around Saltese Flats, identify birds, teach basic birding skills and take census, 1-4 miles depends on weather, Doris Morrison Learning center, 1330 S. Henry, Greenacres, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., spokanecounty.org/5360/Doris-Morrison-Learning-Center-DMLC
               • Dementia: Warning Signs & Early Diagnosis, for unpaid caregivers and healthcare workers, in-depth dementia topics, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry, 10:30 a.m., 444-5300, amurcar@spokanelibrary.org, spokanelibrary.org
               • The Expanse, 90-minute session, reconnect with inner spirit through breathwork, sound healing, somatic touch, movement, meditation, safe space provided for the group, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 981-5698, support@iamalliance.me, iamalliance.me
               • Spokane Folklore Society Contra Dance, Woman's Club of Spokane, 1428 W. 9th, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., 838-2190, spokanefolklore.org

May 7, 14, 21 • Stronger in Body & Mind, Coeur d'Alene Library, 702 E. Front, low-impact fitness and strength training with guided meditation practice, 9:30 a.m., Jeannette, strongerbodymind@gmail.com,  communications@cdalibrary.org

May 7, 14, 21, 28 • Spokane Community Against Racism Meeting, Community Building/Saranac Commons, 19 W. Main, 12 noon, scarspokane.org
               • Beginning Buddhism, with Sravasti Abbey Buddhist Nuns, explore Buddhist worksview, and ethics of non-harming and calming the heart-mind, Spokane Buddhist Temple's lower level, 927 S. Perry St., 6 to 7:30, 447-549
               • Practical Centering Yoga, and pilates movements led by instructor Larking Barnett, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First, 1:30 p.m., 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org

May 7, 21  • Open Art Night, bring materials and spend time with fellow creatives, Lunarium, 1925 N. Monroe, 6 to 9 p.m., facebook.com/Lunarium.Spokane

May 8      • Hands On: Workshop for Little Makers, hands-on exploration to experience art, Art Salvage Spokane 610 E. North Foothills Dr., 10 to 11 a.m., 798-9039, artsalvage.com          
               • Hope Builders Habitat for Humanity Spokane Annual Benefit Luncheon, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, Doors open 11:30 a.m., Program 12 p.m., 534-3553, register at habitat-spokane.org
               • The Lowe Down, Spokane Symphony Music Director James Lowe, in-depth preview of Masterworks with visuals, insight from orchestra musician and discussion, information on composers, historic and modern relevance of the compositions, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., 12 p.m., 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org
               • Medicare One-on-One Counseling, ALTCEW and SHIBA, receive free, unbiased one-on-one counseling with trained volunteer, to answer questions to make informed decision, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., 1 to 4 p.m., 893-8400, scld.org
               • Free Immigration Clinic, Latinos En Spokane, 1502 N. Monroe, 5 to 7 p.m., latinosenspokane.org
               • Catholic Charities Gala, Davenport Grand Hotel, social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner and program at 7 p.m., ccevents@cceasternwa.org
               • Stage Lights for Our Place, fundraiser with auction and liver entertainment, Salem Lutheran Gymnasium, 1428 W. Broadway Ave., 6 p.m. https://www.ourplacespokane.org/stagelights
               • An Evening with Viet Thanh Nguyen, Asians for Collective Liberation In Spokane Asian American Heritage Month, New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner discusses newly published memoir, "To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other," Central Library, 906 E. Main, 6:30 p.m., lhochleutner@aclspokane.org, amurcar@spokanelibrary.org
               • An Evening of Cacao and Therapeutic Breathwork, Harmony Woods, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., harmonywoods.org
               • Thursday Night Dances, senior-friendly extravaganza, live music by TNT and refreshments, Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th, 7 to 9:30 p.m., 535-0803, director@southsidecenter.com, southsidescc.org
               • Garden Expo, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

May 8, 22  • Dances of Universal Peace, Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 714-1770

May 9       • Second Friday Artwalk, Stroll The streets and enjoy locally and nationally-acclaimed artists, local shops, restaurants and businesses, Sherman Ave., Downtown Coeur d'Alene, 5 to 8 p.m., (208) 415-0116, artsandculturecda.org
• Second Friday Society Contra Dance, Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S First Ave., 7 to 10 p.m., sandpointcontra@gmail.com, sandpointidaho.gov

May 9, 10 • Celebrating the Little Things, final performance of the Coeur d'Alene Symphony's season with Albert Miller, soloist, Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, Fr 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m., (208) 667-1865, cdasymphony.org

