Spokane Calendar

Upcoming

EWU Women’s Studies Program – A free lecture on why integrity is not a women’s issue, by EWU professor Sandra Christensen, noon Tuesday at the Riverpoint Phase I Classroom Building, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd.; (509) 358-2234.

Summer Concert Series – featuring the folk and blues group Deadman’s Pants, 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Coeur d’Alene Park, Second and Chestnut in Browne’s Addition. Concertgoers may bring a blanket and picnic; no alcohol will be allowed. The free concerts will continue each Thursday through August; (509) 747-2853.

Neighborhood picnic – COPS Northwest, COPS West and COPS North Central will host the annual event, 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Audubon Park, Northwest Boulevard and A Street. There will be games, prizes, music and free hot dogs; (509) 625-3336.

Coeur d’Alene Opera – A free outdoor opera performance with a special appearance by Ballet Spokane, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First. People are welcome to bring blankets, chairs and picnics; (509) 363-5330.

Hillyard Hi-Jinks – annual festival and parade will begin at 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at Harmon-Sharpley Park, Market and Bismark, continues through Aug. 6; vendors, bingo, carnival games, entertainment and beer garden; (509) 489-1122.

Spokane Highland Games – annual Celtic festival, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, Broadway and Havana; will include competitions, entertainment, vendors, historical demonstrations and activities for children. Cost is $8 adults, $6 seniors and youth, $3 children ages 4-10 and free for children under 4; (509) 922-3661 or visit www.spokanehighlandgames.org.