February 2025

February is:

 

To Mar 9 • Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, NWMAC, 2316 W. 1st, Tues to Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931

Feb 1  

• Spokane's Lunar New Year Festival, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 12 to 7 p.m.

• Celtic Celebration for St. Brigid's Day, with ritual prayer, song and thanksgiving to mark the changing seasons and pay attention to nature, God's good creation, St. David's Episcopal, 7315 N. Wall, 5:30 p.m., 466-3100, stdavidspokane.org

• Leadership Lights the Way Gala, Leadership Spokane Northwest Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford, Airway Heights, 6 to 9 p.m., leadershipspokane.ejoinme.org/register2025

Feb 1, 2

• ODC Dance: bringing Margery Williams' classic tale of a well-worn stuffed rabbit to life through music and dance, The Velveteen Rabbit, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, 2 p.m., 313-2787, gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS0201

To Feb 2 

• Spokane Jewish Film Festival 2025, tales of Jewish life, culture and history from a broad range of perspectives, Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main, 413-8254, director@sajfs.org, SpokaneJewishFilm.org

• Sweat, confronts issues of race, immigration, deindustrialization and the ever-slipping grip on middle-class life,, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard, Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., 325-3507, spokanecivictheatre.com

Feb 2  

• Rosa Parks Birthday Party, donations for MLK Center, Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Rd., 1 to 4 p.m., 926-7173

• Intentional Community Gathering, sharing space with song, ceremony and spirituality, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 1 to 4 p.m., 993-2968, harmonywoods.org

• Hot Jazz Sunday Night, Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean, 6 p.m., Hamilton.live/sunday

Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) Coffee, Saranac Commons, 19 W. Main, 9 a.m., scarspokane.org

Feb 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

• Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, online training, 332-4357, program.manager@arvp.org, atvp.org

Feb 3, 10, 17, 24

• Heartistry: 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

Feb 4  

• Coffee Chat, connect with parents, caregivers, and grandparents of children impated by autism, rare disorders or developmental challenges in a supportive, welcoming space. Share stories, exchange tips and build community, The Isaac Foundation, 606 W. Sharp, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 325-1515, theisaacfoundation.org

Feb 4-Mar 21

• Paper as Water: Contemporary Indigenous Prints in the Bryan Oliver Gallery, Whitworth Art and Design Dept, Indigenous artists, M-F 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 777- 3258, WUArt@whitworth.edu

Feb 5  

• Monthly Bird Walk at Saltese Flats, Doris Morrison Learning Center, 1330 S. Henry, Greenacres, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., spokanecounty.org/5360/Doris-Morrison-Learning-Center-DMLC

              • Dementia: Warning Signs & Early Diagnosis, for unpaid caregivers and healthcare workers, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry, 10:30 a.m., 444-5300, spokanelibrary.org

              • Nature-Positive Development and Generous Urban Design, connecting climate to equity and health, Hemmingson, Gonzaga University and livestreamed, 6 p.m., gonzaga.edu/news-events/events/2025/2/5/nature-positive-development-and-generous-urban-design

Feb 5, 19

• Open Art Night, Lunarium, 1925 N. Monroe, 6 to 9 p.m., facebook.com/Lunarium.Spokane

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

• SCAR Meeting, Saranac, 19 W. Main, noon, scarspokane.org

Feb 7  

• First Friday, Spokane,Symons Block Hotel, Howard, hosting interactive art vendors, dance performances, games and live music. Terrain Galler opens "Connective Strands of Spirit," a group show focusing on Plateau  creatives featuring the works of Joe, Carly, Ryan Ferdderson, Emma Noyes, Michael Holloman, Liberty Galler displays "Portray a Poem," featuring LR Montgomery, Piers Morgan, Katie Frey and more, 5 to 8 p.m., firstfriday.org

• Reception for  Mo Stach – abstract and Janet Englin realistic artists, Avenue West Gallery, 907 W. Boone, 3 to 7 p.m., 838-4999, avenuewestgallery.com