May 10     • A Wholehearted Women's Day of Prayer, Refreshing the Oil in our Lamps with Sister Mary Eucharista, be emotionally, psychologically spiritually and physically refreshed, find a balance to live a virtuous life. Just for women before Mother's Day, including Holy Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, two conferences, lunch, recitation of the Rosary and Adoration before the exposed Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ihrc.net
                • Mother's Day with a Tree Planting for Mother Earth, with The Lands Council, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., location TBD, https://landscouncil.org/events
               • Newport Ren Faire, Newport Rodeo Grounds, 1101 W. First St., Annual Renaissance Faire with traditional food, performances and activities, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 800-366-3654, newport@pocld.org, pocld.org
               • Meditation for a Peaceful Mind, "Finding Joy Through Kindness," Ages 16+ Coeur d'Alene Library, Community Room, instructor will lead various techniques aimed at reducing stress, enhancing mindfulness, improving focus and promoting overall well-veing, 10:30 a.m., communications@cdalibrary.org
               • Elevations Charity Golf Classic, shotgun start tournament benefitting Elevations Spokane with raffles and more, Wandermere Golf Course, 13700 N. Wandermere Rd., 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 993-5178, elevationsspokane.org, michellem@elevationsspokane.org
               • Sukiyaki Dinner, including rice and salad, Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St., Asian estate items for sale, bake sale, to go only, 12 to 4 p.m., 535-2687, hpumcspokane@gmail.com
               • SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. Kitten Shower, donations, foster parent sign-up, Kitty Cantina: Spokane's Cat Café, 6704 N. Nevada St., 3 to 5 p.m., 534-8133, miracles@spokanimal.org
               • WildCore Dance Ceremony: Awaken Your Inner Expression, Shala Living Yoga, 412 W. Boone Ave., 3 p.m., api.hellowalla.com/previews/45124
               • Spokane Folklore Society Contra Dance, East Spokane Grange, 7 to 10 p.m., 838-2160, myspokanefolklore@gmail.com, spokanefolklore.org
               • Spokane Jazz Orchestra: Mambo and Salsa Night, with Son Dulce, a 12-piece Latin band, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., 227-7638, bingmarketing@bingcrosbytheater.com, bingcrosbytheater.com

May 10 & 11 • Mother's Day Home Tour, Millwood, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 12 to 4 p.m.

May 11     • Chocolate Tasting & Book Pairing, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Sample treats with different flavors from Halletts Chocolates and find books that pair well with them for Adults, 2 p.m., register at 893-8350, scld.org

May 12     • Memory Café, provides caregivers connection with each other and people experiencing memory loss, socializing, building networks with music, crafts and more, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald, 10 to 11 a.m., 893-8400, scld.org/events
               • Jazz Night, rotating local and regional jazz performers, The Bad Seed, 2936 E. Olympic, 7 to 10 p.m., 822-7439, rachel@imaginejazz.org, imaginjazz.org

May 12-23 • Racial Justice Challenge, robust,online, free educational series designed to raise awareness about inequities white identifying ways we can move forward, ywcaspokane.org/challenge

May 13     • Starter Plant Swap, Cheney Library, 610 First St., bring starter plants to share and pick up left by other gardeners, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 893-8390, scld.org
               • PJALS Action Committee, Zoom, 5:30 p.m., sjackson@pjals.org
               • Medicare Getting Started, ALTCEW and SHIBA, unbiased class for those new to Medicare and refresher for Parts A,B,C, and D and covers benefits and options, comparison of plans, Cheney Library, 610 First St., 6 to 7:30 p.m., 893-8280, scld.org
               • The Echoes Within: Monthly Sound Healing with I AM, 90 minute sound healing journey designed to harmonize mind, body and soul, I AM Alliance, 7 S. Howard, STE 222, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 981-5698, support@iamalliance.me, iamalliance.me

May 13, 17 • Sensory Relaxed Movie Screenings, The Garland Theater, slightly brighter lights, lower volume and designated areas to move around, dance, walk or sit during showings, 924 W. Garland, Tue 6:30 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m., 327-1050, garlandtheater.org

May 13, 20 • Dementia Friends Information Session, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley, learn about ways to support people living with dementia, 893-8390, Tue, May 2o, Medical Lake Library, 3212 Herb St., 10:30 a.m., 893-8330, scld.org

May 13, 27 • The Echoes Within: Monthly Sound Healing with I AM, 90 minute sound healing journey designed to harmonize mind, body and soul, I AM Alliance, 7 S. Howard, STE 222, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 981-5698, support@iamalliance.me, iamalliance.me

May 13 to July 7 • Winthrop Gallery featured Artist's Show and Opening Reception Fr May 16 5 to 7 p.m., 237 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, 996-3925, info@winthropgallery.com, winthropgallery.com

