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Stringtown Press Reading and Celebration 7 p.m. today, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. A celebration of this literary anthology and press will include past and present Stringtown authors Terry Martin, Sandee Meade, Jeff Dunn, Jeff Gerhardstein, Sam Mills, Maya Jewell Zeller and Steve Cleveland. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE
The Finns 8 p.m. today, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane based “drama rock” band just released the first song off their forthcoming album, “Nautilus,” due out in March. With guests Dem Empire. (509) 747-217. Admission: $5
“Fast and Furious” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. Stage Left’s second annual staged reading of super-short plays gets really fast and furious, with 40 to 50 new one-minute comedies and dramas written by local and national playwrights. (509) 838-9727. Admission: $10
The Big Game at the Bing 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Watch the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on the big screen in HD action. Bring the whole family. Doors open one hour before game time. (509) 227-7638. Admission: FREE (donations to support Friends of the Bing are appreciated)
“Explorations XIV: Student Invitational” Continues through March 31, Chase Gallery, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Exhibit features works from students at Spokane Falls Community College, Whitworth University, Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University and North Idaho College. Opening reception Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m. (509) 625-6050. Admission: FREE
Super Bird Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. Meet live birds of prey, learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and how to participate, make a bird feeder, and play bird-related games. (509) 340-1028. Admission: $5
Ross Hauck, Tenor 8 p.m. today, Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. WSU guest recital featuring the Issaquah, Washington-based singer who performed with the Oregon and Seattle symphony, at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts and the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, among many others. (509) 335-4148. Admission: FREE
Skull Fist 7:30 p.m. today, The Hop , 706 N. Monroe St. Toronto-based heavy metal band plays with Mercy Brown, Knight of Tears and Over Sea Under Stone. (509) 368-4077. Admission: $7
“Blackbeard the Pirate” 7 p.m. today, Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls. The Cutter Theatre stage will be energized with local children in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” Reservations are strongly suggested. (509) 446-4108. Admission: $5
JazzNIC 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Sponsored by the Associated Students of North Idaho College. Special guests Dan Bukvich, Al Gemberling and Gary Gemberling join the North Idaho College Jazz Ensemble in celebrating great jazz music. (208) 769-3276.
Admission: FREE