10 Under $10

Thu., Dec. 31, 2015

1. Gonzaga Women’s Basketball vs. Santa Clara 2 p.m. Saturday, McCarthey Athletic Center, 801 N. Cincinnati St. The Bulldogs host WCC conference foe Santa Clara. (509) 313-6000 Admission: $8 adults, $5 youth (12 and younger ) and seniors (65-plus)

2. The Roots of Music: Exploring Earth’s Soundscapes 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, E.A. Johnston Auditorium, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. and 7 p.m. Thursday, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Biologist George Halekas weaves together music and ecology and surveys the unique beauty of nature’s soundscape to explore why Earth is considered a “singing planet.” (509) 363-5355. Admission: FREE

3. Riverfront Park Ice Palace 507 N. Howard St., Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours Wednesdays-Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. Come and skate under the pavilion. (509) 625-6601. Admission: $5 adults, $3.50 youth, seniors and military, $3.50 skate rental

4. “World on Fire” Opens Tuesday, through March 31, Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chase Gallery, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. “World on Fire” features abstract paintings from the Pacific Northwest by Laura Allen, Lisa Daniels, Ken Susynski, Veronica Reeve and Fiona Lau. (509) 625-6050. Admission: FREE

5. Weight Management for a Healthier New Year 6 p.m. Tuesday, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Learn how to take control of your thoughts, plan meals and find the exercise that best fits your personality for a healthy New Year. (509) 270-2665. Admission: FREE

6. Engraved Copper Map Plates Continues through Jan. 29, Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Exhibit features engraved copper map plates used in early mapmaking showing the cultural features, elevation contours and water features of the Coeur d’Alene area. (208) 769-2315. Admission: FREE

7. Preparing for the Unexpected – Outdoor Emergency Basics 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Every time you step into the wilderness, be prepared to help yourself and others. This program has information to better prepare you for your adventures – from a day in the state park to an extended backpacking adventure deep into the wilderness and everything in between. Space is limited; registration required. (509) 328-9900. Admission: FREE

8. Chris Rieser and the Nerve 9 p.m. Saturday, Fizzie Mulligan’s, 331 W. Hastings Road. Longtime regional “180 proof rock” band brings the music to the Fairwood Shopping Center on Spokane’s far North Side. (509) 466-5354. Admission: FREE

9. “Found and Altered” and “Leaf Dance” Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, noon-8 p.m., through Jan. 30, Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave. “Found and Altered” combines hand-crafted techniques and found objects by Bernadette Vielbig; “Leaf Dance” features 24 small mobiles composed of various items by Louise Kodis. (509) 624-8566. Admission: FREE

10. Spokane Mosque Open House 11 a.m. Saturday, Spokane Islamic Center, 6411 E. Second Ave., Spokane Valley. An opportunity for neighbors to get together and learn about each other. It will be especially useful for those not yet acquainted with Spokane Muslim families, children, youth and retirees. Enjoy refreshments from different cultures and good conversation. (509) 482-2608. Admission: FREE

This story has been updated to reflect the correct time of the George Halekas talk at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Wednesday.