November 2025
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November is Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans.
November 11 – Veteran's Day
November 27- Thanksgiving Day
November 30 - First Sunday in Advent
Downloadable list of Thanksgiving, Vets Meals, Coats for Kids- click here
Nov 1
• Handel's Messiah, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar, reservations begin for Dec 20 performance, www.spokanefpc.org/messiah
• Native American Market, Elk Soup Kress Gallery, support local native artists, 722 W. Main, 218-1929, elksouped@gmail.com
• Sons of Norway Annual Lutefisk & Meatball dinner, benefit for Ski for Light and local Spokane Charities, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave, Seating at 12 and 2 p.m., 326-9211, sonsofnorwayspokane@gmail.com, www.sonsofnorwayspokane.com
• Holiday Bazaars in Cheney, United Methodist, 204 4th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Congregational Church, 423 N. 6th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 625 C. St., 9 a.m. ro 2 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Catholic church, 460 N. 5th St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
•Newby-Ginnings Ball & Gala, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Jacklin Building, 5 p.m., 294-2080, www.newbyginnings.org
• Laura Read, The Serious World Book Launch, with WA State Poet Laureate alumna Kathleen Flenniken, Central Library, 906 W. Main Ace., 5:30 p.m., 444-5336, www.spokanelibrary.org
• Illuminate: A Dance Gala, Vytal Movement Dance Space, 7 S. Howard St., Ste. 200, 6 to 9 p.m., info@vytalmovement.org, www.vytalmovement.org
• Whitworth Jazz Orchestra, Whitworth 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 7 p.m., 777-1000, www.whitworth.edu
Nov 1, 8
• Winter Market, 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., (208) 669-2249, www.1912center.org
Nov 1, 8, 7, 14, 15
• John Thamm: A World Observed from the Ground Up, "Souls on the Streets", Shotgun Studios, 1625 W. Water Ave.,Fr 1 to 7 p.m., Sat 1 to 4 p.m., 688-3757, pinklloyd2@msn.com, https://shotgunstudiosspokane.com
Nov 1-30
• Honor Vietnam Veterans Exhibition, Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., M-Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun 12 to 4 p.m., 444-5390, www.spokanelibrary.org
Nov 1- Dec 28
• 30th Annual Small Works Invitational, Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., (208) 765-6006, www.artspiritgallery.com
Nov 2
• Spokane Preservation Advocates Autumn Tour of Historic Homes, self-guided tour, 12 to 4 p.m., www.spokanepreservation.org
• Intentional Community Gathering, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney Rd., 993-2968, bellamt15@yahoo.com
• Spokane String Quartet, with pianist Yoon-Wha Roh selections by Beethoven, Janacek and Faure, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., 3 p.m., www.foxtheaterspokane.org
Nov 2, 9, 23, 30
• Find Your Zen: Weekly Group Meditation, for beginners and seasoned meditators, The Healing Boutique, 9803 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 475-4529, healingboutiquespokane.com
Nov 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
• Spokane's BeYOUtiful Local Farmers Market, Northtown Mall, 4750 N. Division St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 315 9608, 482-0209, beyoutifulbathboms@hotmail.com
Nov 2 to Dec 2
• Art through the Ages, hand's on, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., (208) 457-8950, www.thejacklincenter.org
Nov 3
• "Hope, Peace, and Healing," Immaculate Heart Retreat Center Fundraising Dinner with Bishop Thomas Daly, 5 to 9 p.m., www.ihrc.net
Nov 3, 17
• Native Cultural Craft Nights, American Indian Community Center, 1025 W. Indiana Ave., 535-0886, www.aiccinc.org
Nov 3, 5, 12, 17, 19
• A Matter of Balance: Preventing Falls, Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal, 1:30 to 3:30, preregistration, 777-1571, sstewart@scld.org, www.scld.orgNov 4
• Executive Director Gathering: What Every Executive Needs to Understand about Finances, Nonprofit Association of Washington, online, 9 to 11 a.m., www.nonprofitwa.org• Everybody Reads: Travis Baldree, Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., 12 p.m., 397-4366, Neill Public Library, 210 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, 7 p.m., 334-3595, www.everybody-reads.org
• "Safeguarding our Drinking Water in the Pacific Northwest in an Era of Megafires," talk with Kyle Shimabuku overviewing forestry hydrologists, watershed modelers, analytical chemists and drinking water engineers tackle this issue, Climate Institute, Gonzaga University, Hemmingson Auditorium and Livestreamed, 6 p.m., www.gonzaga.edu/ClimateEvents
• Gonzaga Visiting Writers Series: An Evening with Poet Anastacia-Renee, Jann Jundt Lounge (Hemmingson 201) 6 to 7 p.m., www.gonzaga.edu/events
• Talk About It Tuesday: Protesting 101 – A People's Training, PJALS, Zoom 6 to 7:30 p.m., https://secure.everyaction.com/W3MbBbJxbEa0gGl5bd7WBA2
• Welcome to Medicare, online workshop 6 to 7:45 p.m., Noreen.brisson@oic.wa.gov
