May 18 Saturday
Lost in the jungle, a tiny baby is cared for by the animals that live there. Under their guidance, Tarzan becomes adept at living in the wild. His world gets turned upside down, however, with the arrival of a "civilized" woman who wants to study him. Enjoy this Disney rendition of Tarzan, live on stage at Spokane Children's Theatre. Performances run May 17-June 2, with shows beginning at 7 pm on Fridays and 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
The National Park Service and the Northwest Fur Trade Historians are providing a free family-fun event near Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Take a step back in time, into our living history encampment to learn about the Fur Trade and what life looked like in this area almost 200 years ago! Enjoy how traders lived, trapped, hunted, dressed, and communicated in the 1800s. Talk about a blast from the past!
Living history demonstrations include: • Fort Colvile history • Women’s history • Sign talk and language • Animal trapping • Trading items • Reenactments
Kettle Falls Historical Center will be closed for the event, but the event will be around their building. For more information, contact Lake Roosevelt at 509-754-7800.
Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition Aren’t We All…., May 16 through June 7, 2025. Eastern Washington University’s annual BFA Senior Exhibition features the work of graduating seniors enrolled in EWU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. This exhibition includes the work of seven BFA candidates working in a variety of media and styles. Participating artists include: Carly Ellis, Perennial “Renn” Francis, Amanda Frost, Lily Henderson, Katie Rose, Katherine Kneafsey & Jean Marshall.
Show run: 5/17/24 - 6/7/24Opening Reception: 5/17/24, 5-7pm
Gallery Hours: M-F, 9am -6pm
Need paddling gear? Have too much paddling gear? Want to learn about paddling? Meet fun people to paddle with? This event is for you!Join us for a fun event full of great deals on some gently used gear and boats!CALLING ALL VENDORS! Want to sell some of your kayaks, SUPs, canoes, life jackets, paddles or any other gear related to paddling? Only $10 to be a seller. Register at bit.ly/Spokaneswap
Sponsored by Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club and Team River Runner
For students 13 years old and up (please no students under 13 years of age)
$120+ $50 Lab Fee
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel while learning about the different stages of working with clay including how to glaze.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment.
For 12 years old students and up
$36 + $20 supply fee
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10:00 – 1:00
Students will create a whimsical vase using slab and coil methods with a focus on texture.
Anyone 18 years or older, of any experience level with improv or poetry, who wants to learn how to harness improv to improve their poems. Join us in saying "yes, and" to your inner creative voice! See how the basics of improv can translate into writing your own innovative poetry. Learn the basics of improv and poetry through an engaging mix of group games, literary conversations and writing prompts. Whatever your experience level with poetry or improv, if you are someone who would like the chance to feel safer, more confident, and more in touch with your creative side, this class is for you!
Join us for the 2024 Northwest Improv Fest hosted by the Blue Door Theatre! Two nights, six shows, 20 performances from 18 improv troupes. We'll have local performers from Blue Door and Coeur d'Alene's Levity Theater as well as groups from Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles & more!
On Saturday, guest performers will be teaching improv workshops 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Join us for Northwest Improv Fest at Blue Door's new downtown location! You can find more details at bluedoortheatre.org or nwimprovfest.com
In May 2024 the Liberty Gallery hosts a preview show of artwork by artists who participate in the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour (LSRAST), which celebrates its 17th year in 2024! Every year, on the last Saturday in September, thousands of people come from far and wide to meet about 50 artists, exhibiting their art at working studios across the magnificent Little Spokane River Valley. It's an absolutely gorgeous setting that people love, admire and appreciate.
This year, the LSRAST show will be held on Saturday, September 28th, one day only from 10 am to 5 pm, and includes artists exhibiting at four art studios: Gina Freuen, Jill Smith, Maggie Andersen and Collista Krebs.
The Liberty Gallery preview show gives collectors a sneak peek at the art and a chance to meet Little Spokane artists, and provides the opportunity to purchase art without having to wait until September. Our preview will be available for your viewing from April 28 – May 25; the opening night reception to Meet the Artists is Friday May 3 from 5-8 pm. Stop by the gallery in the Historic Liberty Building this May '24 to see the show!
Come visit the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum to experience a special exhibit that guides you in discovering the history of fairs in our region, starting in 1886, that led up to Expo ’74 being held in Spokane. Then, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world’s fair in the Lilac City, with signs, original gondola cars and more from the 1974 event!
The Museum is open Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and prices range from FREE to $7.00. Please visit the website for additional information. https://www.spokanevalleymuseum.com/