Community Calendar

Join Us for YWCA's 10th Annual Family Wish List Program!

Brighten the holiday season for 90 local families who are experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or unemployment. Your kindness adds much needed hope and joy this winter for families served by YWCA Spokane. Gifts must be delivered to YWCA Spokane by December 4th so they can be distributed ahead of the holidays. You can also give to a family in need online. 

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”

Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition Conservation of Mass October 2 through November 13, 2025. This exhibition features ceramic and sculptural works by Spokane, WA based artist Tybre Newcomer. An opening reception and lecture by the artist will be held on Thursday, October 2nd at Noon.

Katie Frey is a Spokane artist who primarily paints landscapes and animals. She has been teaching and creating art in Spokane for over 15 years, painting with bright colors and expressive lines. The main subject matter is planned, but everything else is intuitive: abstract blocks of color, tangled plants, a landscape disintegrating into the abstract. Katie wants her art to be wild and invigorating; to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates it.

In her own words, “My paintings explore storytelling through animals and their environment. I am continuously trying to expand, examine and capture my relationship to wildlife and their habitat; to create an open door for viewers to engage with the elements.”

Stop by the Liberty Gallery on First Friday Nov 7th from 5-8:30 to meet the artist and view Katie's beautiful paintings!

Our Well-Read Evening Book Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the bookstore.

November details: Thurs Nov 6 at 6:00 pm

November book: “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali

Featuring the NIC Wind Symphony
Jim Phillips, Conductor
Tom Tucker, Guest Conductor
James Schmehl, Percussion Ensemble

TWO NIGHTS ONLY
November 5 at 6:30 p.m.
November 6 at 6:30 p.m.

A special collaboration of Gonzaga Theatre, Gonzaga Dance, and Gonzaga Music
Urinetown: the Musical
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Prof. Brian Tyrrell
Music Directed by Dr. Jadrian Tarver
Choreographed by Prof. Sarah Glesk
Performances:
Thursday, November 6 I 7:30pm
Friday, November 7 I 7:30pm
Saturday, November 8 I 7:30pm
Sunday, November 9 I 2:00pm
Coughlin Theater, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
$14-20

In a city not so far from here, a severe water shortage creates a need to control access to toilet facilities. But an unregulated private sector breeds a greedy CEO who provides the wrong answer to the right question: how do we ensure every citizen has the right to pee? Join Gonzaga Theatre, Gonzaga Dance, and Gonzaga Music in our semi-annual collaborative event, showcasing our performing arts students and engaging with socially relevant questions in the three-time Tony Award-winning musical.

Contact: theatre@gonzaga.edu
Box Office: (509) 313-2727
More Information: gonzaga.edu/ticketcenter OR gonzaga.edu/theatre
Tickets: https://bit.ly/TicketCenterTheatre
Address: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center - 211 E Desmet Ave
Run Time: 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission
Age Recommendation: 12 and up

URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell.

URINETOWN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Celebrating Different Abilities through Art & Community Theater for 10 years!
CDA ACT is a 501c3 that showcases the gifts, talents and joy of the Special Needs community. All of our actors have a special need and are supported by personal coaches (shadow actors). This support helps them to step into the spotlight and be seen for what they can do.
Tickets available at our website www.cdaact.com
Nov 6 & 7 @ 7:30 pm curtain
Nov 8 & 9 @ 3:00 pm curtain

We are so excited to announce our sixth annual "Smiles for Freedom" event, hosted by Smile More Spokane Family Dentistry (formerly Bryan Hill DDS), as we extend our gratitude to our local veterans by offering a day of FREE dental care services. Our experienced dental team will provide local veterans with a range of complimentary services, including cleanings, exams, fillings, extractions, and more.

By Appointment Only: This event operates on an appointment-only basis to ensure we can accommodate as many veterans as possible. Call (509) 468-4040 to secure your spot.

Why This Matters:
Veteran dental care is a growing need in our country; approximately less than ten percent of veterans qualify for dental services. A veteran must be considered 100% disabled to qualify for VA dental care or have been specifically dentally harmed while in service. With dental health's impact on general health, it is essential for us to help those who have served our country and communities. “Smiles For Freedom” provides a way for our office to give back by serving the dental needs of our local heroes. All services provided on this day will be FREE! All work will be provided at the highest standards of quality and care that we normally provide to our wonderful patients on any given day. Free dental services on this day will include a combination of diagnostic services, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other possible dental health services based on individual needs.

How to Participate: If you're a local veteran or know someone who is, schedule your free dental appointment by calling (509) 468-4040.

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”