Literary calendar

Lost Horse Press Reading - An afternoon of readings and music featuring Lost Horse Press authors. Part of the Get Lit Festival. Today, noon-2 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Free. (509) 828-1498.

Regional MFA Reading - Graduate students from the University of Idaho, the University of Montana and Eastern Washington University will share their work. Representing a variety of genres and styles. Readers are given no restrictions in terms of content or language. Part of the Get Lit Festival. Today, 2:30-4 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. Free. (509) 828-1498.

Inland Northwest Faculty Reading - This reading celebrates creative writers who are also professors, honoring those who split their time between creating art and encouraging the artistic and academic pursuits of their students. Participating writers include faculty from EWU, Whitworth, Gonzaga, North Idaho College, SFCC and SCC, who will read from new works of poetry, fiction and nonfiction. EWU professor Natalie Kusz, author of “Road Song,” will host the event. To cap off the evening, the Inland Northwest Center for Writers will honor a distinguished alum with their Outstanding Alumni award. Part of the Get Lit Festival. Today, 4:30-6:15 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. Free. (509) 828-1498.

Think & Drink: “Writing in the Margins: Race and Literature” - A journalist’s recent challenge for Americans to stop reading white male authors for one year provoked a firestorm online. What motivated this challenge, and what other ways are there to explore the intersection of race and literature? This conversation will explore topics ranging from popular notions of race and masculinity to how individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds are portrayed in literature. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Lindaman’s Gourmet Bistro, 1235 S. Grand Blvd. Free. (509) 838-3000.

“It’s Only Stanley” Storytime and Craft - Stanley is no ordinary dog. During the course of one very busy night, while waking his family up at all hours, Stanley builds a rocket to take the entire house to the moon. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Happier Hour and Moose Tales Storytime - Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., with beverage specials for adults and storytime at 4:30 p.m. for children. This week’s storytime is “Dinosaurs.” Wednesday, Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Poet Devin Becker - Release of his award-winning poetry collection “Shame/Shame.” Becker will read from his book and sign copies. Thursday, 7 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669.

Authors Tim and Becky Hattenburg - “Death Ride: A Little Boy’s Night of Terror.” The Hattenburgs spent nearly two years researching the true story of Larry Kuntz, who in 1937 at age 5, witnessed the murder of his parents before being beaten and left for dead in the family’s car. Kuntz will be on hand as the Hattenburgs share a Powerpoint presentation detailing his family’s story, as based on their book, along with a book signing. Thursday, 7 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

3 Minute Mic - “Remember the Word” with featured reader Sharma Shields, author of “The Sasquatch Hunter’s Almanac. Open mic poets have up to three minutes to share their poetry or someone else’s. Content is never censored. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Free Comic Book Weekend – Saturday and May 3. Each person can choose two free comic books, free sketches for kids, get your picture taken with famous characters on Saturday-May 3 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; costume contest on Saturday from noon-2 p.m. with prizes and more. Free comics books both days, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

Spokane Novelists Group - For writers’ support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction (no memoirs, nonfiction or poetry). Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month, noon-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.

Author Cindy Hval - Spokesman-Review correspondent columnist will be signing copies of her book “War Bonds: Love Stories From the Greatest Generation.” The book tells the stories of 36 Inland Northwest couples who met and married during or shortly after WWll. Saturday, 1 p.m., Hastings Books - Coeur d’Alene, 101 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464.