• The Garment of Praise World Premiere, opera by Kevin Waters, S.J., Gonzaga School of Leadership Studies, Office of Mission and Integration, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts, 211 E. Desmet, 7 to 8:30 p.m., gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GTR0207

Feb 7, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

• Amelie, after finding and seeking to return a child's box of treasures, resolves to anonymously do good for those around her, Aspire Community Theatre, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, times vary, (208) 696-4228, aspirecda.com

Feb 8  

• Sons of Norway Craft and Culture Fair, Trinity Lutheran, 812 N. Fifth, Coeur d'Alene, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (208) 262-8020, son-cda.com

• Journaling Toward Your Authentic Self, Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front, 10 :30 a.m., (208) 769-2315

• GirlConNW, Annual event of women leaders to inspire the next generation, with break-out sessions, keynote speakers, and professional development, girls learn about various careers and make connections to help them cultivate their futures, The Community School, 1025 W. Spofford, 12 to 5 p.m., 747-8091, girlconnw.com

• Grand Opening Moeckel Studio, Indigenous owned business and art exhibition, 217-6831, moeckelstudio.com

• Lunar New Year 2025, Spokane Chinese Association cultural fair, performances, hands on activities, treats, interactive magicians, dances, Dragon Dance, martial arts, Taichi, piano performance by world-renowned pianist Archie Chen, The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague, 1 to 4 p.m., spokanechinese.org

• The Princess Bride, Interactive Movie Night at The Garland Theatre, Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, 924 W. Garland, 4:30 p.m. open, 6 p.m. movie, bit.ly/3ZjgeTM

• The Chocolate Affair, locally hand-crafted sweet treats in pop-up chocolate shops, Sherman Ave. Downtown Coeur d'Alene, 2 to 6 p.m., (208) 415-0116, info@cdadowntown.com, cdadowntown.com

• Slow Flow & Live Music, with Rachel Cohen and Shala Living Yoga -  412 W. Boone, 3:30 to 5 p.m., clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws

Feb 9

• Lord of the Rings Trivia Fundraiser for Get Lit, Iron Goat Brewing, 1302 W. 2nd, 12 to 2 p.m.

Feb 10

• Visiting Writers Series, Shakespeare scholar and Professor of English at Montana State University, editor and author of Shakespeare in Montana, enabling classical texts to speak about our current environmental crises, Gonzaga English Dept., Hemmingson, 7 p.m., marshall@gonzaga.edu

Feb 11

• Digital Camera Photography Part 2, advanced settings of digital cameras and improve skills to take beautiful photos, Spokane Art School, 503 E. Second, Ste B, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 325-1500, spokaneartschool@gmail.com, spokaneartschool.net

Feb 12

• Executive Director Coffee Hour, Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA), online 9 a.m., nonprofitwa.org/calendar

• Leading Toward Liberation: Theory and Praxis for Justice and Health in Higher Ed, with Annmarie Cano, providing a framework to co-create environments where everyone can thrive from her book, Leadint Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education, Gonzaga University Hammingson Ballroom, 10 to 11:15 a.m., gonzaga.edu/news-events/events/2025/2/12/leading-toward-liberation-theory-and-praxis-for-justice-and-health-in-higher-ed

• Celebrate EveryBODY Screendance Film Festival, proceeds benefit Dance for Parkinson's, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, 6 p.m., 313-2787, gonzaga.edu/dance

• Baku at the Heart of Climate Action: Insights from COP 29, Gonzaga and Spokane attendees share insights, Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment, Hemmingson and livestreamed, 6 p.m., gonzaga.edu/news-events/

Feb 12, 19, 26

• Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit, NAWA, online, 1 to 3 p.m., nonprofitwa/calendar

Feb 12, 26

• Traditional Bluegrass Jam, The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams, Post Falls, 5:30 p.m., Free, (209) 457-8950, thejacklincenter.org

