Family calendar
Today
Spokane Valley Tween Club - Just for tweens in grades 4-6. Join us at 4 p.m. as we have some snacks, make things, play games and more. Up, Up, and Away! Are you ready for launch? We’re making a variety of airborne projectiles. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
“Little Women: The Broadway Musical” - Presented by The Oaks Classical Christian Academy. An American classic tale of love and forgiveness, the importance of family, and the astonishing determination of young Jo March. 7 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $7/students, $7/matinee. (509) 536-5955.
Book Bites - Tween-Teenagers - Have you read any good books lately that you want to talk about? Do you just want to hear what others are reading? Come and chat with other teens and tweens about books, along with participating in some fun activities. 4-6 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.
Ongoing
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” - Through June 1. Presented by Christian Youth Theater. When her father Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to present his latest invention at a local fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle but is soon taken captive by the master of the house, a horrible Beast. Belle surrenders her freedom to save his life and, by taming the Beast, teaches him the meaning of love. Shows are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m. and June 1 at 3 p.m. Visit www.cytspokane.com. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $13-$14. (800) 325-SEAT.
Friday
Spokane Shock Arena Football - 7 p.m. Shock vs. San Jose Sabercats. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $14-$28. (509) 242-SHOCK.
“Kilroy Was Here” - A musical salute to the G.I. Joes and Jills of the 1940s. 7 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $10/adults; $8/students, seniors, and military. (509) 995-6718.
“Little Women: The Broadway Musical” - 7 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $7/students, $7/matinee. (509) 536-5955.
Comedian Michael Jr. - Union Gospel Mission presents Michael Jr. in an evening filled with laughter and wisdom. A veteran of some of TV’s top comedy outlets, including “The Tonight Show,” Comedy Central, TV One, The Late, Late Show, BET’s ComicView, Jimmy Kimmel Live, SiTV, CNN, The Tom Joyner Show, The Bob and Tom Show, DayBreak USA and Bryon Allen’s Comic Unleashed and ComedyTV. Family-friendly event. 7 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $12.50-$15/advance $18/door. (509) 535-8510.
Saturday
“Kilroy Was Here” - 4 and 7 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $10/adults; $8/students, seniors, and military. (509) 995-6718.
“Little Women: The Broadway Musical” - 2 and 7 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $7/students, $7/matinee. (509) 536-5955.
Indie First Local Authors Storytime - Very special story time as authors from our area come and read their favorite stories to us. Who knows what fun books we’ll hear. No craft today. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Author Esther J. Hildahl - Book signing of her latest children’s book, “Mr. Inky: Spider with an Attitude,” the story of a lovable talking spider with bad grammar and an attitude who’s come to live in Vicki Wyatt’s bedroom and refuses to leave, telling her that it’s his” home, too. 2-5 p.m. Hastings - Shadle, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008.
The Spokane Tribe - Culture and History - The Spokane Tribe will be sharing traditional culture and artifacts from their living history in Eastern Washington. Hear traditional songs and see handmade stone artifacts, formed centuries before acquiring modern tools and implements. 3-4 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Sunday
“Kilroy Was Here” - 2 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $10/adults; $8/students, seniors, and military. (509) 995-6718.
Monday
Memorial Day Ceremony - Project Joy Orchestra will provide a musical tribute beginning at 10:30 a.m. Parking is available at the cemetery with overflow available along Ritchey Road. Please arrive early as parking near the event area is limited. For additional information please contact the office at (509) 299-6280 or cemetery@dva.wa.gov or visit our website at www.dva.wa.gov and click on the cemetery link. Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake. Free. (509) 299-6280.
Wednesday
I Spy - Preschool Storytime and Craft - Bring your sharp eyes and smart brains to this story time. We’re reading some special I Spy books that will get you thinking – from sea animals to farm animals. Find every animal in the book, and then stay for a fun craft. 10:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.