May 14     • Boba Breaks at 509 Spring Market, learn about mental health and youth resources, HEAL Act stipend, EWU Cheney Campus, PUB Skirt, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aclspokane.org/heritagemonth
               • Growing Neighbors Community Conversation, Shadle Library, with Mary Bishop, All Things Regenerative about Permaculture Basics, 541-286-5059, growingneighbors.org
               • Stage Left Theater, Season 13 Announcement Fundraising Gala, silent auction, raise the paddle, sneak peak performances, hors d'oeuvres catering, Hamilton studio, 1427 W. Dean, 5:30 p.m., stagelefttheater.org/home
               • Major Findings about the Ice Age Floods, Gary Ford discusses the how and who figured it out, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald., 6 to 7:30 p.m., 893-8400, scld.org

May 14, 28  • Traditional Bluegrass Jam, The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams, Post Falls, 5:30 p.m., Free, (208) 457-8950, thejacklincenter.org

May 15     • The Rested Rebel Experience, with Spokane NAACP, a restorative event for advocates, activists, community leaders and change makers led by Kibi Anderson, executive coach, strategists and Emmy Award-winning storyteller, Spokane Community College Building 6, Student Lair, 6:30 p.m. admin@spokanenaacp.org facebook.com/spokane.naacp

May 16     • Washington Nonprofit Conference, Spokane, speakers, workshops, networking, displays, reception, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., info@nonprofitwa.org, https://nonprofitwa.org/washington-state-nonprofit-conference/
               • Resisting Erasure through Storytelling, Asian American Heritage Month, with humanities WA Putsata Reang, Seattle author of "Ma and Me," Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 4 p.m., humanities.org
               • Wild & Scenic Film Festival "Water Tales" Spokane Riverkeeper's evening of short films celebrating rivers, clean water and communities working to protect our planet, doors open 5:30, Films 7 p.m., The Garland Theater, spokaneriverkeeper.org, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-wild-and-scenic-film-festival-tickets-1331003109129
               • Friday Night Movie at The MAC, "Samurai Rebellion, a film by Masaki Kobayashi, guided by Matt Bolton, director of film studies at Gonzaga University, 2316 W. First Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., bit.ly/3Co8Yn3
               • Translations: An Evening of Original Music & Dance, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., with Vytal Movement dancing original choreography to music by EWU Department of Music, 7:30 to 9 p.m., 227-7404, info@vytalmovement.org, vytalmovement.org

May 16-18 • Collective Awakening Retreat, with Lindsay Daehlin, LICSW, trauma therapist, reiki master, and mindfulness teacher, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, collectivelyawake.com/retreat

May 16-25 • Mary Poppins, nanny uses magic and common sense to teach family to value each other again, Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, Fri 7 p.m., Sat 3 & 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., (208) 667-1865, cytnorthidaho.org

May 17     • Inland Northwest Poetry Salon, Liberty Park Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 444-5300, spokanelibrary.org
               • Brush on the bluff, hosted by Friends of the Bluff and The Botanical Alchemists, 30 artists set up easels and draw inspiration from nature then auction their work, kids art workshops, food, games, and conservation-minded local non-profit booths, Polly Judd Park, 1802 W. 14th Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., auction Spokane Art School, May 24, 4 to 9 p.m., www.friendsofthebluff.org/brushonthebluff
               • Stories Hold the Cure: Writing Workshop with Putsata Reang, generative journey of self discovery, for Asian immigrants/refugees and Asian American identifying community members, Asians for Collective Liberation Asian American Heritage Month, The Hive, Event A Room, 2904 E. Sprague, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., bit.ly/stories-cure
               • Spring Fling 2025, benefitting Safe Spokane with dinner, drinks and live and silent auctions, Woman's club of Spokane 1428 W. Ninth, 487-5963, safespkane@outlook.com, safespokane.org

May 18     • Warrior Walk, Stubborn Girl's Mimosa Challenge, fundraiser for Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, Avista Stadium, 8 to 10 a.m., https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/WARRIORWALK2025, wellnessandbeautyexpo.com
               • Julie Morris Memorial Benefit Brunch, for Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, Gonzaga University Hemmingson Center Ballroom, 702 E. Desmet, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 413-8254, director@sajfs.org
               • Spokane String Quartet, with guest Clinton Webb principle horn for Spokane Symphony, music from composer Caroline Shaw and quartet by Johannes Brahms, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., 3 to 5 p.m., 227-7638, bingmarketing@bingcrosbytheater.com, bingcrosbytheater.com
               • The Endless Nakba: A Palestine Film Series, Inland Northwest Coalition for the Liberation of Palestine, documentaries at the Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main, 4 to 7 p.m., inwclp.com
               • Taize Prayer Service, touching the core of one's inner being, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6:30 p.m., ihrc.net

May 19     • One Life at a Time Luncheon, benefits Christ Kitchen, with renowned speaker and author Megan Fat Marshmann, speaking about hope that abound with we truly invest in one another, True Hope Church, 1316 N. Lincoln St., 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., 325-4343, sales@christkitchen.org, christkitchen.org
               • Dementia Basics and Community Support, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley, 5:30 p.m., 444-5300, amurcar@spokanelibrary.org, spokanelibrary.org 
       
