event calendar
Today
“Adored: Diary of a Porn Star” - Italian film written and directed by Marco Filiberti. Part of the “Pride and Joy Movie Night” series sponsored by The Pride Foundation. 7:30 p.m., CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. Free. 74-STAGE.
Argentine Tango Classes - Free introduction class every Thursday night. 7:30 p.m., Conexión del Tango, 122 S. Monroe St. Free. 990-2739.
Argentine Tango Lessons - Hosted by Victor Smith. Come with a friend or by yourself, lots of people to meet and dance with. Attire is dressy but not formal; shoes with leather soles make dancing easier. Held each Thursday. 7:30-9:30 p.m., CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. Free. 953-6355.
Free Tax Preparation Sites - Airway Heights - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Locations: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Runs through Thursday. Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (877) 211-WASH.
Free Tax Preparation Sites - Downtown - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Runs through Thursday. Tom Foley U.S. Courthouse, 920 W. Riverside Ave., Room 489. Free. (888) 227-7669.
National Missing Children’s Day Exhibit - Display of posters created by local fifth-grade students. Runs through April 19. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. 624-KIDS.
Northwest Indian Youth Conference - April 3-5. Runs through Thursday. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $70 by March 19, $90/after March 19. 445-1147.
Rocky Ridge Ranch - Features free range, pastured chickens for eggs and broilers. Thursdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m., The Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. 796-3988.
Spring Market - Downtown Spokane - Held Thursdays through May 3. Fresh baked goods, flowers, pasta, wooden treasures, fresh eggs and more farm fresh goods. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Building lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. 232-1950.
Wag’N Tails Animal Drive - South - The drive is to benefit the shelters for homeless pets in Spokane County. Individuals are welcome to give money donations, volunteer at the specific shelters, or donate items from the shelter’s supply wish list (located at each drop-off location). Drop-off locations include: Washington Trust Bank, 2415 E. 29th St.; The General Store, 2424 N. Division St.; Aslin Finch Feed and Pet, 14705 E. Sprague Ave.; Pet Vet, 510 S. Sullivan Road; John L. Scott South East, 1338 N. Liberty Lake Road. Runs through Sunday. 924-4200.
Friday
Author Terry Martin - English professor from Central Washington University presents “The Secret Language of Women,” her collection of poems that trace the transformation of a girl’s truths into a woman’s wisdom. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.
Author Chris Moreau - Available to sign copies of “The Professor’s Telescope.” The book is a combination of science and story meant for kids ages 10 and older. 1-3 p.m., Children’s Corner Bookstore, River Park Square. 624-4820.
Ballroom Dancing - Held each Friday, with music by Variety Pak. Dinner available, reservations required. 6:30-10:30 p.m., Brotherhood of Friends Lodge, 933 W. Third Ave. $5/cover. 482-2700, reservations for dinner required.
Band Together to End Abuse - Performances by The Clumsy Lovers, The Clintons, Botched and featuring Slack Tide Soul. 8 p.m., Northern Quest Casino Pavillion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $20. (800) 325-SEAT.
Salsa Lessons and Dance - Hosted by Victor Smith. Come with a friend or by yourself, lots of people to meet and dance with. Attire is dressy, but not formal; shoes with leather soles make dancing easier. For all ages. Held each Friday. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. Free. 953-6355.
Spring Fling at the Bing - All ages. Music by No Fi, Soul, Rebellion, Velella Vella, Skillet Jones, Chris Lucas, Real Life Sound. Tickets at Whitworth College, Boo Radleys and the day of show at the Bing box office. Sponsored by Slick Rock Burrito South, Boo Radley’s and Spokane7.com. 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. 227-7638.
Wag’N Tails Animal Drive - South - The drive is to benefit the shelters for homeless pets in Spokane County. Individuals are welcome to give money donations, volunteer at the specific shelters, or donate items from the shelter’s supply wish list (located at each drop-off location). Drop-off locations include: Washington Trust Bank, 2415 E. 29th St.; The General Feed Store, 2424 N. Division St.; Aslin Finch Feed and Pet, 14705 E. Sprague Ave.; Pet Vet, 510 S. Sullivan Road; John L. Scott South East, 1338 N. Liberty Lake Road. Runs through Sunday. 924-4200.
Ying Yang Twins - rap music. 8 p.m., Big Easy Concert House, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $22.50. 325-SEAT.
Saturday
“Spring Fling: A Series of Short Comic Plays” - Presented by Debut Promotions, features staged readings of new short comedies by Spokane-area playwrights including Jeanne Gustafson, Penny Lucas, Sandra Hosking and Parker Franics. 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Riverfront Park - Hosted by KIX 96.1. Free activity for children age 10 and under. Four age groups are: 0-2, 3-5, 6-7, 8-10. Please arrive early to the Clock Tower to receive instructions and collecting bags. Noon. Riverfront Park. Free. 242-2400.
