Things to Do
Spokane
Commellini Estate Wine-Paired Hors d’oeuvres Benefit - Tour the newly remodeled venue while sampling menu items with wine pairings. Proceeds benefit the Isaac Foundation, which awards therapy grants to children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Today-Saturday, 6-10:30 p.m. nightly, 14715 N. Dartford Drive. $75. (509) 466-0667, www.CommelliniEstate.com/news
Solar Power Class - Learn the basics of solar power and how to get started. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot Inc., 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35, includes materials and handouts. (509) 924-8803
Health & Beauty Spa Show - Sample spa sessions including massage, skin care, anti-aging treatments, hair removal, manicures, hairstyles, facials and more, $5 per mini-treatment. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Jan. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. $7 ($5 with a donation of nonperishable food or hygiene item). Ten percent of admission and treatment proceeds benefits YWCA’s Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program; a food and hygiene supply drive will take place at the entrance for the YWCA’s women’s safe shelter. (509) 218-6519
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party - Live re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort and Casino, Pend Oreille Pavillion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35. (509) 481-6700, (800) 325-SEAT
EWU Jazz Residency - With guest pianist/composer Matt Harris, EWU Jazz Ensemble, EWU Collegians and the Ferris High School Jazz Orchestra. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241
Spokane City Forum - “Preserving Spokane’s National Treasure,” Spokane Riverkeeper Bart Mihailovich and former Spokane Valley City Councilman Dick Denenny will provide their perspectives on issues related to the Spokane River. Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $10/adults, $5/students including lunch, payable at the door in check or cash; reservations required by Monday. (509) 777-1555
23rd Annual Inland Northwest RV Show - Thursday, noon-8 p.m., continues through Jan. 23, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street, Spokane Valley. $7/good all week, free/age 12 and younger with adult; Thursday is Senior Day, $1 off admission. (509) 466-4256
“The Character of a Champion” - Benefit for Christian Youth Theater Spokane, featuring Spokane native Jeremy Affeldt of the world champion San Francisco Giants plus appearances by CYT performers and silent auction for autographed baseballs and other items. Thursday, VIP reception 6:45 p.m., main program and dessert 7:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $75/reception, $35/main program. (509) 487-6540
North Idaho
“Of Mice and Men” - Stage version of John Steinbeck’s literary classic set during the Great Depression. Opens today and continues through Jan. 30, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $17/adults; $15/veterans and students 13 and older with student ID; $13/seniors 60 and older; $9/children 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323
Sandpoint Winter Carnival - Continues through Monday. Events include Bio-Luminescence Firedancers, today, 5:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery; downtown Rail Jam and bonfire, today, 7-9 p.m.; horse-and-rider skijoring, Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds; Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, Saturday, 6 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort; K-9 Keg Pull, Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon, Eichardt’s; Family Day on the Bridge, Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cedar Street Bridge. Free. (208) 290-2525
“Hospitality Suite” - Sandpoint Onstage presents Roger Rueff’s intense drama. For mature audiences. Today-Saturday and Jan. 21-22, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Main Stage, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $12.50; tickets available in advance at Eve’s Leaves and Eichardt’s Pub. (208) 265-2083, (208) 263-9555
18th Annual Martin Luther King Human Rights Community Breakfast - With speaker Bob Williams of Living Voices. Saturday, 9 a.m., Moscow Junior High School multipurpose room, Moscow, Idaho. $8/adults, $4/students and children. Tickets available at Moscow Book People. (208) 882-3648
Winter Carnival Storytelling Dinner - Visiting the Annual Arctic Ice Fest in mythical Shoreline, Idaho, with live music. Sunday, dinner 5 p.m., show 6 p.m., DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $10/adults, $6/age 11 and younger, plus dinner and beverages. Reservations requested. (208) 263-0846