Family Calendar

Thu., Feb. 5, 2015

Today

Can You Believe Your Eyes? - Do you have a blind spot? Are two eyes better than one? Make a phenakistascope and amaze your family and friends. Test and trick your vision and learn about your eyes. Part of the Kids Explore and Discover Club for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. 4 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Spokane Symphony Master Classes - Students have a one-on-one opportunity to learn about conduction from Robert Moody, and the audience may observe, 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.spokanesymphony.org/ education. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.

Gonzaga Women’s Basketball vs. Santa Clara - The Gonzaga Student Athletic Advisory Committee has teamed up with Catholic Charities and Gonzaga Athletics to collect new and gently used books that will be donated to local shelters. Boy Scouts Day - Boy Scouts 12 & younger in uniform receive free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket and get a free GU patch. Subject to ticket availability. Note: Promotions subject to change without notice. 6 p.m. McCarthey Athletic Center, 801 N. Cincinnati St. $8 adults, $5 for youth (12 and younger) and seniors (65 and older), $3 groups (20 or more). (509) 313-6000.

“Disney’s Mulan Jr.” - Travel back in time with the Cataldo Catholic School Drama Program to ancient China. 7 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $6.50. (509) 624-8759.

Ongoing

Spokane Boat Show – Today-Sunday. “Only in a Boat.” 61st annual show featuring the biggest dealers in the region. Sponsored by the Spokane Yacht Club. Hours are today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $5/ages 12-17, free/age 11 and younger. Free parking.

Winter Futsal League – Fridays through Mar. 13. Ages 8-14. Stay in soccer shape and play the exciting, fast-paced game of futsal. Sign your team up for one or both sessions of the winter futsal league. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. $240/team of up to eight. (509) 927-0602.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace – Through March 1. Hours are Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., extended hours Wednesdays-Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. Holiday hours: President’s Day, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Discounts: $2 Tuesday (admission only); $1 Wild Wednesday (college ID required, admission only); $5 Lunch Bunch (Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., includes skate rental); $5 After School special (Tuesdays-Fridays, 2-5 p.m., ages 17 and younger only, includes skate rental). Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $5/general, $3.50/ages 3-12, seniors and military with ID; $3.50/skate rental, $45/season pass (all ages). (509) 625-6600.

Friday

Monster Jam - World’s largest and most famous monster truck tour featuring the biggest names in monster trucks. The 12-feet-tall, 10,000-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - or smash through. The 2015 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement providing entertainment tailored perfectly for your family, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $5-$40; Pit Party passes at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday: $10/adults, $5/kids. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Symphony Master Classes - Students have a one-on-one opportunity to learn from symphony guest violinist Benjamin Beilman and the audience may observe, 3-5 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit www.spokanesymphony.org/ education. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.

Birds in Your Backyard - To celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month, and with the help of Spokane Audubon Society, we’ll learn about common backyard birds, how to feed and provide the right habitat for them. Then we’ll make some fun bird food to hang in your yard. For preschoolers and up. Parents should accompany young children. 4 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Snowshoe Camp Sekani - Ages 8 and older. Escape into the evening winter paradise of Sekani and explore this old Boy Scout camp that was once a jamboree meeting point for many troops. The snow-covered ponderosa pines and winter wildlife will make for an exceptional snowshoeing experience. Headlamps, walking poles, snowshoes, instruction and tasty hot chocolate provided. 6-7:30 p.m. Camp Sekani, 6707 E. Upriver Drive. $10. (509) 625-6200.

Family Dance and Potluck - Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. Designed to encourage young dancers and beginners. All of the dances are taught by Susan Dankovich, local contra caller and director of the Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers. The Band is Margie Heller, Ken Raymond and Paul Tapp. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

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