Community Calendar

Join us for the 18th Annual Artist Showcase Art Auction sponsored by the Spokane Valley Arts Council (SVAC). Featuring art, live music and dinner, this gala event provides a venue for family and friends to enjoy quality time together while stimulating the local arts by attending SVAC's main fundraising event. The Artist Showcase Art Auction is the best opportunity available for members of the greater Spokane area to obtain the highest quality of traditional art in a wide variety of artistic styles unique to each artist. We hope you join us for a memorable experience saturated with the exciting atmosphere of artistry.

Step into an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact at the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Ball, hosted by Vanessa Behan. This black-tie gala returns in October, 18th 2025 with all the magic you love—plus a few surprises.

Enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner, exciting auctions, interactive games, live music, and dancing. Most importantly, your presence supports Vanessa Behan’s mission to keep children safe and strengthen families in our community.

Individual tickets start at $175 and are available now at www.thepumpkinball.org. Reserve a table or explore sponsorship opportunities to amplify your impact.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Pumpkin Ball has raised over $3 million (after expenses) over the past 21 years—funds that directly support the region’s most vulnerable children and their families.

Vanessa Behan is an extraordinary place. For children, it provides a haven of unconditional love and attention from adults whose only hope is to create lifetime memories of security. For parents who are overwhelmed and lack support, it is a breath of fresh air and helps eliminate tremendous burdens. This impact is completely funded by the support and generosity of committed champions who believe that keeping kids safe and strengthening families results in a more vibrant community for everyone. For more information, call us at 509.598.7490 or visit our website at www.vanessabehan.org

Man of La Mancha is one of the world’s most popular musicals. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition, the original 1965 production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Cervantes is in prison awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. He and his fellow prisoners perform a play-within-a-play, telling the story of the elderly Alonso Quijana, who renames himself “Don Quixote” and goes on a quest to right all wrongs in the world. The rousing, Spanish-inflected score includes the classic numbers “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him” and “Little Bird.”

Show Dates:
Thu. Oct 16th 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Oct 17th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Oct 18th 2025, 1:30 pm
Sat. Oct 18th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sun. Oct 19th 2025, 1:30 pm
Wed. Oct 22nd 2025, 7:30 pm
Thu. Oct 23rd 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Oct 24th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Oct 25th 2025, 1:30 pm
Sat. Oct 25th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sun. Oct 26th 2025, 1:30 pm

A live whimsical, transcendent, mesmerizing and enchanting string and percussion instruments performance from the classical arts of India with sarod, santoor and tabla.
Sarod is a captivating Indian classical instrument known for its deep resonant notes. The santoor is an ancient instrument that originated in Iraq, Iran, and India.
The santoor (In ancient Sanskrit texts, it was called the Shatha Tantri Veena, or Veena of a Hundred Strings)
The earliest evidence of the santoor comes from Babylonian and Assyrian stone carvings from around 669 BCE.

A tabla is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent.
Blend of these traditional instruments will make the Jugalbandi, a special concert.

FREE Workshop: Friday, October 17th, at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Spokane, WA 99205

Performance:
Saturday, October 18, 2025 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Unity Spiritual Center, S. 2900 Bernard St. Spokane WA 99203

(*Indian Vegetarian Dinner for purchase at the venue starting 5pm)

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Directed by Terri Caldwell, "Attack of the Lake People" features an eccentric rural slice of life full of oddball characters, funny lines and a few unexpected twists. A family reunion turns into a real upside-down adventure, where everybody is a suspect when someone unexpectedly dies.

Menus are provided by Mi Pueblo (Oct.10, Beef Enchiladas; Oct. 11, Chicken Enchiladas), Country Snack Shack (Oct. 17, Roasted Pork Loin), HooRay's Catering (Oct. 18, Beef Pot Pie; Oct. 24, Baked Chicken Thighs), and Owen's Catering (Oct. 25, Country Fried Steak).

​Sing in the intimate Listening Room at Hamilton Studio for an evening of collective music-making. Crowdsource Choir turns everyone in the audience into the choir—no prep, no pressure, no sheet music, and definitely no choir robes. Just voices raised together in joyful harmony.

​This October gathering features an autumn-inspired, spooky-season setlist including Neil Young’s Harvest Moon, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, I Put a Spell on You from Hocus Pocus, and Metallica’s Enter Sandman. Seasonal, a little haunting, and full of energy—it’s the perfect way to celebrate fall together.

​Feel free to dress up for Halloween a little early!

​Everyone is welcome, regardless of singing experience. Come sing with us and help fill the room with harmony.

​All ages welcome | Kids 12 and under free

Embark on a fun and outrageous journey with Expedition, the family-friendly version of our popular Safari show. Perfect for general audiences, this show is a thrilling exploration of improvised comedy where the players navigate through a series of game-based scenes fueled by audience suggestions.

Just like a real expedition, every twist and turn is unexpected, and every moment is made up on the spot. From quick-witted games to creative storytelling, Expedition offers an evening of fun, laughter, and surprises for adventurers of all ages.

Bring your curiosity, your ideas, and your sense of humor—this is an improv journey you won’t want to miss!

Every week is a brand new show. You will never see the same show twice. Expect the unexpected.

Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall
Join us for the debut performance of Luminia, a trailblazing chamber string orchestra with some of Spokane's finest musicians, led by violinist Jason Moody. The program includes the enigmatic Entr'acte by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Caroline Shaw and the joyful Saint Paul's Suite by Gustav Holst.

The concert culminates with a preview screening of Love, Eleanor, a short narrative film directed by Charles M. Pepiton (see trailer), with a live score composed by Michael Kropf. Love, Eleanor follows a young art historian who travels to a Greek island to document its icons. Along the way, she encounters unexpected wonders that move her to reconcile with a former lover. The film was shot on location in Greece in April 2025 with GU alum Elizabeth Spindler in the title role.

This interactive installation features poetry from people on their healing journey after domestic violence paired with artwork by local artists. At each of the 15 stations that are displayed along a scenic walking path, you’ll find conversation prompts designed to spark meaningful dialogue about what healthy and unhealthy relationships can look like.

We hope you engage friends and family in this rewarding experience any time this October in Riverfront Park. Take a walk, start a conversation, and see what happens.

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.