Family calendar
Today
Storytime (Airway Heights) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays 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.
Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays 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. Cheney Library, 610 1st St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Preschool Storytime (North) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
After School Special (Airway Heights) - “Bubble Trouble.” A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Friday
Spokane Shock Arena Football - 8 p.m. Shock vs. Tampa Bay. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $13-$62/individual tickets; $99-$475/season tickets. (800) 325-SEAT or (509) 242-7462, ext. 1.
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. Held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3 years. Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. 10 a.m. Free.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.
“McLintock” - A rollicking comical Western follow-up to “The Quiet Man” released a decade earlier. Free snacks will be offered 7 p.m. Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.
“Group Therapy Live!” - All improvised comedy show. All ages. Shows every Friday in May. 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
Saturday
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Cruizin’ the Falls Car Show – Check-in at 9 a.m.; show is 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Music and entertainment all day. Along Spokane Falls Boulevard. Free. (509) 535-4664.
Spokane Comicon - Fifth annual event will feature artists and writers from the comic book industry, more than 50 vendors, artist alley, costume contest, gaming, panels, raffle prizes and freebies. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Community College, Student Center Lair-Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. $5/general, free/age 10 and younger with paid adult admission. (509) 280-4997.
International Adoption Seminar - America World Adoption Association will be hosting a free seminar, “Adopted by Design.” Participants will hear families share personal adoption experiences. Register to attend at www.awaa.org/events or call (800) 429-3369. 10 a.m.-noon. 316 E. 24th Ave. Free. (800) 429-3369.
Barnyard Storytime - Come on down to the farm at Auntie’s for stories about our barnyard friends. We’ll even make our own fluffy sheep to take home. 10:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Smile Storytime - It’s National Smile Month; we’ll read books that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Noon. Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.
“Expedition” - Short-form improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Suitable for all ages. Shows Saturdays through May. 7 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats. (509) 747-7045.
Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade - 73rd annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, equestrian, more than 200 military members, marching bands and more. This year’s theme is “Ignite the Spirit of America.” 7:45 p.m. through downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 535-4554.
Monday
Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Tuesday
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.
“Dakari and the Kings Wishes” - Puppet show. 10-10:45 a.m. Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. Admission: $5 each or 4 guests for $17; free/children under age one; cash or check only. (509) 448-8911.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.
Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays 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.
Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.
Wednesday
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations and times: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.
Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 1st St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Spring! - Celebrate our favorite season with a reading of “Spring is Here!” by Will Hillenbrand. After storytime, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.