Social Calendar

Spokane Symphony Opening Weekend Dinner - Sip champagne and enjoy a delicious dinner following the 3 p.m. matinee. Concert at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Benefits the Spokane Symphony. 5 p.m., Champagne reception, 5:30 p.m., dinner by Executive Chef Mark Miskiewicz. Today, Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $75/dinner only. (509) 838-8511.

His Rides Car & Motorcycle Show - Benefit for Open Arms Pregnancy Center of Coeur d’Alene. Includes live music, food, trophies, silent auction and a family-friendly atmosphere. Today, 9 a.m., His Place Church, 3079 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls. $20/car and motorcycle registration. (509) 863-6965.

Appetite for Conservation - Inland Northwest Land Conservancy’s second annual fundraising extravaganza, with dinner by Sante, wine from Vino, beer from Orlison’s, live music with Big Red Barn, games, silent and live auctions with auctioneer Randy Wells and dancing. Today, 4 p.m., Dix Farm, 7510 S. Farm Road. $75. (509) 328-2939.

Roy Boy Run Vinyl Release Tour - An afternoon of music on Green Bluff is a benefit for NPH USA, a registered non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through support of the Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos/Nos Petits Freres et Soeurs (Spanish and French for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) network of orphanages in Latin America and the Caribbean. Visit their website at www.nphusa.org. Today, 4 p.m., High Country Orchards, 8518 E. Greenbluff Road, Colbert. $20. (509) 238-9545.

Spokane Trivia Championship - Four to six teams will come up on stage at a time to be asked a round of 10 questions in areas such as science and nature, arts and entertainment, sports, geography and local history. The questions will be projected on a screen above the stage, and the teams will have 20 seconds to write answers down on whiteboards. Thursday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 444-5318.

Kenworthy Annual Gala - Join the Kenworthy board of directors for an evening of drinks and entertainment. This year the Kenworthy is bringing one of the Northwest’s most demanded acts, Portland Cello Project, back to the Kenworthy stage for one night only. 100 percent of all funds received through ticket sales, donations and the raffles will go toward the general operating fund of the Kenworthy. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with entertainment starting at 8 p.m. The social hour will include a no-host bar and beer and wine raffle. Thursday, 8 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 South Main St., Moscow. $35. (208) 882-4127.

Seventh Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk - This is the signature event for ValleyFest. The mile walk is perfect for friends and family of all ages. After the walk, join Ds Connections NW for snacks, games and drawings of locally donated items. Registration for the walk can be done online. Saturday, 9 a.m., Discovery Playground, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $12/adult, $8/12 and younger. (208) 660-6707.

A Night of Improv Comedy - All proceeds go to support the Green Bluff Grange Scholarship Program. Saturday, 7 p.m., Greenbluff Grange Hall, Old Orchard Theatre, 9809 E. Greenbluff Road. $10. (509) 863-3337.

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane Duck Waddle 5K - This is a fun, family-oriented timed 5K through Spokane’s Riverfront Park. Join us at the floating dock. Check-in starts at 11 a.m. and the race will start at 12:30 p.m. This year we also have a family fun fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Also, join us at 2 p.m. for the El Katif Rubber Duck race down the river. Sept. 27, 11 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 623-0403.