January 2025
Please note:
Area codes for phone numbers are 509 unless otherwise listed.
Submit events to development@thefigtree.org by 3rd Friday before publication for print or online calendar
January is:
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – started by Presidential Proclamation in 2010 observed Jan 11 – nationaltoday.com/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day, Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN – warn-trafficking.org
National Mentoring Month – acknowledging mentoring and the positive impact it can have on young lives – month-long celebration first observed in 2002, spearheaded by Harvard Mentoring Project and the MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.
To Jan 26
• It Happened Here: Expo '74 Fifty Years Later, Northwest MAC, 2316 W. 1st, Tues to Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931, nwmac.org
To Jan 31
• Saranac Art Projects Friends Show, 25 W. Main, Fr-Sat 12 to 8 p.m., saranacartprojects@gmail.com, sapgallery.com
To Feb 4
• When the River Becomes a Cloud, EWU Gallery of Art, Cheney, free, M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., ewu.edu/events
Jan 1
• Monthly Bird Walk on Saltese Flats, Doris Morrison Learning Center, 1330 S. Henry, Greenacres, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, spokanecounty.org/5360/Doris-Morrison-Learning-Center-DMLC
• Dementia: Warning Signs & Early Diagnosis, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry, 10:30 a.m., 444-5300, spokanelibrary.org
Jan 2
• The Fig Tree Benefit and Board Meeting, 12 to 3 p.m. 535-4112, mary@thefigtree.org
Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Taizé Prayer, Zoom, 4:15 p.m., bartletts@gonzaga.edu
Jan 3
• The Fig Tree Distribution and Mailing, St. Mark's Lutheran, 24th & Grand, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., kaye@thefigtree.org
Jan 4
• Eco-Anxiety Café, Manito UMC, 3320 W. Grand, 10 a.m. to noon, adygertgearteart@hotmail.com
• Spokane Chiefs Pride Night, North Idaho Pride Alliance, Spokane Veterans Arena, 720 W. Mallon, 5 p.m., spokanechiefsgroups.com
• Argentine Milonga, dance the Argentine tango, Sinto Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto, 7 to 10 p.m., 230-4779, sdanko@cet.com
Jan 5
• Intentional Community Gathering, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 1 to 4 p.m., 993-2968, harmonywoods.org
• Joy to the World – Festival of Carols, The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside, 2:30 to 4 p.m., 358-04290, spokanecathedral.com/sacred-music-concert-series
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
• Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) Coffee, Saranac Commons, 19 W. Main, 9 a.m., scarspokane.org
• Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Dance with Vytal Movement Dance, Vincas Greene, founding director, 7 S. Howard, 2 to 3:30 p.m., 602-3303, vgreene@vytalmovement.org, viytalmovement.org
Jan 6
• Free Wills and Estate Planning Clinic, Spectrum Center and Volunteer Lawyer Program, for individuals and families under 200% of the federal poverty line by referral, 1614 N. Monroe, 4 to 6 p.m., register at spokanevlp.org/apply
Jan 7
• Eastern Washington Legislative Conference planning team, Zoom, 2 p.m., 535-4112, kaye@thefigtree.org
• The Right to Read, Northwest Passages, NAACP and The Black Lens, documentary and discussion, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, 7 p.m., 313-2787
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
• Tuesday Gallery Talks, 20-minute discussion on current exhibits, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First, 11 a.m., $15-$20, 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org
• Heartistry: Artistic Wellbeing, relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, connect with basic artistic concepts and activities or respond to a mindfulness prompt. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy, 3 to 5 p.m., 279-0299
Jan 8, 15, 29
• Spokane Folklore Society Contra Dance, Woman's Club of Spokane, 1428 W. 9th, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., $10, members and $7 college students, 838-2160, spokanefolklore.org
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
• Spokane Community Against Racism Meeting (SCAR), Saranac Commons, 19 W. Main, noon, scarspokane.org
Jan 8, 22
• Traditional Bluegrass Jam, The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams, Post Falls, 5:30 p.m., Free, (209) 457-8950
Jan 9