Feb 13

• Harold Balazs Reredos Artwork Ribbon Cutting for donation from Messiah Lutheran, Whitworth Art & Design Dept., Hixson Union Building, 3 p.m.,  forms.whitworth.edu/calendar/event/detail/7818

• Healthy Heart Powwow, The NATIVE Project, Rogers High Schoool, 1622 E. Wellesley, 5 p.m., 483-7535, nativeproject.org

• Wind Ensemble Concert, Themes and Motifs, Gonzaga University, conducted by Peter Hamlin, music by Vieat Buong, Jodie Blackshaw, Gustav Mahler, David Maslanka, Chen Yi and Gustav Holst, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 7:30 to 9 p.m., gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMD0213

Feb 14 to 23

• The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch and the adventures of four children to wander from an old wardrobe into Narnia, TAC at the Lake, 22910 E. Appleway, Liberty Lake, Thus – Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., info@tacatthelake.com, tacatthelake.com

Feb 15

• Saturday with the Symphony, Coeur d'Alene Symphony, book reading, Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front, 11 a.m., (208) 769-2315, cdalibrary.org

• Discovery Saturday: Cosmic Kids, themed-activities for kids pre-K to 5th grade impacted by autism, rare disorders or developmental delays with sensory projects, arts and crafts in a safe, welcoming environment, The Isaac Foundation, 606 W. Sharp, 3 to 4:30 p.m., 325-1515, hello@theisaacfoundation.org, theisaacfoundation.org

• Register for Community Talent Show, Africa Movement, 869-2020, brooksrunner1@gmail.com

• Heart & Sole, 1v1 all-styles dance battle event celebrating hip hop culture in Spokane, Placeholder Studio, 104 W. Third, 5 to 11 p.m., 768-4997, theevergreendancescene@gmail.com,

Feb 15, 16                

• Spokane Public Radio Record Sale, 2426 Discovery Pl., Spokane Valley, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5

Feb 16          

• The Great Chili Cook-Off, New Horizons Community Church Men's ministry, 3122 W. Lincon, 11 a.m., nhccgroups.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2612265

Feb 17

• Dementia Basics, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley, 5:30 p.m., 444-5300, spokanelibrary.org

Feb 18 

• Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra Featuring Cello Legend, Steven Isserlis, performing Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Italian, Saint Saens Cell0 Concertos 1 & 2, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 7:30 to 9 p.m., gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMD0218

Feb 19 

• Drop-in and Draw, Pain, Knit, Stitch, Bring your current creative project and create in company with others,, The Hive, 294 E. Sprague, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 444-5300,

Feb 20

• NAACP Monthly Meeting, Spokane Central Library, 3rd Fl, 906 W. Main, 6:30 to 8 p.m, facebook.com/spokane.naacp

Feb 21

• The Expanse with Littles, Connect deeply with yourself, your inner child and the wisdom of others through somatic touch, sound healing, medication and movement, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 981-5698, harmonywoods.org

• Healing Rooms Ministries Equipping Class, Spokane Healing Rooms, 115 E. Pacific, 1 p.m., 456-0517, team@healingrooms.com, healingspokane.com

• An Evening of Jazz and Gospel, Whitworth University Music Building 101, 7 p.m., forms.whitworth.edu/calendar/event/detail/7770

Feb 22

• KSPS PBS Future Day, On Track Academy, 4091 N. Regal, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 800-735-2377, ksps@ksps.org, ksps.org

• El Mercadito, West Central Community Center, Latino cultural market, health clinic, immigration resources, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., latinosenspokane.org

• Free Rein Therapeutic Riding's Annual Auction & Dinner, Mukogawa Institute, 4000 W. Randolph, 4 to 8:30 p.m., 979-1468, auction@freereinspokane.org, freereinspokane.org

