Calendar

Today

“As You Like It” - A comedy by William Shakespeare; presented by Eastern Washington University Theatre Program. March 1-3. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Theatre Building, Cheney. $5/general, free/EWU students with ID and one guest. (509) 359-2459.

“Loving Annabelle” - The story of a successful Catholic school teacher, who falls in love with a student. Part of the Pride and Joy Movie Night series hosted by CenterStage. 7:30 p.m., CenterStage, Second Floor, 1017 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 747-8243.

“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” - The story of the relationship between an attractive retiree from Florida and her dance instructor. Runs through March 17. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. InterPlayers, 174 S. Howard St. $21/adults, $19/seniors and military, $10/students. (509) 325-SEAT.

Argentine Tango Classes - Free introduction class every Thursday night. 7:30 p.m., Conexión del Tango, 122 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 990-2739.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Sales take place through March 4 throughout the area. Varieties available: Creamy Smooth Mint Patties, Almond Roca Buttercrunch, Almond Caramel Clusters and P-Nuttles. $5/package. (509) 747-6191, ext. 20.

Free Tax Preparation Sites - Airway Heights - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Locations: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (877) 211-WASH.

Free Tax Preparation Sites - Downtown - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Thomas S. Foley U.S. Courthouse, 920 W. Riverside Ave., Room 489. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Rocky Ridge Ranch - Features free range, pastured chickens for eggs and broilers. Thursdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m., The Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 796-3988.

Friday

“Crossing Borders: Afro-Mexicans, African-Americans and Shared Histories of Race and Nation” - By Ben Vinson III, director of Africana Studies, Johns Hopkins University. Part of the Third International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, sponsored by the Washington State University College of Education. 11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park ballroom. Free. (509) 335-6850.

“Granito de Arena” - Documentary film by Jim Freidberg that explores the lives of socially indigenous teachers in Mexico. Part of the Third International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, sponsored by the Washington State University College of Education. 7 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Finch Room. Free. (509) 335-6850.

“The Pirates of Penzance” - Adaptation of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s musical comedy about a boy named Frederic, whose nurse mistakenly apprentices him as a pirate instead of his father’s order as a pilot. Presented by the Christian Youth Theater. March 2, 7 p.m.; March 3, 3 and 7 p.m. Bing Crosby Theatre (formerly The Met), 901 W. Sprague. $8/adults, $7/ages 12 and younger, $10/all tickets at the door. (509) 487-6540.

“U.S. Latina/os, Cultural Citizenship and Critical Democracy: From Civil to Human Rights” - By Angela Valenzuela, Director of Texas Center for Educational Policy, University of Texas at Austin. Part of the Third International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, sponsored by the Washington State University College of Education. 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park ballroom. Free. (509) 335-6850.

EWU Choral Concert - Dr. Randel Wagner and Kristina Ploeger conducting. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/general, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.

EWU Music Convocation - concert. Noon. Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

In Focus: Take the Old Road - A four-part radio series produced by Phyllis Silver. In conjunction with the photography exhibit by Beth Carsrud at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Airs on Spokane Public Radio KPBX March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 12:30 p.m. and on KSFC March 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 5 p.m. Meet the producer and photography March 2, 5-8 p.m. at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Varies. (509) 363-5330.

Picks o’ the Month - Sample eight new wines, cheese and Labrea bread. Reservations and prepayment required. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Voice Over Poetry Reading - Presented by Eastern Washington University. 6 p.m., Empyrean (154 S. Madison St.). Free. (509) 838-9819.

Saturday

“Critique Across Differences: Positionality, Methodology and Epistemology” - By Professor Patricia Lather, Ohio State University. Part of the Third International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, sponsored by the Washington State University College of Education. 11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Ballroom C. Free. (509) 335-6850.

“Markets, Standards, God, and Inequality in Education” - By Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin. Part of the Third International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference, sponsored by the Washington State University College of Education. 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Ballrooms A and B. Free. (509) 335-6850.

American Indian Friendship Dance - 15th annual event celebrates the songs and dance of the first people of Spokane Falls. Features traditional dance and storytelling. Presented by the Northwest Museum of Art and Culture’s American Indian Cultural Council and Northern Quest Casino. Sponsored by The Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Kalispel Tribe, Colville Confederated Tribes, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Desautel Hege Communications and Tinman Artworks. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. (509) 363-5330.

Belly Dance Classes - Nizana is teaching an introductory session of beginning and review belly dance classes to include posture, technique, and intro to styles, music, and more Saturdays, Feb. 24, March 3 and 24. 12:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 918 S. Cedar St. (around back). $10 per class. (509) 326-6622.

EWU Baoossnarama - concert. 4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

EWU Saxophone Quartet - concert. 1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

EWU Senior Recital - With Anna Kravstova. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Fat Chance Band - Irish music. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Free Tax Preparation Sites - South - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Sunday

Spokane Chinese New Year - Performance by Yestermania, a band from Seattle. 5 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $20. (509) 484-4321.

Monday

EWU Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble - Patrick Winters and Rob Tapper conducting. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/general, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.

Gonzaga University Symphony - Spring concert. 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theatre, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $7/general, $5/non-GU students. (509) 323-6733.

In Focus: Take the Old Road - A four-part radio series by Phyllis Silver. In conjunction with the photography exhibit by Beth Carsrud at the Northwest Musuem of Arts and Culture. Airs on Spokane Public Radio KPBX March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 12:30 p.m. and on KSFC March 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 5 p.m. Meet the producer and photography March 2, 5-8 p.m. at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Varies. (509) 363-5330.

Tuesday

Ballroom Dance Lessons - With Sheri Addington, focusing on the four classic ballroom steps: beginning with East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Fox Trot and Waltz. Held each Tuesday. 7:30-9:30 p.m., CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 953-6355.

Spokane Youth Symphony - “Mission Impossible” with performances by Spokane Youth Orchestra, Junior Symphonic Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Intermediate String Orchestra and Spokane Strings. Sponsored in part by The Spokesman-Review. 10:30 a.m., Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. Free. (509) 448-4446.

Wednesday

EWU Historic Slide Show - Local historian Charles Mutschler narrates a fascinating slide show that gives an overview of Eastern Washington University, with details about its origins and progress.

. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Free Tax Preparation Sites - Airway Heights - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Locations: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Runs through March 8. Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (877) 211-WASH.