• EWU Composer's Forum, 526 Fifth St., 7:30 p.m., 259-2241, www.ewu.edu
Nov 4, 5, 7
• Everybody Reads: Travis Baldree, Tues, Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., 12 p.m., 397-4366, Neill Public Library, 210 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, 7 p.m., 334-3595, Wed, Moscow Public Library, 110 S. Jefferson St., 12 p.m., (208) 882-3925, Holland Library WSU, 4 p.m., 595-1736, Fr Lewiston city Library, 6 p.m., www.everybody-reads.orgNov 4, 5, 6, 7
• Coats for Kids Distribution, West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., kxly.com/features/coats-4-kids/Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
• 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., 279-0299Nov 4, 18
• Passage Meditation Group, Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St., focusing on Sri Easwaran's form and 8-Point Program for daily living, 6 to 7:30 p.m., www.spokanebuddhisttemple.org• The Invitation: Home Series, session to pause and witness your inner world with I AM Alliance, Garden Gate Micro Event Space, 2218 N. Monroe St., 6 to 8 p.m., 981-5698, support@iamallaince.me
Nov 4-Jan 23
• "Black Delta: Josh Hobson" Exhibit, Whitworth University Art & Design Department at Bryan Oliver Gallery, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne, M-F, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 777-3258, WUArt@whitworth.eduNov 5
• Monthly Bird Walk, Doris Morrison Learning Center, Saltese Flats, 1330 S. Henry Rd., 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., kertim7179@yahoo.com, www.spokanecounty.org• Building Next Level Fundraising Leaders, Walla Walla Regional Airport Terminal Building Community Conference Rooms, 45 Terminal Loop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., https://nonprofitwa.org/event/walla-walla-building-next-level-fundraising-leaders/
• Spokane County Library District Author Talk: Joseph Lee, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity, 11 a.m., www.scld.org
• Mend-It Cafe's, The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave., 4:30 to 7 p.m., 444-5300, www.spokanelibrary.org
• Peacekeeping for a Night of Food and Storytelling, Comunidad Christiana, SIRC, Spokane Clergy Immigration Coalition, Jasmin Ministries, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar, 6 to 8 p.m., www.spokanefpc.org
• Dementia Friends Information Session, with Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., sstewart@scld.org, www.scld.org
• South Bath at The JACC, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls, ID, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., (208) 457-8950, www.thejacklincenter.org
Nov 5-7
• Whitworth Indigenous Artist Residency: Epiphany Couch Exhibit of interdisciplinary works exploring generational knowledge, storytelling and human's relationship with the natural world, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 777-1000, www.whitworth.eduNov 5, 12, 19, 26
• Practical Centering Yoga, with instructor Larkin Barnett, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. 1st Ave., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 456-3931, www.northwestmuseum.org• Spokane Folklore Society Contra Dance, Woman's Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave., 7:15 p.m., www.spokanefolklore.org
Nov 5-Dec 10
• Art History with Tom Quinn, slideshow and lecture series, Spokane Art School, 503 E. Second, Wed 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 325-1500, spokaneartschool@gmail.com, www.SpokaneArtSchool.netNov 6
• Disability Pop-Up, Joya, 1016 N. Superior St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 362-4911, klester@srhd.org, www.spokanedisabilitycollab.com• The Fig Tree Development and Board Meetings, Benefit 12 p.m., Board 1 p.m., mary@thefigtree.org
• Plant Teaching Series 2025, Spokane Tribal network Tribal •Food Sovereignty Program, 6791 Wynecoop-Cayuse Mountain Rd., Wellpinit, 12 to 6 p.m., 258-4535, pennys@spokanetribalnetwork.org, www.spokanetribalnetwork.org
• Virtual Launching Idaho Philanthropy Hub, The Idaho Nonprofit Center, a program of The Idaho Community Foundation in partnership with Impala, 12 p.m. MT, https://zoom.us/meeting/register/j6H8ByikTB-TxkUAFKXm3Q
• Human Rights Champions Award Banquet, Human Rights Spokane, Spokane Convention Center Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 5 to 8 p.m., www.humanrightsspokane.org
• Campfire Stories: Rail Magic, The Lands Council at Wildland Cooperative, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., www.landscouncil.org
• Double Reed Ensemble, University of Idaho Haddock Performance Hall, 1013 S. Deakin St., Moscow, 7:30 p.m., (208) 885-6231, www.uidaho.edu
• Illuminate, First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, 7:30 p.m., 279-7000
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
• Taizé Prayer, 4:15 p.m., Zoom,bartletts@gonzaga.eduTo Nov 7