May 20     • New and Noteworthy Book Club with Mimi, Wishing Tree Books, 1410 E. 11th, 6:30 p.m., 315-9875, mimi@wishingtreebookstore.com, wishingtreebookstore.com

May 21     • Online ED Coffee Hour, Nonprofit Association of Washington, info@nonprofitwa.org, https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-ed-coffee-hour-7/
               • Dementia Champions Training, for those who want to volunteer to lead Dementia Friends information Sessions, Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 893-8340, scld.org
               • Give Like a Woman, fundraiser for Women Helping Women Fund, keynote Mariana Atencio, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 3 to 5 p.m. 328-8285, katie@whwfspokane.org, whwfspokane.org

May 21, 24, 28 • Edible Native Plants & How to Grow Them, with Erin Nelson, gardening consultant, Cheney Library, 610 First St., 893-8280, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Sat 10-a.m., 893-8350, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., 6:30 p.m., 893-8390 scld.org

May 22     • Ten Thousand Things: Artifacts of Asian American Life, with Humanities WA speaker poet Shin Yu Pai, Asians for Collective Liberation Asian American Heritage Month, Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St., 5:30 p.m., humanities.org
               • Hooray for Hollywood, EWU's Music Department celebrates Hollywood, fundraiser to support music students and staff, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., 7:30 p.m., 624-1200, ewu.edu

May 23     • No Neutral: Poetry Night with Shin Yu Pai, former Seattle Civic Poet, Asian Collective for Liberation in Spokane, Asian American Heritage Month, Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W. Main, 6 p.m., bit.ly/SYP-poetrynight
               • Fourth Friday Contra Dance, Sinto Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto, 7 to 10 p.m., 533-9955, sdanko@cet.com

May 23-24 • Pacific Northwest Regional Conference on Religion and Biblical Studies, American Academy of Religion, Gonzaga University, aarpacificnorthwestregion@gmail.com

May 24     • Climate Chats Café: Sip , Share & Connect, Asians for Collective Liberation in Spokane Asian American Heritage Month, supportive space to turn worry about climate change into connection and action, First Ave. Coffee, 1011 W. First Ave., 1 p.m., bit.ly/climatechatscafe
               • Spokane River Roll, Spokane River Keeper and 350 Spokane, easy, educational 7 mile roll on the Centennial Trail, bike, roller skates, scooter, other human-powered wheels, west of No-Li Brewhouse (Riverwalk Overflow) 1003 E. Trent parking lot, through Riverfront Park, over the Falls to the Hangman Creek Overlook, returning to No-Li before 3:30, Guided by 350 Spokane's Jered Sweeney-Demezas and Spokane Riverkeeper's Katelyn Scott, 1 p.m. https://www.spokaneriverkeeper.org/calendar/spokane-river-roll-spring-2025
               • Community Compost Bin Building Party, with Growing Neighbors, 222 N. Havana St. 1 to 5 p.m., growingneighbors.org

May 24-25 •2025 Pacific Northwest Powwow, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, 12 to 8 p.m., 208-568-0401

May 28     • Closing Reception: New Wave Film Screening film about 80s Vientamese New Wave, with Chinese Vietnamese American award-winning  filmmaker, Elizabeth Ai, Asians for Collective Liberation, Asian American Heritage Month, Garland Theater, 6 to 8 p.m., bit.ly/newwavespokane

 May 29    • Dementia Caregivers Workshop, For unpaid and professional caregivers, in-depth exploration of dementia, effective communication strategies, understanding and responding to behaviors, strengths-based approach, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne, 6:30 p.m., 893-8350, scld.org

May 30     • State of Downtown (Spokane), Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities, shares insights on community passion and urban development to inspire Spokane's continued growth and vibrancy, Legacy and Impact Awards, Spokane Convention Center, 3334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 9 to 10:30 a.m., 456-0580, info@downtownspokane.org, downtownspokane.org

May 31     • Yard Sale, all proceeds benefitting Feed Spokane, Valley Assembly Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., feedspokane.org
               • White Rose Brunch, Spokane WA Chapter of Links, Inc., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, 11 a.m., 869-0756, linksspokane@gmail.com
               • El Mercadito, Latino cultural market featuring fresh food, cleaning supplies, local vendors, a free health clinic, immigration resources and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., latinosenspokane.org
               • Spokane Zine Fest, celebration of zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards and limited edition works, Central Library, 906 W. Main Ave., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 444-5336, info@spokanezinefest.com, spokanezinefest.com
               • Behold Jesus in The Gospel of John, First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 2 p.m., www.spokanedreamcenter.org
               • Catch the Dream, Corbin Senior Activity Center's 57th Annual Dinner and Auction, 827 W. Cleveland, 5 p.m., eventandrentals@corbinseniorcenter.org