1 Sammy Eubanks 8 p.m. Saturday, Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane bluesman teams up with country band the Silver Treason and rockers the Cinders for a night of music. (509) 244-3279 Admission: FREE ages 21 and older; $10 for 20 and younger
2 Riverside State Park Equestrian Open House 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aubrey L. White Parkway (west side of river) off Government Way between Old Trails Road and Fort George Wright Drive. Introducing the new equestrian area with 12 events in the arena and round pen including jousting, mounted shooters, trainers, drill teams and dressage, with booths, wagon rides, hands-on packing demonstrations, music, poetry, door prizes and spaghetti feed fundraiser. (509) 466-2225. Admission: FREE (no Discover Pass required; see item 3)
3 Free State Park Day Saturday, all Washington state parks, including Mount Spokane, Riverside, Steptoe Butte and Palouse Falls. A Discover Pass is not required to visit a Washington state park on Saturday; however, the pass will be required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The next free day is Nov. 11. discoverpass.wa.gov/136/ State-Parks-Free-Days Admission: FREE
4 The President’s Own United States Marine Band 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ferris High School, Paul G. Brueggemeier Auditorium, 3020 E. 37th Ave. Tickets for this free concert have already been distributed, but some may become available on a first-come, first-served basis at 7:15 p.m. (509) 202-0601. Admission: FREE, but tickets are required
5 A T. rex Named Sue Through Jan. 4, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. See a fully assembled skeleton cast of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. (509) 321-7133. Admission: $10 for adults; $7 for kids; FREE for kids age 3 and younger, and Mobius members.
6 “To Kill a Mockingbird” 6 p.m. today, Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Oscar-winning movie based on the often-challenged novel by Harper Lee will be shown as part of the Banned Book Week activities. The 1962 American drama film was directed by Robert Mulligan. The screenplay by Horton Foote was based on Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It stars Gregory Peck in the role of Atticus Finch and Mary Badham in the role of Scout. (208) 769-2315. Admission: FREE
7 ArtStyle Northwest
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, ClayFox Clay School, 15221 N. Shady Slope Road. Art show and studio tour featuring the works of 14 artists and presentations on artful living. 11:30 a.m.: “Cooking and Serving Food … Creatively!”; 1 p.m.: “Living With Handcrafted Furniture” by 1819 Design Lab; 2:30 p.m.: “Creatively Wearing Art Style Show.” The Porsche Club will be there with a car display. jillsmith4@earthlink.net. Admission: FREE
8 Blister Unit 7 p.m. Wednesday, The Hop, 706 N. Monroe St. A night of metal with Blister Unit, Reason for Existence, Blacktracks, E. Sherman at Midnight and Dank Submission. The Hop! , 706 N. Monroe St. Admission: $6
9 Picnic with the Beavers 1 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Lake County Park, 3707 S. Zephyr Road. Join the Lands Council for an afternoon of learning activities and a beaver hike in Liberty Lake County Park. RSVP to Kate Burke at kburke@landscouncil.org or (509) 209-2851. Admission: FREE
!0 A Moving Sound 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Washington State University, Jones Theatre at Daggy Hall, 1060 E. College Ave. Taiwan’s A Moving Sound, aka Sheng Dong, brings the rich culture of its homeland to the stage in a concert of music and dance. Known for their fusion of traditional Chinese music with contemporary influences, the ensemble creates a powerful experience transporting audience members to East Asia for the evening. (509) 335-8522. Admission: FREE