• "A Distant Closeness," exhibit by Kevin Haas addressing creative effort in the face of uncertainty and anxiety, Boswell Corner Gallery, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, M-Th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fr 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., (208) 769-3300, Michael_Horswill@nic.edu, www.nic.edu/websites/default.aspx?dpt=169Nov 7
• Smiles for Freedom – Free Day of Dental Care for Local Veterans, Smile More Dentistry, 9671 N. Nevada St., Ste 200, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment only, 468-4040, info@smilemorespokane.com, https://www.spokanefamilydentistry.com/p/dentist-Spokane-Wa-Smiles-for-FREEdome-p55321.asp• Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery Coaster Sale, fundraiser for Manzanita House, 5 to 7 p.m., ehughes@mhspokane.org
• First Friday, Spokane, Spokane's local artists, 5 to 8 p.m., www.downtownspokane.org/first-friday
• Warming Spirits, annual fundraiser for United Way Whitman County, appetizers, desserts, silent and live auction, paddle-up, games and more, Ensmiger Pavilion, 455 Lincoln Dr, Pullman, 5:15 to 7:45 p.m., https://www.whitmanunited.org
• First Fridays with Pend Oreille Arts Council, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., www.artinsandpoint.org
• Epicurean Delight, benefit for The Blood Center Foundation of the Inland Northwest and Vitalent, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 6 p.m., 279-7000, www.epicureandelight.org
• es kwtis xwistm Walk with Pride Fashion Show, with Native designers from various tribes, emcees Dave Madera and Vaughn Eagle Bera and DJ Exodus music, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, 7 p.m., 242-7000, www.northernquest.com
Nov 7, 8
• Yuletide, Spokane Art School's Annual Holiday Event, fine arts and crafts, 503 E. Second Ave., Ste. B, 325-1500, spokaneartschool.netNov 7, 8, 12, 13
• Karen Mobley "Glimmers" paintings and poetry, D2 Gallery and Studio, 310 W. First Ave., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 309-6754, www.d2gallerystudio.comNov 7, 8, 14, 15
• This Random World, Eastern Washington University Theatre, 1003 Washington St., Cheney, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 359-2459, sgoff@ewu.edu, https://www.ewu.edu/cahss/fine-performing-carts/theatre/upcoming-productions/Nov 7-9
• An Attitude of Gratitude, Yoga Retreat with Kay Totten, St. Gertrude's Benedictine Monastery, www.stgertrudes.orgNov 7-23
• The Thanksgiving Play, artists create pageant combining Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month, Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third Ave., Th-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., www.stagelefttheater.orgNov, 7-9, 14-16
• A Christmas Carol, Christian Youth Theater, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., Fri-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., 455-7811, 277-7404, office@cytspokane.org, www.cytspokane.orgNov 7-9, 14-16
• Bothered & Bewildered, Woodland Theatre, Kettle Falls, 120 W. 3rd, Fr 7 p.m., Sat-Sun 2 p.m., 738-6626, woodlandproductions.orgNov 7, 15
• Holiday Donation Drive, Next Chapter Home, 4718 N. Ash St., donations accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., info@nextchapterhome.org, www.nextchapterhome.orgNov 8
• Cathedral of St. John Christmas Faire & Bazaar, 127 E. 12th Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., www.stjohns-cathedral.org• Pilgrim Lutheran Church Fall Bazaar, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., https://pilgrimchurchspokane.org
• Hollyfaire Market, Redemption Church, 400 E. Grace, Medical Lake, 9 to 4 p.m., 299-3139, mloffice@redemption-church.org
• Boba Buddies, Asians for Collective Liberation Spokane celebrates Diwali, The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., fmortel@aclspokane.org
• Japanese Calligraphy and Sumi-e: The Art of Black Ink, with Harumi Norasakkunkit, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 456-3931, www.northwestmuseum.org
• "Why Everyone Is Needed" presented by Jams Shepherd, CS a Christian Science practitioner and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., 11 a.m., 624-1637
• Penny Auction, benefiting Moran United Methodist Church outreach, Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th St., lunch & bidding 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., drawing 1 p.m., 448-7103, moranumc@gmail.com, moranumc.org
• Native American Beginner Beadwork Workshop with Cheyanna Vielle of the Blackfeet Tribe in MT, Shadle Library, 211 W. Wellesley Ave., 1 to 3 p.m., 444-5300, www.spokanelibrary.org
• Heritage Program Fundraiser, silent auction, history books, raffles, snacks and refreshments, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, CenterPlace Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, 1 to 3 p.m., 922-4570, spokanevalleymuseum@gmail.com, www.spokanevalleymuseum.com
• Understanding and Challenging Right-Wing Movements Against Democracy, Eastside Gladiators & UU Social Justice Council, Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Whistalks Way, 3 to 5 p.m.,
