1 Home Idea Show Noon-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. 35th annual event features hundreds of exhibitors and ideas to improve your home. Seminars to learn how to manage the construction of your home, green tips and more. (509) 939-8017. Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors/military, free for age 12 and younger
2 Haunted Zombie Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 26, Riverside State Park, 3402 N. Aubrey L. White Parkway. Zombies lurk in the forest of Riverside State Park. Bring a group of friends and don’t stray off the path. Come prepared, as this is a hike through the woods. The terrain is uneven forest roads that have been cleared of brush and large rocks. Comfortable shoes and warm clothing recommended. All children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parental discretion is advised. No pets allowed. (509) 465-5064. Admission: $5
3 “Wish Me Away” Chely Wright documentary Today, with reception at 5:30 p.m., documentary screening at 6 p.m., and Q-and-A and book signing to follow, about 7:30 p.m., Riverpoint Campus Phase One Building, Room 122, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. An intimate look at Chely Wright, the first country music star to come out as gay. (509) 359-7870. Admission: FREE
4 Har Mar Superstar
7 p.m. today, Center of Spokane, 6425 N. Lidgerwood St. Sean Tillmann, aka Har Mar Superstar, will perform his characteristic blend of pop and R&B – most likely in his underwear. Har Mar Superstar’s latest record is “Bye Bye 17,” released in April. (509) 433-7328. Admission: $10
5 West Plains Fall Vintage Tour Begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, in Cheney, Medical Lake, Reardan and Airway Heights. Take in the scenery on this self-guided tour as you travel from one stop to the next. From rustic garden decor to vintage furnishings for every room, each charming shop features bountiful treasures with a focus on the harvest season. Enjoy complimentary seasonal refreshments at every stop and collect cards to become eligible for the grand prize drawing. Visit www.facebook.com/ VerveVintageHomeFurnishings for details. (509) 981-5713. Admission: FREE
6 Japanese Cooking Class – Korokke 11 a.m. Saturday, Mukogawa Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Korokke is a popular Japanese side dish and great for bento (boxed lunch). Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute students will teach how to make korokke, a croquette made with various ingredients. The class will feature two types of korokke: kobacha (pumpkin) and nikujaga (meat and potato). Registration and prepayment required. Visit www.mfwi.edu/JCC/ for details. (509) 328-2971. Admission: $10
7 Gonzaga Men’s Basketball “Kraziness in the Kennel” 4 p.m. Saturday, McCarthey Athletic Center, 801 N. Cincinnati St. Fans’ first chance to see the 2013-14 men’s basketball team in person in the annual Blue vs. White scrimmage, followed by an autograph session with the players. Inflatables and kids game before the event. Performances by the Gonzaga Cheerleaders, Dance Team and Bombsquad. (509) 313-6000. Admission: FREE
8 “Abbey and Friends” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. A musical revue directed by Abbey Crawford and featuring Andrew Ware Lewis, Emily Cleveland, Phoebe Oosterhuis, Lance Babbitt, Steve Porter, Parker Albin, Kashana Cox and others. (208) 667-1323. Admission: $10
9 The Latin Tradition 4 p.m. Sunday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Guitar recital by James Reid, director of the guitar program at the University of Idaho and founder of the Northwest Guitar Festival. The program will include works by Bryan Johanson, Milonga Pujol, Isaac Albeniz and Heitor Villa-Lobos. (509) 838-4277. Admission: $10
!0 “Amelie” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. The film tells the story of a naïve girl in Paris, who, with her own sense of justice, decides to help those around her, and along the way discovers love. Part of the SpIFF Professor Film Series, hosted by Leonard Oakland of Whitworth University and presented by Friends of the Bing. There will be a Q-and-A session after the movie. (509) 370-3449. Admission: $7, $2 with student ID
