Literary calendar

Spokane Poetry Slam - Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry. Poets have three minutes to present their original work without costumes, props or musical accompaniment. Audience judges chosen at random score the poem and the highest cumulative score after two rounds of poetry wins the $50 grand prize. This is loud and raucous, and audience participation is highly encouraged. Content is not censored. Sign-ups at 7 p.m., slam at 8 p.m. Monday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $5/competitor or audience member. (208) 340-2750.

Authors the Venerable Thubten Chodron and Russell Kolts - Reading, discussion and signing of “An Open-Hearted Life.” Kolts is a clinical psychologist and professor, and Chodron is the founder of Sravasti Abbey. This book discusses compassionate living based on Buddhist tradition and modern psychology. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Stick and Stone” Storytime and Craft - These two friends stick together through thick and thin, showing everyone how having a best friend rocks. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Peg Ivy - Book signing of “A Dash of Southern,” from 4-6 p.m. followed by the cooking class. $40/per class. Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. (208) 762-1333.

Literary Freedom Book Group - Discussion of “Good Lord Bird” by James McBride. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Mystery and Thriller Book Club - Discussion of “Jar City” by Arnaldur Indridason. Thursday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Magnificent Journey: - A Geologic River Trip with Lewis and Clark through the Missouri River Breaks of Montana,” slide show by Otto Schumacher based on his and Lee Woodward’s book of the same title. The geology and landforms of the Missouri River Breaks will be described as they relate to the colorful history of this spectacular river system, from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the mountain steamboat era and modern day usage of the river. Social hour will be held one hour prior to presentation. Thursday, 7 p.m., Jack & Dan’s, 1226 N. Hamilton St. (509) 533-8017.

“Clarkston” - Join Moscow Art Theatre (Too) and the Kenworthy for a staged reading of “Clarkston,” a new play by Samuel D. Hunter. Hunter is a Moscow, Idaho, native and 2014 MacArthur Foundation Fellow. The play is a story about two young men struggling to find their way into an uncertain future. The evening will feature a social hour starting at 6 p.m. with small bites and a no-host bar with the reading beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St, Moscow. $20. (208) 882-4127.

Author Candia Sanders - Reading, discussion and signing of “Soul Rays: Discover the Vibratory Frequency of Your Soul” with Sanders, an international medical intuitive, for an evening of intuition and energy. May 29, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.