• Pioneer Day, German American Society, 25 W. 3rd Ave., 5:30 to 11 p.m., www.germanamericansociety-spokane.org
• Author Event: Noelle Ihli in Conversation with Molly O'Sullivan, Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, 6 to 7:30 p.m., (208) 215-2265, liz@theweelreadmoose.com, https://wellreadmoose.com
• Native Jam with Stella Standingbear and Vaughn Eagle Bear, Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, 8:30 p.m., 877-871-6772, www.northernquest.com
Nov 8,9
•Fall Folk Festival, Spokane Community College Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St., Sat 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 828-3683, director@spokanefallfolkfestival.org, www.spokanefallfokfestival.org1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, Sat 3 & 6 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., (208) 667-1865
• Spokane Symphony Masterworks 3, guest conductor Darko Butorac, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., Sat 7PO30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., 624-1200, www.martinwoldsontheater.com
To Nov 9
• Pippin, a young prince seeks purpose through war, pleasure, and power, discovering that fulfillment might lie in life's everyday moments, Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Dr., Moscow, Sun 2 p.m., Th-Sat 7:30 p.m., (208) 885-6111, www.uidaho.eduNov 9
• Race to Feed Our Veterans 5K, Meals on Wheels Spokane, Fairmount Memorial Association, 508 N. Government Way, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 232-0864, Gail.Golden@MOWspokane.org, https://www.mowspokane.org/events/veterans-5K• Flatstick PU & Nuestras Raíces, games, food and fun for Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario's Capital Campaign, 618 W. Main, 2 to 6 p.m., www.hbpaofspokane.org
• Église Maranatha 8th Anniversary, celebration with seven African American churches, Cowles Auditorium Whitworth University, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., 981-9209, luc.jasmin@gmail.com
• King of Instruments, meditative and festive organ music concert on St. Mark's Lutheran's Zimmer & Sons pipe organ, American Guild of Organists, St. Mark's Lutheran Church 316 E. 24th Ave., 3 to 4:30 p.m., (402) 319-1716, ehurd1742@gmail.com
Nov 10
• Healthy Living for your Brain and Body, Alzheimer's Association, Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St., 1 to 2 p.m., www.events.spokanelibrary.org• Memory Café, connect with caregivers and people with memory loss, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., www.scld.org
• University of Idaho Choirs Concert, Haddock Performance Hall, 1012 S. Deakin St., Moscow, 7:30 p.m., (208) 885-6231, www.uidaho.edu
• Jazz Night and Jam at the Bad Seed, 2936 E. Olympic Ave., 7 to 10 p.m., 936-0819, Rachel@imaginejazz.org, http://www.imaginejazz.org
• "A Page of Madness" film screening accompanied by a Live Benshi Performance with Ichiro Kataoka, The Myrtle Woldson Center, 7:30 p.m., 313-2787, www.gonzaga.edu/mwpac
Nov 11
• ED Coffee Hour, online, 9 to 11 a.m., www.nonprofitwa.org• Commemoration of Armistice/Veterans Day, Veterans for Peace, with Mayor Lisa Brown, The Community Building Lobby, 25 W. Main, 10:30 a.m., 822-8111
• Eastern Washington Legislative Conference Planning Team, Zoom, 1 p.m., 535-4112, kaye@thefigtree.org
• "Moving Mountains: Creating the Nurse Practitioner and Rural EMS, with John Osborn, Mike Nowling and John Roskelly, Gonzaga University Nursing School, Hemmingson Ballroom, 4:30 p.m., 939-1290, john@waterplantet.ws, forms.orrice.com/r/dzYB0VRKBC
Nov 12
• SIMBA Business Bites: 2026 Health Coverage Enrollment for Small Businesses, Zoom, 12-12:30 p.m.• World Cooking: Colombian Food with Chef Jacky Londono of Antojitos Colobianos, Spokane County Library District virtual, 6 to 7:30 p.m., sstewart@scld.org, www.scld.org
• Selkirk Quintet, works from 19th and 20th centuries, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. 1st Ave., 6:30 p.m., 456-3931, www.northwestmuseum.org
• Whitworth Chamber String Orchestra, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 7:40 p.m., 777-1000, www.whitworth.edu
Nov 12-15
• Fam and Food Symposium + Tilth Conference, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA, www.tilthalliance.orgNov 13
• Silent Day of Prayer on the Joys of Heaven with Sr. Mary Eucharista, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., www.ihrc.net• Hands On: Workshop for Little Makers, Art Salvage Spokane, 610 E. North Foothills Dr., 10 a.m., 798-9039, www.artsalvagespokane.com
• Reuse Workshop, Mobius Discovery Center, 811 W. Main Ave., 10 a.m., 321-7133, www.artsalvagespokane.com
• Indigenous Chic Grand Opening, Native-owned boutique at River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., 437-1974, hello@indigenouschic.shop, www.indigenouschic.shop
• Medicare Open Enrollment One-on-One Session, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Hearld Rd., 1 to 4 p.m., 893-8400, www.scld.org
