Things to do
Spokane
Holiday Performances at River Park Square - Today, 10-10:30 a.m., Stevens Elementary School Chorus; 11-11:30 a.m., Freeman School District; noon-12:30 p.m., Logan Elementary; 5-7 p.m., Irish Dancers. Saturday, 4-5 p.m., Greta Gardner; 6-8 p.m., Siglin Sisters. Sunday, 3-4 p.m., pianist Kendall Watson. Monday, 2-2:30 p.m., Rockwood Retirement Community. Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., pianist Kendall Watson. Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., Siglin Sisters. River Park Square, Nordstrom corridor, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 321-1184
Santa Express - With the help of Santa’s elves (volunteers), shoppers ages 4-12 choose and wrap inexpensive gifts (50 cents to $8). Fundraiser for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, a safe shelter for children at risk of neglect or abuse. Through Dec. 23, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown on the skywalk level of the Crescent building, 707 W. Main Ave. (509) 448-2900
Hospice of Spokane Community Memorial Tree - Decorate and display paper doves in honor of departed loved ones. Volunteers available for assistance through Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., River Park Square, third floor near AMC foyer and food court, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 456-0438
Hutton Settlement Christmas Tree Sale - You-cut and pre-cut trees available; proceeds benefit the community service club at the children’s home. Today, 1-7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hutton Settlement, 9907 E. Wellesley Ave. (one mile east of Argonne Road on Upriver Drive). (509) 926-1027
Free Horse and Carriage Rides - Through downtown, sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Downtown Spokane Partnership. Today, 3-8 pm.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Wall Street at Main Avenue. No reservations required. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102
Yuletide Sing-a-Long and Potluck - Gather to sing holiday songs. Today, 4 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Recital Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Free. (509) 326-9516
“Little Mermaid” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Today-Saturday, 7 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 768-3235
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” - Stage version of the musical holiday classic. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $32/adults, $30/seniors age 65 and older, $24/students age 24 and younger with student ID, $12/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507
“Season’s Greetings”- Holiday-themed improvisational comedy for all ages, featuring local YouTube stars Luke Barats and Joe Bereta. Today, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045
Comedians Ken Martin and Greg Kettner - Today and Saturday, 8 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $10/tonight, $12/Saturday. (509) 483-7300
Breakfast with Santa - Hot catered breakfast, holiday entertainment and a visit with Santa Claus. Photos with Santa will be taken and given to all participants. Saturday, 9 a.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $15/person, $25/two people. (509) 953-5731
Kris Kringle Market - German Christmas market presented by Loon Lake Historical Society, with holiday decorations, music, bake sale, arts and crafts, raffle and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Schoolhouse, 4000 Colville Road, Loon Lake. (509) 233-2222
Santa Claus at the Harvest House - Meet Santa on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; bring your camera for pictures. Come sled on the sledding hill. 9919 E. Greenbluff Road, Colbert. Free. (509) 238-6970
KPBX Kids’ Concert - “Countdown to the Holidays,” with the choirs of the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus. Saturday, 1-2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 327-5729
Black Tie Artist Fundraiser Reception - Wear whatever you want but you must have a black tie. Benefit for the family of Kathy Hammond, whose home burned down last week. Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m., Gallery of Thum, 2910 N. Monroe St. $15 and one can of food for the local food bank. (509) 413-1489
Holiday Winter Dance - With the MasterClass Jazz Orchestra. Saturday, instruction 7-8 p.m., dancing 8-10 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $10/general, $5 students (cash only). (509) 838-5667
Safari Saturday - Fast-paced short-form improv, featuring local YouTube stars Luke Barats and Joe Bareta. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045
Christmas Dance - Music by the Country Jammers, with refreshments. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. Admission by donation. (509) 926-3803
Cutter Clubhouse Christmas Show - Featuring Julia Keefe and the Mark Norton Trio. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Spokane Club, 1102 W. Riverside Ave. $15. (509) 838-8511
North Idaho
“Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole” - On Lake Coeur d’Alene. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at their North Pole workshop and see the world’s tallest living Christmas tree. Daily through Jan. 2, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. from the Coeur d’Alene Resort. $15.95/adults, $14.95/seniors, free/age 12 and younger. (800) 688-5253, (208) 664-7268
“A Taffeta Christmas”- Christmas musical featuring the four singing sisters in a tribute to the 1950s. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $19/adults; $17/veterans and students age 13 and older with student ID; $15/seniors 60 and older; $9/children 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323
Christmas Bird Count - Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society. Saturday, meet for breakfast at 6 a.m. at Michael D’s Eatery, annual Christmas potluck will follow. $5. (208) 664-5318
Gun Show - Buy, sell and trade event presented by Sports Connection. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (406) 633-2206
Merry Moose-tletoe - Reading and book signing by author Susan Nipp along with sculptor Terry Lee of “Mudgy & Millie” books. Bring cameras to take pictures with Santa, Mudgy and Millie, and enjoy Christmas movies for the kids. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., lower level, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315
“The Gift” - Drive-thru nativity featuring more than 100 actors with 10 stops, plus live animals. All cars will receive a free audio CD to guide them. Presented by Genesis Prep Academy. Saturday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m., Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road (corner of Cecil and Poleline), Post Falls. Free. (208) 215-4786
SARS Annual Dinner and Auction - Hors d’oeuvres supper, complimentary beer and wine, silent and live auctions and raffles. All proceeds benefit Schweitzer Alpine Racing School youth racing programs. Saturday, 6 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Caribou Room, Sandpoint. $40. (208) 263-1081
Piano Concert and Choir Presentation - Christmas program presented by the adult choir of First Presbyterian Church and pianist Cynthia Marlette. Sunday, 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene. Free; childcare available. (208) 667-8446
“A Christmas Storytelling Company” - Seasonal stories and songs. Sunday, dinner 5 p.m., show 6 p.m., Di Luna’s Café, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $10/adults, $6/age 11 and under (additional charge for dinner/beverages). (208) 263-0846
Jingle Bell Rock - For students grades 6-12. Impromptu air band with a bit of holiday flair. Bring your favorite Christmas songs. Pizza and drinks sponsored by the Friends of the Community Library Network. Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m., 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 772-5612
Northwest Sacred Music Chorale - Christmas concert featuring the Chorale; Paul Grove, guitar; Leslie Stratton-Norris, harp; Cynthia Marlette, piano; Max Mendez, baritone; and the Sweet Adelines. Wednesday, 8-10 p.m., The Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adult; $8/seniors and students. (208) 755-6376