Flashlight Egg Hunt - Ninth annual event for ages 4-9. Bring your flashlight. Ages 4-6 hunt at 8 p.m., ages 7-9 hunt at 8:45 p.m. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Guaranteed 10 eggs per child registered by calling or registering at www.spokaneparks.org by noon April 6. Thorton Murphy Park, 27th and Ray. $8. 625-6200.
Free Tax Preparation Sites - Cheney - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cheney Library, 601 First Ave. Wednesdays, noon-4 p.m., Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 W. Fourth St. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. varies. Free. (888) 227-7669.
Introduction to Belly Dancing - Saturdays, April 7-28. Learn posture, technique, etiquette, introduction to music, styles, history, costuming and choreography. 12:30-1:30 p.m., 918 S. Cedar St. $10/class. 326-6622.
Laddie Ray Melvin - original music. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.
Public Market at Riverfront Park - Vendors sell arts, crafts and commercial items, no food or beverage products. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverfront Park, on the pathway between the Skyride and the Carrousel. 625-6601.
Spokane Shock Arena Football - Saturday vs. Quad City Steamwheelers; April 21 vs. Lubbock Renegades; May 12 vs. Bakersfield Blitz; May 26 vs. Central Valley Coyotes; June 2 vs. Everett Hawks; June 23 vs. Boise Burn and July 14 vs. Tri-Cities Fever. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $6-$50. 325-SEAT.
Sunday
Gimme the Mike - Sundays, March 18-April 22. All shows at 6:30 p.m., except April 15 at 6 p.m. All ages. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Free.
Open Mike - Comedy. Wednesdays and Sundays. 8 p.m., Brickwall Comedy Club, 105 E. Mission Ave. Free. 458-4149.
Monday
National Missing Children’s Day Exhibit - Display of posters created by local fifth-grade students. Runs through April 19. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. 624-KIDS.
SYSA Bingo - Bingo held each Monday presented by Spokane Youth Sports Association. Sign up beginning at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Age 18 and older. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Ave., Airway Heights. 534-8984.
Tuesday
Auntie’s Evening Book Group - “The namesake” by Fhumpa Lahiri will be discussed. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.
Auntie’s Morning Book Group - “March” by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.
Hal Linden - Former TV detective Barney Miller. 2 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35-45. (800) 325-SEAT.
Southside Senior Activity Center - Opening ceremony and art show of various medias by seniors age 55 and older. Held in conjunction with World Brain Awareness Week. 9:30 a.m.-noon, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $3/continental breakfast. 533-4756.
Stephen Marley - reggae music. 8 p.m., Big Easy Concert House, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $22. 325-SEAT.
Wednesday
“2001: A Space Odyssey” - Part of the “Stanley Kubrick Films at the Library” series. 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library, Room 1A, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.
“Connections” Child/Parent Grief Support Group - Designed to help children in grades 1-12 and the adults who love them to find a safe environment for the expression of feelings, recognize they are not alone in their grief, understand that grief is a normal expression of loss, and learn about parenting a grieving child. Weekly group meetings on Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., April 11-May 16. Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Free. 456-0438.
“On Becoming Yavapai: American Indian Women as Community Builders” - By Dick Winchell, discussing the role of women throughout Yavapai history. 12:05 p.m., Riverpoint Phase I Auditorium, Room 122. Free. 359-2898 or 358-2234.
“Sardis in the Lydian Period: Between East and West” - By Dr. Nicholas Cahill, an art history professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Lydians, an indigenous people in western Asia Minor, served as a cultural intermediary between civilizations. Recent excavations at Sardis, the principal city of Lydia, have uncovered remains of important later Roman buildings, and also illuminated the urban development of the city over a thousand years. 7 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free. 326-3442.
12th Annual Career Fair - Produced by The Spokesman-Review. Open to the public. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Ag Trade Center, 334 Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. 459-5127.
Spokane Poetry Slam - Share your poetry. 6:30 p.m., sign-up; 7 p.m., reading. Empyrean, 154 S. Madison St. Free. 456-3676.
You, Your Baby and Massage - Infant massage helps the baby’s well being and development and helps you be a better parent. Presented by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program. 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Children and Family Center, 25 W. Fifth Ave. 325-7667 to register.
Next Thursday
“Shut Up and Sing” - Go beyond backstage in this DVD with the Dixie Chicks through three unforgettable years in the life of the number one selling female band of all time. Noon-2 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, room 207, Cheney. Free. 359-6479.
National Missing Children’s Day Exhibit - Display of posters created by local fifth-grade students. Runs through April 19. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. 624-KIDS.
Rocky Ridge Ranch Organics - Featuring organic eggs, produce and broiler chickens sold every Thursday afternoon. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. 796-3988.
Spring Market - Downtown Spokane - Held Thursdays through May 3. Fresh baked goods, flowers, pasta, wooden treasures, fresh eggs and more farm fresh goods. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Building lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. 232-1950.