• Reuse Workshop, creative reuse, bring home your own craft, Mobius Discovery Center, 331 N. Post, 10 to 11 p.m., 321-7137, 798-9039, connect@artsalvagespokane.com, artsalvagespokane.com
• Free Immigration Clinic, Latinos En Spokane, 1502 N. Monroe, 5 to 7 p.m., latinosenspokane.org
• Make Fabric Dolls for Kids in Need with the Kiwanis Club of Spokane, Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburgh, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., spokanelibrary.org
• Thursday Night Dances, senior-friendly dance extravaganza, music by TNT, Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th, 7 to 9:30 p.m., 535-0803, southsidescc.org
• Sandpoint Contra Dance, Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First, 7 to 10 p.m., $5, $20 families, sandpointcontra@gmail.com, sandpointidaho.gov
Jan 10
• Second Friday Artwalk, Sherman Ave., Downtown Coeur d'Alene, 5 to 8 p.m., (208) 415-0116, artsandculturecda.org
• Gradience, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, 7 to 9 p.m., 443-7800
Jan 10, 13
• Genealogy Drop-In Session, help researching one's family story, access genealogy resources and work with experienced enthusiasts to fill out a family tree and explore website and charts, Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 893-8400; 13th - North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 893-8350, scld.org
Jan 10-24
• Winnie The Pooh, original production by local playwright Cynda Weitz, Spokane Children's Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia, Fri 7 to 10 p.m., Sat 2 to 5 p.m., 328-4886, boxoffice@spokanechildrenstheatre.org, spokanechildrenstheatre.org
Jan 11
• Spokane Mending Circle, Art Salvage Spokane, 620 E. North Foothills Dr., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 798-9039
• Step Into Your Power: A Confidence-Building Experience, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 216-1535, scld.org
• Journaling Toward Your Authentic Self, Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front, 10 :30 a.m., (208) 769-2315
• Traditional Games in Spanish, K-3 and families play Huevo podrido – "duck,duck, goose", A la bibora de la mar, "London Bridge is Falling Down" and Jegmos en el bosue mientras el lobo no esta, "Hide and Seek", North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne, 2:30 p.m., must register, 893-8350, scld.org
• Monthly Hearthtenders Group, for women to support one another through life's journey, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 5 to 8 p.m., by invitation, 993-2968, Susanne.croft@gmail.com, harmonywoodsretreat@gmail.com, harmonywoods.org
• Spokane Pride Skate Night at the Ribbon, 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 6 to 8 p.m.
• Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Sierra Club Idaho Chapter, The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main, Moscow, 6 p.m., (208) 882-4127, kenworthy.org/events
Jan 13
• Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS) Steering Committee, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., slichty@pjals.org
• Jazz Night, rotating local and regional jazz performers, The Bad Seed, 2936 E. Olympic, 7 to 10 p.m., 822-7439, rachel@imaginejazz.org, imaginjazz.org
Jan 15
• Art History, slideshow and lecture series on European and American Art with Tom Quinn, Spokane Art School, 503 E. Second, Ste B, 3 to 5 p.m., 325-1500
Jan 16
• NAACP Monthly Meeting, Spokane Central Library, 3rd Fl, 906 W. Main, 6:30 to 8 p.m., spkncpbr@gmail.com, facebook.com/spokane.naacp
Jan 18
• Spokane Women's Rally, for women's and LGBTQUIA+ Rights, Big Red Wagon, 11 a.m., bit.ly/4iBZYeh
• Saturday with the Coeur d'Alene Symphony, Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front, 11 a.m., (208) 769-2315, cdalibrary.org
• Podcast Publishing, Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald, 4 to 5 :30 p.m., 893-8400, scld.org
• Mac & Cheese Festival, variations prepared by local chefs competing for Golden Noodle Award, vote for People's Choice Trophy, Sherman Ave., Coeur D'Alene, ticketed, 12 to 6 p.m., cdadowntown.com/cda-events/mac-cheese-festival/
Jan 18, 19
• Spokane Symphony Masterworks 4: Beethoven vs AI, Beethoven's 10th Symphony, 3rd movement completed by AI, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague, Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun, 3 p.m., 624-1200
Jan 19
• Martin Luther King Jr Worship, Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 806 W. Indiana, 3 to 5 p.m.