• Weyerhaeuser Speaker Series: Curt Thompson, psychiatrist in Falls Church, VA, founder of Being Known, developing programs, seminars and materials exploring the connection between interpersonal neurobiology and Christian spirituality, Whitworth University, Weyerhaeuser Hall 107, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 4 p.m., 777-1000, www.whitworth.edu
• Free Immigration Clinic, Latinos en Spokane, 1502 N. Monroe St., 5 to 7 p.m., www.latinosenspokane.org
• Inland Northwest Cooperative Solidarity Network Launch Event, Fellow Co-Working, 304 W. Pacific Ave., Ste 210, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduzKN0n-iF_eXxFW6ePXZNqCyEGK5a4iHIlIEWVJZOkrViLA/viewform
• Spoken River, fundraiser for Spokane Riverkeeper, Spokane Convention Center, Ballroom 300 BCD, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 5:30 to 8 p.m., https://event.gives/spokenriver25/buytickets/
• Mad King for Henry McNulty, fundraiser performance, Blue Door Theatre, 319 S. Cedar, doors open 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. www.bluedoortheatre.org
• Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement Leadership Academy Open House, Seattle University, online, 7 p.m., https://events.seattleu.edu/event/art-theological-aesthetics#
Nov 13, 27
• Dances of Universal Peace, Unity Spiritual Center, 6:30 p.m., 818-6733, www.facebook.com/spokanedupNov 14
• Breathstrokes, intuitive art through yoga and breathwork, Spokane Art School, 503 W. Second Ave., Ste B, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 325-1500, spokaneartschool@gmail.com, www.spokaneartschool.net• Family Support Conference, for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, Spokane Disability Collaborative, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., spokanedisabilitycollaborative@gmail.com, https://spokanedisabilitycollab.com/
• LGBTQ+ Seniors of the INW, via zoom, 4 to 6 p.m., https://www.lgbtqseniorsoftheinlandnorthwest.com
• Second Friday Artwalk, Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, 5 to 8 p.m., (208) 415-0116, www.artsandculturecda.org
• Summer of Soul, Meaningful Movies, documentary about 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, Unitarian Universalist Church Spokane, 3449 W. Whistalks Way, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., meaningfulmoviesspokane@gmail.com, meaningfulmovies.org/events/housing-and-help/
• Sonora Jha, Intemperance, in conversation with Cindy Hval, Northwest Passages Book Club and Auntie's Bookstore, The Montvale Event Center, Ella's Supper Club, 1019 W. 1st Ave., 7 p.m., bookclub@spokesman.com
• Second Friday Sandpoint Contra Dance, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID, 7 to 10, sandpointcontra@gmail.com
Nov 14-16
• The Root Experience Festival: Living Cultures of Art, Music & Soul, multicultural, multigenerational, multidisciplinary expression, Youth and Guardian (Caretaker) workshops, Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Fr 6 to 10:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sun 1 to 8:45 p.m., 444-5300, therootexperiencefestival@gmail.com, www.therootexperience.orgNov 14-23
• The Wizard of Oz, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, Fr-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., www.cytnorthidaho.orgNov 14-Dec 3
• Ornament and Small Works Show, Spokane Art School, 503 E. 2nd Ave., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., www.spokaneartschool.netTo Nov 15
• Art Show: John Thamm: The World Observed from the Ground Up, Shotgun Studios, 1625 W. Water Ave., Fr 1 to 7 p.m., Sat 1 to 4 p.m., 688-3757, Pinklloyd2@msn.com, https://ShotgunStudiosSpokane.comNov 15
• Veterans Day Pow Wow, Antoine Andrews War Dance Hall, Wellpinit Pow Wow grounds, 842-0389, Cheryl.covington@spokanetribe.com• Cultural Awareness Workshop, League of Women Voters and EWU School of Social Work, The Woman's Club, 1428 W. 9th, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, mylwv.org>Washington>spokane-area
• Dementia Champions Training, Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., sstewart@scld.org, www.scld.org
• Saturday with the Symphony, Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., 11 a.m., (208) 769-2315•, www.cdalibrary.org
• Spokane Potter's Guild Souper Bowl Annual Fundraiser, Spokane Community College, The Lair, Bldg 6, 11 to 3 p.m., 532-8225, info@spokanepottersguild.org, www.spokanepottersguild.org
• A Jane Austen Birthday Tea, JASNA Eastern Washington/North Idaho, The Historic Davenport, 12 to 4 p.m., jasnaewanid.info@gmail.com, www.jasnaewanid.org
• Forum: We Thank America, exhibition for honor Vietnam Veterans, Vietnamese American Friendship Association, Shadle Library 2111 W. Wellesley, 1 to 3 p.m., 899-5058, yenvlink@gmail.com
• Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio, Bluegrass, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls, ID, 7 p.m., (208) 457-8950, www.thejacklincenter.org
• Community Mutual Aid, 820 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, sharing clothing, food and more, no ID required, corner of State and Pacific, 7 to 8:30 p.m., ianfiorino97@gmail.com
