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1. Friday Musical 1 p.m. Friday, Holy Names Music Center, McNally Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Featuring Kay Benson, members of the Ignite Community Theatre and the opportunity for all to celebrate the arrival of spring with an inspired sing-a-long conducted by President Sharon Rodkey Smith. Pianist Benson will perform two pieces by Spanish composer Enrique Granados. She will play several of his Valses Poeticos, and, from Book 2 of his opera “Goyescas,” the haunting “The Maiden and the Nightingale (l Maja y el Ruisenor).” (509) 326-9516. Admission: FREE

2. Northwest of Nashville 8 p.m. Tuesday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Jenny Anne Mannan hosts an evening of country, bluegrass and Americana, featuring An Dochas, Greg and Caridwen Spatz, Grrin Hertel of Hot Club of Spokane. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $7-$10

3. A World Without, A Cryptic Ending, Fed to the Flames, Widower 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the Pin, 412 W. Sprague Ave. Four bands, a whole lot of metal. (509) 368-4077. Admission: $8

4. Slam and Spokane Word: The Future of Poetry? 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cheney Library, 610 First St. Washington state poet laureate Tod Marshall continues to build awareness and appreciation of poetry in this discussion series. In a casual atmosphere where everyone is welcome, hear poems and join the discussion of the influence and impact of poetry on our communities. (509) 893-8280. Admission: FREE

5. Kairos Trio 6 p.m. Wednesday, Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Room 101, Pullman. The Kairos String Quartet, established in 1993 and has been the quartet-in-residence at Central Washington University since 1998, will perform a guest recital. (509) 335-8844. Admission: FREE

6. Author Dennis Dauble 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Book signing by retired fisheries biologist whose books include the award-winning natural history guidebook, “Fishes of the Columbia Basin” and the short story collection, “The Barbless Hook.” His latest collection is “One More Last Cast.” (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE

7. Go For Orbit with Dr. Rhea Seddon 7 p.m. Monday, Gonzaga University, John J. Hemmingson Center Grand Ballroom, 702 E. Desmet Ave. Discover how Dr. Rhea Seddon’s tale of opportunities and mentors weaves a remarkable career journey that will inspire you to reach for the stars. Book sale and signing after the event. Guests are advised to park in the BARC Parking Structure, accessible from both Boone and Desmet Avenues off of Hamilton Street. (509) 313-3572. Admission: FREE

8. Horseshoes and Hand Grenades 7 p.m. Sunday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Enjoy an evening with bluegrass with this Wisconsin-born headliner, support from with Traveler of Home and Lucas Brown and Friends. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $8/advance, $10/day of show

9. 58th Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Spokane Valley. Presented by The Rock Rollers Club of Spokane, the Gem, Jewelry and Mineral show will feature more than 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, crystals, minerals, demonstrations and hourly door prizes. (509) 951-8173. Admission: $6/adults; $5/military and seniors; free admission to scouts in uniform and children age 12 and younger

10. Phill The Mike 10 p.m. Friday, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Duo improv comedy show of Phillip Kopcznski and Michael Glatzmaier. They get suggestions from the audience, Phill improvises a story, Mike improvs a song and then they improv scene work inspired by both the story and song. (509) 747-7045. Admission: $7