Jan 20
• Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration, Annual Unity March and Resource Fair, 10 a.m. Rally and March, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Resource Fair, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 868-0856, mlkspokane.org
• MLK Teach-In, Following MLK March, Unity Multicultural Education Center, Gonzaga University, discussion on King's impact and what it's like to build on a "beloved community for all," Spokane Convention Center, 12 to 2 p.m., 313-6368 grahamt@gonzaga.edu
• Children's Program Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday, 9: 30 a.m., Schuler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-3932, and 11:30 a.m., Post Falls, (208) 773-3511
• Dementia Basics and Community Support, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley, 5:30 p.m., 444-5300
Jan 21
• We Who Wrestle with God, Dr. Jordan Peterson, best-selling author, psychologist, professor emeritus at U Toronto and co-founder of Peterson Academy author of three books, First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, 7:30 to 9 p.m., 279-7000
Jan 22
• World Cooking: Filipino Food with Chefs Jackie and Fee, Filipino American Northwest Association Filipino dish online, 6;30 p.m., scld.org
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: New Orleans Songbook, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, ages 6 and up, 7:30 p.m., 313-2787
Jan 23
• Spokane Homeless Connect, "Connecting for Change," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 202 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Jan 23 - 26
• 4-Day Silent Retreat, with Fr. Michael Maher, on Ignatius of Loyola, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center (IHRC), 6910 S. Ben Burr, 448-1224, ihrc.net
Jan 24
• "Art U.S.A.: One Hundred Works on Paper, 1925-1950" Opening Reception, Jundt Art Museum, Gonzaga University, 4 to 7 p.m., 313-6611, manoguerra@gonzaga.edu
• Fourth Friday Contra Dance, Sinto Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto, 7 to 10 p.m., 533-9955, sdanko@cet.com
Jan 24 - 26
• Free Book Fair, Page 42 Bookstore at Mayhem Supply, 6401 E. Sprague, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Jan 25
• "What Does It Mean to Be Prophetic?" Eastern Washington Legislative Conference, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church 115 N. Raymond, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 535-1813, kaye@thefigtree.org
• El Mercadito, West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Breath of Bliss Ceremony, Stefani VanDeest, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., harmonywoods.org
• Celebrating Family, North Idaho Youth Symphony Concert, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 880 W. Garden, Coeur d'Alene, 7 p.m., (208) 769-7780
• Musical Theatre Dance Revue, Gonzaga University Dance program, student choreographed and produced musical theatre numbers, Magnuson Theatre, College Hall, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 313-6508, dance@gonzaga.edu
Jan 25 - Feb 2
• Spokane Jewish Film Festival, Magic Lantern and online, Jan 25 - Opening with "Carla the Rescuer"Magic Lantern, 7:00 pm; Jan 26 - Lyd, 2:00 pm; Feb 1 -Shoshana, 7:00 pm; Feb 2 - Running on Sand, 2:00 pm; more films online at spokanejewishfilm.org
Jan 26
• Saul and Ruby's Holocaust Survivor Band, documentary on two survivors who start a klezmer band, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley, 12:30 to 2 p.m., free, 444-5300, spokanelibrary.org
• Taizé Prayer Service, IHRC, 6910 S. Ben Burr, 6:30 p.m., 448-1224, ihrc@ihrc.net
Jan 29
• Lessons from Howard Thurman's Philosophy of Life, hosted by Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment, Hemmingson at Gonzaga and livestreamed, 6 p.m., register, Gonzaga.edu/events
• Backcountry Film Festival, 20 years of winter sports films, The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main, Moscow, 7 p.m., 882-4127, #12, (208) 882-4127, kenworthypac.square.site
Jan 30
• The Lowedown, Spokane Symphony Music Director James Lowe, preview of Masterworks he conducts with visuals, insight from orchestra musicians, NW MAC, 2316 W. First, noon, 456-3931, nwmac.org
• Black Liturgies for Staying Human, a monthly community gathering and meditation, will be held from 6 to 6:35 p.m. on the last Thursdays of each month, facilitated by Jonathan Rossing of Gonzaga University at the Liberty Park Branch of Spokane Public Libraries. Jan. 30, focusing on "Dignity and Justice," Feb. 27, on "Love and Belonging" and March 27 on "Spring Renewal."For information, call 313-6958 or email rossing@gonzaga.edu.
Jan 31
• San Francisco's ODC Dance: Mixed Repertory, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, ages 6+, 7:30 p.m., 313-2787
Jan 31-Feb 1
• 24 Hour Retreat on Psalm 23, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., ihrc.net
Feb 5
• The Fig Tree Distribution and Mailing, St. Mark's Lutheran, 24th & Grand, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., kaye@thefigtree.org
Feb 6
• The Fig Tree Benefit Meeting, noon, Board Meeting 1 to 3 p.m., Zoom, 535-1813
Jan - Mar 9
• Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, NWMAC, Tues to Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931