• Freedom Fund Gala, NAACP Spokane Branch, Spokane Convention Center – Jr. Ballroom (300), 7 to 9 p.m., https://naacpspokane.com
• Spokane Symphony Pops 2: Back to the '80s, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., guest vocalists Brie Cassil, Colin Smith and Paul Loren perform iconic '80s music from Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Phil Collins and more, 7:30 p.m., www.spokanesymphony.org
Nov 15, 22
• Saturday Volunteer Service Day at Women's Hearth, Transitions, cleaning and organizing, repairs, hygiene and makeup kits,10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 455-4249, afitzgerald@help4women.org, https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E79219&id=59To Nov 16
• A Christmas Carol, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., Fr, Sat 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., 227-7404, www.cytspokane.orgNov 16
• Culture Class: Beading & Weaving, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, with Kalispel Tribe Culture Department, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, 10 a.m. 242-7000, www.northernquest.com• Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, American Italian Club, 3 course meal, cannoli, bake sale, silent auction, games, prizes, Gonzaga Prep HS, 1224 E. Euclid Ave., 12 p.m., spokaneaic@gmail.com, https://aic-dinner.square.site
• Coming Home: How the Nez Perce Tribe Regained Their Cultural Heritage, the story of the purchase of the largest and oldest collection of Nez Perce material culture-dresses, shirts, and other regalia – from a museum over 2000 miles away from their homeland, virtual, 2:30 p.m., www.humanities.org
• Handel's Messiah, Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene, conducted by Yevgeniy Grecho, with Chole Sundet, Soprano, Elizabeth Goodwin-Laure, Alto, Joel Cummings, Tenor, and Noah Lauer, Bass, Schuyler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene, 3 p.m., www.cdaconservatory.org
• Spokane Youth Symphony: Musical Friendships, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., www.spokaneyouthsymphony.org
• "A Night of Unbreakable Spirit," Faith Action Network Annual Dinner, Gonzaga University Hemmingson Center, reception 4:30 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m., fan@fanwa.org, https://fanwa.org/annual-dinner/
Nov 17
• Have You No Sense of Decency? Shame in American Politics, with Carolyn Long, Virtual, 7 p.m., www.humanities.org• Intertribal Open Mic and Vendor Market, celebrating Native Heritage Month, Mac Movement, The Red Room Spokane, 521 W. Sprague Ave., 7 p.m., MACMovement.Spokane@gmail.com
• Whitworth Symphony Orchestra, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 7:30 p.m., 777-1000, www.whitworth.edu
Nov 17,19
• A Matter of Balance: Preventing Falls, with Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington educators, Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., registration required, 777-1571Nov 18
• Monthly Mindfulness Practice, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., 12 to 1 p.m., 444-5300, www.spokanelibrary.org• Early Music Ensemble, University of Idaho Haddock Performance Hall, 1012 S. Deakin St., 7:30 p.m., (208) 885-6231, www.uidaho.edu
Nov 19
• Beyond the Bake Sale: Diversifying Your Nonprofit Revenue Mix, SIMBA, Saranac Learning Studio, 25 W. Main, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., https://www.spokaneindependent.org/events/beyond-the-bake-sale-diversifying-your-nonprofit-revenue-mix• Fish Wars: Tribal Rights and Resiliency in the Pacific Northwest, Okanogan PUD Auditorium, 1331 2nd Ave., North Okanogan, 6:30 p.m., www.humanities.org
Nov 20
• Mujeres LIderes – Conferencia en Espanol, The Leo Center Pasco, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., womenlead@gonzaga.edu• Records Keeping 101 & Paperwork Due When, with Robin Hayes, Spokane Independent Metro Business Association Executive Director, 12 p.m., www.inlandnwdevcouncil.org
• Hillyard Art Walk, 4 to 7 p.m., 724-1924, www.hillyardspokane.org/artwalk
• Black Liturgies for Staying Human: Rest & Gratitude, Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., social@spokanelibrary.org, www.spokanelibrary.org
• Party for A Purpose, festive celebration benefiting Elevations, children's therapy resource foundation, food drinks, raffles, games and prizes, Fete – A Nectar CO, 120 N. Stevens St., 5:30 to 8 p.m., 385-2116, https://elevationsspokane.org
• A Night to Sip & Support, NAMI Spokane fundraiser, drinks, live music, dinner, silent and live auctions, Barrister Winery, 1213 Railroad Alley, 6 p.m., ed@namispokane.org, https://event.auctria.com/4002c808-eea3-4911-8ae3-af05655b0255/
• HBPA Sabes Que Monthly Gathering, 1214 E. Sprague Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m., 557-0566, office@raiceswa.org, www.nuestrasraiceswa.org
• Gonzaga Wind Ensemble: Echoes of Earth and Sky, selections by Gao Hong, Percy Grainger, Julie Giroux and more, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet Ave., 7:30 p.m., www.gonzaga.edu
Nov 20,21
