IGNITE! GALA & AUCTION This event supports Riverpoint Academy (RA), an innovative, award-winning, projectbased STEM+Entrepreneurial high school in the Mead School District. March 9, 6-9 pm. $50/person; $90/ couple. Northern Quest Resort, 100 N. Hayford. IgniteRA2019.eventbrite.com MATT’S PLACE FOUNDATION PUB CRAWL An event benefiting local families living with ALS, with 15 participating pubs, specials on drinks and food, live music by Colby Acuff and the Saddle Tramps and more. March 9, 3-8 pm. $25. CdA Resort Plaza Shops, 210 Sherman. mattsplacefoundation.com SWEETHEARTS’ BALL The 7th annual ball supports Camp Journey, a Ross Point oncology camp for children diagnosed with cancer. The event consists of a three-course meal, live music, dancing and a live auction. March 9, 5 pm-midnight. $200/couple. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. sweetheartsball.com (208-661-2324) BACHFEST FINALE CELEBRATION Featuring dinner by Fery’s Catering, nohost Barrister wines and a performance by t riplerammy winner Zuill Bailey, cello, with pianist Greg Presley. March 10, 5:30-8 pm. $60. Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad. nwbahfest.com DINE GLOBAL, PARTNER LOCAL A world dining experience featuring appetizers and dinner prepared by a refugee from Syria, a Ukrainian dessert and live Latin music. The dinner supports Global Neighborhood’s mission of employing, empowering and educating former refugees in Spokane. March 10, 5:30-7:30 pm. $50 [SOLD OUT]. Central Food, 1335 W. Summit Pkwy. globalneighborhood.org (208-627-9661) WAFFLES4WHEELS Participating restaurants offer a special dish (or dishes), from which a portion of sales is donated directly to MOW Spokane. March 10-16. See link for complete list of restaurants in Cheney, Spokane and Spokane Valley. waffles4wheels.com THE PEARL PROJECT An experiential, contemplative and interactive learning event weaving together the elements of sacred text, art and ritual. Series meets on Mondays (7-8:30 pm) from March 11-April 1. $10/event, $30/all four. West Central Episcopal Mission, 1832 W. Dean. (208-446-6015) THE FIG TREE BREAKFAST Guests attend for no charge, but are invited to donate to support The Fig Tree. March 13, 7-8:30 am. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. (328-4220) ST. PATRICK’S DAY FAMILY NIGHT: VOLUNTEERING & TREATS! Spend an evening with the family while supporting Second Harvest. First, participate in a food sort, then head to the Kitchen to decorate shamrock cookies, make Irish soda bread, and ride the smoothie bike. Light snacks provided. March 14, 5:308 pm. $15. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front. secondharvestkitchen.org
COMEDY
2.0PEN MIC Local comedy night hosted by Ken McComb. Thursdays, from 8-10 pm. Free. The District Bar, 916 W. First Ave. facebook.com/districtbarspokane/ MONICA NEVI Monica has opened for Ari Shaffir, Erik Griffin, Sarah Colonna and Nick Swardson among many other
big names. The Seattle native is also co-host of the HugLife Podcast. March 7 and 8 at 7:30 pm. $8-$22. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com (509-318-9998) CRIME SHOW Audience suggestions add twists and turns to an all-improvised comedic take on the TV whodunit. Rated for general audiences. Fridays at 7:30 pm through March 22. $8. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. bluedoortheatre.com DANIEL SLOSS After the success of his 2 hour-long Netflix specials comes this new live show from Scotland’s awardwinning comedy star. March 9, 7 & 9:30 pm. $25-$35. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998) SAFARI The BDT’s version of “Whose Line,” a fast-paced short-form improv show. Saturdays at 7:30 pm through March 30. $8. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. bluedoortheatre.com BILL ENGVALL From improv to acting to Dancing with the Stars and even a game show host, this Blue Collar Comedy Tour alumnus has done it all. March 10 at 5 and 8 pm. $39-$69. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd. northernquest.com THE SOCIAL HOUR COMEDY SHOWCASE Featuring comics from the Northwest and beyond, hosted by Deece Casillas. Sundays from 8-9:30 pm. Free. The Ridler Piano Bar, 718 W. Riverside. socialhourpod.com (822-7938) PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON The star of NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us is something like Larry David in a dragon suit, performing jawdropping magic tricks. March 14, 8 pm. $34.50-$36. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com
COMMUNITY
