Social calendar

“The Three Musketeers” - Benefit performance for the programs of the Spokane Area Youth Choirs. Audience members can enjoy light refreshments and have the opportunity to bid on a variety of silent auction packages, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the SAYC office or by visiting http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/507602 Wednesday, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $25. (509) 624-7992.

“Be a Dancer to Beat Cancer” Oldies Dance - 16th annual event to raise funds for American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest’s Get Aquainted Program. The program operates a family day camp three times a year for newly diagnosed children and their siblings to have the camp experience and parents will be pampered and given an opportunity to connect with other families going through the same journey. Donations and items are being accepted for silent auction. Friday, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $30. (509) 443-4162.

Canines on the Catwalk - Second annual Pet Fashion Runway Charity Show, in partnership with the Spokane Humane Society, to benefit the organizations dedicated to assisting the homeless pet population. See some amazing dogs strut the runway modeling unique designer fashions. Event will feature a red carpet entrance, no-host bar, local vendors and a silent auction. Tickets available at Diva Dog Pet Boutique, 911 W. Garland Ave.; Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St.; Bundle Bean Boutique, 1519 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley; or online at www.CaninesOnTheCatwalk.com. Seating is limited, doors open at 5:30 p.m. To purchase tickets visit: www.caninesonthecatwalk.com/content/ tickets Saturday, Comfort Inn, 923 E. Third Ave. $20/advance, $25/door, $50/VIP. (509) 467-5235, ext. 228.

2014 Royal Tea Party – Girls ages 4 to 9 are invited to have tea with the 2014 Lilac Court. Two seatings will be available. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, available at www.spokanelilacfestival.org. April 27, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Davenport Hotel Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. (509) 535-4554.