What’s happening

Fri., March 27, 2015

NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball The return of the Sweet 16 to the Inland Northwest. On Saturday, Maryland faces Duke at 1:30 p.m., while Tennessee takes on the hometown Gonzaga Bulldogs at 4 p.m. The winners meet Monday for an Elite Eight game and a chance to go to the Final Four. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $35-$45/all-session pass. (800) 325-SEAT.

Holistic Festival The 30th event will offer 25-minute lectures throughout the day and 50 booths filled with organic and natural products, remedies, body care and pain relief. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $6/admission; free lectures. (509) 468-9001.

Just Between Friends Spokane Spring/Summer Consignment Sales Event Infant through juniors and maternity clothing, shoes, books, games, layette, baby gear and toys. Sunday is the half-price sale and free admission. Visit www.spokane.jbfsale.com. Today-Sunday, 9 a.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 536 2840.

Spring Has Sprung Third-annual event with jewelry with a bit of a bohemian and Western flair, vintage windows and shutters converted to chalkboards and message centers, tons of hand-painted furniture, antiques, primitives, purses, linens and more. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday, Past Blessings Farm, 8521 N. Orchard Prairie Road (off Bigelow Gulch Road). Free. (509) 499-5099.

Urban Art Co-op Open House and Mug Sale Registration for classes is open. Tour the new studio and meet the potters. Buy a handmade mug and get free coffee and pastries. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Urban Art Co-Op, 3017 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 720-7624.

2015 Apple Blossom Stamp Show Organized by the Inland Empire Philatelic Society. Several $1 tables available. Admission and parking are free. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 9015 State Highway 2, Airway Heights. Free.

Let’s Play for the Symphony 25th annual fundraising event sponsored by the Forte Plus Chapter of the Spokane Symphony Associates. Play table games such as bridge and mah-jongg, enjoy a luncheon and bid on auction items. Monday, 10 a.m., Manito Country Club, 5303 S. Hatch Road. $25. (509) 458-8733.

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