May 06 Wednesday
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!
Managing everything that affects your heart can be stressful, but small steps can lead to big health benefits! In this 4-week class series, you'll learn how to monitor and manage your blood pressure effectively for a healthier heart. We'll provide you with the tools you need to make positive changes and lower your blood pressure.
Topics include: - DASH diet - How to reduce sodium in your diet - Physical activity - How and when to take your own blood pressure
Participants who attend all four weeks will receive a free digital blood pressure monitor after the final class.
This course typically costs $40 but is currently free thanks to the generosity of the Providence Inland Northwest Foundation.
If you have questions, need assistance, or want to be added to a waitlist if this class is full, please call 509-473-6007 or email wellness.WA@providence.org
Family Hour Community Night Live Music w/ John Firshi
May 07 Thursday
Join The Borgen Project for a community discussion about global poverty and the role U.S. foreign policy plays in reducing it. Learn how international aid programs help prevent conflict, stabilize communities and improve global health. This free event will include a short presentation followed by discussion on how Spokane residents can advocate for effective global poverty solutions.
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing The Cosmic Perspective to the First Interstate Center for the Arts on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Dr. Tyson has written and continues to write for the public. Among Tyson’s fifteen books is Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution; the companion book to the PBS NOVA four-part mini-series Origins, in which Tyson served as on-camera host. The program premiered in September 2004 cementing Dr. Tyson as a household name.
For five seasons, Tyson appeared as the on-camera host of PBS NOVA’s spinoff program NOVA ScienceNOW, which is an accessible look at the frontier of all the science that shapes the understanding of our place in the universe.
May 08 Friday
BellaCristo is a community handbell choir with ringers from the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area. Our May concerts are focused on music from movies, Broadway musicals, and TV themes. Some of our songs include selections from Phantom of the Opera, Star Trek, Les Miserables, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Disney and Pixar animated movies, and several more. These concerts are free, run less than an hour, and are designed to appeal to all ages. Both locations are handicapped accessible.
May 09 Saturday