1 YA Panel 7 p.m. today, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Kris Dinnison, pictured, author of “You and Me and Him,” due out next summer, will moderate a panel of young adult authors: Trent Reedy (“Divided We Fall”), Heather Swain (“Hungry”) and Rachel Toor (“On the Road to Find Out”). Authors will take turns speaking and reading from their books before the panel discussion. Book signing to follow. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE
2 Night Nurse 8 p.m. today, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Portland band Night Nurse brings its brand of “crust core death worship” to Spokane. With support from Diazepam, Rot Monger and Blacktracks. (509) 624-4319. Admission: $7
3 “Star Trek Into Darkness” Dusk Saturday, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. After the crew of the Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction. Rated PG-13. Bring blankets or low-back chairs. Concessions available through Liberty Lake Kiwanis. (509) 499-3180. Admission: FREE
4 Rock the Nest Concert Series 7 p.m. Wednesday, Kendall Yards, 1335 W. Summit Parkway. Head to Kendall Yards on Wednesday for music by the Cronkites, community and fun. Food and beverages can be purchased from nearby restaurants. Bring lawn chairs or spread a blanket. www.KendallYards.com/. Admission: FREE
5 Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo Thursday through Aug. 17, Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds, 419152 Highway 20, Cusick, Washington. Come see “Where the Wild Things Grow” at this year’s fair, featuring family fun and entertainment, live music, games, contests, livestock and still life exhibits. Community dance Aug. 15-16 and PRCA rodeo Aug. 16-17. Rodeo, carnival rides and games not included with admission. (509) 445-1367. Admission: $6 general, $2 ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger
6 Live Comedy 8 p.m. Aug. 13, Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. Stand-up comedy from local performers. (509) 835-4177. Admission: FREE
7 The Angela Marie Project 6 p.m. Thursday, Rocky Hill Park, Mission Avenue at Winrock Street, Liberty Lake. Spokane and Hauser Lake four-piece plays folk, pop and rock music. Bring blankets or chairs to this outdoor concert. (509) 499-3180. Admission: FREE
8 Milonga at the Public Library Various times and locations, Spokane County. A slimmed down version of the popular Spokane band plays a fusion of rhythms from Latin America, Spain and the Caribbean. 1 p.m. Saturday, Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstom Street, Airway Heights; 4 p.m. Saturday, Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood; 2 p.m. Sunday, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest, Deer Park; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Admission: FREE
9 “A Stand Up to Something Bigger!” 10 p.m. today, Ovations Lounge, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. The first of four comedy contests to determine the competitors for the Spokane Laugh-Off on Oct. 31. (509) 714-8386. Admission: FREE
10 “Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure”
9 p.m. Saturday, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. “Safari” shows feature short form improv games based on audience suggestions. These shows are unrated and uncensored, so adult audiences only. (509) 747-7045. Admission: $7
