Things to do

Spokane

Yuletide Fine Arts Fair - Features local artists working in wood, mixed media, jewelry, photography, painting, fiber arts and more. Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 am.-3 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free admission. (509) 325-1500.

Spokane WineSong - Evening of acoustic music and wine, watch a painting being created on the spot and hear inspiring stories. Benefits American Childhood Cancer Organization of the Inland Northwest. Today. 7 p.m. CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. $15. (509) 979-1726.

Sixth Annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival – Noon, “White Christmas” (1954); 2:30 p.m., “Holiday Inn” (1942); 4:30 p.m., “Going My Way” (1944); 7 p.m., songs by Bing’s nephew Howard Crosby from Walla Walla; 7:30 p.m., “White Christmas” (1954). Saturday. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5/donation. (509) 993-1732.

Friends of Turnbull Winter Festival – Featuring an elk tour at 9 a.m.; live raptors presented by the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center 11 a.m.-noon; chili, cornbread, muffins, cookies and warm beverages. Call (509) 235-4531 for elk tour reservations. Saturday. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney.

Christ Kitchen Gingerbread Build-Off - Seventh annual gingerbread house build-off from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Hall of the Dodges. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Grand Pennington Ballroom, children can make their own mini-gingerbread house for $7, with proceeds benefiting Christ Kitchen. Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Viewing is free. (509) 954-0554.

Bowling For Water – Bowl with the Peace and Justice Action League to help the Maia Water Project buy a water filtration system for the thirsty children of Khan Younis Refugee Camp. Form a team of four. Wednesday. 7-9 p.m. North Bowl, 125 W. Sinto Ave., Spokane. $20/includes two games, shoe rental and a beverage. (509) 838-7870.

Candlelight Christmas Concert – Gonzaga University’s annual choral celebration, 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 330 East Boone Ave. Advance tickets $12 at www.gonzaga.edu/music or $15 at the door.

Whitworth University Christmas Festival – Annual choral concert including carols and readings 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Ave. Tickets $18 through TicketsWest outlets (800-325-SEAT or www.ticketswest.com).

The Singing Nuns: The singing sisters of the St. Michael Convent perform Wednesday and Thursday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., tickets $20 through TicketsWest.

North Idaho

10-Minute Play Festival - Eight student-written, directed, and produced plays – each 10 minutes long – will be staged. Today and Saturday. 7-10 p.m. University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Dr., Moscow. $5. (208) 885-6465.

“Books for Christmas” Fair - Idaho Writers League hosts this annual event; meet local authors, poets, and artists. Thursday. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free.

Coeur d’Alene Art Walk - Meet the artists, listen to live music and view newly arrived art. Today. 5-8 p.m., downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.

High Tea at The JACC - Tea, sandwiches, scones and more. Formal hats, dresses, and gloves encouraged. Sunday. 2-4 p.m. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $40/adults, $30/students. (208) 457-8950.

2011 Festival of Trees “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” - Senior social, today, 10 a.m.-noon, refreshments and entertainment, free admission; family night, today, 5-9 p.m., refreshments, entertainment, Santa’s Workshop, Festival Gift Shop, $3/adults, $1/kids, $8/family or a can of food for the Ministerial Association; gala live auction, Saturday, 5 p.m., doors open for viewing, no-host bar and silent auction, appetizer buffet from 6-7:30 p.m., and live auction begins at 7 p.m. Boundary County Fairgrounds, Bonners Ferry. $35/advance, $40/door. (208) 267-3141 ext. 314.