• Gonzaga Dance Student Choreography Showcase, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave., 7 p.m., 313-6553, www.gonzaga.eduNov 20-22
• Handel's Messiah, with the Spokane Symphony and Spokane Symphony Chorale, Cathedral of Saint John, the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Th-Fr 7:30 p.m., Sat 3 p.m., 624-1200, foxtheaterspokane.org/event/handels-messiah-4Nov 20-Dec 9
• EWU Art Faculty Exhibition, EWU, 526 5th St., Cheney, M-Fr 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 359-2494, www.ewu.eduNov 21
• Big Day of Giving: Community Fundraiser & Collaboration Event, Northtown Mall – Health & Wellness District, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., somnspokane@gmail.com, www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org• LGBTQ+ Seniors of the INW, Virtual, 4 to 5 p.m., https://www.lgbtqseniorsoftheinlandnorthwest.com
• Hollywood and the Blacklist Era, virtual, 6:30 p.m., www.humanities.org
• Betsy Rogue, Elaine's Gun and Silber Treason, Fundraiser for Alianza, Nuestras Raices program part of Latinos Unidos eN Accion, nYne, Nustestra Raices Centro Comunitario, nYne Bar and Bistro, 232 W. Sprague Ave., 7 p.m., 557-0566, office@raiceswa.org, www.nuestrasraiceswa.org
• SFCC Concert Series: Big Band, directed by David Larsen, 3410 W. Whistalks Way, 7 to 9 p.m., 533-3500, www.sfcc.spokane.edu
• Christmas with C.S. Lewis: a One Man Play, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., about welcoming a group of Americans into his home on Christmas Evey, an unforgettable evening of Yuletide reflections, laughter and a deeper understanding of how one conversation transformed Lewis's view of Christmas forever, 7:30 p.m. 455-7811, www.bingcrosbytheater.com
Nov 21-23
• On Healing Ground – Communal Grief Retreat, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, www.harmonywoods.org• Custer's 49th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 924-0588, www.custersshows.com/arts-craft-shows/christmas/spokane
Nov 21-Dec 7
• Little Women, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Th, Fri, Sat 7:30, Sat, Sun 2 p.m., www.lakecityplayhouse.orgNov 22
• Holiday Goods and Goodies Sale, Comstock Neighborhood Council and Manito United Methodist Church, handmade ornaments, decorations and gifts, Christmas cookies, donate winter hat, glovers, scarf, socks or blankets and enter drawing for gift basket, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., 9 a.m .to 3 p.m., 747-4755, manitoumc@gmail.com, www.manitoumc.org• "People Power: Creative Resistant against Authoritarianism," PJALS, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., register for location, www.pjals.org
• Holiday Arts & Craft Fair, Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, 9 to 4 p.m., (208) 667-4628, www.lakecitycenter.org
• Wills and Estate Clinic, Lincoln LGBTQ+ Rights Clinic and Spectrum Center, 1514 N. Monroe St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., www.spectrumcenterspokane.org
• Winter Market – 2SLGBTQ+ Artists and Makers Fair, 35 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., www.cgespokane.org
• Missoula Children's Hour: Alice in Wonderland, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., (208) 263-9191, www.panida.org
• Trans Day of Remembrance, Odyssey Youth, SAN, Spectrum Center and Trans Spokane, Central Library, 3rd Floor nxwyxwyetkw, 2 to 5 p.m., www.odysseyyouth.org
• CDA Symphony Orchestra: Musical Potpourri, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 880 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene, 3 p.m., (208) 769-7780, www.cdasymphony.org
• Tamalada, Tamales Festival, Latinos En Spokane, West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, 4 to 8 p.m., https://airtable.com/appxnORst90I1kJEA/shrTTH2j7bX6eMPsi
• Salmon Tales Spokane, fundraiser for the Salish School of Spokane, Gonzaga Hemmingson Center Grande Ballroom, 6 p.m., https://www.salishschoolofspokane.org/salmon-tales-galas
Nov 22-23
• Christmas Craft Fair Co-op Gas and Supply, treasures from local artisans, entertainment, food, photos with Santa, Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Rd., Sandpoint, ID, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (208) 263-8414, bonnercountryfair@intermaxnetworks.com, www.bonnercountryfair.comNov 23
• Mindful Making, crafting guided by an art therapist with guided meditation and journaling, ages 18 +, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., 1 to 3 p.m., 456-3931, www.northwestmuseum.org• Whitworth Community Chorale and Whitworth Community Concert Band, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., 3 p.m., Whitworth.edu
• Sound Bath, with certified yoga instructor Stephanie Gronholz and sound healing practitioner, Sara Stradley-Wright, Sandra's Studio of Dance, 304 W. 7th, 4 to 5:30 p.m., 838-7464, spokanestudioofdance@gmail.com, www.sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com/yoga
• Taize Prayer Service, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 5 to 6 p.m., www.ihrc.net
Nov 24
