1 Wildcard Album Release Party 8:30 p.m. today, Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Hip-hop/rap artist Wildcard marks the release of the new album “The War” with a show tonight. Joining in on the fun will be Pops, Knothead, Overtime and Tyler Denbeigh. (866) 468-7623. Admission: $10
2 Cupcakes & Cocktails 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave. A pre-Mother’s Day celebration features a variety of free cupcakes, chair massages and complimentary mimosas. Specialty floral arrangements will be for sale. All stores will be offering special deals, just in time for Mom’s Day. (855) 508-6877. Admission: FREE
3 A Mother’s Day Thank You 2 p.m. Sunday, Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. The North Idaho College Wind Symphony and the Chambers Singers say thank you to all moms. (208) 665-2759. Admission: FREE
4 Musicfest Northwest Monday through May 5, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. The festival marks its 70th year of encouraging young people in their studies of music and dance. Daily adjudications held on the Gonzaga campus are open to the public. Winners will be invited to participate in the Young Artist Concert with the Spokane Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., and the Festival Highlights Concert, at 7:30 p.m. May 15 at the Bing. For a full schedule, visit musicfestnorthwest.org. (509) 327-3455. Admission: FREE
5 Art & Soul Spring Art & Music Festival 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Freeman High School, 14626 S. Jackson Road, Rockford. Fifth annual fundraiser highlighting student art and music to benefit the Freeman School District Fine Arts Program. Hosting professional artists such as Harry A. Green, Mario DeLeon, Karen Mobley, Ken Spiering and Myra Crosby, the evening will feature live demonstrations, hands-on art, and live and silent auction items. Catered Mexican dinner available for $7. Music by Spare Parts. (509) 291-3721, ext. 206. Admission: $5/person, $20/family
6 “Glengarry Glen Ross” Continues through May 24; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m., Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third Ave. Don’t go to lunch. Check out David Mamet’s classic American drama about four desperate Chicago real estate agents who go to any length to sell their undesirable properties. (509) 838-9727. Admission: $10
7 B Radicals CD Release Party 7 p.m. Saturday, the Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. The Spokane-based band will celebrate the release of “Free Your Imagination: A Sonifesto” with a show at the Dipper featuring pals the Real Life Rockaz, Smiles Davis and Andy Rumsey. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $8
8 Garden Expo 2015 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. More than 250 garden-related vendors selling plants of many varieties, accessories, garden art, decor, yard furniture and more. Take in an educational gardening seminar, grab a bite to eat, relax and listen to live music, and have the opportunity to win a door prize. Presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. (509) 535-8434. Admission: FREE
9 “Music in Your Face” 8 p.m. today, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. An all-improvised musical comedy. (509) 747-7045. Admission: $7
!0 Morning Bear 7 p.m. Thursday, Checkerboard Bar, 1716 E. Sprague Ave. Denver-based indie folk band swings through Spokane on a West Coast tour. Grayson Erhard will open the show. (720) 220-4047. Admission: FREE
