Community Calendar

CFI Spring Hammer-In May 16 & 17th, 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM At The Hive: A Spokane Public Library at 2904 E Sprague Avenue. Join us for a weekend of forging with the club!

MORNING SESSIONS – BEGINNERS We will be offering beginning blacksmithing instruction for newcomers or folks who need a refresher during the first half of each day. Those who register for a morning session will learn the basics and can make one of a variety of simple projects like hooks, steak turners, bracelets, etc. with their instructor and using supplied materials. With your $45 morning registration, you are also welcome to stay and watch the forging in the afternoon. If you want to hammer the whole day, you can also sign up for a spot to Open Forge in the afternoon and continue practicing what you learned in the morning, just make sure to register for both sessions.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS – OPEN FORGE **For Returning Blacksmiths:** The afternoons are an open forge setup for experienced smiths to work on their own projects, experiment, and learn from each other. We ask that afternoon smiths bring their own steel, though we will have a limited amount on hand that can be purchased at cost from the club if needed. We will be running both coke and propane forges, and we have 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ tongs, and a limited variety of punches and chisels. Feel free to bring your own tools to make your project. Registration for the afternoon session is $25 and helps cover the cost of fuel and our insurance.

Everyone will need to sign a liability to release at check-in, and teens 13 to 17 years old will need a guardian’s signature (younger than 16 will also need an adult present during the event). 13-year-old smiths are the youngest we can accommodate at the event.

There is a school of thought that artists must have only one recognizable style but Cherylee Duncan has too much artful energy to adhere to that 'rule'. If she has a distinct trademark, it would be 'eclectic' ~ Cherylee abhors waste and therefore get excited about reusing and upcycling as much as possible, to emulate nature's delight in each piece.

When she crochets rugs from all recycled fabrics Cherylee saves bits and pieces for use in mixed media paintings. This method, along with using only what is already on hand, is how she has created her new series, Threadscapes II ~ the options are excitingly endless.

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the historic Liberty Building this May to see Cherylee's work ~ come by First Friday May 1st to meet Cherylee in person!

This show centers around the flow of life in the natural world, illuminated by the slanting light at the edges of dawn and dusk. The paintings celebrate life’s small wonders; the fleeting instance of a hummingbird, the rushing sound of a waterfall, the sweet smell of spring grass bending to the hooves of a new foal.

“Native Mother Nature” is a grand centerpiece of creatures engaging in a peaceful afternoon of spirits coming together, celebrating the simple joys of living as intended; and the painting “The Big Red Horse” honors the year of the fire horse, a year of building for a future of powerful beginnings.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery at 203 N. Washington St during May to see Janene's painting ~ stop by First Friday May 1st from 5-8pm to meet Janene in person!

Madeline Eileen Goolie, known as MEG, is an Alaskan-born printmaking and multimedia artist. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Washington State University with a focus on relief printmaking. Her practice grows naturally out of her time spent in the wilderness of the Alaskan coast, where she has had many encounters with the numerous animal inhabitants of the region. Her recent work explores themes of memory, loss, and familial connections through symbolic animal imagery. Madeline actively showcases her work at galleries, fairs, and artist markets throughout the Inland / Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Northwest Mediation Center (NMC) invites you to join us for a family-friendly Sunday Funday movie event at The Magic Lantern Theatre! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of community, entertainment, and a touching animated film exploring the themes of friendship and belonging.

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, May 17
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Movie Start Time: 1:00 PM
Location: The Magic Lantern Theatre
Featured Film: The Iron Giant (Rated PG)

In 2025, NMC staff and volunteers served 1,597 people in our community. For our movie event, a suggested donation of $16 per person is greatly appreciated! Pay what you can - more or less is always welcome.

Additionally, 10% of all concessions from The Magic Lantern will be donated to NMC, so come hungry for snacks!

Seating is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP in advance to secure your spot!

Join soprano soloist, Jennifer Daniels, along with vocal and instrumental friends performing sacred works.

Join other Parents, Family (and Friends) of Gays and Lesbians (and the whole of the LGBTQ+ community) for support, resources, camaraderie, and snacks. LGBTQ folk welcome.

Access through north-most door on east (parking lot) side of the building, access from Carlisle (look for pride flag).

This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

The Inland Northwest’s largest brass orchestra - the Spokane British Brass Band - presents Masters of Brass XXV, a free 1-hour concert featuring young artists and established professionals showcasing 250 years of American music with jazz, classical, folk, Broadway, Americana, and original music.

This free concert will be at Spokane Falls Community College - Music Auditorium (bldg 15).

Free parking, across from the concert hall, is at the end of W Elliott Drive.

Sign up to be notified about our future concerts at SBBB.org or follow us on facebook!

All concerts are free and held Sundays at 3pm at SFCC's music auditorium-bldg 15.

Gayle Havercroft is displaying his unique block printing pieces at Indaba Coffee Shop through April and May. He's been perfecting his skills since 2001 and especially enjoys using the Palouse as inspiration for many of his works. Gayle began adding watercolor to the block prints a few years ago. You won't want to miss seeing these.
Come for the art! Stay for the coffee!