10 under $10: Aug. 9-15
1. Just Plain Darin 6-8 p.m. Friday, Manito Park Bench, 1928 S. Tekoa St. Acoustic pop/rock. (509) 456-4349. Admission: FREE
2. This Just In… 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Improvised news show parody based on audience suggestions. (509) 747-7045 or bluedoortheatre.com. Admission: $8
3. Mobius Planetarium with Mobius Science Center 10 a.m.-noon Friday, West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. See the solar system from another point-of-view. Shows run every 15 minutes. Drop in any time. Hosted by Spokane Public Library. (509) 326-9540 or westcentralcc.org. Admission: FREE
4. Art on the Street: Megan Perkins 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday; Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. Megan Perkins will demonstrate how to do blind contour drawing. Giant 8-foot easels will be present for the passing public to draw or paint. Perkins is known for her watercolor paintings of Spokane landmarks like the Parkade, Riverfront Park and the Garland Theater, as well as pieces inspired by travels around the world. spokaneartschool.net. Admission: FREE
5. Back to School Bash and Resource Fair 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Silver Lake Mall, 200 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. After-school programs, homework help, educational resources, fashion show, live performances, giveaways and more. (509) 928-9664. Admission: FREE
6. Outdoor Movie: “Incredibles 2” Dusk, Saturday, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. The Incredibles family takes on a new mission, which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world. Starring the voices of Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter, rated PG. pavillionpark.org. Admission: FREE
7. Quest Sunday Fest 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Northern Quest is hosting the last Quest Sunday Fest of the season. This week, there will be live music from noon to 2 p.m. from Kosta La Vista and Left Over Soul from 3-5 p.m. and a live art performance from Matt Bogue. This week’s featured artist is Tin Tepee, which creates affordable Native jewelry and accessories. Food options include 3Ninjas Asian Fusion, Netty’s Fry Bread, Mangia Pizza and Toby’s BBQ. Children can enjoy a bouncy house and Toxic Meltdown, for free, and face painting, for a fee. There will be lots of vendors, as well as a petting zoo and free pony rides. northernquest.com. Admission: FREE
8. Summer Stories 7 p.m. Wednesday, Montvale Event Center, 1019 W. First Ave. Northwest Passages Book Club celebrates The Spokesman-Review’s annual short-fiction series with readings by local authors. spokane7tickets.com/e/summer-stories-69. Admission: FREE, but tickets required
9. Jam Shack 5-8:30 p.m. McEuen Park, 420 E. Front St., Coeur d’Alene. Live After Five concert. liveafter5events.com. Admission: $5
10. Ron Greene 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Arbor Crest Tasting Room, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. Soul/blues singer-songwriter. (509) 747-390 or arborcrest.com. Admission: $6