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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family calendar

Today

“Seussical, the Musical” - Dr. Seuss classic presented by Lewis and Clark High School. Shows Thursday. 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $5 at the door. (509) 354-6907.

Candlelight Vigil - Commemorating National Crime Victims Week, in conjunction with Our Kids, Our Business. 5:30-7 p.m., Spokane Public Works Building, lower level, 1026 W. Broadway Ave. (509) 477-3640.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. 11 a.m. Free.

Sushi Class (Japan Week) - For more information, call Candy at (509) 328-2971. 6 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $20.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Ongoing

“Team Up!” Exhibit - Explore the science of sports and test your own basketball, tennis, soccer and football skills while learning about math and physics. On display through June 11. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.

After School Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools served include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays. Runs through June 20. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Saturday vs. Iowa Barnstormers; May 9 vs. Boise Burn; May 23 vs. Central Valley Coyotes; June 20 vs. Tri-Cities Fever; June 26 vs. Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz; July 11 vs. W-B Scranton Pioneers. Single tickets on sale. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$199/season tickets. (509) 242-7462 or (509) 325-SEAT.

Tae-Kwon-Do Classes - For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. Runs through June 20. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Two cans of food per month. (509) 482-0708.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. Runs through Sept. 25. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Friday

“Seussical, the Musical” - Dr. Seuss classic presented by Lewis and Clark High School. Shows Friday. 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $5 at the door. (509) 354-6907.

Bloomsday Run Tradeshow - Tradeshow and check-in for the annual 12K run held Sunday, May 3. Features fitness products, activities and more. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race. (509) 838-1579.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3 to 5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Saturday

Bloomsday Run Tradeshow - Tradeshow and check-in for the annual 12K run held Sunday, May 3. Features fitness products, activities and more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race. (509) 838-1579.

Ladybug Girl Storytime - Stories featuring our favorite girl superhero and some other fresh and fun books. Make an antennae headband so you can play Ladybug Girl and take home some super Ladybug Girl activities. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Marmot March - Fourth annual event for children second grade and younger to participate in a 1.2-mile race through Riverfront Park (a children’s version of Bloomsday). You can walk, jog or run. Registration limited to 300 children. Sign-up at www.bloomsdayrun.org. 10 a.m., Riverfront Park. $10, includes T-shirt and paint set. (509) 838-1579.

Spring Performathon - Marathon of musical performances to raise visibility and support for Holy Names Music Center’s scholarship/financial aid program. All of the funds raised at this event will go directly to help students with financial need to take music at Holy Names Music Center. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 326-9516.

Sunday

Bloomsday Run - 12K (7.46 miles) run open to all runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers. Late registration available at the trade show for $30. Out of town check-in is from 6:30-8:30 a.m. 9 a.m., 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 838-1579.

Free Comic Book Day - For all ages. Thousands of special comics from Marvel, DC and other publishers to give away. Local comic book creators on hand showing how it’s done and doing sketches for kids. Also, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., a host of Star Wars villains for viewing … bring a camera and have your picture taken with them. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

Steinway Musicfest Concert - Featuring Anderson and Roe, Piano Duo. 7 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25-$35/adults, $15/students. (509) 325-SEAT or (509) 624-1200.