1 The Joy of Bach 3 p.m. Sunday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Featuring two choral works and a Brandenburg Concerto, all celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Soloists include Eric Moe on trumpet, Miyo Aoki, recorder, Keith Thomas, oboe, David Armstrong, violin, Timothy Westerhaus, cathedral music director, on harpsichord, cathedral organist John Bodinger, Cheryl Carney, cello, contrabassist Kim Plewniak, and vocalists Amy Porter (soprano), Amanda Rood (mezzo soprano), Cody Bray (tenor), and Max Mendez (baritone). (509) 458-8733. Admission: $10
2 TRITA 8 p.m. Monday, the Hop, 706 N. Monroe St. Minneapolis-based alt rock trio performs with the Colourflies, Noble Gypsies and Lust for Glory. (509) 368-4077. Admission: $7
3 “Close In/Between Two Worlds” Saturday through Sept. 12, with opening lecture at 5 p.m. today, with reception to follow at 8 p.m., Jundt Art Museum, Gonzaga University, 200 E. Desmet Ave. “Close In” features ceramic works by Marilyn Lyoshir, including her 2 ton battleship installation “The Dark Side of Dazzle,” which is 24 feet long and 9 feet tall. In “Between Two Worlds,” Spokane painter Shani Marchant, who was born deaf, confronts the space between the hearing and deaf worlds (pictured above). (509) 313-6483.
Admission: FREE
4 EWU Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, 119 Music Building, Cheney. Come hear the EWU Symphony Orchestra perform its final concert of the season. Repertoire includes Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony, along with EWU student concerto winners. (509) 359-2241. Admission: $5/general, $3 seniors/non-EWU students, free/EWU students
5 Mystic Braves 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Five-piece band from the Echo Park neighborhood of L.A. plays psych rock. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $8/advance; $10/door
6 Dads & Dudes Night 6-9 p.m. today, HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. A night for fathers and sons to spend quality time together playing basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball, martial arts and more. Relay races, skill competitions and other fun games to play. Father-figures welcome too. (509) 927-0602. Admission: $10 in advance for a dad and a dude, $3/additional dudes ($15 at the door)
7 Folkinception 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Popular Spokane folk rockers head to the bluff as part of the Sunday Concerts on the Cliff series. Age 21 and older; photo ID required. No outside liquor or pets. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. (509) 927-9463. Admission: $8
8 Floods, Flowers, and Feathers Spring Nature Festival 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. Learn about the wildlife, habitats and geology of the unique channeled scablands landscape. Discover birds, wildflowers, insects and wildlife, and catch a glimpse of remnants of the Ice Age Floods that created the diverse scablands habitat. Nature hikes, tours, kids’ activities, and informational booths will make for a wonderful spring day outdoors. Some activities require reservations. (509) 235-4723. Admission: FREE
9 Poet Kathryn Hunt 7 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. The Port Townsend, Washington, poet will read from, discuss and sign her new collection, “Long Way Through Ruin.” (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE
10 “Safari: A Wild Improv Adventure” 9 p.m. Saturday, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Featuring short-form improv games based off of audience suggestions. (509) 747-7045. Admission: $7