• EWU Orchestra Concert, Eastern Washington University, 526 5th St., Cheney, 7:30 p.m., 259-2241, www.ewu.edu• Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra: Young Artists Competition Winners, performing selections by Beethoven, Borodin and Dvorak, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet Ave., 7:30 p.m., www.gonzaga.edu
• Whitworth Wind Symphony, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 7:30 p.m., 777-1000, www.whitworth.edu
Nov 27
• Thanksgiving Day Spirit of Generosity, Virtual Yoga Workshop, fundraiser for Manzanita House, 9 to 11 a.m., ehughes@mhspokane.org• Huffin' for the Stuffin' 10K, 5 K and Kids Run, 730 N. Hamilton St., 8:40 to 10:45 a.m., (208) 806-1311, info@nsplit.com, https://nsplit.com/huffinforthestuffin/
Nov 28
• El Mercadito, Latino cultural market, A.M. Cannon Park, 1920 W. Maxwell Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., www.latinosenspokane.org• The Davenport Hotel Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 10 S. Post St., 4 to 6:30 p.m., marketing@thedavenporthotel.com
Nov 28 to 29
• Festival of Fair Trade, Global Holiday Market, 35 W. Main, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., www.shopkizuri.com• Spokane Handweaver's Guild Annual Show and Sale, Barrister Wintery,1213 W. Railroad Ave., Fr 2 to 7 p.m., Sat 12 to 6 p.m., 434-9223, president@spokaneweavers.org, http://www.spokaneweavers.org/
Nov 28 to Dec 6
• Sandpoint Festival of Trees, Charity and Cheer Window Walk, 12 nonprofit decorated trees, Community Resource Envision Center, 1st Ave and Cedar St., Sandpoint, ID, 5 to 7 p.m., (208) 920-1840, Katie@CRECidaho.com, www.CRECidaho.comNov 29
• Elf, interactive Movie Night with Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, The Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland, doors open 4:30, movie 6 p.m., info@srdvc.org, endtheviolencespokane.org, www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/elf-2Nov 29-30
• A Winter Market in the Quarry, The Scale House Market, 4422 E. 8th Ave., Spokane Valley, Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., grow@TheScaleHouseMarket.com, www.thescalehousemarket.comDec 1-18
• Silence the Christmas Noise 2025, Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, www.stgertrudes.org
To April 12
• The Davenport Legacy, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., 456-3931
Dec 2
• Christmas Tree Elegance, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., www.riverparksquare.com• Finishing Your Fiscal Year – and 2025 – Strong! Idaho Nonprofit Center, Virtual, 1 to 1:45 p.m., https://bit.ly/FYFYInciteINC
• Building Blocks for Budget Justice, The Debt Collective, zoom, 5 p.m., https://debtcollective.org/event/building-blocks-for-budget-justice/?emci=18a492be-e7a5-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=fa70c4b4-13a6-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=19559163
• "There Is No Justice without Environmental Justice," with Shamyra Lavigne-Davey from St. James LA, a third Generation Human Rights activist, founder of RISE St. James Louisiana faith-based NGO fighting to eradicate petrochemicals from river parishes AKA "Cancer Alley," Gonzaga Climate Institute, 502 #. Boone, 4 to 6 p.m., 328-4220, www.gonzaga.edu
Dec 3-4
• "Hope for the Holidays," YWCA Spokane campaign to support 90 families, drop off gits at 930 N. Monroe St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,326-1190, www.ywcaspokane.orgDec 4
• The Fig Tree Development and Board Meetings, Benefit 12 p.m., Board 1 p.m., mary@thefigtree.org• Tree Lighting Ceremony, "Remembering Those We Have Lost," Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene, 4:30 & 6 p.m., requires registration, (208) 772-7994, www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org/news
• Winter Regional Faith Action Network meeting, location TBD, 6-7:30 p.m., dilts@fanwa.org, https://fanwa.org
Dec 4-7
• Holiday Artists Shop, CREATE, 900 W. 4th, Newport, www.createarts.orgDec 6
• 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar, 3rd Avenue Marketplace Senior Programs, 1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls, ID, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., (208) 773-9582, marcee@3rdavenuemarketplace.org, 3rdavenuemarketplace.org, www.3rdaveseniors.org• "Non-Violent Direct Action," PJALS, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., register for location, www.pjals.org
Dec 6, 13
• Saturday Volunteer Service Day at Women's Hearth, Transitions, cleaning and organizing, repairs, hygiene and makeup kits,10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 455-4249, afitzgerald@help4women.org, https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E79219&id=59Dec 17 to 28
• Global Holiday Fair and Bake Sale, nonprofit cultural organizations, River Park Square Mall, 928-9664, charity@spokaneunitedwestand.orgTo Dec 20
• Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press, 40 prints and other woks, Jundt Art Museum, 200 E. Desmet Ave., M-Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 313-6843, Gonzaga.edu/jundt
