Community Calendar

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its First Wednesday contra dance on Wednesday February 4 at the Woman's Club Hall starting at 7:15PM with a newcomer session followed by a two hour dance. Penn Fix will call and teach easy to learn contra dances (see www.spokanefolklore.org for more info on contra dancing) and the Prestwold Players will play jigs and reels. All are welcome including couples and singles. No experience is necessary since every dance is taught ahead of time. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Admission is $10 and for SFS members and college students $7. Kids under 18 are free.

Elaine Cline's art exhibit at Indaba continues through February. Come for the art. Stay for the Coffee!

The “Here & Now Art Department Exhibition” highlights professional artists whose engaging and thought-provoking artistic practices have received national and international recognition. Integral to the mission of Spokane Colleges, the faculty and staff remain dedicated to advancing excellence in instruction, student success, research, and creative practice.
The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, ceramics, fiber, metalsmithing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
Exhibiting Artists: Heather Bellerud, Mariah Boyle, Rachel Colton, sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Resident Claire Edmo, Patty Haag, Tobe Harvey, Pete Jagoda, Megan Martens-Hayworth, Lena Lopez Schindler, Maddie McGuinn, Rob McKirdie, Tybre Newcomer, Cozette Phillips, Carl Richardson, Bradd Skubinna, and Garric Simonsen.

Reception: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Lied Center for the Visual Arts
Artist’s lecture: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lied Center for the Visual Arts, Room 102

The Whitworth University Art & Design Department and the university’s Bryan Oliver Gallery are proud to present an installation of works by painter by Kelly Packer. Please visit the exhibit between Feb. 3, and March 22, 2026.

"Here Living Again Living Here" is a collection of color-imbued cityscape paintings and drawings inspired by Butte, America. The work leans into the recognizable but is as imperfect as a memory. Like the changing landscape of Butte itself, this selection represents an evolution of paintings spanning the 11 years the artist has lived there. The work is paired with poetry by her husband, Adrian Kien.

Please join us for a CPP Community Engagement Speaker Series event titled “Leading with Heart: Guiding Teams and Communities Through Uncertain Times”, a panel presentation on Thursday February 5th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the Pence Union Building NCR. The event will be moderated by Dr. Brian Davenport, Director of Organizational Leadership. Coffee/tea will be served. Students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend.

Panelists Include:
-Charlotte Nemec, President/CEO, Canopy Credit Union
-Drew Hill, President/CEO, Excelsior Wellness
-Samantha Clark, VP-Chief of Business Operations, MultiCare Behavioral Health Network
-Kitara Johnson, Founder/CEO, Gabriel's Challenge

Joni Michel of River Ridge Association of Fine Arts continues to display art at the Garland Sandwich Shoppe through February. Come for the art, stay for a sandwich!

Kelsea Rothaus is a self-taught artist based in Spokane. Her work explores themes of the human condition and the interconnectedness of the universe. Using primarily ink and water to embrace both unpredictability and permanence, each creation is shaped into a moment in time, with quiet tension between light and dark.

Kelsea's latest body of work looks outward to the stars and universe while reflecting on what it means to be human. Using her own style of ink wash, she embraces a process that is fluid yet permanent. Each mark is final, and echoes the irreversible nature of lived experience. These dreamscapes are subtly embellished with detail, inviting you to slow down and look closer at the art or into yourself.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery located in the Historic Liberty Building from Jan 25th to Feb 28th... stop by First Friday on Feb 6th to meet Kelsea in person!

Sheri Medford's creative process shifts between portrait & figurative painting, and designing "soft sculpture" animals. Primarily a mixed-media artist she is fascinated by the human form and tries to capture moments in the lives of the people she paints.

Sheri also enjoys designing and creating soft sculpture animals, and recently has begun turning 2D images into 3D soft sculptures. More than "stuffed animals" for toys, they are one-of-a-kind designs sewn by hand.

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this Feb to see Sheri's original work ~ come by First Friday on Feb 6th to meet Sheri in person!

February 5th, 12th, & 19th at 2pm- 3:30pm. New Presentation Series Explores the Growing Trend of “Solo Aging”. $12 for virtual attendees and $18 for in-person attendees. A series is open to people and professionals alike—seniors, caregivers, service providers, and anyone interested in aging well. This information is truly for anyone who’s aging. Spokane Area Jewish Family Services (SAJFS) invites the community to participate in Solo Aging, a three-part presentation series led by national thought leader and advocate Nancy Ruffner, who will join via Zoom from North Carolina. Snacks and beverages will be provided for in-person attendees.

Solo Aging, without the support of built-in family is one of the most significant and timely issues facing older adults today. Through candid discussion and practical guidance, Ruffner will help participants better understand what it means to be a Solo Ager and why it matters, while offering concrete strategies for navigating aging with greater confidence and security. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact us if you need a reduced rate.

Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eilish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk. Praised by the likes of Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Consequence of Sound, Nerdist and more, VSQ has garnered over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception. VSQ can also be heard in numerous hit shows, including Netflix’s Bridgerton, HBO’s Westworld, and ABC’s Modern Family.