Family calendar

Today

Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts - 6-8 p.m. Mon Cheri, Spokane’s best indie pop. Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 218-9398.

Free Outdoor Movies - Spokane Valley - 9 p.m., “The Blind Side,” with Sandra Bullock, rated PG-13. Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 688-0300.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Community Appreciation Event - This is a free event for the entire family. Please join us for an evening filled with fun, food, music, games, children’s activities, local vendors, prizes and drawings. 4-7 p.m. University of Phoenix - Spokane Campus, 8775 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 327-2443.

Kenya Orphan Project Benefit Concert - Free concert to support human rights for women, children and orphans in Kenya. Music by Fazakerley, BethAnn Long and Gena Bradford. 6:30 p.m. Valley Assembly of God, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Free, donations accepted. (509) 448-4153.

Friday

“I Saw You” - All ages. Blue Door Players will draw inspiration from the back pages of your favorite newspapers. Audience members are welcome to bring a newspaper clipping they would like to see used in the show. Shows Fridays at 8 p.m., through July 30. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Shock vs. Chicago. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Artists Loose on the Palouse Arts and Crafts Fair - Fourth annual event. 2-8 p.m. Catered steak dinner followed by live music by The Robinson Trio. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294. Continues Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Free Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in July and August. Travels through downtown Spokane, sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. First come, first served. No reservations. Corner of Wall St. at Main Ave. Free. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Saturday

Skyfest 2010 - Free open house for the public to view planes, exhibits and more. Featuring the Thunderbirds, the Air Force aerial act. Gates open 9 a.m. daily. Fairchild Air Force Base, Highway 2, Fairchild Air Force Base. Free.

Spokane Indians 8K Pennant Race and 1K Kids Run - Proceeds from the race will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Participants will receive a Brooks Technical short sleeve shirt, a ticket to the Spokane Indians vs. the Tri-City Dust Devils baseball game that night, and a donation in their name to the Spokane Ronald McDonald House. 8 a.m. along the Centennial Trail with start and end near in Riverfront Park. $30/adults, $5/kids. (509) 535-2922.

Garage Sale and Pet Adoption Day - The Spokane Humane Society will be there with animals available for adoption for the “Pet Adoption Day!” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ABC Mini Storage, 1601 S. Lyons Road, Airway Heights. Free. (509) 979-9996.

Creepy Crawly Storytime and Craft - If you haven’t been bitten by the reading bug, we’re sure you will after hearing these stories! After, decorate a bug bookmark to hold your place in your favorite book. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Liberty Lake concert - Friends of Pavillion Park hosts a free outdoor concert featuring Truth and Salvage and Big Head Todd and the Monsters. 6 p.m. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road.

Sunday

Skyfest 2010 - Free open house for the public to view planes, exhibits and more. Featuring the Thunderbirds, the Air Force aerial act. Gates open 9 a.m. daily. Fairchild Air Force Base, Highway 2, Fairchild Air Force Base. Free.

Dennis Agajanian - Free outdoor concert by world’s fastest guitar flatpicker at 6:30 p.m. helicopter rides from 4 p.m. for Reservations required. Sponsored by: GSAE (Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals). Mt. Spokane Church Outdoor Amphitheater 6311 E. Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead. Concert free; helicopter rides $20/person. (509) 325-0494.

Monday

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Tuesday

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.