1 Cultural Experience: Traditional Summer Celebration 6 p.m. Saturday, Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 South Nukwalqw Road, Worley. Rich with tradition, culture and heritage. Experience the beauty of the horse parade, the fusion of traditional/contemporary dancing, and drumming. Take home a traditional gift from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. (800) 523-2464. Admission: FREE
2 The Round No. 10 8 p.m. Saturday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Songwriters, slam poets and visual artists will share the stage and create while the audience sits only a few feet away. Featuring musicians Hillary Susz, Gabe Knox and Madeline McNeill, with special guest poet from Seattle, Ela Barton, and visual artist Eliza Johnson. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $8 advance, $10 at the door
3 Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series 1-4 p.m. Sunday, City Park bandshell, 415 Mullan Road, Coeur d’Alene. An Dochas will play Irish and Celtic music; July 26, Stagecoach West playing ’50s and ’60s rock. Inclement weather moves concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops at Third and Sherman. (208) 667-3162. Admission: FREE
4 The Salish Language 6 p.m. Tuesday, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Students from the Salish School of Spokane will present a history of the Salish languages of the Spokane area and efforts to preserve and revitalize those languages. They will also teach some words and songs and present traditional dances and songs in Salish. (509) 444-5390. Admission: FREE
5 Bring a New Friend (You) to the JACC 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. The JACC hosts an open house. Check out the gallery with live music by Jake Jones, roving magic with Dick Frost and the delightful pair, Laura Sable and Bill Wiemuth who plan to entertain us all. Fall class schedule will be announced and available for sign up. (208) 457-8950. Admission: FREE
6 Three for Silver 9 p.m. Thursday, Checkerboard Bar, 1716 E. Sprague Ave. Portland-based progressive folk trio calls themselves an “anti-Americana” band. (509) 535-4007. Admission: FREE
7 Camp Dart-Lo’s 70th Birthday Party 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. The public is invited to celebrate 70 years of Camp Fire’s Camp Dart-Lo with camp activities, scavenger hunt, archive display and birthday treats. Camp Fire Alumni have the option to camp overnight. Please wear closed shoes and leave pets at home. (509) 747-6191. Admission: FREE
8 Spokane Poetry Slam Fundraiser 7 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Help send the 2015 Spokane Poetry Slam team – Chadwick Aufderhar, Devin Devine, Molly Fitzpatrick and Seth Marlin – to the National Poetry Slam in Oakland, California, in August. The team will sample their group and individual pieces. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE (but donations are much appreciated)
9 “The Best of McManus” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Tim Behrens, (in)famous for his portrayal of Patrick McManus’ humorous stories about the outdoors, is coming to the Community Library Network. (208) 773-1506. Admission: FREE (donations accepted)
!0 Big Barbecue Battle Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Longhorn Barbecue of Spokane and Northern Quest Resort and Casino are hosting a competitive barbecue competition sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association. The event features barbecue masters from around the region contending for their share of a $15,000 purse. Attendees will get to sample all kinds of barbecue and vote for the People’s Choice Award. (509) 481-6242. Admission: $10 adults; $8 senior and military; free ages 12 and younger