• Lyv Babinski, for kids, funny sketches, interactive moments and engaging activities – humor that's safe and child-appropriate, Blue Door Theatre, 319 S. Cedar, 2 to 3 p.m., 720-1050, bbcreative.pnw@gmail.com, comedy-for-kids.com

• Chicken Soup for the Soul, a writing and book study group focused on courage and resilience, Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., (208) 769-2315, kimemorgan.com

• Viva Vino Gala, fundraiser benefitting Nuestras Raíces benefit, with Folklorico performances, a Latino Dj, dinner and live and silent auctions, Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino, 14300 SR Highway 2, Airway Heights, 4:30 to 10 p.m., 557-0566, hbpaofspokane.org

Feb 23

• Meow Meow, comedienne, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet, 7:30 p.m., 313-2787, gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS0223

• Keberle Jazz Mass, original composed music by Dan Keberle, retired Whitworth jazz professor and St. Marks' Chancel Choir, March 2 and 4, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., 747-6677, stmarks-spokane.org

Feb 24

• Transition is Inevitable, Justice Is Not, Gopal Dayaneni on climate justice, Hemmingson, Gonzaga, online, 702 E. Desmet, 6 p.m., 313-6942, bonzaga.edu/climateevents

Feb 25

• 2025 Quackenbush Lecture with Judge Raul Pangalangan, former judge at International Criminal Court at the Hague, Barbieri Courtroom, Gonzaga Law School, 5 to 6:30 p.m., lawalumni@gonzaga.edu

• State of the Black Community Conference, Spokane Community College, 9 a.m.,

Feb 26

• Fig Tree Mailing and Delivery, need volunteers, St. Mark's Lutheran, 24th and Grand, 9 a.m. to noon, 535-4112, kaye@thefigtree.org

• William Douglas Lecture, Judge Jennifer Sung, Gonzaga Center for Civil & Human Rights, Law School, Barbieri Courtroom, 5 to 7 p.m., gonzaga.edu/news-events/events/2025/2/26/william-o-douglas-lecture

• Film Documentary, The New Deal fo Artists (1979), narrated by Orson Welles, Gonzaga University Charlotte Martin Foundation Lecture Hall, Jundt 110, 7 to 9 p.m., 313-6611, manoguerra@gonzaga.edu

Feb 27

• The Fig Tree Benefit and Board meetings, noon for Benefit, 1 to 3 for Board, Zoom, call 535-1813

Feb 28

• Winter Jazz Fusion Concert, Myrtle Woldson Center, 7:30 p.m., gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMD0228

• Fourth Friday Contra Dance, Sinto Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto, 7 to 10 p.m., 533-9955, sdanko@cet.com

Feb 28-Mar 1

• Leadership Symposium, Inviting Leadership: Dialogue and Inclusion, 12 a.m. to 12 a.m., gonzagalead@gonzaga.edu

Mar 2  

• Red Ribbon Gala, Spokane AIDS Network, Historic Davenport Hotel, 815 W. Sprague, 4 to 9 p.m., givebutter.com/c/RRG2025

• Northwest BachFest, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad, nwbachfest.com

Mar 2,4 

• Keberle Jazz Mass, Dan Keberle, Chancel Choir, St. Mark's Lutheran, 316 E. 24th, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., 747-6677, stmarks-spokane.org

Mar 8  

• The Fig Tree Benefit Lunch, "Sharing Wisdom: Connecting the Generations, host table/attend, 11 a.m., buffet opens, 12 to 1 p.m., program, Hemmingson at Gonzaga and livestream, 535-1813, gonzaga.edu/livestream, secure.givelively.org/donate/the-fig-tree/2025-benefit

Mar 12

• Fig Tree Breakfast-Time Benefit, Zoom, 7:30 a.m. gather, 8 to 9 a.m., program, 535-4112, event@thefigtree.org, secure.givelively.org/donate/the-fig-tree/2025-benefit