DR. SEUSS CELEBRATION In honor of America’s most famous reading teacher, the library hosts storytime, crafts, and games. All ages. March 7, 4-5 pm. Free. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. scld.org (509-893-8250) MAKE YOUR OWN PODCAST The third of three Podcasting 101 sessions covers how to get your podcast listed in major directories, creating an online presence, building fan communities, and tracking success. March 7, 7-8:30 pm. $0-$10. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. spark-central.org (279-0299) PUBLIC PHILOSOPHY NIGHT This after-hours community event shares and celebrates philosophy and ideas through public lectures, literary readings, discussions and screenings. March 8, 7-10 pm. Free. Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main. spokanelibrary.org RIGHTFULLY HERS: AMERICAN WOMEN AND THE VOTE Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this National Archives display explores the sometimes complex history of the amendment’s ratification, women’s voting rights before and after ratification, and the 19th amendment’s impact today. March 8-May 8. Free. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. scld.org (893-8350) A VERY VINTAGE SPRING OPEN HOUSE The local vintage decor shop is transformed from winter into a springtime oasis. First 20 customers receive a gift bag. March 8, 5-9 pm. Free. Two Women Vintage Goods, 2012 E. Sprague. twowomenvintagegoods.com
CDA COIN CLUB COIN & STAMP SHOW An event featuring 15+ vendors displaying U.S. coins, world coins, tokens, stamps, currency and more. Free appraisals. March 9, 9 am-5 pm and March 10, 9 am-3 pm. $2; ages 16 and under free. Hampton Inn & Suites, 1500 W. Riverstone Dr. (208-651-5590) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE The Spokane Folklore Society presents a special dance event, with music by the Prestwold Players and calling by Mitchell Frey. No experience necessary. Potluck snack at the break. Contact myspokanefolklore@gmail.com for more info. March 9, 7-10 pm. $8/$10. East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Rd. (747-2640) INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPOKANE 2019 The community celebrates with activities including a keynote speaker, workshops and food. Keynote speaker Idella King presents “Community Healing Through Female Indigenous Ideologies.” March 9, 1-5 pm. Free. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. bit.ly/2IBcXzV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING This program on climate change focuses on how climate change is affecting us locally, as well as what local efforts are being made to reduce minimize greenhouse gas accumulation and what individuals can do. March 12, 11:15 am-1 pm. Free. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Hamilton. lwvspokane. org/calendar.html (448-6271) 6TH ANNUAL DAY OF DIALOGUE Paulette Jordan presents her life story in “Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones.” Light lunch provided. In the Edminster Student Union Building. March 13, 12-1:30 pm. Free. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. nic.edu ADULTING FOR TEENS: FINANCIAL KNOW-HOW Whether you’re looking for your first apartment or about to go off to college, there are many life skills to help you succeed and reduce stress. Ages 16-19. March 13, 4-5 pm. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley. (444-5300) SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE Join PJALS and members of the community to continue work fighting white supremacy, supporting racial justice organizing led by people of color, and deepening our understanding of race locally. Meets second and fourth Thursday of the month, 5:30-7 pm. Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. pjals.org TO ERR IS HUMAN: A PATIENT SAFETY DOCUMENTARY Through interviews with leaders in healthcare, footage of real-world efforts leading to safer care, and one family’s compelling journey from tragedy to triumph, this documentary provides a unique look at our healthcare system’s ongoing fight against preventable harm. March 14, 6 pm. $15/general; free/students. EWU Riverpoint Campus, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. wshef0314.eventbrite.com
SPEAKER SERIES
BRYAN SMITH
BENEFIT
MIKE MCKAY
EVENTS | CALENDAR
FILM
SCREENING: INTO THE ARCTIC Each Thursday and Saturday at 1 pm and 2:30 pm, the museum screens this 47-minute film telling the compelling story of artist Cory Trepanier’s first leg of his multi-year quest to explore and paint the dramatic wilderness of the Canadian Arctic. Weekly through May 11. $5-$10/admission. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org
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